Hope Star calls out Higgason tax stance in Hempstead era
The Hope Star rebuts Luther Higgason accusing him of backing tax hikes and salary raises while praising truthful reporting. It cites six month subscription gains, notes a 1932 revenue rise, and recalls debates on gasoline taxes, county debt, and the County Judges association. The piece defends journalistic integrity amid political pressure.
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Luther
Hempstead
Nevada
Luther Higgason
Fulton
Hope Star
Pilkinton
State Highway Fund
Higgason
Little Rock
Hempstead County
I. L. Pilkinton
Curtis Cannon
Mr. Pilkinton
Higgason Opens Campaign in Fulton and Weeklong Tour
Higgason leads off the campaign in Fulton on Thursday as the first to start the county stump tour. The itinerary lists stops through Columbus on Saturday with speeches all day. The final week opens Monday at Bingen, then McCaskill on Tuesday.
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Higgason
Fulton
Columbus
Saratoga
Bingen
McCaskill
Bizarre Story Recited by Heir in Fulton Campaign Meeting
In Bois D Arc township a large crowd heard county candidates, headed by Luther Higgason for county judge, speak at the school on the stump tour. Higgason defended record and criticized editor Milner while recounting road work and salary debates amid local grievances and political tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
Bois D’ Arc Township
Red River
Shower Springs
J. E. Wilson
Luther Higgason
88-Pound Melon On Display Here
The first large watermelon of the season, 88 pounds, was brought in by George Johnson of Route 3 Hope. A second Johnson melon weighed 67 pounds. Both melons are on display at Gibson drug store, with shipping plans to Carter Gibson in San Angelo Texas.
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George Johnson
Route 3
Hope
Tom Watson
Mr. Johnson
Gibson Drug Store
John S. Gibson
Johnson
Carter Gibson
San Angelo
Texas
Young Gibson
Dempsey Linked to Poison Case Involving Actress
Lina Basquett, 25, an actress, swallowed poison after announcing engagement to Teddy Hayes, ex trainer of Jack Dempsey. A note to Dempsey said I love you I couldn't go on. Physicians report Basquett is in critical condition.
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Dempsey
Lina Bacquette
Los Angeles
Lina Basquett
Teddy Hayes
Jack Dempsey
Mrs J W Wilson Dies Formerly of Hope
Mrs. J W Wilson aged about 70 formerly of Hope died Wednesday at her daughter Mrs C B Peart’s home in Auburn Kentucky after an extended illness, according to word reaching this city Friday.
Uncle Sam's New Taxes Hit Admissions At Amusements
The article explains a new 1 cent tax on every 10 cents of ticket price above 40 cents for movie, theater, baseball, and other amusements. It notes tax applies to purchases, passes, box seats, brokers' commissions, season tickets, and scholastic or club games except charity events, with exemptions for under 12s and certain employees. It also mentions upcoming taxes on home electricity.
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Morris
John Gottlieb Wendel
The
Fortune
Ella
Phalsburg
Papa
Wendel
Dundee
Uncle Sam
Four Typhoid Fever Cases Reported in Hope City
Four typhoid fever cases in Hope and scattered ones in the county prompted a Hempstead County Medical Society meeting at Hope city hall. A water and dairies inspection found no contamination. The Health Board will continue inquiries and issue a follow up. Citizens were urged to boil drinking water and take precautions. officials said no epidemic is imminent.
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Hempstead County Medical Society
Hope City Hall
Hope
County Health Board
State Board of Health
Patmos Road Man Challenges Higgason on Road Work
Andrew Powell of Bodcan township claims Luther Higgs son forced local workers to take a 10 hour day for road repairs at four men for 3 dollars daily. Powell says the Bodcan road project was imposed and that a judge’s order was ignored. July 29, 1932 Fatmos Route 2.
