19 Jun 1939
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1939
Page
4
The British and French concessions in Tientsin are sealed off by a 17000 volt electric barrier as the Japanese blockade enters its sixth day. Anxious residents and authorities urge caution while leaders in London and Washington seek a diplomatic path to avert a wider clash.
A weekend tornado 75 miles long struck Anoka county towns including Champlin and Cedar, killing 11 people, injuring over 60, and destroying more than 100 farm homes. Names of the dead include Mrs. Anna Freeman and Miss Kleen Freeman. The storm damaged a church, school, armory, and stores as the National Guard and medical staff aided victims.
At dawn Monday an explosion in Haifa market near the port killed 18 people and wounded 24. The dead include nine men six women and three children. The report cites ongoing unrest in Jerusalm and notes the city’s prominent port.
Fragmentary line presents a medieval Latin style critique by Avistippus about belief and speech. The garbled text mentions not believing and rewards for hearing or heeding claims, indicating a courtly or philosophical mockery of trust in spoken words.
Puzzle teaser from a newspaper page asks five trivia questions about animals. It promises one point for each correct answer and a score of 30 or better is good, with the answers found on Page Two. The questions cover the largest living pranal, the sagest animal exhibited in zoos, animals never seen in American zoos, a large animal described as a pale, and a mamotal leygis.
The agriculture committee on Monday approved a bill allowing the federal government to underwrite up to 350 million dollars for farm purchases. The measure, authored by Senator Lee of Old Dominion, mirrors Home Loan financing practices used by the FHA to back private loans for farm acquisitions.
Judge W. K. Lemley disposed of ten municipal court cases on Monday with varied outcomes. Guthrie and Ragland forfeited $10 bonds for drunkenness. Yocum guilty and fined $10. Noble guilty and fined $25 for untaxed liquor. Hughes forfeited $25 for reckless conduct. Trent case dismissed on petit larceny charge. Tessie Mercer and Hattie Mamlistey guilty of assault and battery, each fined $2.50. Bleake Daniels held on bond $150 for forging an $8 check. Corrigan pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace and drunkenness, $25 fines on each with suspensions for good behavior.
Sheriff Jim Sanderson said Robert Johnson of Hope is the latest suspect in the Princess hotel fire arson probe. Johnson, about 32, was arrested in Hope on an arson warrant and is being held for trial in the second week of July, with others named as suspects in the case.
Portsmouth New Mexico report details testimony from Commander A J McKee that a faulty air induction valve may have allowed water into the submarine Squalus tomb for 24 sailors. He said indicators could show closed while the valve remained open.
A vintage etiquette quiz asks about social manners in sports and poolside behavior. It presents five scenarios with guidance: robe over a swimsuit, letting faster players go through, offering game suggestions, inviting stronger players, and handling unequal doubles, plus how to respond when asked to play with much better golfers.
Fremont authorities credit lie detector and a dog named Rage with guiding them to a confession by Mrs Vehna Baker Fink claiming she killed her 10 week old son. She said she took the child from her parents home after a June 6 divorce and threw him into Green Creek from a bridge following a quarrel. Her family questions her mental state, while dog behavior and the baby's home presence factor into the investigation as prosecutors prepare a first degree murder charge.
Marysville Ohio. Velma West 38 escaped Monday from the Ohio Reformatory for Women along with three other prisoners. West confessed to killing her husband Thomas Edward West 12 years ago after he refused to join her at a bridge party.
Six part series argues private investment drives growth and that government borrowing does not spark recovery. John T. Flynn explains money income equals purchasing power and must stay active, produced by wages, rents, and profits, to sustain demand.
Missouri Governor Lloyd C. Stark declared that President Roosevelt aided the federal government in breaking the Democratic machine of Tom Pendergast. Stark said without federal help the job could not have been done and that there was no hesitation by the federal government.
Sumner Welles, under secretary of state, told Brown University alumni at the first commencement in Providence that there is little hope for the United States to establish friendly markets in South America under a restrictive trade policy. He urged a practical economic and commercial foundation.
French naval officers said the Phenix with 71 aboard sank about eight miles northeast of Cam Ranh Bay in waters 365 to 375 feet deep. The flat seabed offered little chance of rescue. Espoir returned to Saigon while two cruisers and several boats continued the search.
A. B. Patton, Mrs Patton and son Freddie left Saturday for Cleveland Ohio to attend the Rotary International annual convention. They will visit Niagara Falls New York and Washington before returning home.
Hempstead county melon growers schedule a Saturday 10 a.m. meeting at Hope city hall to discuss organizing a growers group and a common marketing plan amid disputes over Hope melons branding. Spokesmen expect more than 100 attendees to attend and aim to boost demand and prices in the region.
The Hempstead county bicycle races begin Tuesday at 9 30 am at Hopa Fair Park with Rufus Herns Jr as starter and Bill Brasher assisting. Marathon entries lead, and all blanks must be in by 6 pm Monday to qualify. A revised schedule shifts the Negro county race to Wednesday at 9 40 am at the park, drawing strong local interest and expectations of many entrants and spectators.
T. O. Putman of Hope Route One was struck in the left eye by a log chain while adjusting it during hauling on the Hope Emmet highway. He was taken to Cora Donnell hospital at Prescott where a report noted a skull fracture.
The New Orleans market opens Monday at 952 with dull trading and prices failing to change. Spot prices remained steady as buyers showed limited demand and traders awaited clearer signals.
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