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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1934
Page
3
The town debates county officers over the failed salary act while urging local action on federal aid. The piece highlights county services, including a farm agent, hospitalization, and paper aid, stressing Washington Ark as the local government spine amid broader tax and theft concerns.
The Cotton See han of the Agricultural Adjustment Administration notes Brazil could expand cotton if cleared land and foreign investment occur, despite high production costs. Brazil, larger than the United States, would need vast funds and a shift in farming practices, with pink bollworm and market parity influencing future growth.
Haley defeated Dr. Fred Keller to become president of the Insu Education association. Henry F. Dial of Pine Bluff announced results after votes were tabulated. J. McClurkin was re elected vice president, and Constance Mitchell won the secretary post. Rawford Greene was re elected treasurer. R. C. Hall faced no opposition for a four year term on the Board of Trustees.
Hope High School powered to a 34 to 6 victory over Prescott in a rivarly clash before about 3,000 fans. Led by Guy Payne Spears Turner and Turner, the Bobcats rolled 14 first downs, opened with a quick 40 yard scoring drive, and held Prescott without a first down through three quarters. Payne and Spears each scored twice with Turner adding one as Hope built a commanding lead and coasted to the win.
Governor Futrell told Arkansas educators they must craft a concrete plan to raise school revenue and stop relying on generalities. He urged cooperation with the Board of Education and parent teacher groups, warned against blaming him, and proposed tax sale reforms and six month schooling to eighth grade to curb costs.
The Arkansas Federation of Teachers meeting in Little Rock denounced FERA school relief funds and planned a statewide inquiry. They will send H. M. Thadley to Washington to confer with Willian Green and Harry L. Hopkins. They aim to forward findings to federal authorities.
Hempstead County levies delay in completing the official canvass after discovering one Beard's Chapel box was not tabulated. County officials sought to contact Beard's Chapel judges to finish certification, with results expected in Monday's Star city edition and Tuesday on the oral routes. The tabulation, once complete, is not expected to alter the prevailing trend as already reported from about a third of the precincts.
Thomas Crawford of Hope drew a three year suspended sentence in Bradley county circuit court on arson charges linked to the burning of a cotton gin at Banks Arkansas last spring. Ben F Wilson of Minden Louisiana was found guilty and given three years. Jesse Hutson also got three years. Charlie Crosnoe received six years. Clais Wheaton, the actual arsonist, is serving five years. Wilson filed notice of appeal to the Arkansas Supreme Court.
Tokyo reports two catastrophes on Saturday with at least 47 dead and many missing as a northeast Korea coast storm hits. A colliery on Hokkaido is wrecked by an explosion, and 130 boats are listed missing by Japanese news agency Renga.
Hempstead county prepares for the annual Quorum Court levying session in Washington to review the past year’s tax revenues and slim 1939 prospects. The fate of Hempstead’s farm agent, earning between 300 000 and 400 000 annually in AAA payments to local farmers, hangs on whether the county transfers the position to Nevada county’s Prescott office. If the farm agent is abolished, the AAA work may shift, affecting the county’s ability to manage federal farm programs. The morning session will name appropriations and committees, with budget discussions to follow in the afternoon.
Paris reports a fresh financial scandal tied to Charles and Joseph Levy. Police raided offices after arrests, alleging a complex web of firms manipulating bonds worth hundreds of millions of francs. The case emerges as Gaston Doumergue becomes premier, with calls for restraint and vigilant press coverage.
Yerger High School Tigers beat Nashville 13 to 6 on Friday afternoon. Hope Springs negro team played here last week. Cooper fullback and Neilson quarterback scored Hope touchdowns. this was Yerger’s second win of the season.
In Phoenix Governor Moeur invoked martial law on the Arizona bank of the Parker division dam area as a temporary bridge across the Colorado River is built, seen as an encroachment on Arizona rights. In Little Rock the Arkansas Educational Association finished its annual convention with officers elected, led by Harvey C. Waley of Hot Springs.
Arkansas officials debated the necessity of any increase in the state tax rate to cover obligations of the State Agricultural Credit Board. Comptroller Griffin Smith questioned the audit findings while the state auditor certified a 0.9 mill levy to secure interest and principal payments on board bonds. The discussion followed loans exceeding $10 million to farmers and a push to avoid default on upcoming payments. Governor Futrell chairs the board with Jay H. Myers as secretary. Assistant Attorney General Robert F. Smith stated there is no discretion to withhold the levy, as the tax is mandated by statute. Myers had previously noted that the levy was anticipated to be needed only briefly due to improved credit and collection challenges.
Rome reports Mussolini's new corporative state begins Saturday as 22 self governing corporations form the backbone of industry and professions. The opening ceremony at the Capitol will feature Mussolini addressing 739 delegates from capital labor and the Fascist party, who will elect him president of all bodies.
Baton Rouge report on Senator Huey P Long proposing a two year moratorium on all debt for Louisiana. He urges a special session to draft bills to suspend long standing debts, allowing appeal to court if relief is denied. Public Service Commission to issue the debt prieve.
Hempstead county shows 329 baby census cards received as the first Arkansas Register Your Baby campaign nears its time limit. State and federal officials note an estimated 36 births per 1000, with 15 to 20 thousand cards already in from Arkansas families.
John Cox addressed Kiwanis on Armistice Day observing the 1918 signing and its significance. Mrs Cox and Evelyn Murph sang to the group, with officers to meet the old and new boards Tuesday at W S Atkins offices. Vernon Whitten will lead next week’s program. botanists note grain counts for wheat rye and clover per bushel.
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