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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1934
Page
3
Editorial urges Hempstead county farmers to choose between voluntary crop reduction or federal ginning allotments. It warns compulsion only if voluntary action fails and questions Tucker Prison Farm use of armed convicts, criticizing rely on trusties to police inmates.
Mary Pickford fled Boston Friday night and took refuge at the Cape Cod country home of Fulton Oursler, editor of a magazine, guarded by police after receiving a threatening letter. Patrols kept visitors away as authorities investigated the threat details.
Arkansas news notes higher annual licenses for truck trailers and semi-trailers after Governor Futrell signs the refunding measure. Trucks of 1½ tons to 2 tons will see fees rise to 35 dollars annually, with trailer licenses also increased though overall for hire licenses are repealed. Gasoline tax rises by half a cent per gallon, taking effect upon signing.
Washington report notes Democratic National Committee leaders anticipate possible cross party cooperation as progressive Republicans like La Follette and Johnson face reelection. Chairman Farley declined to forecast outcomes, signaling potential Republican support for Roosevelt policies.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue announced an income tax refund of 708.48 dollars for the fiscal year ending last June to Ed Rephan of Hope Arkansas. The announcement appears in Washington.
Hot Springs Ark. announces a 21 day race meet at Oaklawn Park starting March 1. The Hot Springs Business Men's Racing Association leads the effort with John Higgins as president and a prominent executive committee including E L Howlett Leo Mel Laughlin W Chester BE Dillon Robert A Jones and George R Belding among others backing the event.
Supt. A G Stedman said Dr W B Grayson state health officer notified that the spinal meningitis quarantine at Tucker Farm will be lifted Monday. Names and dates reflect local health action and the end of the quarantine.
A promise of secrecy was given by Walter Mago Magee to the kidnappers of Edward Brem, pledging the family will not communicate with authorities. Magee, a wealthy contractor and friend of the missing man, stated the family cooperates and seeks Brem’s release, urging secrecy to aid negotiations after Brem’s seizure on January 17.
Armour family resumes dominance at Amineur & Co with Frederick AK Prince backing. Four Tamous family members join the board, with Prine, De Avra, Lester Apnour elected alongside re-elected A. Watson Acnour and Laurance H. Armour. Retiring directors include Alburt H. Wiggin, Samuel McRoberts, and Arthur Reynolds as banking interests realign after J. Geden Annur’s downfall.
Jaye FL Willivou, arrested on interstate robbery charges, appeared before a federal grand jury in Texarkana. He was released on bond after waiving a preliminary hearing, with officers escorting him to Prescott for further processing.
Bulletin from Doorn says Wilhelm marked his 75th birthday among friends and relatives who traveled from nearby areas to celebrate in the village on Saturday. The event drew guests from the local community and beyond in a festive observance.
Paris reports Premier Camille Chautemps and his cabinet resigning after mass protests over the Bayonne pawnshop collapse and alleged government conspiracy and fraud, marking the fourth cabinet collapse in a year amid the financial scandal and deputy inquiries.
Arkansas lawmakers approve a $1.55 million refunding bill setting revenue shares among creditors. The plan preserves road maintenance at 25 percent of gross revenues with a $2 million minimum yearly, and directs funds for interest on refunding bonds, road district bonds, and certificates of indebtedness. It fixes annual shares for highway bonds, road improvement districts, and funding votes, with safeguards to avoid defaults and to keep maintenance and refunding revenues above $8.537 million yearly.
Nationwide plan links 2600 cities to celebrate Franklin D Roosevelt on his January forty second birthday. Committees from fraternal, civic and labor groups join the national committee at Waldorf Astoria New York to raise funds for the Warm Springs Foundation. Local events range from grand balls on Park Avenue to smaller gatherings, with a premium admission surcharge of a dollar for the cause.
Jurors in the Ed Brinker murder trial slept Friday night after Judge Hicks Harvey instructed them to review the facts closely. After four days of deliberation they retired at 2:20 pm and planned to resume Saturday. The lengthy case exhausted everyone including Judge Harvey and the attorneys after ten days of jury selection and argument.
Speaker Rainey said Congress will likely appropriate a substantial sum to sustain Civil Works Administration and the Emergency Relief Commission through the current year and into the next. He cited President Roosevelt's request for 850 million dollars for CWA and ERC. A separate report urged private ownership and tight federal regulation of communities and regulatory action on stock exchanges, though not expected this session. England spent about 40 000 pounds to rig manila rope for Nelson's flagship Victory restoration.
Officials say voluntary acreage reduction efforts are progressing well with 16 575 000 acres under contract by January 31. The Farm Administration stresses no admission of failure and hints at possible time extensions for late signups as the campaign nears its Wednesday end.
Kiwanis club members gathered for the 19th anniversary as 1800 clubs nationwide mark the milestone. Rev Geo F X Strassner urged renewed public welfare efforts amid a militant citizenship push, noting Hope Kiwanis has already contributed locally and a Southwestern Arkansas meeting was planned in Hot Springs.
Charlie Miller, 32, jailed for robbery in Ouachita County, was shot Saturday at Tucker Prison Farm by a fellow convict described by officials as attempting to seize a guard’s pistol after Miller reportedly struck a guard with a shovel.
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