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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1934
Page
3
Editorial laments the Barrow Parker gang rampage and argues for reducing public control over police and courts. It urges delegation of criminal justice to legislative and executive authorities, condemning popular rule as impeding swift, upright justice. It predicts further crackdowns on organized crime and criticizes public clamor in judicial matters.
An American operative recounts a 1918 Saltillo assignment to probe plans for an American auto plant, riding armored trains through bandit territory into a war-torn Mexico. He details travel, destruction, and incidental encounters with locals while aboard a notably isolated journey, highlighting revolutionary upheaval and cross border tension.
J. L. McClurkin, superintendent of Prescott schools for six years, was elected superintendent of El Dorado schools at a special school board meeting. He succeeds C. E. Dielen who did not apply. The athletic director and football coach positions were not decided, pending discussion with the new leader.
Minneapolis marked the weekdays truck drivers strike with the death of a businessman Tuesday. The incident sparked further unrest as workers marched and clashes were reported. Continued details expected on page two.
Hope Star previews a Thursday Trade Day with a free morning public auction and a 3 PM pet parade. Fifteen prize events offer cash, merchandise, and goods from local stores for dolls, doll buggies, dogs, and outfits. Participants gather in the business district at 9 PM for the parade after morning activities.
Chinaxings two weeks of spring football practice. Coach Leddy Jones announced a regulation tie between two picked teams of the Bobcats would be played here Friday night at the high school gym at 8 o'clock. Fans will see what promises next fall to be one of the strongest teams in this section. Coach Jones released the 1934 schedule including Camila Fordyce Hot Springs and Lille Tek. More than 40 men have been reported for practice. The squad will be divided into two evenly balanced teams Reds and Whites.
Bulletin from Peiping reports a Japanese air squadron bombed a broad area around Chinchow in southeast Manchuria on Wednesday. The alleged strike killed about 1,000 Manchurian farmers and destroyed 20 villages, with details from Chinese reports filed in Shanghai.
Mary Delia Carrigan is named Hope High School valedictorian for this year’s graduating class. Salutatory honors go to Julia Lemley. other honors include Jewel Scoles, Josephine Morris, Bonnie Crews, and Rubye Wyatt. Carrigan, Scoles, and Wyatt graduate in three and a half years. top averages range from 90.15 to 95.4.
London reports hint a political shift may lead Britain to seek talks with Washington on war debts. A revived bid cites Sir Ronald Lindsay offering five million pounds toward the June 15 installment, as London weighs whether to reopen negotiations after Washington’s stance that token payments risk default.
HOT SPRINGS Ark. The 2,000,000 member Federation of Women's Clubs was urged to unite for constructive legislation in an address by Mrs Grace Morrison Poole general federation president. The talk titled I Wonder What Would Happen was broadcast from the Arlington hotel auditorium during the 16th council meeting with reports from department chairs including radio education conservation and international relations. The World Citizenship cup was awarded to Mrs Tha M Campbell of Boulder Colo for the most classes on citizenship.
Urrey’s body was exhumed at Cantley’s cemetery near Prescott after rumors he was killed and placed in a car. Physicians found no marks inconsistent with injuries from the wreck on Smackover bridge, and officials maintained drowning in Smackover Creek as the death cause. The exhumation was witnessed by Urrey’s widow six relatives and local and county officials.
The Associated Press reports that world capitals scrutinize President Roosevelt’s bid for a bi metallic basis for autarchy. The London Post questions whether the plan is a real policy or a show to shelf silver, while The London Times doubts price impacts from altering the currency’s metallic content. Rome and Paris weigh war debt implications and apparent indifference respectively.
The House voted to grant President Roosevelt authority to bar the sale of arms and munitions in the United States for use in the Gran Chaco conflict between Bolivia and Paraguay. The session also featured calls on Capitol Hill for further NRA recovery inquiries, with Rep Britten proposing a five-member committee to probe the Darrow report’s findings.
Fort Worth report centers on Billie Mace, sister of Bonnie Parker, and her brother Buster Parker as they discuss Bonnie and Clyde amid the Texas patrolmen killings. Billie defends Bonnie, notes Clyde’s influence, and reveals family ties and alibi details while authorities consider holding Billie without bond.
Evelyn Frechette and Dr. Clayton May were convicted in St. Paul of conspiracy to harbor outlaw John Dillinger. Augusta Salt was acquitted. May and Frechette each received two year sentences and $1,000 fines, with a one week stay granted.
Two homicide investigations continue with three black suspects held in connection to the Glenn Williams murder at Fulton Bridge as police enter the fifth day of inquiry. Williams possibly recognized a toll payer, Clyde Barrow theory discarded. Walter Billings death remains unsolved with officers noting the case may have been mishandled.
A pie supper will be held at the Washington courthouse Tuesday night May 29 to raise funds for a learning kitchen building. The Hope string band will present features and all county candidates are invited to speak. A cake will be awarded to the prettiest girl and the ugliest man. Bob Patterson and Lon McLarty have entered the beauty and ugliness contest.
Clyde Barrow the No. 1 southwest desperado and his gun-woman Bonnie Parker were killed by a Texas officers' squad at Black Lake after a weeks long pursuit. The raid was led by Frank Hamer and others from Texas Rangers and Dallas County sheriffs. Barrow and Parker died instantly. their car and bodies were riddled with bullets ending an eight year crime spree. Bonnie Parker had often fired alongside Barrow and was known for firearms skill.
Market update shows New York cotton opening at 11.30 and 11.35 with July futures near 11.25 to 11.34, down from prior close. New Orleans July at around 11.30 to 11.33, down from prior close. Chicago grain quotes include Wheat July around 88% and 97, Corn July near 52% and 51%, Oats July around 35.34 to 36.44. Stock quotations list Amer Can, American Smelter, Anaconda, U.S. Steel, General Motors, Standard Oil of N. J., and others. agricultural items cover hens, broilers, turkeys, eggs per dozen.
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