30 Jul 1932
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1932
Page
1
The column reprints Ford Holt showing two wage rates for road workers, with ten claims and five paid $4.50 or $6 while five were paid $2.25. Judge Higgason defends volunteers as the lower rate and asserts legal constraints, amid broader accusations of political abuse toward common county workers.
Miss Louise Lewis, a local high school girl, won a screen elimination contest at the Saenger Theatre on Friday night. Runners-up included Elizabeth Garland Emmet Mattie Evans Hope Pauline Cox Gordon Dorothy Wright and Maxine Garland Emmet. A screw and voice test will be held next Thursday as a sound track arrives for testing.
The Rev. Walace Rogers, pastor of Hope First Baptist Church, was inducted into the Kiwanis club Friday night, increasing the month’s net membership. Rev. Geo F X Strassner gave the address praising youth and church organizing energy. John P. Cox welcomed Rogers and urged Kiwanis to match his drive. Continued on Page Two.
Report from Harbin that Soviet authorities are strengthening Vladivostok harbor approaches in expectation of a Japanese assault. Ten armored trains, about fifty tanks, sixty aircraft, and several artillery units arrive daily, with munitions and food also flowing in. Locals are trained to use gas masks as authorities liquidate Manchuria interests.
The Star reports a dispute over daily wages on the Hope Washington road project. A worker says Judge Higgason promised $4.50 per day for man and team but was paid only $2.25. He asserts 10 hour days under the judge’s admin, versus 8 hours previously, and notes other locals share the claim. Date cited July 30, 1932, Washington Route One.
The Rev. John G. Reese and his family came home Wednesday from Winnfield Alabama after a two week revival. He then left Saturday for Guy Arkansas to begin a ten day revival.
Hope reports the death of Mrs A G Atkinson formerly Tot LaGrone at Mena last week. She was 43 and survived by her mother Mrs A N LaGrone of Foreman and her husband and three sons.
Former Gov Tom J Terral and Dwight H Blackwood will address Hope audiences next Wednesday night August 3 Terral speaks at 8 00 pm at Oglesby school grounds North Main Street Blackwood follows at 8 30 pm with location to be announced later The campaigns feature lawyers insurance sales and highway commission leadership from both men.
Saratoga in Saline township at the Hempstead Howard county line hosted Hempstead county candidates who presented their claims for the upcoming primary amid lengthy speeches and debate.
In Hempstead county race coverage, candidates for county judge and sheriff face questions on salary cuts, expense accounts, and fair tax use. H. M. Stephens rebuts rival claims while John L. Wilson defends his long service and vow to investigate with care.
A bacterial report by M Z Bair of the Arkansas State Board of Health says Hope’s public water supply is satisfactory bacterially for drinking, with one unrepresentative sample from the Missouri Pacific tap. Dr J G Martindale plans a full water supply check next week as authorities express relief.
The State Department received an invitation from the British embassy for the United States to attend a proposed monetary and economic conference. The note specifies that reparations debts and tariff rates are not to be discussed at the meeting.
In Johnstown Pennsylvania dozens of veterans fleeing Washington erect a makeshift camp while staff leaders urge Commander-in-Chief Waters to travel from Washington to manage mounting hostilities. An editorial calls Governor Pinchot to direct the response if crowds gather. Washington meanwhile quiets as bonus-seekers leave the capital after federal troop action.
Tilman B. Parks congressman from this district seeks re election and will speak at 3 PM Tuesday August 2 at Spring Hill followed by an 8 PM address at Hope city hall. Parks recently opened his campaign after returning from Washington and the final congressional session.
This explainer notes a 3 percent federal tax on all electricity used domestically or commercially as part of the 1932 budget. It taxes energy even if the consumer does not alter usage, with exemptions for industrial, railroad, mining, and certain federal and local government uses. Newspapers and government entities are exempt.
Huey P. Long will travel from New Orleans to Arkansas Sunday to stump for Senator Hattie W. Caraway in the final drive before the Democratic primary. He is scheduled to speak in Magnolia at 9 a.m. Monday and in Hope at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 6, while Caraway joins him for a state-wide tour.
Governor Parnell endorses Chancellor J. M. Futrell amid a week of charges and denials over a switch in candidates. Nine of twelve original hopefuls remain, with Danny Johnston undecided as a Sunday deadline nears. A. B. Priddy alleged a political realignment while Futrell denied any trading of backing.
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