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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1936
Page
3
Mrs Alta Allison, 65, of ArAGould died Wednesday after a lead poisoning incident at her Grove home. A week later her daughter Mrs Quint Beech and several grandchildren gathered for the funeral. Police found the pie flour, taken from a bar, as the likely source of the poisoning.
Secretary Morgenthau announces a $2.05 billion offering of government securities next week to bolster cash balance and fund obligations including a soldiers bonus. The refunding will swap maturing notes for new issues, with $686 million of 8 1/2 percent notes due June 15 and $364 million of 4 1/4 percent notes due August 1.
Two Washington residents earned bachelor’s degrees at Henderson State Teachers College Arkadelphia. James Pilkinton and Miss Louise Pilkinton, son and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Pilkinton, were honor students across four years. N Heiskell delivered the graduation address as the auditorium filled with families from Washington.
Actress Jean Harlow asked a court on Wednesday for permission to be named Jean Harlow. She sought to drop her family name Harlon Carpenter Ros son, citing personal and professional reasons.
In Little Rock at American Legion Stadium the world heavyweight title bout between Leroy McGuirk and Leslie Wolfe ended as a draw after a midnight rule caused the second fall to fall just before the curfew. McGuirk had won the first fall in 1 hour 17 minutes. the second fell to McGuirk in 13 minutes. Referee George Obsitnik called it a draw with seven minutes to midnight, prompting officials to halt proceedings.
NEW YORK The Rev. Charles E. Coughlin says in a telegram to the New York Sun that he is ready to back the Republican nominee if a renovated party offers an honest standard bearer. He attacks Rooseveltism as inflationary and dangerous to liberties and says he would not support Alf Landon if Kansas is the nominee. He plans to focus on congressional races if Roosevelt and Landon emerge as nominees.
A garbled column mixes politics, crime, culture, and trivia. It references an Iowa senator’s charges, a “Garden Murder Case” neighbor, Ethiopia events, a British naval rifle, campaign publicity, and pop culture like a song for Max Schmeling. It notes Canada’s 1934 grain and fashion revenue anomalies amid fragmented lines.
Mongolian chieftain and a descendant of Genghis Khan, Prince Teh Wang, is described as a powerful ally of Japan in their efforts to set up an autonomous government in Mongolia. He is portrayed as a feared figure in the Japanese strategy.
Roger W. Babson, famed economist, told guests at Harvey Couch’s Lakeshore luncheon on Lake Catherine that population centers will shift, predicting Arkansas could become a future population hub as new forces like air travel, alloys, and natural resources reshape industry. He also touched on social security and unemployment solutions.
A reader praises the 1936 Dodge for fuel efficiency noting 20 miles per gallon, four more than a previous smaller car. The letter highlights gas and oil savings and the car’s overall economy.
Arkansas Governor Futrell defended his veto of a bill repealing the 1933 runoff primary law. He said legislative power rests with the General Assembly, not the governor, and noted the preferential primary aimed to prevent a minority from selecting the next governor. He argued the veto would reflect the will of voters who supported lawmakers in recent elections.
A fragment notes tension over power in the fen assembly with warning that the governor should not assume control or authority. The text hints at political dynamics and contested jurisdiction without detailing outcomes or names.
Fragmentary text urges restraint and prudent use of veld power to prevent escalation of serious conflicts. It stresses restraint and minimal action necessary to avert danger, implying guidelines for cautious handling of potential confrontations.
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