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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1931
Page
3
City election officials for the 1931 preferential primary to be held January 27 were named by W Homer Pigg secretary of the Democratic city central committee. The January primary leads to a March run off and an April general election. Ward by ward lists name judges clerks and alternates for all four wards with sheriffs for each ward.
Three Jefferson county properties totaling about 4400 acres near Pine Bluff were offered for a federal narcotic farm project. The BR Mills tract, Hearndale property, and Linwood plantation range from 1000 to 2400 acres, with Fort Smith and Texarkana sites also considered. Government plans estimate 1.5 million dollars for upkeep and about 400 jobs, citing water, power, and transport access.
The text notes Karakuls, red sheep from central Asia, aid a farmer named A. A. Swale by introducing his farm to northwestern Wisconsin. It mentions expensive Persian rugs, Kara Kul and Persian lambs, and the wool and pelts feeding demand in restaurants, hotels, and packing houses. It claims Theodore Roosevelt directed all importations.
Washington dispatch notes influence nearly doubled last week across 19 states reporting to the Public Health Service, including Arkansas, with no total of 10 cases reported.
About 1,000 unemployed men raided a downtown grocery within three blocks of the city hall, seizing food after a visit to city manager BE. M. Fry. Police and officers moved in to quell the disorder. More than 50 men were arrested and seven or eight women took part. Fry had promised aid earlier but tensions surged into the raid.
The Associated Gas and Electric Company announced a capital structure simplification move offering Rochester Central Power Corporation 6 percent cumulative preferred stock and 5 percent gold debentures Series A due 1950 exchange for Associated’s 4 percent dividend preferred stock and convertible 5 percent gold debentures due 1954. Exchanges are on a per share or par basis with continuous but non overlapping dividends and accrued interest adjustments. The plan is approved by Manufacturers Trust Co. and brokers W C Langley Co. and Bonbright & Co. Inc.
Arkansas Portland Cement of Okay Howard county moved its Arkansas banking to Hope after Merchants & Planters Bank in Nashville closed. M O Matthews general manager toured Hope with Okay supervisor Kaufmann praising local banks and trade advantages. A new road shortened Hope Okay travel from Columbus to Saratoga and repairs are planned on remaining Columbus highway segments.
Senate and house clash over mimeographing job with Parke-Harper bid of 4000 dollars. Kitchens notes two house members signed. senate initially balked but later accepted the award. Senate then meets in executive session after Norfleet request for a special clerk, sparking debate on extra staff for the cities and towns committee.
FALL RIVER Massachusetts a car theft led to a wild pair of fire linked events. Alexanderly reported theft then returned to a dwelling fire finding his car and the thief near the blaze. The thief appeared to have an interest in water and the two were located near the burning building.
Vilma Banky, the Hungarian star once faded from Hollywood, plans a return. She says audible talkies hindered her silent film success and plans to study in England before resuming acting endeavors.
The Law Enforcement Commission released a detailed prohibition report dated January 7 in Washington outlining conclusions and recommendations for enforcing the Eighteenth Amendment. It opposes repealing prohibition or restoring legalized saloons and urges stronger national and state cooperation, increased federal funding, better organization, and potential revisions if enforcement remains weak.
Dr G E Cannon and Dr J A Weaver traveled to El Dorado to attend the Tri County Medical Society meeting at Randolph Hotel dining room. Cannon will discuss the scientific program on embolism as fellow physicians from Candlen, Magnolia, El Dorado and Shreveport prepare to attend. Three bombs exploded in Buenos Aires trains and stations before dawn, killing three and injuring many as authorities round up suspects in a suspected politically motivated attack.
Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin reports Antoine Thompson’s stove, carried on a hand sled from Green Bay a year ago, will be shown at the 1933 Chicago World Fair. August Nelson, Thompson’s son in law, has selected a heater for the company as his exchange prize.
The Hempstead county Red Cross announces a push for warm winter clothing and 1500 dollars in cash to aid relief efforts. Relief headquarters report 105 families aided Monday, 409 people, the largest daily total yet, as plans continue to raise the cash goal. National figures show 1,459,799 dollars spent for relief in disaster areas, with officials coordinating health measures in affected states.
New York reports from the National Retail Dry Goods Association show a 6 per cent drop in sales across its 3,700 stores in 1930 versus 1929. Four states plus DC rose, while Montana fell 21.3 per cent. Michigan down 18.9 and Arkansas down 17.7. Districts vary from Boston 5.6 per cent to St. Louis 10.4 per cent and Dallas 7.7 per cent.
The St Louis edition corrected that only Van M Howell was cited as bankrupt. A bankruptcy petition exists for Van M Howell & Co., not for Mr Howell personally. The Howell stake in Arkansas Bank & Trust Co. is owned by Mr Howell personally.
Washington reports show varied stances on the Eighteenth Amendment with six of eleven Wickersham Commission members favoring repeal or modification while others press for revision and stronger enforcement. Senator Borah calls repeal or no repeal a people’s decision, as draft plans outline a federal framework to regulate liquor within states, create a national commission, a private stock corporation, and flexible enforcement while preserving prohibition where states opt.
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