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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1937
Page
4
The piece argues wealth is not vast and that global poverty rises from unequal distribution. It cites a Treasury report noting the United States has one million-dollar income for every three million people and a hypothetical division would yield 33 cents per person annually.
A five minute downtown street clash in Bangor ends with two dead and two injured. Notorious gunman Al Brady and one mobster are killed, another gangster grazed, and a federal agent wounded. Authorities traced the gang to a store where agents and police had stationed themselves.
Clarence Cavanaugh, 44, a filling station operator, is charged with first degree murder in the slaying of W. J. Vawter, 40, chief engineer at Prescott high plant. Coroner O. G. Hirst says no inquest. Cavanaugh claims self defense after a struggle over a pistol. Vawter’s funeral arrangements are noted, with surviving widow and two children cited.
In Dewitt sheriff reports the fatal shooting of Mrs. Jon Raymus age 19, bride of two days. Her husband Raymus, 26, says he found her body in their south Dewitt home with a bullet wound and a pistol nearby after returning from the rice fields Monday.
Government figures show 41 million citizens paid income taxes in 1935 totaling 687 million dollars. Taxed wealthy bands paid far less proportionally, with million-dollar earners paying about 4 million and those earning 100 000 to 150 000 yearly paying around 4 million. The mass of taxpayers earning up to 5 000 annually paid about 46 million in taxes, nearly matching the billionaires’ levy.
Governor Carl Bailey told a Southwest Arkansas audience that Democrats will vote the straight Roosevelt ticket and reelect him to Washington. He accused John E. Miller of anti Roosevelt stance and cited letters from national officials congratulating his nomination. Bailey outlined his plans if elected, spoke at Quachita College and attended a dinner with local supporters.
Hermpstead county reports 17 427 bales ginned before October 1, up from 15 393 a year earlier. Special agent Woem ber of the Department of Commerce cites the figures.
A jumble of trivia asks about national parks like Moya Verde and Carlsbad Caverns and includes a riddle about a phrase. It notes a quiz line about spelling errors and a hypothetical poker hand with Smith and Juanes. Answers promised on Classified Page 7.
British Embassy vehicles were machine-gunned by two Japanese flight squadrons near Minhang south of Shanghai. None injured as occupants jumped to cover. James Theodore Marriner, U.S. foreign service officer, shot and killed in Beirut by an Armenian visa applicant. Mussolini ordered Italian aviation advisers to quit China amid Franco- German alignment on Spain and Japan.
LITTLE ROCK Forty four Congressman John Miller, opposing Governor Bailey for the U S Senate, says the White House is neutral. He cites Postmaster General Farley remarks and notes Bailey staff released Farley communications. A Bailey rally is planned at City Park Thursday to climax his Arkansas campaign ahead of the October 18 election.
LITTLE ROCK Appeals to the U S Supreme Court from a ruling upholding Governor Bailey's bond refinancing program have been abandoned. Walter G Ridick, attorney for intervening bondholders, said the appeal will not be filed. The last day for filing the brief is Tuesday, three months after the Arkansas Supreme Court refused a rehearing.
Washington bulletin reports President Roosevelt calling congressional leaders to the White House on Tuesday for consultations prior to a nation wide radio broadcast at 8 30 p m central standard time that night. In New York United States Senator Robert F Wagner and Postmaster General James A Farley among leading New Deal figures back Jeremiah T Mahoney for the city mayoralty.
Franklin and Nevada counties vote shifted Bailey to Democrat and Miller to independent after threats to list Bailey as independent. Nevada board rescinded Saturday 2–to–2 decision, naming Bailey Democrat. Announcement cites reconsideration and unanimous designation of Bailey as Democrat.
Arkansas courts impose fines up to 1000 dollars and possible imprisonment for driving under the influence. Convictions require license revocation for one year. Speed limits outside municipalities range up to 45 mph with local exceptions. 25 mph in resident districts. Slow driving to block traffic is discouraged. speeds should reflect conditions to ensure safe flow.
J B Honeycutt, 81, suffered shock and severe bruises when hit by a car driven by Hiriam Ilson near Bingen in northern Hempstead county Monday. Orchard manager Wilson of near Nashville carried him to his home two miles from Bingen. A physician from Nashville found no broken bones. The accident was said to be unavoidable. Honeycutt is slightly deaf and partly blind.
Washington officials announced that the federal government will buy crude and refined cottonseed oil to raise farm prices. Purchases will be made by the surplus commodities corporation at prices to be determined later. Oil will be refined into shortening for free distribution to relief clients by state agencies.
Business etiquette quiz from 1937 NEA service asks about carrying over papers with a tatterhead sheet, wearing bracelets, hats at selling, suitable shoe colors, and how to address titles in letters. Answers indicate keep hats off, limit bracelets, avoid flashy colors, and use Mr Mrs Dr for salutations.
Hope Chamber of Commerce announces a three day Merchants and Farmers Fair at the Hope fair grounds October 21 through 23. Midway riding devices stage acts include Count Veno European wonder man performing a rock crush on his chest with two men hammering the rock. Clown acts and black face comedy, an air circus will also feature the program with aerial shows on the Sunday after the fair.
Washington study argues for immediate budget balance based on private sector morality. It compares private firms balancing income and expenses to government needs, noting government savings act as tax power and can hamper private investment in emergencies, with future lines continued on page Thres.
Jimmie Howard Peavie infant son of Mr and Mrs Tommie Peavie of Rope died Saturday afternoon. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Oak Grove cemetery.
A compact reflection on remorse as a force that distances humans from the divine and from inner peace, likening the soul to a scorpion scorched by flame and singing in torment. The passage emphasizes inner conflict and self-accusation as a spiritual flame.
President Roosevelt called a special session of Congress to convene in Washington on November 15. He announced at a press conference that he had signed the proclamation calling the session. Farm legislation with surplus crop control is expected to be given first consideration, tied to last regular session deals on cotton loans and subsidies.
U S congressman John L McClellan endorsed colleague John E Miller for the U S Senate at a Pine Bluff rally. Miller accused Governor Bailey and the state Democratic committee of unlawfully blocking a free vote, urging support for Miller amid a split Democratic primary climate. Other backers cited include David D Terry W J Driver and Ben Cravens.
Bernice Felton an 18 year old Rockford DL traveling companion of crime tourist Lester Brockelhust asked through her mother for postponement of her October 18 federal court appearance in Little Rock because she is about to become a mother. Felton faces trial on transporting a stolen automobile across state lines in the Gates case connected to the slaying that has Brockelhust sentenced to die. The story also notes the Manchukuo flag colors representing five races.
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