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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1932
Page
1
A fragment discusses short selling and broker strategies at the New York Stock Exchange. It notes traders distrustful of brokers and the need for safeguards to prevent abuses while acknowledging short selling can provide market flexibility and curb declines when properly regulated.
The text argues about whether kidnapping warrants the death penalty, noting police and courtroom lawyers cite laws permitting capital punishment for such crimes. It suggests that the threat of execution might reduce fatalities by deterring kidnappers who might kill or spare victims. The author calls for examination before action.
Glancing at the Shanghai fighting record suggests aircraft alone may not decide war. Japanese airpower appeared dominant with daily bombing and hundreds of large bombs flown, yet Chinese ground resistance endured longer than expected, showing infantry still matters beyond modern aviation.
The Irish Free State scene shifts as Eamon de Valera reemerges, poised to lead once more after years out of power. The piece notes public misperceptions of his decline, contrasts with the modern faction, and suggests his return signals a pivotal political turn guiding the state’s future.
Mrs. Barnard Jones aged 51 died in a local hospital after several months illness. She is survived by husband and four brothers and by four sisters Mrs. C. D Middlebrooks Patmos Mrs. Dee Cooper Pike City Ark Mrs. W A Davis Vick Ark Mrs O Black J E Black Henry Black Patmos and C T Y Black Texarkana Funeral services were held at New Hope church.
NEWPORT The Citizens League held its first convention electing a permanent board with one director from each county. Rev W N Holt of St Pauls Newport was named president, Charles FR Black Corning vice president, and Col W H Howze Newport secretary treasurer. Speakers included Judge A F Greenlee and M M Martin as delegates and regional representation from Clay Jackson Independence Cross Clark Pulaski Boone St Francis Monroe Sharp Baxter Tzard Degba Green and Morton counties.
Beef Cattle Association leaders Jeff Scott and Charles A. Robinson call cattlemen to a March meeting at the Bartow Hotel in DeQueen. Speakers include M. W. Muldrow animal husbandman E D White marketing economist from the extension service University of Arkansas Shawnet Brown Mc Curtain county Oklahoma and Alfred C Hale vocational instructor Foreman Ark.
LOCKESBURG Ark Mrs Lloyd Bleek a member of the Lockesburg home demonstration club has been named Sevier county garden demonstrator Each county employing a home demonstration agent is asked this year to carry on a garden contest in the county Features of this contest are the beginning of a program for garden education and community interest in home gardening
A lecture on Liquid Air by Professor Fatts at the Opera House Monday night proved entertaining and instructive. Various social notes follow including marriages and births: Mr J. S. Haverfield of Mansfield wed Miss Fannie Kern, Miss Jean Will returned from a visit to Little Rock, and Miss Josie Anderson visited relatives in Little Rock. New Boston resident Mrs Will Lowry hosts a guest, and births include Bettie Lou Hin ton, daughter of Mr and Mrs Luther Hinton, and Ira Jr., son of Mr and Mrs Ira Halliburton.
Critics urged Congress to focus on who will do what rather than promises. Pat Hurley faced loud rebukes for berating lawmakers. Meanwhile Japan ordered thousands of tons of bears from Mexico, a curious note amid China trade chatter as road shows travel inland and edge prices rise.
Monticello Ark Gep Washington Patrick Henry and Alexander Hamilton met 172 recent circuit court trial here. George Washington was sentenced to three years imprisonment on a charge of burglary and grand larceny by Judge Patrick Henry. Alexander Hamilton, George Washington's cousin, was a witness.
Charles Ferguson, 45, stood trial Friday in Heber Springs on a first degree murder charge for the slaying of Homer Hl of Quitman. Arch Grisson was killed at Beithe. The morning saw jurors chosen and several state witnesses testified in the afternoon.
A 33 year old farm youth, identified as MENA-Wor, admitted to planning an arson at the Methodist church in Dalida damimuaity. He promised payment but claimed others instigated the act. The building was set alight but extinguished with damage. Two men discovered accelerants. Juvenile court awaits.
Washington reports that Chief Judge Cardozo of New York State Court of Appeals has won the final step to join the U.S. Supreme Court. Hoover signed the commission, but timing for the oath remains undecided as aides confirm the vacancy created by Holmes’s resignation will be filled by Cardozo.
In the court of natute 3 of the Péace J. D. Bridges in this city a deputy sheriff extradited a prisoner by boat to a distant location. The suspect, described as being north of Atkwdels, faced charges and a sentence to the state penitentiary was handed down for Lot 1B. The defendant served part of the term and received a delay for citizenship-related matters at the end of the Eigey Year term.
Washington report on Louisiana Republicans splitting over seating at the Republican National Convention. Jackson, head of the Sky Republicans, says New Orleans delegates acted without National Committee authority while the Old Regulars claim legality. Jahncke, Hight Hoover district leaders, and Basil Newton discuss party rifts and Arkansas National Guard readiness during a spring inspection tour.
A fight between two negro women before Judge A A Gentry in Hope municipal court was moved to Friday March 11. Christine Jamison faces assault with intent to kill after a melee in which Clara Briggs also took part.
In a turn of events Ellen Barclay learns of a passport for a possible wedding voyage with Steven while reconciling family needs. Myra worries about money and independence as Ellen and Steven discuss a small ceremony with only close family and Myra and Bert. Ellen reflects on love versus security as the hospital saga continues.
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