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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1933
Page
3
In Raleigh North Carolina OSTMASTER General Farley rails against critics who praise state socialism. He frames the republic as needing one man rule to meet emergencies and support social and industrial experiments. He praises Roosevelt yet cautions against excessive lines and demands patience for farm policy.
In Raleigh and ahead of a repeal rally Farley, Postmaster General and Democratic national chairman, denounced critics as offering no viable program. He argued supporters sought real reform, rejected charges of state socialism, and blamed opponents for indecision that fuels radicalism and public speeches.
A state committee has collected about 2 percent of outstanding pen warrants and turned them over to Blair Tumphrey awaiting the debt board’s option to issue refunding certificates. About 150,000 dollars of warrants were authorized. the board found no appropriation to cover refunding expenses.
Bill Hood of McCaskill entered a sweet potato weighing 8 pounds 3 ounces, the largest of the current crop. The Star’s scales confirmed the weight, beating the previous record of 7 pounds 12 ounces by a wide margin. Hood has a second potato weighing 3 pounds mentioned in the report.
MILWACKER Wis. Dr Lorenz of the University of Wisconsin praises comic sections as valuable emotional education for children. In a convention address before the Wisconsin State Teacher's Association he says comics provide healthy emotional exercise and cause no harm to young readers.
Employment for 63 persons under federal re employment officer Bert Keith in Hempstead county by November 2. Many secured steady work through winter, while others are temporary. About half of those placed are to be taken from R F C lists, with the rest from new applicants. Total registrations reached 412 versus 268 a week earlier as Keith aims to place 200 by month end and transfer half from R F C rolls.
SHERIDAN Wyo John B Kendrick 77 longtime U S senator from Wyoming died in a hospital Friday after returning from Washington He suffered a cerebral hemorrhage then uremic coma He was a Democrat a cowboy and wealthy rancher known for supporting the Casper Alcova project 25 million dollar reclamation plan approved by the PWA Wyoming mourns its beloved public figure whose political career spanned decades
The federal government approved a forest purchase program totaling 954,692 acres across twenty eastern states including Arkansas at a cost of 24,024,421 dollars. Lands will join existing national forests under Forest Service administration for timber, watershed protection, and public forest uses. Immediate improvement work will be done by CCC units.
Cuba Kiwanis members nominated Charles Dana Gibson A E Stonequist Sid Bundy Wayne England J M Harbin among others for president vice president and director posts. Retiring officers include Joe R Floyd A E Stonequist and J M Harbin. Club supports Legion auxiliary for child welfare and may shift meeting day for Hope Presents game in Hope, Arkansas.
Western Pennsylvania coal miners and United Mine Workers leaders, after meeting with President Roosevelt, agreed to resume work to avoid election delays. Senate Warner to supervise early representative elections. recovery chief Johnson cites expectation of all strikers back by Wednesday. Delegation includes Martin Ryan and William Hines. pact recognizes substantial minorities by companies.
Abie Rushing cashier and his wife were robbed by two masked men who forced entry then waited in the lobby until daybreak. The vault timed lock released and the robbers fled with 4500 dollars, leaving the couple locked in the vault overnight. In Washington, Hugh Johnson stated Ford plans layoffs but could consider exemptions if work is available.
WALNUT RIDGE Ark A nostalgic note on the old steamboat whistle near Clover Bend. The whistle evokes memories of rivercraft on the Bluark river and the era of pilots and two wheeled steamers bringing residents to the landing to hear songs and watch the boat round the bend.
Chicago officials and the Century of Progress organizers plan a return for the World’s Fair next year pending legislative approval. The World’s Fair association, Salvation Army, and city committees worked with city leaders to resume operations while negotiating costs and contingencies.
Waldo stunned Hope’s Bobcats 20 to 18 on Friday night as a late surge, three Waldo touchdowns, and key yards from Minor, Tye, Brown and Smith halted Hope’s dull start. The visitors seized a 13 to 6 lead in the third, then Waldo pulled away before Hope rallied late.
Washington American British war debt talks stalled as mediators brought the issue to President Roosevelt. No final agreement was expected from Saturday's session, and both sides showed limited hope for an understanding, though talks would continue.
In Pine Bluff Arkansas patrolman Arkell Freeman and Dr. R A Futch were wounded in a shooting at Futchs pharmacy during a burglary investigation. A suspect fled the store as shots were fired, hitting Freeman in the arm and Dr Futch in the leg. neither injury is serious. Police search for a black suspect after a scuffle and a shotgun discharge during attempted restraint.
Tom Gulley, former Southern league standout and major leaguer, shifts to politics as Democratic nominee for alderman in Little Rock fourth ward. He remains active in sports as Boys' Club coach and runs a drugstore, drawing teams to his store. Born Raleigh North Carolina, he starred as halfback at Mississippi College in 1921 and played pro baseball from 1923 to 1926 with Cleveland, Decatur, Little Rock, Chicago White Sox, and Montreal.
Washington reports the Reconstruction Finance Corporation has set up a project to strengthen the capital structure of 9,000 banks not in the Federal Reserve system. A supervisor for each of the twelve federal reserve districts will oversee state committees guiding sales to RFC preferred stock and capital notes, with Arkansas supervisor J. I. Stanley of Little Rock. Cooperation will occur with district supervisors and FDIC representatives.
Mrs. O L Bodenhamer of El Dorado Arkansas widow of the Legion’s former national commander has been named to the national Fidae committee of the Legion auxiliary She will serve among five members directing nationwide efforts to strengthen international goodwill and understanding through the federation appointment made and approved by the national president and executive committee backed by Mrs William H Biester Jr of Philadelphia
Milo Reno leader of the National Farmers Holiday Association wired 21 state leaders that the strike could be expanded if President Roosevelt rejects the cost production price demands for farm products. Governors had asked for licensing of all handlers and processors. Roosevelt and Wallace reportedly turned down the proposal. Governor Langer of North Dakota condemned the decision as a 100 percent rejection and said the farmer is the forgotten man.
The federal administration faces renewed bombings in Wisconsin and unrest across states. Congressman Shoemaker warns demonstrations may spread unless farm prices rise now. He reports farmers organizing ex servicemen units, with four companies training armed with tear gas. Local officials deny knowledge. Violence continues with creamery bombings in Krakow and Zachow, Minnesota, during the two week strike. Despite orders, 500 Wisconsin milk pool members back the Madison strike.
Five Midwest governors outlined a plan to fix prices for beef hogs corn wheat and milk and cap each farmer's output within 46 days in a bid to regulate agricultural production. Wallace and aides questioned enforceability and cost while critics called the plan fascist in spirit. The group included governors Hving of Iowa Berry of South Dakota Langer of North Dakota Dukote and Schlemme of Wisconsin.
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