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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1936
Page
1
A study notes habitual thumb-sucking in children can deform upper jaw development, with 70 of 170 cases showing such patterns. It warns parents to curb the habit early, as removal before age five may reverse or lessen deformity within a year or two, while persistence risks permanence.
A dramatic entry describes a harvest scene led by a director named Sidney Franklin with Wang Lung and Yee On guiding fieldwork. Muni, May Ming, and a cast of Chinese workers, their families, and supporters participate as cameras and wind machines intensify the shoot. Notables present include William Law, Chester Gan, and Mrs. T. Wong, while Luise Rainer is mentioned among observers.
A fifteen year old girl spends five dollars on herself and half as much for her mother, only to realize the limit of her funds. She calls her father, confesses her lapse, and is told to separate gifts from needs, then to shop with him to see what can be found. The tale ends with Sally saving herself and learning restraint.
Bruce Cation reviews John Hoy of Ethiopia by Robinson MacLean noting the Ethiopian ruler Haile Selassie, called John Hoy, is seen as intelligent and far-sighted. The book paints Addis Ababa and Ethiopia with harsh detail, while outlining Selassie’s drive to modernize despite a caste of pompous incompetents.
Reporter Paul Harrison describes a filming location for The Good Earth. A motor car trip from Los Angeles leads to a village of earthen houses with thatch and matting. The landscape features terraced fields, a water buffalo-driven mill, irrigation wheels, and crops including wheat cabbage and rice.
The text questions Mussolini's near-term triumph despite Addis Ababa celebrations. It notes lingering doubts about the war's end and hints at remaining civilizing efforts, with John Hoy de Camped and John Toy referenced regarding pronunciation, suggesting a Pyrrhic nature to the victory.
Linda Carter, a film star, juggles a rushed Laurel project deadline with a strained romance as Basil Thorne plans a late night drive to an outpost location. A faulty car and sudden work emergencies threaten to derail her engagement to Dix Carter while pressuring her toward show business decisions and a possible film breakthrough.
Standings show Atlanta and Lite Rock 6, New Orleans Chattanooga, Nashville 2 Birmingham 0. Games across Saint Knoxville Memphis and Pittsburgh 6 Boston 110 innings with Starked Brooklyn 5. Week has rain affecting St Louis 7 New York 1 Detroit 5 Boston 9 Philadelphia Cleveland rain. Money loans from Hope Federal Savings & Loan Assn to buy build repair homes.
The Associated Press reports a deepening gap between Italy’s new empire and the League of Nations. Italy rebukes the League after withdrawing Geneva delegation and issues a stern “hands off” warning on Ethiopia, asserting the nation’s empire will be built and defended with Italian blood and labor.
Columbus dispatches report a Republican presidential delegation contest in Ohio where Senator Borah trails early as Taft backers push ahead. An eight delegate-at-large slate supporting Robert A Taft shows a strong lead with returns from 1 403 of 3 /(74) precincts. Daniel E Morgan of Cleveland tops Borah candidates but trails the leading Taft slate by a wide margin.
Charles York 24 of Steele Missouri died in Blytheville hospital from injuries after a automobile accident near Holland Missouri Monday.
Sunday visits unfold as Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gilbert and daughter Bonnie Joe spend time with May Hicks and Miss Alford from Hope. Aunt Misa Marshall of Little Rock stops by, while Mrs. Sylvester Cobb and Mrs. Guy discuss family ties and a Chinese wife character from a Pearl Buck novel. A lively, if fragmentary, scene shows cultural contrasts and simple rural life.
Campbell, linked to the Barker-Karpis gang, pleaded guilty to involvement in the 1934 Bremer kidnapping and was sentenced to life by Federal Judge M. M. Joyce. He confessed after hours of questioning, with Karpis awaiting trial. Campbell to be imprisoned at Leavenworth, likely later moved to Alcatraz with other gang members.
The Zeppelin Hindenburg, gaining speed, closed to about 400 miles from Land's End England as it neared the English shoreline shortly before noon Wednesday.
Secretary Morgenthau told the Senate Finance Committee that 283 of the 6H corporations earning over one million dollars in 1934 would pay less under the plan to tax undistributed profits, signaling a major tax cut proposal.
Lawmakers clash over farm credit reform with Lemke defending a broad, nonpartisan measure while others attack inflated costs and benefits. Critics warn of inflationary risks, federal land bank damage, and broader financial bailouts for banks and insurers tied to farm loans.
Hicks called on Mrs John Winchester and Mrs Georgia Guilliams Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Ton Hicks and children spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Frank Shearer. Mr and Mrs Charlie McCorkle spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Clarence McCorkle. Mrs Connie Harrison and daughters Evylin and Dorothy spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs John Whichester. Mr and Mrs Sylvester Coub spent Cogbill. Mr and Mrs Owen Neal spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Pose Neal. My and Mrs Guy Hicks spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Frank Shearer. Mrs Horace Ellen of Calumobus called on Mrs Floyd Purdue. Mrs Willian Gilbert of Columbus spent Sunday with Mrs Eulu Gilbert. Mrs Floyd Purdue, Frank Shearer, Charlin McCorkle and Guy Hicks called on Mrs Elmer Calhoon Friday of teriuoh.
In Hankel County Texas candidates including Representative Emory A Miomption for County and Probate Judge Ruffin White Frank Rider for County Treasurer Clifford Franks I M Stephens hold their own mass meetings. Puppets ride campaign plugs as needed to only six special delegates attend.
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