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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1935
Page
3
Here and There STILE mill employees who were recently on strike align with textile mill owners in demanding repeal of the cotton processing tax. Meanwhile cotton farmers meet in Prescott and other places to support the tax, highlighting the ongoing industry versus agriculture battle over policy and tariffs.
Muskogee Oklahoma reports a truck crash carrying Mexican beet field workers overturned injuring 25, with three killed and five critically hurt. The route was from San Antonio to Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, and authorities hold Misrok of Brooklyn on a technical homicide charge.
Three individuals face felony charges after Pulaski County grand jury indictments on operating gambling houses and displaying gambling devices. Named defendants include Joe Uris, Sim Solmson, John Lima, and chain of associates with a North Little Rock operation, raided last Friday. The case stems from an investigation into Vadagsta county gambling activity.
Dust pneumonia deaths climb to 12 in two weeks across New Mexico Texas Colorado Oklahoma regions. Emergency hospitals report 20 new admissions with 32 hospitalize cases, while Prairie Corner school hosts a rain prayer service. Public notices urge prayers for rain as experts warn of continuing dust events.
Walnut Ridge Ark sheriff M C McLeod said he held John K Gibson on 35000 bond in the arson probe into the Hotel Randolph blaze at Pocahontas. Prosecutor Steimel in Little Rock issued a warrant for Gibson who allegedly boasted influence with the state administration to aid his brother’s penitentiary case.
LITTLE ROCK reports Revenue Cam missioner Wiseman says Wednesday will be a driving without licenses enforcement day. High patrolmen and field agents to stop all drivers found on the road without valid licenses after Wednesday. Revenue department offices and agents mobilize across the state to enforce licenses as usual.
Jonesboro Ark fire destroys two brick structures in B ay. Early Wednesday authorities report flames sweeping the town. Fire department battled blaze with flames under control. Investigation underway to determine origin of the fire.
The Associated Press notes the Soviet Red Army’s May Day display in Moscow as the era’s largest military show while Germany’s Chancellor Hitler addressed over a million workers at Tempelhof. News describes holiday speeches across Europe, a Vienna bombing, France rioting, and widespread police precautions amid looming conflict.
Cotton producers in Nevada county are urged to attend a Saturday meeting at the Prescott courthouse at 10 o clock to discuss continuing the cotton program. Speakers include W. Bryson J. Harrison and Pat Cross who warn of a stiff fight in Congress over related bills and stress the need to influence lawmakers to preserve processing tax and the Bank head Act for loans and trade in 1945.
Prescott Rotary chose Horace DeLamar as president for the new year starting July. Chas A Robison was named vice president and A W Aiulsan secretary with C McRae treasurer. Board members include Maron Guthrie De J B Hesterly and C J Romig. Frank Gilbert was named delegate to the Rotary International Convention in Mexico this summer. Horace DeLamar automatically named president elect.
Beg pardon shows misdated notice for Met High commencement exercises. The current issue indicates the ceremony may occur Friday May 4 or Thursday May 5 with attorney Hope Atkins delivering the address.
Crowds roar as Dreadnaught Hooples stepping steed and Kingoki vie in a high stakes satellite race. Rusty’s aug sets the pace while spectators expect intense action and possible barrier incidents in a historic showdown.
Hempstead County residents may get help preparing their Arkansas state income tax returns this week with C. L. Coger stationed at the Hope revenue office in the Arkansas Bank & Trust Co. building. Coger, an auditor for the state revenue department, arrived Wednesday and will assist taxpayers in preparing and filing their 1934 returns until the Friday deadline. The final filing date without penalty is May 15.
Alimony reform advocate Jack Anthony heads New Yorks Alimony Reform League arguing heart balm laws favor women seeking money or publicity. He notes states see rising breaches of promise cases, urges laws to curb such suits, asserts mens equality and a push to end alimony practices.
The Senate Finance Committee voted 16 to 3 to extend the present NRA law only to next April with a ban on price fixing and limits on interstate business. Roosevelt announced a Rural Re settlement division to move people to better living areas, headed by Tugwell, and asked Cooke to start a Rural Electrification division. A bipartisan drive seeks an eight month NRA extension with reform, while the Supreme Court considers Schechter Poultry challenges and Walsh pushes a Wagner labor bill amendment.
About 500 employees at Alkas Plywood in Goldsboro North Carolina walked out Wednesday following orders from the Boston home office. They protested the NRA code and complained of wage cuts and longer hours.
Theft of 24 chickens reported near Spring Hill in two raids. Lizzie Washington, a Black woman, says 17 barred rocks vanished from her coop. Police did not obtain the other thief’s name in the second case. Chief Ridghill said John Jurner will stay on duty for several days until Elbert May can take over.
A local golf tournament is set for Sunday afternoon at the Hope course starting at 1 p.m. Twelve foursomes will compete for awards donated by Hope merchants. Pairings announced by Coach Foy H Hammons and several local officials list players such as Selene Lisle Movare, Robert Lagrone Jr Ed McCorkle Dick White and J K Sale. Sponsors include Tom Nelson Robert LaGrone Jr Co John P Cox Drug Co Capital Hotel Saenger Theater and others.
Nevada County Agent Miler urges farmers to plant feed crops without delay as heat nears. He warns neglecting food crops in favor of cash crops risks poor yields, noting potatoes, maltoes, sweet potatoes, and sosions should be sown in coming days. If corn was planted in March or April, now is the time for extra planting as insurance against drought.
Whereas proclamation notes the summer season nears and mankind tends to wear new clothing in harmony with nature’s changing apparel and seasonal routines.
Sheriff Jim Bearden announced the arrest of two men sought for fleeing the state after stealing 500 dollars worth of merchandise from George Wolf's store in Bingen on Monday night. The recovered goods were found on the Little River banks near the Sevier county line Tuesday. Two Sevier county men face arrest in Oklahoma, with possible charges Wednesday. The sheriff credited Sheriff Clarence Dildy and Town Marshal Fred Ball for cooperation. He also reported five African American defendants charged with stealing chickens were brought to trial in Mine Creek, Union community, on Wednesday, in Justice Charles Lewis's court, with expected links to a larger roaming poultry theft ring.
An authorized live source said Wednesday that Germany and the United States are conducting preliminary negotiations for a new friendship and commerce treaty to replace the one ending October 14. The aim is to prevent havoc in everyday commercial relations from the absence of a treaty. The pact will be a wide departure from prior policy as it will not include the most favored nation clause.
The Nevada county 4-H clubs hold their annual rally at Central school on Saturday May 11 starting at 10 a m A picnic luncheon will be served on the grounds and an afternoon of ball games. Several clubs aim for perfect attendance and fierce competition for county champion club as scores rise.
The Fanny Debt Adjustment Committee will meet at the Prescott courthouse Thursday May 1. Members are urged to be present and aid visitors are invited.
Openings showed small gains and losses with quiet activity. July and December contracts posted slight advances while January eased, as exports for April reached 413 675 bales excluding Canada, with total April shipments at 382 HL bales. In New York, cotton futures opened steady and moved within a narrow range amid light selling and house buying.
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