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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1938
Page
4
Japanese naval units press relentlessly up the Yangtze after sonic engagements near the capital area. Fleet advances push beyond Kiukiang as occupation spreads, signaling strengthened action by Japanese forces and heightened strategic pressure on Chinese positions.
Washington report shows a Senate inquiry clearing Hopkins of pressure on WPA. The committee states most WPA votes favored the President, while others allege political influence and misuses of relief funds. The Texas Democrat claims further investigations will be conducted into abuse.
Secretary of Agriculture Henry Wallace blames Republicans for the 1920s debt buildup, telling a Democratic convention the federal debt rose under Republican policies. Democratic critics warn Congress to halt the rise, urging restraint on spending.
A state wide petition rally is planned in Prescott with Rep MCellan and other speakers. An agenda lists appearances by various local and regional figures on August 1 and August 7, detailing venues in Demowa Loyim Nashe Volto Hpa and Little Rock, with schedule points at Queen Bed petty Gu and Arkadelphia.
A damaged OCR segment reports Rephan's sale continuing with various discounts and a focus on replicas and new styles. A limited offer mentions a July date, a motorized item, and a demand for a six week waiting period with 22 items specified.
The unreadable snippet mentions Charles Faetar Browne American hunter icon Mister Donley petroleum V Nasby Eddie Leone and Richard Dix with Adolphe Men ton, all tied to a classified page. The text appears as garbled OCR with list-like names and era references.
In Knoxville four VA engineers denied they were embarrassed by evidence prepared for use in a power suit. Arthur Morgan testified the engineers were reluctant on Friday and the chief consulting engineer Carl Bock noted Morgan believed the engineers were objected to embarrassment.
Prescott Arkansas report notes a county committee meeting set for August 2 to certify nominees and set ballot order for the Democratic primary. The state ticket is listed with US Senators Carroll entries and local offices including governor and county posts. The document details candidate names for judge, clerk, treasurer, assessor, coroner, and township officers, with multiple counties and locales represented.
An arrowed man sleeping in a car in Black River railroad yards was crushed to death Tuesday night. The victim was identified as John Beeman, 88, of Alicia, by county clerk Tom B Jingan. No further details available.
Kerrville area report cites biologist Smith urging Texas hunters to skip the biggest bucks and instead harvest the first bucks in a herd. The aim is to prevent overpairing and to breed a sturdier, healthier deer population over several years.
Columbus farmer ROY Caldwell was injured when a team of mules ran away in a hay field on Tuesday afternoon. He stepped before the animals to halt them and suffered a fractured leg, which was set by a physician in Hope.
A Spring Hill gathering hosted a county and district candidates tour with about 700 attendees. Speakers included Reagan and Pilkinton for state senate, and candidates for tax assessor clerk sheriff and prosecuting attorney spoke in turn, outlining qualifications and pledges.
Arkansas Attorney General Molt told Treasurer Earl Page that August 30 is the deadline for corporations to pay the franchise tax without penalty. The report notes August 10 as the published due date in prior advisories.
Washington debate over government funded medical care prompts sharp clashes with the American Medical Association opposing state or national run medicine. A federal health program proposal seeks billions for preventive care health centers and hospital grants and a possible health insurance style plan. Congress faces deciding next session with discussions of a Tennessee Valley pilot and mass implementation possibilities.
A cantaloupe festival will be held in the Deannyville community four miles southeast of Blevins on Wednesday August 3. Sponsored by southwest Arkansas cantaloupe growers, the event will feature string band music quartets group singing and political speeches in the afternoon. Public invited. A full program is expected soon.
Jonesboro Ark a deranged farmer William A Patton barricaded in his Bona community log cabin fired on officers for 24 hours as a siege ended with a blaze at 830 Tuesday night. About 1000 shots were exchanged as Patton perished in the flames. Officers including State Police Superintendent Atkinson faced flying bullets and scattered to take cover behind trees and a shield during the standoff. Initial reports say Patton threatened Jack Craft at the Bono store Monday before returning home.
Ashland police report a two year old girl Christi Arg was found alive and well on a mountain side in the Alabama Hills nearly 24 hours after wandering away from play. The search spanned a wooded hillside area with responders and volunteers assisting in the rescue. The child is reported in good condition with no injuries at this time.
A fragment notes that a work titled A Thought Temptations can erode much of our self confidence, attributed to Fenelan. The line suggests a caution about ideas undermining personal belief and resilience.
Alfred Yarbrough and J D Blankenship Jr survivors of last weeks Cox Bros ginnery blast Fulton reported on road to recovery Wednesday. Both remain hospitalized at Julia Chester hospital with burns on hands feet and back and arms. Explosion stemmed from a short circuit in wiring igniting gasoline used to clean machinery in open tubs.
Mr and Mrs Lyman Armstrong return to their home from St Joseph hospital in Memphis after an auto accident north of Memphis last week while they were heading home from a Chicago vacation. Local residents wish them well as they recover from the incident.
A 1988 NEA Service piece presents scenarios on guest etiquette. It asks how a guest should behave leaving belongings, newspapers, smoking habits, and participation in activities, and it offers hostess-centered guidance for entertaining or accommodating guests in a summer cottage context.
The Hope Rest Room, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce over Briants Drug Store, is now open under Mrs. Pauline Hudson and assistants Miss Lorain McCoy Doris Holly and Dorothy Bennett. Rooms and toilet were renovated with beaver board walls, papered ceilings, new drapes, repaired furniture, and fresh linens. Open daily 9 am to 5 pm except Saturday 9 am to 7:30 pm. volunteers seek donated chairs fans and magazines.
Savannah report states chemist Dr Charles H Herty aged T years died Wednesday. A pioneer in using Southern pine resin to develop paper from pine slush, he advanced the science of pulping and contributed to the paper industry.
John M. Carmody, head of the Rural Electrification Administration, made his first official Arkansas visit. He toured northwest Arkansas with members of the State Utilities Commission to inspect new REA projects and undertakings.
President Marvin Bankston of Monticello A. M. College announced that Athletic Director Stewart A. Ferguson would become head coach at the school. He will serve in both capacities.
Government militiamen fought into Gandesa, a strategic town in southern Catalonia and former insurgent HQ, as the Ebro offensive pressed westward. In Madrid, the British cargo ship Dellwyn was sunk at Gandia by a seaplane at dawn with no casualties.
The Works Progress Administration will add 1300 persons to Arkansas payrolls starting July 1. The increase, mainly in rural sections, was telegraphed from Washington to Senators Caraway and Miller. State WPA records show total rolls rising to about 41,500 from 40,206 as of July 20.
John Ward, 26, unemployed, leaped to death from a 17th floor hotel lodge on Tuesday night after hours of clinging and threats to jump. Thousands watched as ambulances ferried the injured and women fainted. Police, aided by a crowd of nearly 1,000, prepared a rescue net but Ward stepped off the ledge alone, ending the long suspense.
Indianapolis publisher Warrren Fairbanks son of former vice president Charles Warren Fairbanks dies after a short illness. A pie supper and cake walk will be held at the Old Liberty community Saturday night July 30, with proceeds to the Sunday school and church. public invited.
New Orleans cotton opened at 8.77 per unit and closed at 6.74 to 6.75 as spot cotton remained dull with a five point move. Javor Mildhing noted a price around 8.79.
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