21 Jun 1932
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1932
Page
1
A fragmentary notice shows Palmer and Washburn in roles at a newspaper office under a Maree Act reference, with unclear local context and location. The readable bits imply an administrative or editorial action at the Hi Arkanend offices.
The Star's Platform advocates using municipal power plant revenues to improve industrial and social resources in Hope Move city pavement improvements in 192 and better sanitary conditions in alleys and backyards. It backs a county highway program to build all weather roads yearly and reduce dirt mileage. It supports scientific agricultural programs for Hempstead county's main industry and urges farmer cooperation. It also endorses state highway progress, tax reform, and a streamlined budget system.
The piece compares today’s German political turmoil with France in 1848. It notes a republic has fallen, calls for calm, and warns that a restoration of monarchy by Junker interests could echo the French path to empire and war, urging history not to repeat itself.
A bulletin from the Alexander Hamilton Institute argues that steel cannot revive until prices fall about 31 percent from 1921 levels. It notes steel prices slashed to spur orders, driving a record production peak, but current declines of 13.5 percent from the 1929 peak amid a broad 32 percent commodity drop may not revive demand without major price reductions.
The Violet Sharp suicide at the Morrow home expands doubts about the investigation. Once viewed as possible guilt confession, it now appears she was pressured by police. The Curtis case and the public tragedy add to a record not to be proud of, sparking Commons concern.
Charles G. Dawes, resigning head of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, notes a wider consensus in Europe but cites low morale and unanswered causes of trouble. He says Britain’s budget leader Chamberlain signals a turning point toward eventual prosperity after World War II.
A Tuesday night gathering at Columbus home of Miss Ruth Clendenin featured a moonlit picnic and dance with guests including Miss Nina Bristo of Liberty and Miss Rena Johnson of Columbus. Attendees, visitors, and regional acquaintances from Washington, Hope, Shreveport, and nearby towns were noted along with several social calls and travel plans in the week.
Mrs Jim Wilson Jr travels to Memphis for a wedding. Mr and Mrs J Hipp and others host visitors from Texarkana and Helena over the weekend. Mrs B J Shepperton hosts Addie Bess Hughes and Marvin Dudney while relatives visit Lake Village and DeQueen connections.
A caucus of eight Democratic senators backing Governor Roosevelt agreed the party should adopt a plank rejecting a repeal substitute and not commit members to repeal. Attendees included Harrison Mississippi James Bythes Pittman George Walsh Dill Bankhead and Black Parnell said he opposes a prohibition plank unless the question goes to a public vote. Also noted is Governor Parnell's Chicago-bound plans and a lyric reference to a dollar song.
A young woman Cherry navigates romance and ambition in a city drama. She supports Dan as he struggles to write while grappling with Max Pearson's encouragement and her own hopes for a literary future. A rainy June day fuels doubt before a haunted note ends the scene.
The piece profiles Murray born in East Texas 1860 who rose from cotton picker and schoolteacher to Texas state senator and Oklahoma governor. It recounts his early hardships, law studies, fronted a newspaper, helped draft Oklahoma’s constitution, led a South American colonization scheme, and his warnings of national economic decline during 1920s.
The narrative follows Murray reflecting on his failed South American concession, the loss of nearly all his funds, and his January 1930 gubernatorial bid. He recounts living frugally on cheese and crackers, appeals to farmers, and calls out state troops to enforce orders, winning support from voters despite criticism from Oklahoma's upper classes.
The article notes a ceremony at the French United States memorial project with Ambassador Waller, General Pershing, and officials. It describes hopes the building symbolizes lasting Franco American friendship and shared civilization duties, with a sealed copper box placed in the cornerstone containing Edge talk and site history.
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