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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1934
Page
4
A long memo argues federal Tennessee Valley hydro power will disrupt coal markets and rail freight, urging acceptance of public power. It contrasts private line claims with Roosevelt's program, noting cost of hydro plants and urging centralized state enforcement and faster national progress.
NASHVILLE Tenn A criminal youth jury here Thursday found Joseph Recey, former head of the State Insurance Department, guilty of easing irregularities in department accounts. He was fined the amount of the alleged irregularities and sentenced to from three to six years in prison.
Hope hosts Malvern High School Thursday night at 7 30 pm in the season finale at home. Admission is 85 cents for adults, 23 cents for season-ticket holders, and students with season tickets enter free. Weather prompts kickoff move and Coach Hammons plans to rely on the forward pass as the Bobcats face a depleted Malvern squad coming off a 66 0 loss to Nashville.
Manila reports heavy damage in southeastern Luzon as a fierce typhoon strikes. Four fishermen are drowned near Samer Island and thousands become homeless in Naga. Red Cross relief teams prepare to deploy while broken lines hinder damage assessment.
Washington set to expand the public works program as part of a renewed drive to reduce relief usage. Secretary Sekes hints new billions may be requested for PWA. He notes studies of impractical nature and potential broad electrification projects and canal projects could be funded to boost industry and relieve unemployment.
Mrs T C Cresnoe a 56 year old Hempstead County resident died in her sleep Thursday in Hope after living there over 40 years. Funeral services set for Friday at 8 00 am from the family residence with Rev Wallace R Rogers officiating. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. Survived by husband three sons Charles Clyde Thomas Jr one daughter Mrs Frank Russell her mother Mrs Lucy McClanahan of El Dorado three sisters Mrs J T Turns Mrs Allie Crow Mrs Sevier Watson and a brother John McClanahan.
President Roosevelt sketches a plan to strengthen social welfare and economic security. He outlines unemployment protection funded and administered through federal state cooperation, aims to bring relief receivers back to work, and proposes a uniform system for old age security and sickness coverage. The plan was reviewed by a panel including social workers and labor leaders.
Knoxville correspondent John T. Montoux explains the Tennessee Valley Authority TVA program as part of Roosevelt era national planning. If election results favor continuation, TVA aims to bring cheap electricity, attract new industries, make the river navigable, rehabilitate damaged land, promote cooperatives, and raise valley living standards. Costs are uncertain but possible dam builds and power generation would reshape the region.
A Hempstead County hunting party returned Wednesday from a three day trip in Polk County's Wildcat mountains with three bucks. Hunters included John Martsfield Carl Meadows Jakiy Reyenga Willie D Reyenga Bealie Billue Walter Marcison guide George Mickinan and Julie Rovengt Jubit Hartsfield and Willie D Heyenga each claiming distinct buck types. About 225 pounds of venison accompanied their trophies and they paused at rural schools to show the deer to local children.
The Communications Commission ordered an investigation into American Telephone and Telegraph Co. and its contracts with Associated Bell companies. The inquiry will examine ALT&T history, finances, and connections with Associated Bell entities and other subsidiaries.
The A O U W of Kansas will hold a Hope lodge meeting Thursday night at Elks hall. Visitors include Miss Helen Blanks Dermyolt state supervisor of juvenile work. After the meeting a social will be held with members from out of town attending.
Washington reports President Roosevelt departs for a Tennessee valley development trip then to Warm Springs Georgia. He plans to shape policies for Congress in January while Democrats hope he will influence the soldiers bonus vote to avert White House Capitol rift. Administration supporters warn of 1936 electoral risk if a veto follows a bonus passage.
London reports that Britain will only accept Japan equality in principle on naval terms and will compel Japan to equality in actual tonnage of fighting ships if Japan rejects Britain's proposal for a new naval treaty. The stance was issued as Britain seeks a compromise approach while insisting on principle-based parity.
Logansport Indiana reports Frederick Landis, Indiana's lone Republican elected to the last Congress, has died of pneumonia at age 62. Landis was a newspaper columnist, radio commentator, and author. North Bay Ontario notes the Dionne quintuplets' parents deny a new pregnancy, while Defoe confirms the quints' arrival.
An elderly Louisiana couple, Mr and Mrs I Pickenson of Manefield, were injured when their car struck loose gravel on Lewisville Road and overturned several times. Mrs Pickenson is seriously injured with internal wounds and shock, Mr Pickenson sustained facial and hand injuries. They were en route from Nashville Arkansas to Hope when rescued by a furniture company employee and transported to Jilla Chelser hospital, then placed in a private car bound for Hope.
Secretary Wallace disclaims responsibility for Cully Cobb plea to retain the Bankhead act. Cotton producers vote on continuation for another year. two thirds support required. Cobb spoke at Shelby, North Carolina, urging continuation.
Washington bulletin reports President Roosevelt directing Secretary Derm to retain General Douglas MacArthur as chief of staff through December 15. In Arkansas, Little Rock notices a special school board meeting next Wednesday to start a relief program for submission to the January legislature, per Commissioner W. E. Phipps.
Cotton futures and commodities show varied quotes with Dec prices around 12.20 to 12.29 for New York, Jan around 12.38, Dee higher by 19 cents per bale. New Orleans quotes around 12.24 to 12.31 with Jan near 12.28, 13.56 for some units. Chicago Grain Whest futures near 9.944 to 10.12, oats around 0.52 to 0.55. Poultry live inventory lists steady prices for hens and roosters with assorted weights and regional culling notes.
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