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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1937
Page
4
A heavy wind and rain storm struck western Arkansas early Wednesday causing one death. Dan Bianchi, 30, a Greenswood Telephone lineman, was electrocuted while removing a power wire. Property damage exceeded ten thousand dollars across Fort Smith and nearby facilities.
Little Rock police and guards hunted Tuesday for Lucian Newton a 44 year old murder convict who escaped after being allowed to visit a doctor alone. He was serving life for Clark county murder in 1934 and had been a trusty at a Tucker prison farm. Authorities said Newton persuaded relatives to drive him toward Fulton Hempstead county on the pretext of signing pardon papers.
A historical etiquette guide presents questions about handling calls and courtesy. It covers announcing yourself politely, asking for repeats, signaling the operator, and whether hosts or guests should cover long distance or personal calls. Answers emphasize proper self-identification and considerate behavior.
A worker vents about profit cuts by employers and Uncle Sam claiming a pension at 65. He hopes for tax exemption and more leisure in hot weather while noting Max Sehmeling’s reluctance to fight.
Miller county 4-H delegates hosted visiting clubs at the Fruit and Truck Branch Experiment Station on Tuesday opening a day of study sessions. Attendance included 365 from Miller County and 214 from LaFayette County with 1260 plots reviewed and demonstrations in poultry housing pastures and livestock. Extension officials from Little Rock and Hope spoke and the series will run through Friday with more than 4 000 4-H members from 33 counties expected.
Hot Springs Improvement Association petitions the state to abandon street car service and cancel the 45 year old Street Railway franchise. The group argues operating cars endangers traffic and is a public nuisance, charging losses shifted to Consumers' Gas, Hot Springs Walter Company, and Citizens Electric. The petition cites high utility rates and low property assessment versus fixed capital.
ATLANTA Ga 41 A tabulation before noon Wednesday showed repealists ahead by about 9 000 votes in Tuesday's Georgia liquor referendum. Noon tally indicated for repeal 75 590 against repeal.
The report covers Secretary Wallace opposing a 10 percent rise in federal farm benefits under the 1936 soil program, plus Senate debates on farm prices and AAA criticisms. It notes East Prussia visit rumors, the Polish corridor issue, and rising Nazi Vatican tensions with Pope Pius XII amid Catholic trials in Koblenz.
London. Britain's chancellor Sir John Simon dismissed rumors of an immediate return to the gold standard. In Commons he said no new policy declaration was needed at present, noting they would continue the current course. Earlier move lifted the gold price to 894.72 an ounce, narrowing the gap with New York at 35 dollars and hindering shipments.
University of Pittsburgh dramatists rehearse in the Cathedral of Learning to avoid noise. Director Carl Cuss moves rehearsals to the ninth floor to keep performances quiet above campus bustle.
The Hope Boys band will be presented in a public concert at 3 p m Sunday at Fair Park. Bandmaster L A Crumpler will direct the program. The public is invited. The program lasts about one and a half hours. The formal program will be announced later in the week.
Joe B Hutson Jr held to Hempstead circuit court after arraignment in municipal court on intent to defraud for a $120 check drawn on Citizens National Bank. Bond set at $300. Other local cases included assaults with intent to kill, pistol charges, trespass, overdraft, and gaming fines with several acquittals and appeals.
NEW YORK April unemployment fell to 6,981,000, the lowest since summer 1991, the National Industrial Conference Board reported. The April decline exceeded 500,000, with about 1.4 million fewer unemployed since January. gains came from 270,000 in agriculture and 110,000 in manufacturing, among others.
Five-year-old John Reid mingled with visiting delegates at a state fireman's convention in Oklahoma City and later tried stunts at home, resulting in a broken arm and other injuries. He told doctors he had decided on a medical career.
State Game Warden Ollie Mitts, 28, of Swifton, was killed when a federal warden and Mitts attempted to arrest Paul Glines, 60, at his White River camp. Glines surrendered after Mitts was shot in the head, tumbling into the river. no charges filed immediately. Glines claimed self defense and said he expected trouble with officers.
In Hot Springs, Edward Patrick Walsh Jr., a Hot Springs mate salesman, shot himself at the Hotel Ben McGehee after a highway collision near Hot Springs Saturday night. He left a farewell note to his wife, written on hotel stationery, suggesting the crash scenes caused extreme mental strain. Police believe the letter may have been written as life ebbed away, starting clear then fading to a nearly illegible scrawl.
Washington reports the Senate approved a bill and sent it to the White House to speed December pay for congressional employees five days before Christmas, replacing end of month distribution. The measure aims to cash December salaries earlier for Capitol workers.
Jean Harlow, the platinum blonde film star, was buried Wednesday in Glendale. Thousands attended the funeral and private mourners watched as her coffin lay under lilies and gardepins. Her death at 26 followed uremic poisoning, with doctors denying that surgery could have saved her. William Powell and her mother provided flowers. detectives guarded the mortuary.
Blood money funds tuition at the University of Texas as hospitals offer $25 per pint for student donors. Some students have given up to five transfusions in nine months, saying the process is painless aside from feeling sleepy afterward. After donating, they rest for half an hour, drink juice, then return to their rooms.
Timothy A. Reardon, former director of public works, faced tragedy when a car struck a concrete traffic island near Goll Gate park, killing his two passengers including his son Lewis and a fire companion. He urged the advisory board to remove the island as a dangerous mistake.
Chicago report notes a first use of the Wagner act in the steel strike era as union lawyers prepare a formal complaint accusing Inland Steel and unions claim unfair labor practices with 73000 workers affected. Senate calls for broader labor investigations amid power outages and wage hour debates.
A turkey hatched at Van denburgh county infirmary provides Thanksgiving humor with the caption noting the bird serves four and offers drumsticks for all, reflecting a small town quip about local fare and generosity.
New Orleans market reports July cotton opening at 12.14 and closing at BT. Spot cotton closes dull with a 21 point decline. middling price around 12.27.
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