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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1937
Page
3
Officials report shell shock among Spanish volunteers is lower than expected despite bomb rain. Dr. Munro A. Meyer notes individual resilience, with many fighters aware of their purpose. Shell shock appears more common in the International Brigade than among Spaniards.
The Arkansas Supreme Court rules that party rules govern primary voter eligibility, allowing discipline for voters who supported independents against Democratic nominees. It cites Ferguson v Montgomery to hold that party rules regulate qualifications unless statutes override them, and that certified nominations bar collateral challenges by voters.
A reader lauds Captain G. W. Keith as a defensive rock for the Bobcats and lauds left tackle Grady Quimby. The letter also notes Noble Masters as a standout right halfback and includes pigskin picks for several Arkansas games with local travel plans and train rates discussed for upcoming games.
Joe McCarthy agreed to a three year contract to manage the New York Yankees at thirty five thousand dollars annually. Col Ruppert approved exceeding his unwritten rule, extending McCarthy’s tenure beyond two years. McCarthy, winner of three pennants and three World Series in seven years, is noted as the only major league manager to win pennants in both leagues. The Yankees’ 1934 lineup is expected to remain largely unchanged. In St Louis, Donald L. Barnes hints at Charles Gabby Street possibly becoming manager of the Browns.
Capitol City fans see Hendrix Warriors face Southwestern Lynx in Memphis in a college football clash. Southwestern, favored for the SIAC title, seeks a tough road win as Hendrix aims to upset. Memphis hosts the opener as several teams, including Arkansas State and Henderson State, are active in other games this weekend.
In 1938, Barnes praised Gabby Street as a top choice for Browns manager, noting his long managing record and career highs. Street would likely be named manager just before the minor league meeting in December, with the Browns having finished last in the American League. Bottomley eyed the Reds job briefly before pursuing other opportunities.
Nashville High School Scrappers aim for their fifth win in six games as they travel to face the Prescott Curly Wolves Friday night. The annual season highlight is expected to draw the year’s largest crowd after Nashville’s wins over Mena, Dierks, De Queen and Ashdown and a sole loss to Camden.
A vintage advertisement urges readers to treat persistent coughs chest colds or bronchial irritation with Creomulsion claiming it targets the source of trouble and soothes inflamed mucous membranes. It promises relief from the first bottle and offers a refund if unsatisfied.
Arkansas political debate centers on whether a State Committee may nominate a candidate. Courts in Minnesota and Montana upheld delegation of nomination power from convention to a committee, making the committee’s certificate valid. The author argues Bailey’s nomination was legal under statute and Democratic rules, and warns opponents that other party-named officials were also properly nominated.
A verbose Arkansas piece argues Mrs. Edwildn Robinson publicly endorses Independent candidate John Miller to undermine Governor Carl Bailey in the U.S. Senate race. It claims Miller misleads voters, cites Robinson’s influence, and questions Miller’s legal qualifications while recounting Miller’s record and alleged court disputes over nomination legality.
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