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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1939

Page

4

Murphy shifts priorities at Justice in Alcatraz debate

Washington observes a shift under Attorney General Murphy away from Cummings era. Murphy calls Alcatraz a needed maximum security model but not suitable where it stands, favoring a new distant facility with rehab potential. He builds civil liberties focus with a dedicated unit and public hearings, signaling emphasis and dramatic action in enforcement.

Washington Brepch Fraple Murphy Naredecessor Hofer G. Cummings Murphy Almteaz the Rock Aletraz Joseph B. Keenan Alcatraz Island War Department Cummings Aldtraz Alcatraz Department of Justice Department Hever Det: Directtly Internal Revenue Bureau Harlan County Prosecutions

Graduates Face Better Job Outlook This Year

The AP Feature Service reports 2,500,000 graduates enter a crowded labor market with only 40 percent likely to find professional or technical work. Vocational training and prior company experience improve odds. white collar jobs remain scarce. Many youths aim for higher paying skilled labor, while the outlook varies by field and college.

Science Research Associates Chicago American Youth Commission White Colle U.S. Office of Education AP Feature Service Lua

Arkansas Group Heads to New York World's Fair

Governor Carl B Bailey of Arkansas leads 400 residents to New York for the official dedication of the Arkansas exhibit at the World Fair. Delegations from Washington and New York join, with Hot Springs and El Dorado high school bands providing music for ceremonies including a 10 gun salute and a review of troops, followed by a luncheon in Perlylon Hall.

New York Carl B. Bailey Arkansas Arkansans Washington, D. C New York City Hot Springs el Dorado High Schools Grover A. Whalen Perlylon Hall

A Thought of God Shapes a World Beyond Compare

A line from Mont gomery reflecting on beauty amid sin and death, imagining paradise awaiting beyond. The brief verse contrasts current mortal flaws with an ideal afterlife, offering a poetic view of faith and hope.

Montgomery

What Do You Know About Hollywood Quiz Reveals Stars

NEA Service Hollywood correspondent Taul Harrison presents a 10th in a 1% quiz series for readers who watch film weekly. Questions cover fan mail leaders, film term meanings, actress identifications, early talking pictures, and long running box office stars, with page two promised for the rest.

Hollywood NEA Service Weilers Taul Harrison NEA Clark Gable Robert S'sylor Airedale Barnacle Juicer Turkey Lily Chauehain Helen Gumi Jos Yule Day Lucille Langhanke Fanny Silverstitch Frederick Bike

Roosevelt Urged Speed Up Relief Action

White House advisers pressed President Roosevelt to accelerate congressional action on the 1.716 million dollar relief appropriation. House passage was expected by Friday night, but officials warned of a potential political clash if the Senate does not act by June 30.

Washington Roosevelt House White House Senate

Ralph Pulitzer Dies After Operation at 60

Ralph Pulitzer, 60, retired editor and son of Joseph Pulitzer, died Wednesday night from complications after a surgical operation on May 1. He was a vice president of Pulitzer Publishing, which runs the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and formerly published the New York World. Funeral services will be held at St. Thomas Episcopal Church on Friday.

New York Ralph Pulitzer Joseph Pulitzer Pulitzer Publishing Company St. Louis Post-Dispatch New York World St. Thomas Episcopal Church

Ellen Hurls 1 Hit Ball as Robins Win

Ellen Hurls a one hit ball to lead the Leo Robins to an 8 to 1 victory over Ashdown on Wednesday night at Ashdown. Merlin Capp had two singles and two doubles in four trips, Coop was noted for fielding. The Robins face league leaders Bruner Ivory at Fair Park Friday with Hack Hardage expected to pitch. Absences weakened Brun ers mound staff and Trey Taylor was released and may return later. Roy Taylor’s health will keep him out longer. Thursday games include Geo W Robison vs Soll Hrosion and Bruner Ivory B team.

Bobby Ellen Leo Robins Ashdown Merlin Capp Hope Coop Robins Bruner-Ivory Fair Park Hack Hardage Bruner Industrialeam Coleman Troy Taylor Roy Taylor Brunertus Trey Taylor National Softball Association Geo. W

Mind Your Manners Foreign Test in Social Etiquette

A quiz on proper mourning customs asks about wearing mourning after a relative dies and how to respond to friends in mourning. It concludes with answers: mourning is personal, veiling lasts from three to six months, clothing should be inconspicuous, and widows should avoid parties for six to eight months.

City Hall Jammed as Three Contracts Are Awarded

Hope city hall buzzed with bidders and builders as electrical, plumbing, and general construction contracts for the Hempstead county courthouse and jail were set to be awarded. Bids opened at 2 p.m. for a $200,000 project. furniture and prison equipment to be let in July. A June 29 bond sale of $129,000 will finance the work at 4 percent interest.

