31 Mar 1932
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1932
Page
1
The article outlines county and state efforts to improve social resources and sanitary conditions, with a program for annual all weather road construction to reduce isolation. It emphasizes cooperative effort, economic rapport, and progress on highway and tax reform while pursuing more efficient government and better agricultural support.
The National Society for the Prevention of Blindness cites 60,000 U S children need eye care and 46,000 lack special instruction. Many suffer in class as defective eyesight hinders reading, maps, and blackboard work, causing fear and isolation. Only 14 states provide adequate special programs, 34 lag behind, increasing hardship and mental strain.
Western college students rode a chartered bus into Harlan County Kentucky to witness the coal field protests. Critics joked but the piece argues education includes understanding national civilization and industrial conflict.
The article notes a push to pass a new soldiers’ bonus law before Congress adjourns, potentially allocating the $2 billion remaining on adjusted service certificates. It questions how such a huge outlay would be funded amid treasury strains and budget balancing efforts.
Louis McBride a Missouri Pacific section foreman, sentenced to death for the beating murder of Wil McClain in Clark county, filed an appeal in the supreme court. He was arrested in Gordon January 25, the day of the killing, and admitted the crime. The slain man was beaten with a spike maul after a fierce struggle. execution was stayed pending appeal.
Burglars broke into Blevins High School last Thursday night and stole tablets pens pencils books and a teacher's watch and fountain pen before fleeing. No arrests reported as investigators gather details and review building security.
The Ford V-8 rudor sedan is among fourteen new body types announced. A notable feature is the V-type radiator shell with an attractive grill.
Batesville reports Judge S. M. Bone of the third judicial circuit announces his candidacy for governor. He cites state traffic and highway issues, pledges economy and reform, and plans a statewide but short campaign due to finances. He notes prior service as circuit judge and former state senator.
SHAMROCK Okla Two robbers in overalls looted Citizens Bank of 400 dollars Tuesday and fled southward taking two bank officials as shields The cashier D C Sellers and teller R A Sellers were released unharmed from the robber car as it sped from town Drumright officers summoned by witnesses arrived shortly after the holdup Residents watched the robbery with no action as the town gathered around the bank after the escape
City representatives discussed Kansas Natural Gas Corporation plans to file its own ordinance for higher rates for small consumers while likely reducing charges for large users. Mayor H J Holderness said the council had exhausted local avenues, and the dispute may move to federal court.
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