12 May 1932
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1932
Page
1
The Star champions a Yevenues of the Seanst power plant to aid Hope City development and sanitary improvements in backyards. It endorses a state highway plan for all weather roads yearly and calls for cooperative farming support, aiming at efficient government and boosted rural prosperity.
Illinois style reform moves to Ontario. Province appoints receivers to oversee six insolvent local governments. A two member municipal board, bank and creditor reps, and one taxpayer rep gain power to hire and fire staff and negotiate with bondholders. Councilmen face fines for spending without board approval.
The piece recalls Governor Futrell of Arkansas and a 1920s case where a condemned man, deemed insane, faced execution. Futrell reportedly investigated quietly, met with the sheriff, and decided not to interfere with the court sentence after discussions. The writer praises Futrell’s integrity and personal inquiry into a life at stake, reflecting on Arkansas politics and the August election.
Business men worried by low mood and falling sales should heed Gilbert of Detroit. He says the mistake is not advertising in bad times and urges persistently promoting to sell. He claims liquor is the big business, driven by constant ads, and suggests others follow suit to reduce worries.
New York fashion notes highlight cotton as a versatile seasonal fabric. Morning frocks are sleeveless, striped or printed cotton. country suits use white weaves. afternoon dresses favor pique, organza and lace accents. Dress hats, gloves, bags, and lingerie feature cotton. linen and other washable fabrics appeal for economy and cool style.
The FTC heard testimony on Louisiana Power and Light's fixed capital returns. Charles R. Taylor testified the company’s fixed capital as of August 1, 1927, stood at 29,299,574.62 dollars, with predecessor firms contributing 9,627,354.80 dollars. After deducting net capital appreciation and intangible values, the reported returns on fixed capital were 7.95 percent in 1930, 7.50 percent in 1928, and 6.25 percent in 1928, rising to 11.72, 11.65, and 10.53 percent with appreciation deducted.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a local notice or column fragment with unclear names and dates. The readable bits reference August and a place or organization NOE, with a garbled mention of laughter or ridicule. No clear event, person, or outcome can be determined from the legible text.
Frances Kent Lamont, wife of Robert P. Lamont Jr., won acclaim in five days of rehearsal as Sadie Thompson in Rain. Her strong performance earned a regular stock company offer in the east, while her husband discusses cattle industry improvements with Soviet officials in Russia.
A young statesman ribs his own lengthy speech as gems of thought while Senator Sorghum dismisses buried treasure stories. The exchange veers into a broader quarrel about boosting consumer numbers versus producer roles, prompting a provocative question: should we maximize both groups or favor one path?
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