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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1936
Page
4
Reports say San Sebastian and surrounding Navarre Guipuzcoa provinces fell to rightist rebels led by Pamplona after heavy clashes near the city. Martial law declared in rebel-held areas as British and American interests monitor protections for citizens.
A strong storm lashed Arkansas with tornadic winds and lightning, causing property damage estimated over 50 000 dollars. No casualties were reported. High winds damaged crops in Alicia Lawrence county and Swifton Jackson county, with about 25 000 dollars in losses. Little Rock saw roughly 2 000 dollars in damage to a school structure.
Windy showers hit Hope area with reports of storms in surrounding territory. Forecaster J A Lloyd predicts little rain through midweek while drought loosens. Montana and Michigan report wildfires as a Dallas Texas exposition suffers about 100000 dollars in damages from a wind and rain storm path. Coon dogs to compete with wolf and bird dogs in annual event set for September 20.
Nashville Arkansas authorities warn truck owners and drivers after fatal and critical injuries from a weekend collision. Deputies will stop vehicles carrying riders on running boards or outside the car body. Trucks transporting people must have proper sideboards and no dangling limbs. violators face arrest.
In Washington circuit court Tuesday afternoon S D Eason of Hope sues Union Compress Warehouse Co also of Hope for 2999 dollars claiming personal injuries from an alleged attack and beating while on duty as night watchman. Eight witnesses testified by 2 pm as the case nears a jury verdict, with Hempstead county jurors still in session.
Four fragments of papyrus inscribed with Deuteronomy were found in John Rylands Library Manchester. The discovery, reported by C H Roberts, fellow at St Johns, is said to date the manuscript about 600 years earlier than any other Bible manuscript. Continued on page six.
Terral Jack Holt and O E Gates spoke to about 250 voters in a Monday night rally from the city hall steps. Terral urged free textbooks hospital care and highway reform while denouncing toll bridges and criticizing rival Carl Bailey for attorney general operations.
Fronde Publishers Auxilary in Chicago produced a June 26 centennial edition of 48 pages in six sections. It retells southwestern Arkansas history from 100 years ago with material largely new, drawing praise from the Arkansas Gazette as a lasting memorial for future generations.
Flooded watermelon market prompts a two day holiday with buyers agreeing not to load melons on Wednesday and Thursday. J W Strickland Co Hope Fruit Growers and E M Williams stop loading. shipments resume Friday. About 75 to 100 cars moved countywide with one third by trucks. Crop larger than expected due to July rains and cooler weather reducing national demand. Georgia shippers practice similar holidays to boost prices for producers and shippers.
A new and better method of buying cotton during the ginning process promises to raise value from 2 to 7 dollars per bale. The United States Department of Agriculture at Stoneville Mississippi reports the 20 to 50 cent per bale drying process uses a vertical arid and recent engine, allowing cotton picking to continue through adverse seasons and enabling previously unpicked cotton to be conditioned. The report notes major gains in handling and ginning efficiency and estimates large potential national impact.
Fragmentary report notes a Tennessee special defeat and a brief discussion on cloth composition. It mentions cotton content in textiles, road building for farmers, and temporary relief from rain. The piece references college graduates still selling at par and motorists needing chains in rain.
William Robins son of Mr and Mrs R O Robins of Washington sustained a fractured rib and abrasions in an accident on the Hope Washington road about 7 am Tuesday. He was taken to Josephine hospital then returned home. Jim Tyus riding with Robins escaped injury in the two-vehicle collision four miles from Hope. Robins was pinned under the steering wheel and rescued, his car badly damaged. Robins works in cleaning and pressing. his father is deputy sheriff.
Detroit prosecutors say Dayton Dean, a Black Legion gunman, confessed to a May 25 1955 shooting near Pinckney Michigan killing Silas Coleman a 44 year old World War II veteran. Dean described the attack as random violence by the group. He also linked the case to the May 12 slaying of Charles A Poole. World War II combat planes reportedly used shells through a propeller hub.
Charley Allen, 35, negro, died at Josephine hospital after a Missouri Pacific freight incident near the freight depot Saturday afternoon. He lost his left leg and suffered multiple injuries. another weekend crash killed Earl Hooker, 36, of Mineral Springs, and John Henry Hooker, 17, with other injuries to J. D. Sanders and Jim Rivers.
Will Johnson, 23, a Black resident of Pear Blevins, drowned Monday afternoon while attempting to swim Red River about ten miles west of Idabel Oklahoma. Five companions watched as swift current overwhelmed him. body recovered downstream after a five hour search with a Hope Ambulance assisting. He will be buried near Blevins after funeral services.
Paris fashion notes describe new high boots with a beige antelope back closed by a buckled strap and a downturned cuff, another boot higher and closed in front with perforations and patent leather cuff, plus a black suede boot.
Judge Marcus Bone of Batesville withdraws from Arkansas governor campaign as party leaders weigh administration support. Reports say Ashley and other Democrats consider which candidate benefits from fundraising and campaign strategy. Bone released a formal withdrawal statement citing impracticability three weeks before the election.
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