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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1938
Page
4
A free motion picture at Rialto Theater presents Star My Kitchen detailing cooking and home making. The film includes close ups of steps, demonstrations of refrigeration and laundry gear, and hosts a model kitchen with expert cooks. Free recipe sheets will be given daily to aid home managers.
President William Green said the American Federation of Labor would fight any wage hour bill lacking a universal minimum and maximum, and would press for easy administration. He warned against compromising the House bill’s three essential tests: universal wage standard, universal maximum, and simple administration. Senate plans for a flexible lower limit and federal board power drew AFL opposition amid ongoing conferee negotiations and near-term adjournment expectations.
A fragment quotes John Witherspoon noting that true thought acts to deliver from the fear of all, framing fear as a motive to seek divine guidance and restraint. The line suggests a moral viewpoint on fear and faith.
In Los Angeles a law firm shows five lawyers linked by brotherhood. Three are brothers of the other two, yet the final two are not brothers to the three. Determine how this arrangement works as a brain teaser typical of a classified page.
Municipal Court Judge W. K. Lemley heard multiple cases on assault, drunkenness, disturbing the peace, and related charges. Defendants Carson Harris Shirley and Burts were fined for drunkenness, with Burts appealing. Others pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace and were fined. one charge was dismissed. Mann and Smith faced assault and battery verdicts. Carson found guilty of stealing auto parts and jailed. Dierks Molt held for Hempstead circuit court on carnal abuse with bond set. Sherman Roberts overdraft matter dismissed. Kenya note appears, about British East Africa possession.
New Orleans cotton opened at 813 and closed 804 on Monday with a quiet session, 16 points lower on tidling and price at 8 07, reflecting soft demand as traders weigh futures and cash market signals.
Spanish warplanes crossed the Pyrenees into French territory for a second day. French anti aircraft fire and warning shots repelled the raid, causing damage to power lines and the Trans Pyrenes railroad near Ax les Thermes. No deaths or injuries were reported amid an official protest and promises of stern measures.
Arkansas Supreme Court in a four member decision held unlawful the use of intimidation or violence by labor pickets. The court affirmed an injunction against Chester Riges and others of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local 1651 from picketing Tucker Duck Rubber plants. The issues behind the injunction were settled last month by an agreement between the company and workers.
Denver report on Thomas JE Wolfe while on vacation he talks about a 2,000,000 word minscript as the first step toward a larger work intended to capture the sweep of American life. Wolfe appears energetic and restless, pacing and expressing a wish for rest.
Des Moines Iowa voters faced a Democratic senatorial primary as Guy Gillette opposed the Roosevelt court bill and Otha Wearin campaigned with WPA backing. The contest centered on support for New Deal policies with last minute radio appeals and candidates disputing administration influence.
Washington leaders and President Roosevelt discussed adjourning Congress this weekend if an early wage hour compromise is agreed. Rep Rayburn said progress was made on the measure and a major 400 million dollar deficit bill would be reported Tuesday and likely passed Wednesday. Government Court Victory in London Kentucky: Judge Ford ruled NLBR testimony admissible as government evidence in the criminal trial of 44 Harlan countians over coal unionization.
Toni Frissell traveled nationwide documenting girls in outdoor sports. She notes women no longer imitate men but pursue tennis golf skiing riding and swimming for enjoyment and personal achievement. The photographer argues a strong figure matters for swimming and fashion, while riding remains costly and selective.
State Treasurer Earl Page announced a $38,592.59 severance tax distribution to 38 counties. Union County received the largest share at $19,923.23, with Ouachita third at $1, etc, and smaller amounts listed for Clark, Columbia, Hempstead, Met Spring, Pap e.
The Boy Scouts of Hope Troop M will leave Sunday morning for a week long encampment at Camp Pioneer on Mountain Fork river near Mena. About 30 local scouts will make the trip. Scout masters A. W. Stubbeman Royce Weisenberger and Harry Segnar Jr will be in charge.
A vintage etiquette quiz asks how a husband should behave in elevators and theaters and how to handle paying for a son’s lunch and bus fares. The piece critiques social cordiality with guidance on hat removal, public affection, and courtesy toward women and public figures.
Five persons were injured in a head on collision six miles northeast of Hope on Highway 6 around 2:30 P M Monday. All victims were admitted to Josephine hospital. Injured are W A Hoffman of Chicago and his wife, plus the Davenport family of Norfolk Virginia, en route to San Diego. Damaged vehicles were Chrysler autos. one car passed another on an incline, causing the crash.
Bearden and Griffin filed pledges and fees for the Hempstead County sheriff race by the Wednesday deadline. Filing with the Democratic Central Committee were Reginald Bearden of Hope and John Griffin of Crossroads.
W B Nelson announces via The Star his candidacy for representative from Hempstead County in the Democratic primary on August 9. A longtime farmer, he cites past service in the legislature and advocacy for a state owned highway bridge over Med River at Fulton and tax relief for farmers, pledging to push for a larger share of state and national income for farmers.
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