Hope City Hall Hempstead County Frank Rider Lloyd Spencer R. M. LaGrone H. M. Stephens Jold Garland Hempstead County Court

Labor Leaders Are Unable Make Peace

Washington dispatch reports CIO chief John J. Lewis declaring it impossible to negotiate with the AFL negotiating committee. He accused AFL leaders of being dominated by a small, reactionary faction tolerating evil federation conditions and aligned with industrial and financial interests to undermine the CIO and anti New Deal sentiment.

Washington John J. Lewis CIO AFL CLO Roosevelt Lewis

Jersey herd sire bought by W M Ramsey of Hope

W M Ramsey of Hope purchased a registered Jersey herd sire from H S Dudley of Hope. The animal is June Laddie of Hope 319301, per The American Jersey Cattle Club in New York City. Observers note most chatter among lower classes in Ching concerns food.

Jersey W. M. Ramsey Hope H. S. Dudley June Laddie American Jersey Cattle Club West 23Rd Street New York City

Nazis Seek to Substitute Pagan Philosophy for Christian Tenets

London reports describe a twofold Nazi assault on Christianity in Germany through philosophical attacks and persection. Alfred Rosenberg and others push to reject Semitic biblical elements and promote a Germanic Christianity, portraying Jesus as Aryan and urging a return to German faith away from Rome and Jerusalem. Pope Pius XI publicly confronted such persecution, noting the heavy and grievous nature of the campaign.

Tris Jesus Felix Vischer-Dodelebon Evangelists Paul Ernst Bergmann University of Leipzig Rome Jerusalem Germany Martin Niemeller Pius XI Russia

Bids Received on Refunding Bonds in Arkansas

The State Investment Board on Thursday received three bids on refunding bond issues totaling 828000. One bid covered all three issues while two bids were restricted to 119000 on the issue. Arkansas State Teachers College ends.

Little Rock. P State Investment Board Arkansas State Teachers College

Man Dies In Birthday Party Shooting In Hot Springs

A party guest Earl H Barrett Jr son of an Oklahoma theater owner died from a gun shot wound ruled self harm by Coroner J P Randolph. The incident occurred in the trophy room of the Barrett home on Lake Hamilton late at night.

Self Hot Springs Ark Jorror Navy Earl H. Barrett Oklahoma Theater J. P. Randolph Elder Barrett Lake Hamilton Here

Special Election to Fill Fourth District Seat

Governor Carol Bailey said he would call a special election in the fourth district to replace late Congressman Ben D. Cravens of Fort Smith, with timing possibly late this month or July. He plans to finalize the order after returning from New York and Washington, while weighing attendance at governors’ conferences and talks with federal officials. Several individuals have indicated interest in the race, including Fort Smith City Attorney Fadio Cravens and Texarkana official Ben Carter.

Little Rock Carol E. Bailey Ben D. Cravens Fort Smith New York Washington Bailey Albany New York City Congress Baley Fadio Cravens Fort Synth Ben B. Carter Tex- 2

Automobile Strike Settled in Flint Michigan

Flint Michigan residents calm after a dawn appearance by state police to disperse a milling crowd restless over a brief General Motors strike. UAW factions loyal to Homer Martin resume work while UAW CIO members who refused strike aid stay at their posts.

Flint Mich Michigan General Motors Homer Martin United Auto Workers Union APL Uaw-Cio

British Rulers to Sail On Thursday

King George and Queen Elizabeth closed a Canadian tour with a four hour visit to Prince Edward Island and expressed hope to return to Canada later with their two daughters Princess Elizabeth and Princess Rose. They spoke in the Confederation room to 90,000 Islanders before sailing from Halifax aboard the Empress of Britain. The report also notes Mount Rainier’s glacier system and its 28 rivers of ice flowing year round.

Charlottetown B. EB King George Queen Elizabeth Prince Edward Island Canada Princess Elizabeth Princess Rose Campbell Halifax United States Quebec

Tientsin Blockade Intensifies As Japan Demands Broad Cooperation

Japan tightens its blockade of the British and French concessions in Tientsin while Britain and France resist. Tokyo aims for wider cooperation in China and demands the surrender of four Chinese suspects, removal of anti-Japanese elements, currency changes, and use of Japanese textbooks. The 120,000 residents face severe shortages as tensions rise.

Tientsin China Japan Iriish Britain France A. l North China

Pharmaceutical Meet Ends at Little Rock

Concluding its 47th annual convention here Wednesday the Arkansas Pharmaceutical Association elected G. M. Marks of Little Rock president. Other officers were Joseph B. Harvis Foreman first vice president Troy Churchman North Little Rock second vice president Gordon C. Hunt North Little Rock treasurer and Jill Brite Little Rock secretary. In Sweden the ten dollar plaque from 200 years ago weighed about 44 pounds and measured about one by two feet.

Little Rock Arkansas Pharmaceutical Association G. M. Marks Litle Rock Joseph B. Harevis Troy Churchman North Little Rock Gordon C. Hunt Jil Brite Sweden

Cotton market report from New Orleans closes mixed

In New Orleans thin trading Thursday with two cotton futures at 9.29 and 9.24, spot cotton quiet with little movement. Middling prices recorded around 9.45 as activity remained subdued.

New Orleans

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