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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1936
Page
4
Arkansas mourns as a major accident on the transcontinental American Airlines system claims lives. The disaster marks the worst loss in commercial aviation for the era, with W. R. Dyees among the victims and officials vowing the system will continue despite the tragedy.
In Trenton N J federal judge refused to issue habeas corpus delaying Hauptmann’s Friday execution for the Lindbergh baby case. Justice Davis held the writ invalid, stating overrules of higher courts would be required. Prosecution signals suggested Governor Hoffman might grant a reprieve, while defense urged delay and questioned trial prejudices.
Washington reports state department files show Col B M House, ally of Wilson, disrupted talks with Great Britain to resolve the German submarine issue. Negotiations were abandoned at House's urgent urging, while Grey and Britain pursued a peace plan rejected by Germany, prompting Nye to call for further hearings about neutrality and administration policies.
Reported anxiety in France over potential arms deployment in the Rhine valley amid suspected German expansion plans. Officials expressed doubts about veracity of reports and described policy aims by the Prenel government and allied forces.
Aubrey Albritton of Bruner Ivory Handle warns Hope to see industry value in Arkansas while John S Gibson marks 50 years in the drugstore business in Hope. Messages pour in from notable figures as the Elm Street store honors its founder and his three sons who continue the family trade.
Washington reports a heated session as lawmakers weigh new tax measures. Representatives and senators discuss potential levies amid debate on farm policies and federal spending, with committee chairs pushing for changes while seeking GOP and Democratic input.
About 150 Ford agents gathered in Hope with roughly 100 dealers and wholesalers from across the Southwest attending. The principal topic was Ford Motor Company's new two dollar monthly payment plan. W F Dickworth of Memphis and A B Schaffer of Union Credit led talks, with planning mentioned for dealer events in Arkadelphia and DeQueen among other towns. The speaker predicted the year would be the greatest in Ford history.
Associated Press reports Marshal Bae doglie says Imperial forces repel Ethiopian advances on the Dulo front and along the southern axis. In Hope Five district the fire department tallies nine grass fires in three days with four Monday three Tuesday and two by 1 30 a m Wednesday. Fires caused no major damage as crews of seven work to clear trash and reduce hazards over about two weeks citywide.
W Y Lingo retired Murfreesboro merchant died at his daughter Mrs Walter Cummings home Tuesday night. He retired from business three years ago due to ill health and is survived by two sons George Lingo of Hope and Horace Lingo of Murfreesboro and two daughters Mrs O J Laster of Gladewater Texas and Mrs Walter Cummings of Murfreesboro.
London reports Normia Davis, delegate to the conference, prepared to read a statement after Japan refused to discuss naval demands for equality. Concurrently, Japanese delegates announced a change within the agenda, signaling a drift in diplomacy as the naval talks proceed.
Fragmented OCR text describes a highway department effort causing issues with flat tires and costs. It mentions motorists, South Dakota, and Rhode Island, with unclear figures and entities due to garbled wording. The piece hints at a cost-saving device or procedure nicknamed Nail-Picker, but specifics remain unreadable.
Dr. Jim McKinzie, linked with Dr. Thomas Wilson at Wyone, joins the staff of Josephine Hospital, announced by Dr. G. E. Cannon. A son of Arie McKinzie, former school superintendent in Prescott, Texarkana and Hot Springs, he is a Tulane medical graduate with Arkansas literary training and completed an internship in Des Moines. The McKinnies plan to reside at 221 West Sixth Street.
Nevada county election contest faced denial as County Judge E J Weaver ordered the results redone and stores to act within 69 days. The county previously voted to revert to prohibition status by a narrow margin amid challenges from wets pursuing the case. The hearing involved Commissioners Finish Murray and Ry Prescott, with no certificate issued at the time. The Baptist church meeting is scheduled for 7 o clock with plans for detailed church activities.
The American Bar Association's executive committee proposes a code of etiquette to calm trial atmosphere surrounding the Hauptmann case. Recommendations include limiting crowds to courtroom capacity, barring sheriff's aides from security duties, prohibiting courtroom photos, blocking telegraph wires and radio broadcasts, banning film and vaudeville acts, stopping juror polls and interviews, and curbing pretrial media interviews and radio discussions by involved figures.
Ned A. Stewart of Texarkana filed the first pledge to seek reelection as eighth district prosecuting attorney. He announced his candidacy ahead of the August primary, and was the first to formally file the pledge with Secretary of State R. F. McDonald.
Hope McGill, named district agent for Lion Co, will oversee wholesale and retail operations across Arkansis and surrounding regions. McGill from Eldorado relocates to Hope, aiming to expand distribution, with a focus on new dealers and maintaining supply lines amid market shifts.
The Goodwin Ark plane crash killed WPA administrator W R Dyess and R N McNair Jr along with 15 others. Bodies reached Memphis as investigators began work on the crash, with no official findings until a Washington report.
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