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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1936
Page
3
The Supreme Court affirms the Tennessee Valley Authority can sell electricity from federal hydro plants. The ruling supports Roosevelt era goals amid private power lobbying and a shift in the industry. A Nashville dispatch notes Southern papers back Southern newsprint trials using Southern pine pulp and Herty’s 1920s process.
Ruffin White a Hope resident and farmer announces his bid for county and probate judge in Hempstead County. He previously ran for the office six years ago finishing third in a field of five. White pledges an efficient orderly administration and cites his local roots, farming life, and public service as justice of the peace.
Associated Press report from Rome says Ethiopian forces suffered a major defeat in the north during early war days. Ras Mulugheta led the army of war, with casualties reported around 25,000 dead and 15,100 wounded. Continued on page three.
STAMPS Ark The stem drill test Bodenw No 3 in section 20 18 23 a mile south of Stamps was postponed to Monday or midweek. Andrew Erwin said plans for a test show mighty good prospects for a producer of 1000 to 10000 barrels. Stamps excitement grows over a possible extension of the Rodesia field fault to this area, running east west toward the Blackover oil play.
The Associated Press notes automobile accidents over the weekend killed at least 42, marking a substantial reduction in traffic fatalities for the first six weeks of the year. California led weekend deaths with seven, while states like Illinois and Georgia reported multiple fatalities.
An editorial concludes the prohibitionists campaign in Hempstead County led from John P. Vesey's office. The Star wraps its twelve part series with the pro prohibition voice arguing the core issue is ending legal liquor sales. The piece cites case history in Prescott and Nevada County, calling out bootleggers and urging voters to support abolition on ballot.
J L Williams & Sons announced Monday the opening of three new saw mills in Hempstead County in addition to the Main Hope plant. The expansion will add about 40 jobs to the county payroll. One mill sits in the southeast corner and the other two in the southern area as steady business growth drives the move.
CUATTANOGA Tenn James G Stahlinda publisher Nash ville Penn Warner told the Southern Newspapers Publishers Association Board that plans are under way to manufacture newsprint in the South Enough contracts have been underwritten to sustain operation for five years The board voted to hold the Warren convention in Asheville May 18-20 with no impact on phototype operations left to private industry
London broadcasting bulletins report MPs requesting about 35 billion dollars in new funding for defensive measures. In Washington the House rules committee surprised observers by delaying action on Townsend pension bills and other measures. Madrid reports the early results of Spain's general election as six soldiers die following the weekend events.
The U S Supreme Court ruled eight to one that the Tennessee Valley Authority may dispose of surplus power produced at Wilson dam Muscle Shoals, confirming government rights to sell surplus energy from dams for navigation control or national defense. The decision upheld constitutional authority to sell government acquired property.
M'GEHER Ark. attorney and prominent political figure E. Hope son, 52, and railroad engineer W C Leatherwood were shot and wounded in a street duel Monday in McGeher’s business district. Hope son had a chest wound and arm wounds, Leatherwood a bullet through the right wrist severing an artery. Police investigate a reported controversy over Bo Tiwsril.
Sheriff Bearden and deputies raided Shiner Saturday, arresting Dolly Straughter, Nona Woon, Mann Straughter, and John Jamison on liquor possession for sale charges. Two Black men face additional counts of possessing and transporting Megatlignan. Nearby Monticello and Arkansis A&M College discuss delaying a local school resident selection.
A picturesque cavern near Alicante Spain, once likely inhabited, was revealed by Father Jose Brida. The cave reaches 60 feet to a vast chamber with a possible river or lake, plus a vast abyss below. Walls show huts, ashes, and hundreds of bell shaped vases indicating habitation.
The Senate passed an appropriations package totaling 2.89 billion with 1.73 billion for bonus payments and 880 thousand for government operations next fiscal year. A 58 to 20 vote backed a 500 million soil conservation subsidy substitute, replacing a Bankhead plan. The bill advances to the House after lengthy debate on constitutional authority and farming support, with state aid to follow a temporary program.
Hempstead voters go to polls Tuesday to decide on a local option liquor measure. Poll sites include Hope city hall and ward locations. about 1,100 residents expected to vote. Campaigns run by dry forces and county officials, with a prior petition drive and debates among local leaders.
In Tokyo reports a Japanese foreign source cites Mary stating Russia would consult, while officials say Wawals were not counseled. The note mentions a leper at Harhin and unclear links to Manchoukuo affairs amid tense diplomacy and foreign consul chatter.
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