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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1934
Page
3
Editorial discusses Upton Sinclair as a possible California governor candidate and his radical ideas on using unemployed workers for homesteading and factory work. It weighs land tax practices, public versus private industry, and the feasibility of a half Communist model within a capitalistic nation.
The Hot Springs Trojans visit Hope for a Friday night game against the Bobcats in a newly built stadium. A 1,000-strong traveling crowd is anticipated with advance tickets sold locally at five downtown spots. Local interest runs high as FERA-funded bleachers are expanded to seat 2,600.
Three men from Witt Springs were arrested on five degree murder charges in the death of 65 year old Mary Johnson who was killed when bullets struck a church crowd. Suspects are Bige Horn Autney Ragland and Burpace Horn. Prosecutor Jack Mol filed the charges.
Hope city fire records for January to October show 37 fires with 21 caused by burning trash, trash fires damaging property by 51,500. Defective wiring and arson are listed among other causes as researchers warn prevention depends on public participation and trained schools, with nationwide proclamations and demonstrations promoting cleaner, safer communities.
Walnut Hinge Ark Prosecuting Attorney Roy Richardson was indicted on four counts including acceptance of bribes and extortion by a grand jury. Trial is not set but may occur next week. Bond set at 490 dollars by Judge M Bone. Richardsons removal from office hinges on conviction. Local lawyer Smith noted the court backed prosecutors in the case. Indictments follow testimony not released to the public. The district court also accused political conspiracy ties to a rival judge. Continued on page three.
Mrs J C Williams of Washington wife of Dr J C Williams pastor of First Presbyterian church died at her home Tuesday afternoon. Funeral services to be held Wednesday from the Prescott church where Dr Williams served 18 years with ministers M D Williams of Gordon and Harman Ramsey of Prescott officiating. Survived by husband and three children Craig Williams of Prescott Evelyn Hubbard of Washington and Mrs Victor Clark of Little Rock.
Government prosecutors read a pivotal letter in the Insull case detailing the formation of the Corporation Securities Company of Chicago. The document, described as the heart of the defense, was introduced amid testimony about the October 120 formation and ownership links to Halsey Stuart & Co and related figures.
The Department of Justice says Richard Tallman Galatas and his wife Elizabeth were arrested as principals in the June 17 1933 Kansas City depot massacre aimed at freeing federal prisoner Frank Nash. They were taken in New Orleans and will be arraigned in Kansas City. Galatas is from Hot Springs Arkansas where Nash was captured by federal officers.
Huey P. Long defeated candidates in the Third Supreme Court district with Long’s pick John B. Fournet winning the state Supreme Court seat and District Judge Thomas Porter also winning. Returns from 24 of 24 parishes showed Fournet with 20 582 votes and Porter with 16 623 votes amid prior nullification challenges and campaign clashes in southwest Louisiana.
In Washington circuit court three defendants linked to the May Blevins bank robbery were sentenced. Bert Waddell received three to five years after turning state’s evidence. Will Green got three years. Monroe’s sentence was set four to seven years after a guilty plea. Green and Waddell were connected to the same crime, with Monroe’s plea adjusting the penalties. Other cases included manslaughter and burglary sentences for several defendants from the Red Lake area.
The Hempstead County Oil Dealers association met at the Sereco Service Station Tuesday night and elected officers led by F. R. Johnson as chairman. Other officers include M. & Bates as 1st vice-chairman CW Tarpley, W. E. Cox Jr, Melson Fraiver, J. W. Hendrix, H. E. Gorham as vice-chairmen, Charles Routon Jr secretary, and Clifford Franks assistant secretary. Committees were named for Publicity, Legislative, and Problems and Affairs with several members. The executive council comprises the county chairman, three committeemen, and delegates Joe C. Coleman, Arthur Trevillion, and William Bundy to the Little Rock state convention on October 18.
Arkansas officials announce registration cards will be mailed from Washington next Friday October 12 to every family. The effort aims to verify births in the past twelve months and, if needed, grant first citizenship papers. The move harmonizes state records with federal census data to prevent future birth-origin disputes.
Governor Lehman to decide Wednesday on New Jersey’s request to extradite Bruno Richard Hauptmann for the Lindbergh baby murder. Extradition papers were delivered Tuesday night and Hauptmann’s lawyers plan to challenge the move. Hauptmann’s Bronx ransom trial on Thursday will be sidetracked to permit removal to New Jersey.
HOT SPRINGS Ark the fourth clinical conference to be held here under the auspices of Leo N Levi Memorial hospital and Charles Sterling Clinic is scheduled for Thursday October 14 Dr H King Wade conference chairman announced Wednesday Guests will be Dr Geo R Livenmore of Memphis professor at urology University of Tennessee and Col W B Meister chief of the Medical Service at the local Army and Navy hospital The former s subject will be Renal Calculi He will be the banquet speaker and Col Meister who talks on The management of the Diabetic will be heard at the afternoon session The conference will be called to order at Levi hospital at 9 30 a m with Dr H H Preston chairman of the Clinical staff society officers presiding The visiting members of the Arkansas State Medical society who have been cordially urged to attend will be formally welcomed by Dr Albert Ho Tribble chairman of the board Serving on the conference committee with Dr Wade are Doctors O H King and D C Lee They announce that all clinics will be open from 9 30 to 2 p m and that luncheon will be served during the same hours at the hospital The meeting will be climaxed with Continued on Page Three.
Marseilles France reports King Alexander's assassination and the proclamation of his eleven year old son Peter as king. Royal family and court circle adjust as the boy travels from England to France with Yugoslav ministers. The trauma follows the tragedy as others are wounded and the French war council contemplates the wounded. The court suspends normal activity while Peter prepares for a new role amid international tensions.
Market quotes show cotton and grain futures with open high low close figures for New York New Orleans and Chicago. Notable items include cotton Dec and Oct values, Wheat Dec and Com Dec futures, and distribution of stock quotations from major firms and railroads. Local produce prices list hens, broilers eggs geese and turkeys with unit pricing.
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