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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1934
Page
4
An ALex H. editorial criticizes a 0.5 mill increase approved by the State Agricultural Credit Board, raising the total state tax from 8.1 to 9.2 mills starting next January 10. It argues the public was not warned of contingent liabilities and highlights disaster insurance and housing market impacts from historical 1930s losses, urging disclosure of fiscal commitments.
County agent Frank R. Stanley announces 46 463 in rental payment checks received for distribution with 2 800 parity and 2 800 second rental checks yet to come. Card notices will tell producers when and where to pick up checks, with schedule for various townships through November 14.
WASINGTON Five women were poised to win seats in the House as the field narrowed. Caroline O Day was chosen New York’s at large Democrat after Mrs Roosevelt campaigned for her. Virginia Pennekamp trailed in Indiana. twenty five opponents were defeated. Norton, P Kabot, and Edith Nourse Rogers earned second terms, while Greenway of Arizona, a Roosevelt wedding bridesmaid, was re elected.
Mrs. Finley Ward, Education Week chairman, spoke at the City PT A Council gathering in the city hall auditorium. She highlighted Education Week observances in Hope, emphasized parental support, and urged ongoing community cooperation to advance education and the American ideal.
Paris reports Etienne Flandin prepared to form a new government and serve as premier after Premier Gaston Doumergue was replaced. President Lebrun asked Flandin to assume the post, after Pierre Laval declined the duty and Laval previously held the foreign ministry.
Three Hope men faced penitentiary terms in Bradley county circuit court for an arson at a Banks cotton gin last spring. Charles Crosnoe received six years, Jesse Hutson three, while Thomas Crawford and Ben F. Wilson were in trial or awaiting sentence. Chris Wheaton earlier pleaded guilty and drew five years. The gin, owned by J A Lee, burned April 10. Sheriff Guard found a kerosene box leading to suspects and a fire marshal traced it to a Hope service station.
Nearly complete unofficial returns show fifteen counties in Arkansas adopting salary acts including Arkansas Ashley Benton Crawford Dallas Drew Jackson Miller Perry Randolph Searcy Sevier Sebastian White and Woodruff. Several counties such as Clank Hempstead Upward Independence Lawrence Linco Polk Cleburne Phillips and Union previously voted acts with mixed outcomes. Jackson County approved Act No 1 but defeated a more moderate act, amid overall momentum for salary limits.
In San Francisco California EPIC faction led by Upton Sinclair gains foothold in state offices despite Sinclair losing the governorship to Governor Frank Merrill The EPIC backers secure at least 17 state seats and one position on the State Board of Equalization indicating influence beyond the failed campaign.
In Baltimore Albert C. Ritchie loses his bid for a fifth term as Maryland governor. Republican Harry W. Nice of Baltimore defeats him. Nice’s victory comes after late tabulation. Democrats win sway in most other state offices.
Analyzed essay traces public education roots in Boston and the rise of universal public schooling led by figures like Jefferson and Mann. It discusses ongoing debates since colonial times, noting opposition often comes from vociferous minorities who fault schools as expenses. Continued discussion hinted.
Curly Moore held in Hempstead jail after an attempted robbery at Arkansas Machine Specialty Wednesday night. Ernest and Earl O'Neal pursued the intruder, who fled through the front door but was later arrested at Moore's home. The suspect had a pistol that misfired and had prior charges, including a 3-year suspended sentence for burglary and grand larceny from the October term. The O'Neals had reported three nearby break ins in the past month totaling about $3 per incident.
In Little Rock, ex Senator Peter A. Deisch of Helena proposed raising revenue for Arkansas schools by taxing newspapers. He suggests a 6 percent privilege tax on the gross income of papers with over 20,000 daily circulation, redirecting funds to education. The idea follows his defense of the Grab Amendment and critique of voters.
Hope Arkansas Bobcats work through targeted plays to face Prescott High School in the annual gridiron classic. Despite injuries, regulars expected to contribute as Guy Payne leads the passing game and a record crowd is anticipated. Tickets 40 cents. gate receipts split with Hope and Prescott athletic associations. queen and festivities noted with delayed parade and pep events.
Hempstead County led opposition to Amendment No 21 the four year grab while supporting Futrell amendments No 1 and 20. Statewide tallies through Wednesday night showed strong majorities against the grab with 52 086 against to 23 . Governor Futrell and Jack Holt led key race outcomes as results remained provisional across about 40 percent of polling places.
A fragment from a Little Rock news page riffs on aging tales and long-lived residents. The piece jokes about stories of Mayeur, wartime witnesses, and other septuagenarian legends, noting the difficulty of proving antique ages and the unreliability of distant recollections as records accumulate.
Mrs DL S Mauldin, 50, died at her home in Hope early Thursday after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held Thursday at 3 p.m. from the family residence, with burial in Macedonia cemetery. Survived by husband Bert Mauldin two daughters Mrs C H Crutchfield and Miss Elizabeth Mauldin all of Hope two brothers and her mother and three sisters of Springfield Missouri.
Markets surged after election results with wheat topping $1 a bushel for the first time in weeks. Industrial averages rose to four week highs as Wall Street bought U S securities for foreign accounts and noted unusual California buying amid inflationary speculation masking a shifting mood on government spending.
Arkansas State Auditor certifies a half mill tax hike to 9.2 mills on a 450 million dollar assessed valuation. The move funds about 59 thousand dollars annually to retire state general obligations. The Agricultural Credit Board cited statutory authority under Act No 10 of 1931, with no discretion for the auditor.
James Walls and Clem Hudspeth, residents of Kilgore Texas, faced Prescott robbery charges for the October 3 Ebb's cafe holdup. Arrested in El Dorado, they were returned to Prescott by Sheriff Arlice Pitman and Deputy Miss Shipp after a tip from Hope officers. They were found with a stolen car and a .38 pistol and identified by Ebb's cafe manager as the robbers who netted $42.20 before fleeing toward Hope. Walls and Hudspeth reportedly confessed at Hope Basket factory after officers followed leads from Vadmos to Hope. A Patmos community singing is planned Sunday afternoon at 1:30 with public welcome.
Cotton prices and grain quotes populate a busy market page. Cotton figures for New York and New Orleans show small gains and declines amid open highs and lows. Chicago grain prices list wheat and corn with fluctuating quotes. Large listings include American Can AT&T Anaconda Chrysler General Motors and more.
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