Dead mule found on No 67 spurs stock law debate
Editorial notes a dead mule on No 67 between Hope and Fulton and a second injured animal. The piece questions stock law enforcement and hints at arrests of landowners. It also covers charges against Lieut Governor Wilson over Bank of Louann accounts and argues Commissioner Taylor must go, linking to political battles and state senator loyalties.
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No. 67
Hope and
Fulton
Fulton Way
Hempstead County
Hal Norwood
Taylor
State Sealon
Hoover assails Democrats in Utah and Nevada swing
President Hoover, in Salt Lake City amid a Mormon stronghold, declares Democrats hate him personally and accuse leaders of exploiting human misery as he campaigns toward California. He defends peace efforts, says Democratic campaign is exploded, and plans a Monday night speech at Ellis in Nevada.
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Mormon Tabernacle
Salt Lake City
Utah
Hoover
Democratic Party
California
Ellis
Nevada
Cotton Drops 70 Points On Monday In Mixed Market
The Memphis market report shows cotton easing slightly from October 29 to November 4 with quotes about 18 cents lower than October 28. Both domestic and foreign demand for spot cotton remained weak and fewer spot transactions occurred.
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Memphis
U. S. Department Agriculture
Auxiliary Drive Raises Funds for Child Welfare
American Legion Auxiliary held a one day button sale and carcass drive Saturday to support child welfare. Net proceeds totaled 11.15 with 75 percent staying in Hempstead county and 25 percent sent to the state welfare program.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Burgher Jones
Arkansas
Hempstead
Voting Place for Tuesday Changed in Hope Election
The County Election Board announced a change in Hope voting locations for the general election on Tuesday November 8. Ward One-B voters will cast ballots at Hope Fertilizer Co East Second Street replacing the Hope Building Materials Co. locations. Other sites include Over Briant’s drugstore Second Street Ward One-A Frisco Depot Ward Two 556 Service Station Ward Three City Hall Ward Five-A City Hall Ward Five-B Office of W Homer Pigg Second Street near Walnut.
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Hope
County Election Board
Hope Building Materials Co
Hope Fertilizer Co
East Second Street
Hazel Street
Briant’s
Second Street
Hazel
Second Stret
Frisco
City Hall
Missouri Pacific
W. Homer Pigg
Walnut
Tax League Opposes All Proposed General Election Measures
Hempstead County Taxpayers League voted to oppose all eight initiated acts and amendments on the general election ballot. About 100 attended in Hope, with speakers urging defeat for all measures and arguing minority representation on election boards should wait for the next session. The group adopted a resolution declaring opposition to any of the proposals.
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Hempstead County Taxpayers League
Hope City Hall
John H. Kent
L. A. Foster
L. F. Monroe
A. A. Gentry
Hope Municipal Court
Alex. H. Washburn
Hope Star
Monroe
Washburn
Judge Gentry
Hempstead County
Three Cases Heard in Municipal Court
Monday proceedings in municipal court lasted about ten minutes. Three cases against Black defendants ended with guilty pleas. Hal Green fined $10 and costs for drunkenness and $1 and costs for simple assault on Laura Muldrow. Sam Jamison fined $10 and costs for drunkenness. Badge Poindexter fined $15 and costs for petit larceny after pleading guilty to stealing shotgun shells from McRae Hardware Store.
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Hal Green
Laura Muldrow
S Am Jamison
Badge Poindexter
McRae Hardware
Voter Guidance on Scratching Ballot for Eight Measures
Voters must mark FOR or AGAINST each of the eight acts and amendments on the general election ballot. Scratching only the section does not cast a vote on these questions. The Star’s sample shows how to indicate positions on all measures, including several against and some for.
