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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1935
Page
3
Arkansas leaders urge Supreme Court rehearing on the Hall sales tax while Gov Futrell eyed August special session to repeal. The piece also recounts a Sing Sing case involving Alabama-born Pitts and Albany baseball, debating an ex convict's right to play and public interest in baseball.
Albany and Syracuse opened a two game International League double header as Alabama Pitts, a former Sing Sing convict, debuted with two singles and an RBI in the opener. Pitts impressed teammates and officials despite his team’s 8-6 loss and 3-4 defeat under threatening skies.
A Missouri Pacific freight derailment caused a fire in which three men died. Two additional bodies were found Monday, bringing the death toll to three. Continued on page three.
Idaho Republican Senator borah voiced strong support for the president's new wealth tax in a Washington briefing calling it a share-the-government measure. He praised the program as a step toward broader public finance and pledged backing.
Little Rock bulletin lists district seven appointments including J. Moreland as supervisor of finance and reports in Little Rock and Miss A. Key brothers. An airship endurance record is reported with Al Key, elder pilot, condition described as almost unbearable for several days. ship advices indicate all is well.
Jonesboro Arkansas Harve Thorn speaker of the House says a special session will be needed and likely called early August by Governor Futrell He foresees a move to repeal the 2 percent sales tax if petitions gain enough signatures for a November 1936 vote He also cites tax clarifications and liquor tax provisions as reasons for the session and opposes the sales tax as a hidden levy requiring complex accounting for merchants.
Judge Lemley warns law officers to target habitual public drinkers with heavy fines. He favors a hard line on liquor law abusers and intends to curb drunkenness by monitoring court frequenters. The first case on Monday saw a defendant forfeit a $10 cash bond after failing to appear.
The second annual rodeo in Hope will be staged July 3 and 4 with a parade opening the two day celebration at 8 p.m. on July 3. The feature program starts July 4 at 2 p.m. at Hope High School stadium. A free barbecue runs 1 to 2 p.m. July 3. Cowboy deputy sheriff Joe Lough of Oklahoma will bring three broncos and eight wild horses, plus about three more horses, mules, and steers will be used in the show. Events include bronco riding steer riding bulldogging wild cow milking and other entertainments.
At least 87 persons died in autobile and motorcycle accidents over the weekend. California and Tlingis lead the fatal list with eight fatalities each, per Associated Press notes.
Aged impressions on Roosevelt’s push toward deeper reform as liberal voices expect a graduated corporate tax policy after the election. The White House rumors center on delaying major tax changes due to business and court developments, with debate over how quickly to pursue “Big Government” remedies.
Harmon M. Waley, inmate at McNeil Island prison, reportedly prepared to testify to exonerate his wife Mon day in the $200000 abduction case involving George Weyerhaeuser. John F. Dore, attorney for Margaret Waley, said Waley would testify for his wife as the defense plans to oppose the government's push for an immediate trial.
Rural letter carriers from all parts of Arkansas plan to attend their annual state convention in Little Rock and nearby towns July Fourth to Sixth. The meeting will be hosted by county judges and carriers, with Monticello as the keynote site this year. officials promise a large turnout and a lively program for farm and rural communities.
Labor disputes spread Monday with the United Textile Workers striking Uxbridge Worsted mills in New England over alleged lowered code standards. In Omaha a trolley strike led Governor Cochran to order continued arbitration as non strikers rejected the ruling. Eighteen Cleveland bakeries shut after a strike summons from the bakery drivers union.
A Boy Scout Court of Honor is set for 7 30 o clock Monday night at First Baptist church with Rev Guy D Holt giving invocation and Rev Wallace R Rogers delivering the inspirational talk. Tenderfoot and Second Class presentations by A B Patten C B Youmans, troop camping by Rev Thomas Brewster, First Class by Rev Fred Harrison, scene led by Scoutmaster Stubblebine and Troop 58, introduction of W H McMullen Scout executive Tex Ark Council, and badge presentations and oath by Scouts. Taps.
A Chevrolet sedan stolen from J R Williams on South Main Street Sunday night was recovered early Monday four miles south of Hope. A farmer found it and reported to Chief John Ridghill. The car was parked on a side road. wheels had been jacked suggesting theft of tires. Thre tools lay beside the car. nothing else was missing. Police recovered and identified the vehicle for the owner.
Vacation church school at First Methodist enters final week for primaries juniors and intermediates. Sessions run each morning from the start of the week with enthusiastic attendance. Project work under Mrs Anfpwell draws interest alongside engaging study courses.
Charles Bundy eleven, son of Mr and Mrs Sid Bundy, is recovering at Jhilia Chester hospital after a shotgun wound to the left foot. The accidental discharge occurred Saturday in Thomas Kinser Jr s yard on South Main street while Kinser and Bundy, with Joe Reynolds of Little Rock, watched a bird. Kinser briefly handed the 410 gauge double barrel to Bundy who was to shoot at the bird. the gun misfired when Kinser examined it. The injury is non fatal and the youths were playing nearby.
Captain G E Miller in charge of the Alton CCC camp said the pay call was ready for distribution to about 400 workers before construction halted. People with checks can call at 421 South Main Mann day night or Tuesday. About 4000 dollars is ready for distribution.
In Seattle Washington a description of Mantanska valley as dusty and mosquito infested is linked to the Alaska Valley colonization plan. About 40 to 50 colonists protest alleged inefficiency prompting a Senate demand for a formal report on project conditions.
Flood report shows Red River crested at 34.8 feet near Fulton, highest since 1927 spring floods, with Index above Fulton receding. About 1,000 relief workers from Hempstead, Howard, Nevada and Miller counties battled to fortify danger zones, while road traffic rerouted and bridges reported high readings.
Markets show early cotton prices slipping with July contracts down to 143 and December around 118, while January and May futures also off. New York futures opened easy with July 11.41 and other months lower on favorable weather and liquidation. spot activity in Liverpool steady with American grades firm.
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