03 Jul 1939
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1939
Page
1
Whit Wyatt, hobbling with a knee injury, pitched a 2-1 win over the Reds in Chicago, his fourth major league stint at 29. His fast work and curve kept opponents off balance as he shut out the Cubs in his first post-injury start.
Brutter-Ivory faces Mateo Theaters of Hot Springs at 7 45 Tuesday. Lew Robins vs Calcu Theaters of Hot Springs. Gunter Brothers vs Geo W Rob ison at 7 45 Thursday. Bruner-Ivory B team vs Soil Eva sion. Sunday results show Birmingham 1 2 and Atlanta 0 1 and New Orleans 8 5. Chattanooga 5 1.
A collection of remarks from notable figures praising democracy and peaceful progress. Samuel Vauclain condemns autocratic rule while Istvan Katona extols the spirit of democracy. The scene includes a reporter at the Cleveland Rotary convention with mentions of the World’s Fair exhibits emphasizing peaceful fruits over war.
A collection of public figures including Henry Ford and Franklin Roosevelt spar over immigration, citizenship, and democratic values. The remarks touch on national identity, voting ages, media influence, and religion, reflecting heightened tensions of the era.
The Eye Opener reports Oklahoma state prison findings for early 1939. Of 73 men received in the first five months, more than 300 had prior prison terms. Among 335 entrants, 220 had previous service, while only 15 of the 220 studied in the prison school.
In a late night twist, Royalton Herring urges a dangerous plan to protect a secret, while Ronald Peyton and brother Wilfrid set a trap in the Ganning house. A museum doorway becomes the stage as tension rises and an alarm clock chaos erupts amid buzzing hornets.
Paul Harrison reports Hollywood's musical chorus lineup as dancers line up for a Balanchine directed tryout. Of 200 applicants, 26 shown for initial screening. only 16 advance, with four finally selected. Auditioners include Marie DeForrest, Virginia Bruce, Geneva Sawyer, Dorothy Dayton. Balanchine uses a secret code with Bobby Viceland to speed up callbacks. The era’s talent pool shows fatigue and uneven conditioning amid a push for precision and danger on stage.
Miami report says a Cuba based expedition believes it has found the wreck of the U S Albany, missing since 1884, using diving gear to recover guns and the ship bell for positive ID while the fate of the Cyclops remains unsolved from 1907.
Spa, Hot Springs plans for July 4 outboard races include A B C Free-for-All Runabout contests with prizes totaling 210 dollars. First prizes 30 20 and 10 dollars. Runabout 35 20 and 15 dollars plus fourth place awards. A trophy for high point winner and a gold cup for sailboat event. Surf board prizes awarded. Miller Merritt regatta committee aided by Harry Hastings and R Bowman from Little Rock Power East Club. Conductors and gas station attendants noted in crew.
Pemberton Ganning confronts a late night disturbance as Ronald and Wilfrid contend with hornet damage in the Ganning home. A frightening museum incident unfolds ending with Wilfrid's dramatic upstairs arrival and the mystery unresolved.
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