Supreme Court overturns Scottsboro death sentences
The United States Supreme Court set aside seven death sentences from Scottsboro Alabama, ruling the defendants had not received adequate counsel from arraignment to trial. The decision, with dissent by McReynolds and Butler, orders retrial to ensure fair proceedings.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Scottsboro
Ala
Alabama
Sutherland
McReynolds
Butler
Picket at Capitol Grounds Broken Up by Police
Police dispersed a Monday capital grounds picket by several men with placards. The demonstration aimed to demand freedom for seven African Americans condemned to death in the Scottsboro case now on appeal before the U S Supreme Court.
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Washington
Scottsboro
Ala
United States Supreme Court
Lieutenant Governor Denies Shortage as Bank Probe widens
In Little Rock state bank officials open a hearing on Lieutenant Governor Lawrence E. Wilson amid accusations of a three bank liquidation shortfall linked to the Bank of Louann. Wilson defends his actions and predicts forthcoming statements will name others. The probe into Wilson’s accounts is tied to broader political maneuvering affecting the bank commissioner’s future.
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Lawrence Wilson
Bank of Louann
Walter E. Taylor
Taylor
Wilson
Little Rock
Lawrence E. Wilson
South Arkansas
H. A. Daugherty
Arkansas Gazette
State Bank Commissioner
Camden
Louann
Parnell
Senate
Martineau
Presidency Deemed World’s Toughest Job for U S Leader
The presidency is described as the toughest job, leading 120 million Americans with immense responsibilities and nonstop demands. The piece contrasts modern expectations of executive duties with George Washington’s era, noting the president oversees a large business-like operation and daily burdens beyond ordinary management.
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Washington
United States
Myron Taylor
U. S. Steen
Alfred Sloan
General Motors
Detroit
George Washington
Quiet Firelit Room Sets Stage for Hidden Tension
In an old city house two men sit in deep chairs before a blazing fire reading and smoking. The quiet room, with its rich hangings and high backs, hides nervous gestures and a shifting mood as one man’s footwork and page crackles hint at unseen tension.
Forbush Case Hinges on Alibi and Motive
In dialogue between two readers, the plot discusses a truck driver’s alibi in a Harem Store homicide and the possibility of a homicidal maniac. Psychology and insanity classifications are lightly debated as the scene moves forward.
Hope Men Placed on Golfing Team
Hope golfers Nick Jewell and Gray Gentry earned spots on the 16 man district No 1 team after the Nashville elimination, to face district No 2 in Hope next Sunday November 13. Other qualifiers include Presley of DeQueen and players from Little River, Nashville, Texarkana U C T Country Club, and Camden.
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Hope
Nashville
Southwest Arkansas Golfers Association
Nick Jewell
Gray Gentry
Presley
Ruban
Thompson
J. Williamson
DeQueen
Dugan
McLendon
Little River Country Club
J. Latimer
R. Stewart
F. Mulkey
J. Carruth
Clements
Brown
Ashville
Camden
Two Tourists Hurt After Mule Sighting On Highway 67
Desoto Mississippi travelers Eugene Blakely and John McGill were treated and released from Julia Chester hospital for minor arm and hand injuries after a suspected collision with a mule on Highway 67 near Fulton. Nearby, Charlie Harrell and Tom McLarty narrowly avoided a serious crash when a mule appeared in fog shrouded road near Fulton as a second horse lay slain nearby.
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Eugene Blakely
John McGill
Desoto
Miss
Julia Chester Hospital
Mississippi
Fulton
Chariey Harrell
Tom McLarty
Hope
Texarkana
narReg
Harrell
U S Trade Balance Shows Gains in September
Washington reports the United States posted a favorable foreign trade balance of 33 578 000 in September up from 9 843 000 a year earlier. The gain signals a return to the usual excess of exports over imports after a year of decline as foreign restrictions reduced imports.
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Washington
United States
America
Indian Chief Will Speak on Tuesday at Local Church
Ben H. Dwight Choctaw leader will address First Presbyterian Church Tuesday night at 7 30. Dr E D Miller Goodland Orphanage superintendent and an Indian senior girl will share experiences of Christian faith and education. Public invited.
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Ben H. Dwight
First Presbyterian Church
E. D. Miller
Goodland
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Franklin D. Reese
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