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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1933
Page
2
The Star’s Platform discusses using municipal power plant revenues to improve city pavement in 1933 and sanitation in alleys and backyards. It notes Chamber of Commerce support for county highway funding and a statewide program to build all-weather roads yearly. It also mentions promoting cooperative farmer programs and progress on the state budget system.
The piece argues that despite broad powers granted to or sought for President Roosevelt, he is not a dictator. It contrasts dictatorship with democracy, noting leaders depend on ballots, not force, and that Congress can restrain or revoke authority. Democracy is in crisis yet requires trusted leadership with extraordinary powers.
Camden residents reflect on losing the district highway office to Hope after a protest rally. They note the office’s five years in Camden, the looming relocation, and frustration over political factors and local influence. The piece laments missing officials and predicts hardship for Camden and Ouachita County residents.
Janet Hill, 23, secretary to Bruce Hamilton of Every Home Magazine, moves to Mrs Curtis’s home as social secretary. Jeff Grant’s call surprises her as she adjusts to a life among the Curtis circle, while Rolf Carlyle’s engagement turmoil and Betty Kendall’s prominence loom. Janet aids the Silvani family and finds new purpose in work and life in a privileged world. Betty Kendall appears in a photograph Janet discovers in a frame.
W J Hartsfield, a leading Progressive farmer in the county, visited town yesterday to renew his subscription to the Star for another year. The Hempstead county quarterly singing convention meets at Patmos on Sunday with Prof. Floyd Queen as president of the society.
Joe Caigan of Wichita Falls Texas visits his grandfather Judge Carrigan in this city. Major Edward Woodford arrives tonight from Little Rock to spend the weekend with his wife. John FP. Cox spent yesterday at Waldo.
Little Rock Arkansas National Guard announces resignation of Lieut Colonel Charles S Garrett as adjutant general effective April The governor predicts a military department reorganization with possible removals of General Compere Colonel Garrett and Lt Edward Woodford The Arkansas Supreme Court upheld the governor power to appoint and remove guards officers Potential successors named Col Carroll F Armistead of Fayetteville and Col Elgan C Robertson of Marianna Armistead is a retired regular army officer Robertson commands the 206th Coast Artillery
Washington reports the return flow of currency to Federal Reserve banks is large since March 13, reducing the need for emergency notes. The Engraving and Printing Bureau cut 587 temporary employees as circulation rises only in New York and Cleveland districts. The Treasury noted only about 9.47 million dollars of new currency in circulation by March 21.
The Saenger Theater begins a Sunday and Monday presentation of the musical comedy Hot Pepper starring Edmund Lowe and Victor McLaglen as Quirt and Flagg. Lupe Velez performs a new song and sensational dance numbers in a night club setting. Bargain Night Friday features The Big Broadcast and Rands Canine Revue at 8:30, with the final feature at 9:10 after three short subjects.
Raymond W. Stevens former president of the Illinois Life Insurance Company now in receivership killed himself. Details from Chicago say the Stevens Hotel head ended his life amid financial and professional pressures and the city reports the incident as a suicide.
A fragment from a Hamburg scene quotes a character remarking that a boyfriend talks too much like a noisy flivver while another notes his clutch is grand, implying a humorous contrast in car metaphors. The brief snippet captures local color and dialogue tone.
A Chancery Court sale in Hempstead County Arkansas of the northeast and northwest quarters of section five and related parcels totaling about 66 and two thirds acres. The Federal Land Bank of St. Louis sues P M Honea et al and the sale occurs April 14 1933 at the Washington Court House front steps with three month credit at eight percent interest and a bond with approved security. Dale C. Jones is the commissioner.
Thousands of women report relief from back and side pains after using Cardui. The advertisement claims Cardui builds strength and overall well being and notes it is sold at drug stores.
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