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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1937
Page
4
A temporary truce between General Motors and the United Automobile Workers was arranged before dawn Friday. Sitdown strikers will vacate GM plants by Monday as negotiations begin in Detroit toward a permanent settlement within 15 days if no final agreement is reached sooner.
The death of Luke F. Monroe creates a vacancy in Hempstead County's House seat. Governor Carl Bailey may not appoint. a special election may be required or the seat stay vacant. A survey of county sentiment was requested, with responses due early next week.
An Arkansas speaker urges federal aid for common schools during a Hope Rotary Club event at the Harrison-Fletcher senate bit. Crawford Green, head of the state Education Department research bureau, cites proposed federal funding of about 2.54 dollars per child with conditions, noting a 100 million dollar first year appropriation and a gradual rise to 300 million. He argues democracy requires educated, mobile citizens and explains pro rata distribution among states.
Nashville Tenn Mr Landon plans a real estate career in his home state while keeping active Republican leadership He quips there are few to take the job and the forty hour week by New Dealers may be easy to handle The remark hints at political tensions and wartime production posture.
LITTLE ROCK Governor Bailey signed the Marry house bill ousting State Insurance Commissioner A A Gentry who refused to resign. Senate vote 26 to 1 Wilson of Hope dissented citing obligation to Gentry and his claim for assistance. Gentry says the move is retaliation for his gubernatorial primary vote.
Four Folsom prison convicts sought in the Mattson Midnap killing surrendered in Tacoma on Friday and were questioned by Detective Captain Marshal Scrafford. Taynes appeared at the city police station as state police pursued a missing woman from a north Seattle cottage.
Washington senator Wheel ec charged during Senate Railroad Committee hearings that Guaranty campus officials pondered bankruptcy while planning to sell the corporation's securities. He leveled the accusation as committee members and witnesses listened during the hearing. Continued on page four.
A national survey by The American Magazine reveals lonely Americans spend about 4 million in dues and 90 thousand in postage yearly on matrimonial clubs seeking romance by mail. The study notes many clubs are honest but some traffic in obscenity and blackmail, with a large share of members midlife, average education, and varied occupations. It calls for state supervision to curb deceit and protect participants.
A note from Cul Beamtmaster AL EL Stonequyst announces a meeting for all Cub Scout parents at First Presbyterian Church in Dovlock this Friday at seven. Stonequyst observed attendance and encouraged continued involvement in scout work. A related report from Terre Haute notes Indiana bee-keeping operations and a mention of Casey, Illinois, and a Missouri name.
The Emmet High School girls basketball team, undefeated this season, prepares for a key test at Union High near El Dorado. Led by C Wells and Crank, Emmet has rolled through Malvern Central 40 to 20 and defeated Okalona, Boughton, Laneburg, Cale, Willisville, Guernsey, Columbus, Ashdown, and Reader under coach J B Little as memories of Sparkman Sparklers inspire local fans. The state title hopefuls seek another big win as they vie for a place in the state tournament.
Four syamen and two men burned to death near Strang Oklahoma when a Gulf Refining Co pipeline exploded during leak repairs. The dead are Currie Bainett of Guthrie Oklahoma and Mrs Arthur GillansFroude of Avant, along with Mrs John Estes of Avant and Mrs John Lamb of Seminale.
A compact, period style item reflecting a biblical verse reference and moral tone. The fragment hints at ethical caution about cruelty and covenants, framed as a brief observation from a historical-era newspaper-like voice.
Porter Cleary, a 28 year old from Saranga, died after a sudden heart attack while under hospital care. Funeral services were held with burial at Sayetown Cemetery. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Charles McCleary and a younger brother Harald.
Police Chief John W Ridghill said a reckless driving charge was filed against Jett Wilelims Jr after an automobile crash at 2 am in Sansday town Hope. An automobile driven by Williams crashed into the south side at the Missouri Pacific depot injuring Red Reality, a barber at a New Capiloo hotel, and stopping Williams. Two others riding with Williams also were injured Kennedy suffered head and arm injuries and was taken to his home hear The Pines swimming pool after treatment. Hin Williams was taken to his home in an manbu dance They Like Maria Gonzales Tit's tris loss at the Pred G honn. The girls were named Maria Maria and Maria, My wife lives.
Friday dawned fair in southwest Arkansas but clouded by noon with colder temperatures. Forecasters predict a hard freeze Friday night from 13 to 26 degrees in the area. Saturday’s outlook is for slow temperature rise after a frosty start.
Police Chief John Wo Ridge announced Friday the seizure of a purse and the recovery of 165 dollars in checks from Miss Milired Brown of Texarkana. Two suspects, Zack Cornelius of Fulton and Fred Moore of Hope, were arrested late Thursday and jailed.
Funeral services for Luke F. Monroe Hempstead legislator were held at 2 p m Friday from the Washington Methodist Church with Reverend Williams officiating Burial was in the Washington cemetery with Masonic services by the Hope and Washington lodges Honorary pallbearers included members of bar associations from Hempstead Miller LaFayette Nevada and Clark counties Monroe died in Julia Chester hospital Wednesday after a four day illness In Little Rock the senate adopted a resolution expressing regret at his death The house adjourned until Monday in respect and appointed a committee to attend the funeral services.
The Associated Press reports a hard-fought battle on Spain's south coast as 20,000 Fascist fighters move from Estepona toward Malaga in a bid to seize the government’s lone port. Government air attacks targeted Fascist ships amid a furious 48 hour clash.
A jury panel for a Lamar murder trial included a fisherman who admitted to stretching the truth at times. The prosecutor asked if a fisherman might be believed more easily, and the venireman replied that he could not say he would, noting his own habit of bending facts.
The New Orleans cotton market opened Friday at 12.32 and closed at 12.32. Spot cotton finished steady with three lists up, middling at 12u8.
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