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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1935
Page
3
The editorial argues for a permanent, city owned Municipal Water and Light Plant with a dedicated manager separate from city government. It urges strict debt collection on past due electric accounts, recommends auditors publish individual debtor lists, and warns that political interference risks driving the plant toward private ownership.
Washington report on Senator Long’s defiant address denouncing Roosevelt cutbacks to PWA funds in Louisiana. He warns of a supreme court suit to block federal boards and funding, claims educational bodies lack constitutional authority, and attacks opponents as traitors while galleries react amid chaos and partisan tension.
Governor Futrell inspected the Arkansas Guard during a two week camp at Camp Pike. Col McAlister led the 153d Infantry in a well conducted parade with new trucks in use for transportation. The governor praised the display before about 1000 spectators and pinned the Purple Heart on Capt Daniel B Byrd for wounds in action in France on October 10, 1918.
Hope Country Club formed with charter membership of 50 and a $100 fee. Officers elected include Robert LaGrone president, Foy Hammons secretary, Syd McMath treasurer. Directors named FG Ward RB Cain NLT Jeswell FD Barlow J M Houston T Cornelius. Plan to purchase Moore Bridewell lake and surrounding land, build a golf course, tennis courts, cabin on lake, drainage, restocking fish, and a swimming pool.
Washington officials moved Saturday to back legislation validating contracts under which the government would pay crop reducing farmers an extra 700 million dollars. Senator Murphy of Iowa signaled quick Senate approval as the measure was readied for immediate introduction. The Senate also reaffirmed its stance against imposing a compensatory rayon tax amid opposition labeling it as aid to silk interests. A Friday move left open a path for lawsuits to recover AAA processing taxes with a narrowly defined class of plaintiffs.
A discussion on chivalry and violence against women contrasts Wash Tubbs and Easy a comic strip with real moral standards. The author argues men should protect women, condemn physical onslaught, and promote respectful treatment while condemning past humiliations and crude humor.
R T Rhinehart of Pine Bluff spoke at the Hope Kiwanis Club meeting at Hotel Barlow detailing Kiwanis International growth, new clubs formed, and a planned project to be chartered by August. He urged prepared service efforts as a large crowd awaits an upcoming division seven gathering in Hope.
Amid a heated clash in Washington the Roosevelt administration fights a major power trust lobby over anti trust and the so called death sentence rule. Observers warn of a House defeat for Roosevelt as lobbyists flood the capital with canvassers and telegraphic pressure while conferees gather evidence and await a potential compromise bill to curb holding companies.
Frazier Hunt, known as Spike, wraps a 17 year global wanderings tour into an American focus. The Star will publish his series Listening to America starting Monday, detailing his interviews with average Americans and elites alike to illuminate U.S. democracy and social currents.
Announcement of the death of Dr Louis Hillman of Cleveland Ohio who passed away there. A Scottish Rite and Freemasons of Cleveland conducted his funeral service. He formerly resided in Arkimsas and had long lived in McNeill. he is survived by a daughter and grandchildren.
Emperor Haile Selassie warned in Addis Ababa that peace was at risk of being drowned in blood and tears of war as Italy massed forces on Ethiopia’s borders. He vowed the empire would defend its territory to the last man, amid calls for international support. Italy protested Selassie’s speech, objecting to its tone and political implications.
The Department of Public Utilities broadened an electric rate probe from coal mine service in Sebastian county to all business of Southwestern Gas & Bleeting Co in Ural section. Arkansas Smokeless Coal Bureau petitioned alleging excessive charges. Preliminary findings show residential customers billed by Yeame Vines serving mines, prompting a broaderWat section 1 inquiry before action can be taken.
Yesterday's Kidithan Max Keller announced a heartache over no mention of Willy while Frank Nolen reportedly hauled a four pound bass. The report shifts to a Tucker Penal fugitive case, detailing a flight from Tucker Farm and a subsequent escape with two rustlers pursued by authorities. Newport area family ties and local incidents are noted amid the broader pursuit and arrests.
In Little Rock officials expect a government chart early next week on 285 WPA projects for Arkansas. The full local WPA staff worked Saturday to finish specifications for the program. Officials say the federal outlay will be available in a few days and about 75 percent of the planned work could begin immediately, with an estimated 8,000 people to find employment.
About 100 farmers joined the annual Farm and Home Forum at the Washington courthouse. The program covered Home Demonstration in stead County with Helen Griffin, Livestock Development in Southwest Arkansas by J. L. Wright, a report on a trip to Washington DC by John H. Barrow, The Food Budget by Ella Posey, and The Agricultural Adjustment Act by J. K. Coggin from the Agricultural Adjustment Administration in Washington DC.
Berlin dispatch reports the Ministry of Justice ordered all state attorneys to prosecute "political Catholicism" with firm resolve and no regard for personal position. Issued on the eve of the Sabbath, the directive serves as a warning to Catholic clergymen to be cautious during sermons about recent weeks' events.
Washington tax debate heats as open endorsements push for an excess profits tax on corporations earning over 10 percent. Lawmakers discuss replacing the president’s graduate tax with a 12 to 14 percent rate, while others warn against high rates amid current business conditions.
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