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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1940
Page
3
A garbled reminiscence recalls a long past figure the community knew as a steadfast elder. The voice suggests resentment toward a younger generation and hints at criticism of actions and guardianship, while noting the man’s frail appearance and a walking stick used by older men.
Bruce Catton notes the fight to reorient Puerto Rico toward economic health as Gov. William D. Leahy considers a move that could shift presidential decisions. Leahy plans a late return from the island with a demand, risking a presidential reshuffle if his terms are unmet. He carries an umbrella bought in 1804, a memento from a Civil War era arrival.
Governor Leahy seeks a 400000 ton boost to Puerto Rico sugar quota amid a tangled fight in Congress. He also pushes wage hour reform to protect the island’s 73000 workers. Puerto Rico’s dual demand faces opposition as Cuba’s quota, rival industry interests, and relief funding cuts complicate progress.
Preston Grover Washington surveys a wave of investigations into labor relations, WPA activities, banking, and utility reform. He notes the Smith and Dies committees exposed dissension and influence, helped defeat leaders, and spurred legislation. He cites the Securities and Exchange Commission birth and a countertrend of regulatory stifling enterprise.
Barbourville Kentucky Union College begins an athletic de-emphasis program this year. New president Dr Conwry Boarman oversees reforms amid broader national regulatory and taxation debates. The article notes political shift and ongoing calendar items, with references to rail regulation and corporate tax issues. The piece reflects wartime era policy debates and changing public sentiment toward government intervention.
The Union college president describes a revamped athletic program focused on sports loyalty and improved student attitudes. New scholarships are issued with three year terms, while activity fees rise by $414 annually to fund the changes. The football team begins trials under the policy, aiming for enhanced school spirit and competitive success.
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