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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1932
Page
2
Rates listed for different delivery methods and regions: by city carriersix months two seventy five centss six months $2.75 one year $00 by mail in Hempstead Nevada Miller and Lafayette counties $3.00 per year elsewhere $5.00.
The Star advocates using municipal power plant revenues to boost Hope's industrial and social resources, pave streets in 1933, and improve alleys and backyards. It backs the Chamber of Commerce, a county highway plan for annual all weather road construction, and support for farmer organizations through cooperative effort. It also calls for continued state highway progress, tax reform, and a budget-based, efficient government.
The piece argues Florida’s warm weather attracts unemployed men seeking shelter and begs state action. It notes Florida’s hospitality clashes with limits on aid and suggests the state should probe origins before offering relief.
El Dorado News critiques the Arkansas Highway Department decision to end toll bridge books. The 50 cent per crossing fee remains, but coupon books offering 50 percent savings are gone, hurting frequent travelers and reducing October toll receipts. The piece argues for a middle ground, suggesting a 35 to 40 percent reduction to keep drivers on the roads and boost revenue.
The report alleges Lieutenant Governor Lawrence E. Wilson is short about 7000 dollars in his role as liquidating agent for three defunct South Arkansas banks. He blames politics and threatens to reveal embarrassing details, while he remains in office until December 31. The piece notes his prior electoral defeat and calls for his resignation.
A Paris premier Edouard Herriot expresses relief at leaving the tax rolls after selling a house. James J. Walker, former New York City mayor, compares returning to the city to a shell shocked veteran returning to Flanders.
William Braucher notes that Southern California, missing star back Orv Mohler but boasting a tough line, defeats California and dominates opponents. The piece argues strong lines win seasons even with modest backs and highlights USC’s resilient, unpublicized unit.
J. F. Black and family, guests of his parents in the city for ten days, returned home to Texarkana on Wednesday. C. B. Ambler left Thursday for St. Louis claiming he needed to escape the mud.
The City Council approved closing four blocks in the business district on Thursday evening December 7 for the big paving celebration. Mrs. W. Q. Warren leaves this morning for a Rock visit. Frank Trimble of Washington was a business visitor to the city yesterday.
Britain moves to ease its debt burden in five major steps over eight months. The program converts about 8.75 billion dollars of internal debt, signaling leadership that could influence global finance.
The coast comment credits the Jones forward wall for Trojans wins. Erskine Johnson notes that without the line no first downs would have been possible against Podunk. Captain Tay Brown and Ernie Smith lead two tackles seen as All-American prospects. Orv Mohier’s absence against California is cited as proof lines win games.
Linda Averill learns her elderly cousin Amos dies in a balcony fall at the Averills’ home as four house guests become suspects. Tom and Linda recount the arrival of Marvin Pratt Captain De Vos Lian Shaughnessy and MR Statlander amid questions of murder versus accident and a hidden threat on the terrace. Linda pushes to uncover the truth before the killer acts again.
British finance officials report conversion operations cut annual debt costs by about 133 million dollars and shift maturities. Steps include a 950 million dollar three percent conversion loan and earlier 525 million in two percent bonds. They say benefits extend to dominions and municipalities, with possible tax revenue reductions.
Tallulah Bankhead and Robert Montgomery debut together in Faithless at the Saenger for Sunday and Monday shows. An ultra modern drama, it tackles a major hour’s problem with sophistication, showing wealth’s ruin and a couple fighting to rise again after poverty strikes.
Adolf Hitler arrived in Berlin to hold a private audience with President Hindenburg. He will present the National Socialist party program aimed at resolving the Reichstag stalemate.
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