03 Oct 1930
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1930
Page
1
A new photograph shows Comrade Losovsky, secretary of the Red International of Labor Unions, guiding Russia through turmoil. The image was taken as he applauded the fifth congress of his organization in Moscow.
Reports of Sunday singing and regular preaching times. Visitors include Mr and Mrs B F Gy and Mrs Bee Thompson. News of moves to Frope and attendance at the fair with two booths winning first prize. School to begin Oct 13 and a pie supper planned to aid church. Rev Clark to preach at Baptist church next Sunday.
A local program proposes a yearly all weather road construction plan to ease transportation and support agricultural needs. Local groups advocate cooperative efforts and practical benefits for Hempstead County, aiming to improve economic and scientific agricultural support.
A critical view condemns the third degree as illegal and brutal. It argues prosecutors and lawmen too often coerce confessions and persecute innocent suspects. The piece cites abuses by police, lawyers, and fixers, urging reform to stop such practices nationwide.
Arkansas Legionnaires boarded a special train yesterday in Little Rock for the American Legion convention in Boston. The delegation will showcase Arkansas industries and resources, presenting the state as a sales force of its products and economic revival hopes.
The Paragould Daily Press notes calls to restrict sugar production only if global scope is achieved. It argues overproduction exists, questions domestic consumption, and suggests shifting toward broader market balance while praising moderation and potential new sugar-driven industries in Asia, citing doctors and consumer habits.
Washington discusses nationwide advertising efforts to steer American taste through institutional promotion. It notes campaigns for wheat, bread, canned goods, coffee, and fish, with officials arguing white bread is superior and headlines urging “Back to Bread” while experts debate nutrition and market strategies amid surplus.
Oakland residents and neighboring towns reported social visits and fair attendance. Families including Harrel, Stoy, Willis, Eubanks, Kuakin, Hamilton, and Wise hosted and visited relatives in Hope Melrose Emmet and Hot Springs. Weekend travel included trips to Texarkana and Smackover as school and church gatherings drew attendees.
BBARRS Chicago investigates the tombstone racket tied to Al Capone. A note calls the crime a manifestation of the bier business. The item mentions Berlin heelers called Farce-ists and cites Henry Ford planning a first factory in France. An Iowa bequest barred females from a library. Augusta Kansas hosts wart-removal clinic. A football coach quips, and John S. Thomas of Council Bluffs challenges national spelling champ Hellyn Jensen.
ALBIA Iowa Oct 2 UP The Monroe county sheriff with one arm John Doner and his successor Albert Robinson have enforced the law for three years. Doner once faced a mob in a corn field unarmed and captured a double murderer. Robinson, who aided Doner in youth, later tracked a months-long liquor murder case to a conviction, earning fame for both men amid era of violence and liquor law enforcement.
A fragment from a local society item lists Hope fair attendees including Mr and Mrs Lee Waters and Mr and Mrs Clark Butler from Holly Springs, with others also present from the community.
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