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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1939
Page
3
Bruce Catton surveys the U S House of Representatives revealing how Speaker William B Bankhead and a small team manage the chamber’s complex procedures. He notes the precise signals, timing, and deskside tools that govern debates and votes in the 435-member body.
After a three day debate the House rejected 205 to 168 an administration plan to extend naval air bases 5000 miles into the Pacific by fortifying Guam with a 5 million dollar sea plane base. Opponents argued it would provoke Japan and waste funds while supporters said it would aid overseas aviation. The broader defense bill totaling 48.8 million for Pacific bases passed 368 to 4. Senate action pending.
Announcement says Dr Jim McKenzie will become associate in partnership with Drs Q and A Kolb at Josephine hospital on March 1. He will keep his office in the hospital after March 1. The citrus surplus note references grapefruit in motion pictures.
A brief meditation on beauty as a quality of the soul and God shining through it. The text suggests the world becomes more beautiful when the divine light within inspires outward grace.
B E McMahon of Hope reports AAA office in city hall will permit combining and dividing farm tracts under rules for 1939 program. Combinations allowed when land sold or bought and owner joins with existing land. criteria include unit under one crop rotation, production similarity, and no aim to raise allotments. Many farms ineligible. deadline April for final adjustments.
A district meeting on February 24 will address efficient forage crop production and use. Arkansas Extension Services and the University College of Agriculture sponsor the event with A D Harlan guiding talks on hay quality, forage varieties, harvesting, and storage. Extension staff Charles Simmons EB L Arnold W L Gregg M W Muldrow J F Rains will participate.
Budapest reports government action against the Hungarian Nazi party banning it and seizing property. About 500 arrests by noon Friday. nationwide symbol removal noted as authorities move to suppress the group. In Paris, the defense committee studied France's preparedness with secret sessions and Tunisia reports mention arrests of Italians in recent days.
W A Delaney of Ada Oklahoma was questioned about plans to pipe natural gas from Louisiana to the Ideal Cement plant at Okay. He said Louisiana Nevada Transit Co asitable would serve communities along the route. negotiations were under way with Hope Brick Co and Bradley Ice Light Fuel Co. If approved, T R Jones of Dallas would be president and RO Matthews a cement executive would be vice president.
Tests on correct social usage ask five questions about greetings, hosting duties, farewells, thank you notes, and guest departures. Answers indicate host or hostess responsibilities and best closing lines, with guidance on writing to the hostess and appropriate expressions of thanks.
Johannesburg reports fragments of bark and wood washed ashore near Kelmouth suggesting they came from a ship long submerged. Experts tie the find to the Waratah, a Durban to Capetown liner lost in 1909 with 211 passengers after last sighting near Port St. Johns.
The new Herndon Cornelius Funeral Home at 409 South Main Street will dedicate this Sunday afternoon at 2 30 with open house Saturday from 10 a m to night. Hope Ministerial Alliance directs the dedication of Southwest Arkansas finest institution, inviting Hope ministers and area clergy to attend as guests tour the building and hear organ selections. The 2 40 Sunday service features a dedicatory address, scripture reading and benediction in a formal program.
In Little Rock the legislature debated the Vesey prohibition bill with warnings that losing liquor revenue would disrupt state charities and welfare. The committee noted liquor taxes exceed 2 million dollars annually and warned against replacing that revenue, urging restraint as two weeks remained in the session.
The Vatican City newspaper reported that Pius left most possessions to the Holy See with personal items to be shared among close aides, detailing the disposition of church assets and personal effects.
Paris deputies backed Premier Daladier by a 323 to 251 vote of confidence to support seeking cabinet action on recognizing Franco’s Nationalist government in Spain. Daladier had urged delaying leftist interrogations and said he would propose recognizing Franco’s legal government on Monday.
The House appropriations committee cut 27,926,136 from Roosevelt’s Treasury and Post Office requests, proposing 1,700,71,354 to operate both for the year starting July 1. The total still rises 197,029,280 above the current year. Savings include a 20,000,000 cut from the Local Security old age reserve fund.
A county wide leader training meeting for 4-H club officers and recreation leaders from 4-H and Home Demonstration Clubs met at city hall. Ray Glanton presided with talks by Miss Melva Bullington and Oliver L. Adams on program goals and rural recreation. State agents W. J. Jernigan and Miss June Donahue led sessions and games. seventeen clubs attended, with numbers and performances from local 4-H and home demonstration groups. The event also featured support from the Chamber of Commerce and a string band.
Hope High School basketball travels with Coaches Foy Hammons and Bill Brasher to Pine Bluff for the Big 15 conference tournament. J. D. Jones, the regular center, joins the squad but nurses illness and may see limited action as opening games unfold Thursday. Zebras top Forrest City, while Pine Bluff eliminates Forrest City in early games. El Dorado withdraws, Hope draws Pine Bluff Friday, semifinals Saturday.
Cranium Crackers presents four questions on river lengths state Lake Pend Oreille and Panama Canal length plus largest Great Lake. It asks the occasion birds accompanied Christ entering Jerusalem.
In Raiford Florida Franklin Pierce McCall was executed in the electric chair at 10 08 a m for the kidnapping and murder of James Bailey Cash Jr a four day short of nine month lapse since the crime McCall read a handwritten statement proclaiming innocence before the fatal electrocution.
Dr Wilford J Sipprell of Victoria BC warned that martial symbols threaten world peace during two Rotary talks on Friday. He spoke at Hope High School at 2 PM and addressed the public at First Methodist Church at 7 30 PM, urging contract enforcement between nations and responsible private citizens. Texarkana guest James Beasley attended Friday luncheon.
Earl Evion of WPA says Friday night is set aside for Hone ladies to bowl at Fairpark. Only ladies may bowl on this night. Two bowling alleys are available.
The article covers a repeal proposal that could trigger a runoff election next year if approved, plus a contentious gasoline tax bill killed 21 to 8. Sen Gordon and Rep Maner are named, with discussion of highway funding, county road maintenance, and rural impact amid opposition from oil interests and lawmakers in Little Rock.
New Orleans March cotton near day at 8.41 with spot price closing. Market notes show volatility and quiet trading as buyers and sellers price against futures. details unclear due to damaged OCR but reflect a close at modest gains or losses.
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