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Tokio
Bingen
Fulton
the Star
Spring Hill
Luther Higgason
Bodcan
Luther
Andrew Powell
Tragic House Fire Claims Mother and Five Children Near New Orleans
A mother Leona Goldate and five children aged 3 months to 14 years died in a house fire one mile from Madisonville early Friday. The father and two sons escaped from a separate room.
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New Orleans
Madisonville
Leona Goldate
Audit Commission Meets Prosecutor
A four member Highway Audit Commission met in executive session with Walter L. Pope assistant attorney general and Prosecutor Carl Bailey. The conference reportedly covered suits to recover alleged overpayments to road contractors.
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Carl Bailey
Walter L. Pope
Little Rock
Highway Audit Commission
Assisant
Library Appeal Is Made by Anderson
Dr. W R Anderson urged Hope Rotary to support the Hope Library Association noting statewide gaps in Arkansas public libraries and the need for free access to books. He cited 46 counties without a library and only five of 30 public libraries in the state offering free service.
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Andrew Carnegie
W. R. Anderson
Hope Rotary Club
Hope Library Association
Arkansas
Dr. Anderson
Anderson
J. A. Henry
Gus Haynes
Sid B. Henry
Annie Jean Walker
D. L. Lipscomb
Nick Jewell
J. R. Henry
Beryl Henry
Hattie A. West
Barlow
J. M. Ryan
Texarkana
Storm troops concentrate as elections near in Germany
Reports from BERLIN indicate NS storm troops are massing in provinces Friday stirring alarm despite official promises of order for Sundays elections. In Pittsburgh three Volpe brothers long political powers in Wilmerding were shot and killed in a gun battle blamed on out-of-town gunmen.
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Berlin
Germany
National Socialist
Pittsburgh
Volpe Brothers
John
Johnnie
Arthur
Wilmerding
Governor pivots to Futrell in Arkansas race
Governor Parnell declared support for Chancellor J. M. Futrell of Paragould for governor, saying his backing is voluntary and aimed at defeating Terral and Blackwood. He criticized the Blackwood-Davis-Terral machine and pledged to campaign for Futrell through August 9.
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Little Rock
Parnell
J. M. Futrell
Paragould
A. B. Priddy
Jouge Futrell
Blackwood
Terral
Futrell
July Session Held By Hope W C T U
The July meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union was hosted by Mrs. W I Parkins on East Second Street with Mrs. Florence Turner assisting. The gathering featured a devotional by Mrs. John H. Arnold based on the Parable of the Mustard Seed, urging optimism and encouragement in small efforts.
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Woman's Christian Temperance Union
W. I. Parkins
East Second Street
Florence Turner
W. R. Chandler
John H. Arnold
Bushnell
Movie Contest at Saenger on Friday
The Hope Star Saenger screen opportunity contest will be held at the Saenger Theatre Friday night. A winner and five runners up advance to the final test on Thursday, August 4, with a Paramount sound track arriving that day. Cecil B. DeMille will judge. entrants must be 17 to 30 and may wear sport, afternoon, or evening dress.
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Hope Star-Saenger
Saenger Theatre
Paramount
Hope
Lilly Pullen
Jonesville
Pauline Vox
Gordon
Gartha Eason
Frances Patterson
Mignonette McDowell
Annabelle Philbrick
Mary Jones
Harriet Story
Sybil Smith
Dorothy Wright
Louise Lewis
Mattie Evans
Maxine
Elizabeth Garland
Emmet
Cecil B. DeMille
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Jeff Davis
H. M. Stephens
County Judges Association
Judge Carroll D. Wood
River Town
Erle Turner
Milner
Star
Heir
Wendell
NEA Service
New York
Thomas Patrick Morris
Ella Wendel
Fifth Avenue
Patrick Morris
Hope Route 3
J. W. Wilson
Sam
Robert Talley
NEA Service, Inc
Patmos
Patmos Rt
Audit Commission
Bulletins
Fanny
Priddy
Reform
Futrell Ony
Hope W.C. T U
Saenger
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