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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1938
Page
4
Amends Article 17 to allow counties in Arkansas to vote on building county hospitals, extending self-determination for public works. The measure clarifies no other changes to existing law, preserving authority to fund via limited property tax.
Four Negro murder trials were scheduled in Hempstead circuit court Tuesday by Prosecuting Attorney Ned Stewart. Trials include Lewis Stamps for the killing of his son-in-law Richard Johnson, with testimony at 1:30 a.m. The other defendants are Mack Reed for Sharp Witherspoon’s death, Rich iee Brant for Insiah Walker’s slaying, and James Taylor of Fulton for J C Lewis’s stabbing. A prior verdict acquitted Mettie HNL, a New Orleans woman, of assault with intent to kill. Dierks Molt, charged with car e abuse, continued after a Monday trial start as prosecutors sought dismissal.
State officials disclosed a three tenths mill property tax increase over the 1987 levy, part of Act 19 of 1991, due to the state entering bond obligations from historic agricultural funding. The change was certified to county clerks after Comptroller J C Goff and Auditor J Oscar Midphrey outlined the plan to cover principal and interest requirements.
Wayne HL England of Hempstead county announces Weisenberger as Roll Call chairman for the annual Red Cross membership drive from November 11 to Thanksgiving Day. Weisenberger, Arkansas legislator elect, will name his assistants for the drive in the coming days.
A Thought Humilis is described as the rant mother nurse foundation and bord of all virtue by Chrysoskun, presenting a compact view of the figure’s moral scaffolding and influence. The quotation frames virtue as rooted in critique and caretaking, anchored by Chrysoskun’s attribution.
The garbled text asks when Leopold HL assumed the throne and when he was born while referencing President McKinley’s assassination. It seeks the city where McKinley was shot and the historical year of these events, but the fragment is unclear and contains errors.
London dispatches report Eduard Benes, former Czech president, did not accept nor consider an invitation to stand as rector candidate for Glasgow University. Scottish Nationalists had announced the honorary post for an October election, with confusion over Premature Announcement.
LITTLE ROCK Arkssas fall crew claw heavy rainfall and flood conditions raise operating costs for Missouri Pacific Lines in Arkansas. Witness El Lamb testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission saying intrastate rates must rise to match interstate charges. He cited extra crew for safety, extensive bridge and track maintenance due to high rainfall and many navigable streams.
Government troops on the Ebro river front report a major offensive with captures near Pandols and Ganilesa amid weeks of heavy fighting. Separately Florida officials announce a $6.78 million road program slated for completion by 1989, with half the funding pending federal approval.
Reports from Washington and Central Europe describe shifting tensions as Hungarian and Czech leaders consider resignations and peace talks. John L. Lewis proposes CIO and AFL leadership changes to foster a pact, while Hungarian forces move to reclaim lost lands and Prague seeks a settlement amid German pressure and territorial demands.
A free program of songs and dances at City Hall Tuesday night at 8 o clock, as part of Recreation League events. Ogburn Orchestra headlines with varied acts including Younger Colored Chorus, Mary Ann Lite and Phenwe Fuller, Gypsy Ballet, and a community singing segment led by Mrs. W. D. Jackson.
A faded quiz on wedding anniversary etiquette asks about ro th anniversary names, decorations motifs, and guest gifts. It cites silver as the usual 25th, mentions gifts between spouses, and notes common party ideas like dances or bridge events for celebrating parents.
Woodmen Circle members prepare for the district convention at Woodmen hall on South Many Street at 7:30 PM tonight. Delegates including state officers Mrs Trensie Golisneker and Mrs Cielnoth are slated to attend along with Mrs Blanche Murphy of Springs and various drill and honor units.
Charles A. Lindbergh and his wife arrived at Tempelhof airport in Berlin after a Paris to Rotterdam flight. When asked for a statement they replied that they had nothing to say at the moment. The visit follows controversy over a Soviet airmen accusation that he belittled the Russian air force and hinted at surrender to Hitler’s Czech demands.
Washington story notes Germany faces fuel limits as 2,000,000 tons annual production may not sustain a long war. Military observers warn of dependence on oil, coal, and synthetic fuels, and consider Rumanian air fields and supply lines crucial if Britain sea power blocks Germany. The piece ends noting continued discussion on page three.
In Dance township a forest fire Monday claimed the lives of two mothers and nine children. The bodies were transported to Fort Frances, Ontario, by the Ontario provincial police Tuesday.
Baptist leaders and workers from the Southwest district will host a one day two session Stewardship Rally at First Baptist Church in Hope on Monday October 17. The event features pastors and laymen from across the state with sessions at 10:00 a.m. and 1:40 p.m. including devotions and talks on ownership stewardship and planning God’s work.
The AP describes a tiny viral organism blamed for autumn illnesses as coronaviruses? No, it notes a small virus that slips through standard filters and causes colds. It highlights fall as a peak in illness and suggests physical condition influences susceptibility.
Four bombs were hurled from the old city ramparts at a convoy of official cars in Jerusalem aimed at Edward Keith Roach the British district commissioner for Jerusalem. The attack is believed unsuccessful with no immediate report of fatalities.
Two college students at UCLA campaign for a pension scheme giving 50 weekly to people under 50, funded by milk bottle tops as currency. Bill Brown and Bob Schitler argue it boosts spending, creates democracy, and imitates the 50 dollar idea for seniors, with tops used and punched to simulate a self-liquidating system.
Secretary of Agriculture Wallace and his aides finalize a four point program to reduce crop surpluses and boost farm prices. It includes continuing the crop control law with referenda on quotas for cotton tobacco rice and wheat, proposing Congress revive processing taxes to fund subsidies, strengthening domestic markets for surplus products, and reorganizing the Agriculture Department for efficiency.
The annual Baptist associational meeting for the region will be at First Baptist Church in Hope on Thursday and Friday. Speakers include Drs. Wade and Andrews of Texarkana, Dr. Ben L. Bridges of Little Rock, and pastors Luck Magnolia Moore Stamps Calloway Lewisville DeLaughter Burnside Roberts Texarkana. Roy Earl Herrington state missionary will join. sessions run from 9 a.m. Thursday to noon Friday. out of town visitors will be entertained. Public invited.
In Sofia Tuesday, Major Stoyanoff, adjutant to Major General Yordan Poyeff, chief of staff of the Bulgarian army, died from wounds received while trying to save the general during a frontation at Monslays.
New Orleans cotton opened Tuesday at 637 bid and closed at 8.80 bid with 38 cents asked. Spot cotton finished several points higher. middling price listed at 8.52.
The Arkansas Farm Bureau and Extension Service announce nine educational meetings on rural electrification in Monticello Arkadelphia Nashville Little Rock Brinkley Batesville Jonesboro Clarksville Fayetteville. Lead by H H Huskey the events promote use of the federal REA funds and urge Hempstead County participation before deadlines.
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