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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1938
Page
4
Late News Flashes report four girls born Monday near DeQueen to Mrs. T Valentine a 27 year old peach orchard worker One infant died within hours three survivors brought to hospital in satisfactory condition mother listed in satisfactory condition. Also notes letters threat against Woolworth heiress and other brief items from London Washington and Weins.
WPA leaders urge relief recipients to work to keep liberal policies in power. Deputy administrator Audrey Williams defends relief programs while warning against political interference, praising the Workers Alliance and its push to organize unemployed workers nationwide. The speech hints at investigations into WPA politics and emphasizes support for federal arts projects as tied to election outcomes.
In ASIIVILLE Arkansas city officials publish a notice demanding cash payment of fines for drunkenness with no credit. Offenders unable to pay may be sent to the Pulaski county farm known as the Pew Farm to work off charges. First case Mose Courter was transported last Friday by City Marshal Gibbs. Officials say others owing fines will be given time to pay or be taken up.
Suanghal China reports renewed fighting as Japan presses toward Hankow along the Yangtze. Chinese officials claim the defensive barrier held amid heavy assaults around river fortifications and sunken junk obstacles.
Authorities announced a plan to locate a new federal prison at Texarkana built with public works funds. The facility would house around 400 inmates with construction aimed to start soon, drawing detainees from Texas and Arkansas.
Paragould Missouri report says Edibu Rodgers, 16, was found shot to death at home near Carcdwell. Investigating officers gave no motive. Funeral services set for Tuesday.
Foreign spies operate in America, gathering secret naval and factory data to aid potential war plans. The series by Thomas M. Johnson portrays how spies from various powers seek vital information, including equipment and methods, while the Panay Cara game illustrates covert threats. Brisk nationwide reach and cross coast concerns highlight a looming danger.
In Albuquerque a missing Medill McCormick case stalls with no clues to fate. Half of a CCC contingent withdraws from search on the 21 year old, while climbers prepare to return home. Severe rain squalls hinder the cliff face as the mother and Governor Tingley remain on site.
C. Sinton reflects that the kingdom of God represents a monarchy without despotism, contrasting earthly rule with spiritual sovereignty and praising its just order. The remark frames faith as a governing ideal grounded in divinity.
In Little Rock Arkansas Dr Bland Mitchell of Birmingham Alabama was elected bishop of the Arkansas Episcopal diocese on the first ballot. Clergy candidates were Dr Mitchell at 37 and the Rev Malcolm W Lockact of Jacksonville Florida with laity support for Dr Mitchell at 30 and Mr Lockapt at 10. The retiring bishop was W Saphore.
Mope Slap stated in a courthouse removal article that Hempstead rent court would be held likely the first week in July. The convening date for the circuit court is the third Monday in July, which falls on July 18.
New Orleans July cotton report notes all municipal offices closed all day July 4. Spot cotton closed quietly with trades light and prices firm. Middling cotton listed at 8.85 cents, with July futures around 8.80.
In North Dakota Senator Nye, a Roosevelt ally, faces Governor Lang in a Republican primary while Indiana Republicans prepare to caucus for their senatorial candidate. Also, the Kaibab squirrel with a white tail unique to Arizona’s Kaibab forest is described.
Heavy rains endanger Arkansas peach crops by promoting brown rot spread. Ex tension horticulturist P T Ecton advises sulphur sprays or dusts up to ten days before harvest, warns against arsenic, and urges growers to inspect fruit for small brown spots on mature peaches.
The Navy Recruiting Station Little Rock assigns a July quota of 14 enlistments including 8 apprentice seamen to be enlisted in July 1938 and shipped the same day to Naval Training Station San Diego for recruit training. After training, those who wish may be granted leave before sea duty.
Bert Johnson 75 renowned Nashville peach grower died after a head on collision 19 miles north of Murfreesboro Arkansas Monday night. W S Cazort Nashville Chamber of Commerce secretary injured passenger Charles Ashley 40 of Daisy was hurt. condition not serious. Johnson funeral set for 10 am Wednesday at Nashville Methodist Church with Corinth cemetery burial. Survivors include two sons H D Johnson and C B Johnson.
The Elberta peach harvest in the Highland district has begun earlier than ever, with peak activity expected in the coming week and lasting about three weeks. Rail and truck shipments are gearing up, buyers are spreading, and growers plan close grading to protect fruit quality and prices while marketing the best fruit nationally. A brief note mentions German State Railways testing a 100 mph diesel electric passenger train.
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