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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1935
Page
3
A late 1920s Arkansas tax struggle resurfaces as Senator John Wilson defeats Mory Thompson’s income tax revision in the Senate after House passage. Editorial recollections compare past efforts, urging reform of assess ment and calling for a higher state income tax rate to fund schools and public services amid recounts of policy fights and transparency concerns.
Arkansas lawmakers move toward legalization as both chambers approve alcohol measures. Wine formed in state may be sold legally, other beverages require licensed in-unbroken-pack sale. An emergency clause could speed effect with governor’s signature. A concurrent path to a statewide referendum remains possible if voters initiate.
A light vote is being polled Tuesday in the city Democratic run-off primary with a total not to exceed 500. At 2 p.m. the Star recorded 312 votes. Ward tallies were 123 at Arkansas Bank Building, 83 at Frisco depot, 74 at His Service Station, and 32 at City Hall. Alderman seats in Wards One to Three are contested. Ward Four’s nomination was effectively decided with Charles Taylor leading and Charles Frei bolt conceding. Ward Four voters may still cast ballots for other wards’ candidates due to a recent rule change. The Star apologizes for Ward Four voting place oversight.
Washington with the House Agriculture Committee proposing limits on the Cotton two bale exemption under Bankhead control act. AAA chief Cully A Cobb argues extending to tenants and sharecroppers would wreck the program while farmers insist they are independent producers and deserving of aid.
The high school glee clubs present the fourth annual stunt night on Friday March 15. Cash prizes await the best all around stunt put on by any club or organization. Eligible groups must contact Mes Jobin Wellbort at 505 M for details.
Associated Press reports repealists won in four states on Tuesday while Alabama voters faced choices on their dry laws. Georgia and Texas acts moved toward liquor regulation and local options, with state-level actions also noted in North and South Carolina.
Hope Bobcats overcome Waldo 37 to 29 to even the four game series on Monday night at DeQueen High School gym. Reese leads Hope with 13 points while Hane and Kennedy contribute solid frontcourt play as Hope takes control in the third quarter. DeQueen next hosts Waldo Tuesday night before Hope enters the district tournament Friday and Saturday.
Louisiana Senator Huey P Long announced a one day special session to ratify a rebate agreement with Standard Oil of Louisiana on the oil tax. The session aimed to authorize the governor to implement the rebate, with both houses acting the same day. The plan follows political maneuvering rumored since Washington.
First Baptist church will ordain six men to the deaconate Wednesday night at 7 30. The Rev C J Wade pastor of Beach Street Baptist Church Texarkana will deliver the ordination sermon. The men to be ordained are Henry Haynes Charles Routon Jr Claude Taylor L M Boswell A C Erwin J J Bowden. The service will include a private examination and laying on of hands followed by dedication prayer. Public invited to attend.
New Deal estimate places December 1934 unemployment at 10,830,000, conflicting with AFL figure of 11,329,000. The 68 page National Recovery Act report cites National Emergency Council attribution and notes informal presentation. Since 1930 employment availability rose by 1,678,000 to 50,426,000.
The War Department invited Ford to bid on 4,910 trucks and cars at an estimated cost of about 4 million dollars as a step toward ending the feud with the NRA. Ford, who had refused to sign the NRA automobile code, had been repeatedly excluded from large government purchases. He is asked to submit figures for vehicles to be used by the Civilian Conservation Corps, alongside NRA code signers including Munday.
Hempstead county radish crop appears undamaged by the cold wave that struck Monday night. Growers and truck buyers expressed optimism as they awaited late Tuesday or Wednesday to gauge any advance radish damage. The thermometer fell to 26 degrees, higher than the 18 to 20 degree forecast, with Tuesday night forecast for fair and milder conditions.
Moses H. Gulesian a 71 year old former Boston Newton real estate dealer missing since last Tuesday was found safe Monday night in a Bowery mission New York City He was brought to Boston and met by his wife and son in law who said he appeared to be amnesia victim The family and doctors treated him cautiously as he recollected his name after hearing a pianist play Washington a composition by his wife and he then identified himself to mission officials
Sixty families fled Tuesday as Western High School burned down in Detroit. The school board’s chief engineer estimated $100,000 in damage. Firemen evacuated 18 nearby houses and an apartment building while arson squad eyed a possible short circuit as cause.
Washington observers report continued deadlock over the McCarran prevailing wage amendment in the four point eight eight billion dollar work relief bill. Secretary Ickes predicts congressional approval without change as pressure from the country mounts. The Senate and House remain divided with 22 Democrats opposing administration plans and constituents weighing in on the wage issue.
Rosston High School won the Nevada county tournament with senior boys defeating Boceaw 24 to 16 and senior girls beating Emmet 89 to 22 at Willisville. The junior boys and junior girls crowns went to other teams, with Emmet taking junior girls and Fileon outlasting in junior boys. Officials were Hack Wilson and George Richardson of Henderson.
In Little Rock the Arkansas Senate rejected dramatic tax increases and a cigarette tax raise. By 22 to 7 vote the upper house declined Thompson of Hempstead’s bill to lower exemptions and raise rates, while a cigarette tax to 3 cents per pack was also defeated. Supporters argued it funded a state hospital and schools, but opponents cited higher taxes and administrative costs. Community leaders and chamber heads urged restraint and tax reduction. The session also saw a tax and insurance measure stalled by committee after opposition from merchants and officials.
New York cotton futures opened steady with a range from one lower to four higher as March futures face liquidation against West five notices. Prices quoted include March at 12.24, July 12.52, October 12.45, December 12.51, and January 12.59.
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