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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1939

Page

4

Beardens Cleared in Embezzlement Case

Bearden and associates acquitted in a civil and criminal matter involving alleged shortages from the collector’s office. Key witness Aubrey Lin testified, while auditor Howell and Reginald Bearden’s defense argued no misappropriation occurred. Trial Judge Dexter Bush directed verdicts, and the case was dismissed on motions by Prosecutor Dick Hale.

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$15 000 Livestock Sale Here Tuesday

Sutton and Collier set all records at Ga View Livestock auction Tuesday with totals of 1468. The sale sold 265 hogs and cattle brought steady prices around a dollar per pound for steers. Hogs held strong near seven to nine cents a pound as buyers stayed active. Attendance surpassed prior events.

Sutton & Collier Ga View Livestock Hayes

Holt Attacks Roosevelt on Allies Policy in Senate

Senator Hall Western Virgie criticizes President Roosevelt for pledging US support to the Allies. He and other senators voice concern over how Scandinavian nations must maintain neutrality while aiding belligerents. A Stockholm meeting among Scandinavian leaders discusses preserving neutrality amid wartime pressures and trade challenges.

Waltington Hall West Senate Roosevelt Andy Renan Wwe Tn Seston Sean France Corie Hall Stockholm Sweden Finland Norway Denmark

Five Die In Powder Plant Explosion

Five workers are killed in a blast at the National Powder Company plant. The disaster occurs Wednesday, with reports of widespread damage and ongoing investigations as German advances continue in Belgium and northern France.

Nachonal Powder Company

Air Compressor Tank Explodes at Garage injures none

An air compressor storage tank weighing nearly 200 pounds exploded in Frank Walters garage shortly after noon on Wednesday. It shot about 100 feet skyward, tore through the roof, shattered all garage windows, and lifted an automobile four feet. Walters and Leo Compton stood within 10 feet but escaped injury. The tank’s 300 pound capacity and possible overfill were noted as a potential cause.

Frank Walters Jnurt Qiis Mr. Walters Leo Compton

Typhoon in Kyushu Leaves 38 Dead and 33 Missing

Kagoshima dispatches report a Pacific typhoon sweeping southern Kyushu leaving 38 confirmed dead and 33 missing with hundreds of fishing boats and homes destroyed. Landslides cut communications and hindered rescue efforts.

Tokyo Japan Kagoshima Kyushu

War group puzzle with misplaced name among teams and places

A list of Baltic Black and Mediterranean sea regions plus several odd entries such as Greece and Estonia tied to Europe war groups. Identify the one that does not belong and explain the odd one out by noting its mismatched context or naming mishap.

Europe Vistula Mediterranean North Athenia Clement Giart Baven Bosnia Olivegrove Pina Estonia Lithuania Renmark Latvia Brest-Litovsk Poznan Lod Craevew Wirsin Kirke Muitel Newell Ironaide Gort Prue Iyo

The Road Away From War and Cotton Pressure in 1914

Willis Thorton reviews how U S merchant ships drew the nation into World War I, noting Britain’s 1914 blockade and the evolving rules of neutrality. He highlights how the 1914 cotton crop losses and farmer pressure for cargo rights helped push policy toward sea transport and neutral conduct amid wartime risks.

Willis Thorton NEA Service United Sstates U. S Germany England United States Englund London Britain

Hope Nashville to Renew Rivalry at Hammons stadium

A gridiron rivalry renews Friday night at 8 p m when Hope and Nashville meet at Hammons stadium. Nashville, already defeated twice this season, faces a lighter Scrappers squad to be led by coach Sherman with pass plays likely early. Injuries loom, with Moody and Coleman sidelined, while Kuep and Simms figure in the backfield.

Hope Nashville Hammons Camden Prescott Bo" Sherman Bobcats Sherman Foy Hammons Socott Hanns Thief Rewders Bill Tom Moody Venuler Bundy Daniels David Sunny Coleman Bobby Kuep

A Good Job For the Cub Reporter

WAYNESBORG Vi The News Virginiat has a window museum with odd objects from subscribers. A hopping Mesian jumping bean causes the card to jump, requiring constant watching to move the card. The editor laments how to keep the card and bean together.

Waynesborg Virgintiat Soimeone

Ouachita Presbytery Meeting Planned for Here in April

Ouachita Presbytery to be held in April with Rev. Rh. D. Nolen of Prescott retiring moderator. The body met in DeQueen for fall duties and conducted spring business in Hope, with Rev. Thomas Brewster in attendance.

Ouchita

Turkey shifts to Britain after talks with Soviet Russia

ISTANBUL, Turkey Prime Minister Refik Saydam announced that Soviet demands were incompatible with Turkish security and Turkish commitments to Dardanelles. A British pact was expected to be signed in Ankara this week, while terms of any Turkish British agreement remained to be announced.

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Georgia Convict Gallogly Extradition Granted by Texas Governor

A Texas governor has granted the extradition of Richard Gray Gallogly to Georgia. Gallogly, serving a life sentence, escaped guards during a transfer from a hospital but surrendered in Dallas seeking what he called Texas justice.

Georgia Texas O’daniel Austin Richard Gray Gallogly O'Daniel Gallogly Dallas

Negro Church Meeting Opens Tuesday in Lonoke Baptists

The southwest District Baptist Association opened at the Negro Lonoke Baptist Church Tuesday and will run through Sunday. The Sand annual session of the women’s auxiliary of the association also convened. The Rev. A. J. Jackson is moderator.

South West District Baptist Association Negro Lonoke Baptist Church Worman's A. J. Jackson

U S Ship Rescues 300 From Vessels Sunk by Germans

The U S Maritime Commission said 300 survivors were rescued by the American liner Independence Hall from the British ships Yorkshire and City of Mandalay, sunk about 300 miles off the French coast. Two U S Coast Guard cutters aided the wrecked liner Presi den Harding and the Blairbeg as storms caused injuries and mechanical losses.

New York U. S Blairbeg

Traveler from Covina pursues a grand currency reform plan

Roland C Casad of Covina California travels by hitchhiking across the nation to advocate a drastic monetary overhaul. His proposal includes repudiating all government bonds and installments, replacing with a depreciating currency, and paying $200 a month to every person over 60.

Vancouver Wash Roland C.casad Covina Calif Pacific Coast

Cotton futures rise and close lower for week

New York December cotton opened at 8.99 and closed at 8.94 to .95. Spot middling around 9.22 nominal indicating a softer session for the market.

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