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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1934
Page
4
California towns tense as Upton Sinclair, the Socialist nominee, awaits verdict after winning the Democratic nomination. Business leaders express concern over policy shifts and potential conflicts with GOP opponents as the governorship race heats up.
A state auditor warning prompts new salary laws on the ballot as Arkansas counties face dwindling tax revenues. The piece argues county salaries grew beyond revenue, urging a compromise around $2,700 yearly after 1,800 was rejected, noting tax declines and delinquent collections threaten local services.
At the Amer ican Legion's 16th annual convention in Miami, officials urged immediate cash payment of soldiers' bonuses, estimating about 2 billion dollars needed from the federal government. New York voted 81 against the proposal amid boos from others. Legion leader Raymond J. Kelly defended universal service and a strong national defense while blasting pacifists and war profiteers, insisting the organization supports peace without disarmament.
Washington reports the District of Columbia Supreme Court ruled the railroad employee pension measure unconstitutional. Justice Wheat said the act extends to non interstate commerce workers, prompting an anticipated appeal to higher courts. Rail shares surged as the decision stirred stock activity.
President Roosevelt remained silent on the California race as Democratic leaders express concern over Upton Sinclair's campaign. The White House maintains a hands off policy while factions fear Sinclair could push radical ideas, potentially shaping national policy and the 1936 election dynamics.
In California a remarkable political upheaval unfolds as Upton Sinclair, once a socialist author, seeks the Democratic nomination for governor. Voters split into Sinclair believers and Merriam backers, while Haight runs as a third candidate. The campaign heightens fears of unemployment and possible radical change ahead of the November 6 election.
In Lake Charles area, a car collided with a loaded rice truck near Sulphur, killing three people and seriously injuring two others. The vehicles burst into flames, trapping passengers before responders arrived.
Litle Rock Arkansas revised figures show a nearly 14.6 million increase in real and personal property assessments for Arkansas. Total assessed value stands at 448,090,796 versus 491,419 for 1933, with personal property at Teas and real estate at 4920,400,178. County lists include Columbia, Howard, Lafayette, Little Rock, Miller, and Nevada with varying totals.
Dr. John Condon testified that Bruno Richard Hauptmann was the man he paid the $50,000 ransom to for the return of the Lindbergh baby. The identification followed a brief conversation with the suspect, according to authoritative sources.
The American bankers at their Washington convention adopted a resolution pledging cooperation with the government and pledging to balance the budget while tying bank lending to business conditions. Roosevelt had called on bankers to supply the credit needs of the nation and spoke to them Wednesday night.
Cotton producers in Hempstead and Nevada counties have received over 14 million dollars from Agricultural Adjustment Administration programs. County agents report options, rental payments, parity bonuses, and on farm sales totaling more than 4 million dollars in governmental benefits, with additional payments and future allocations anticipated for 1934 35 and related programs.
LITTLE ROCK State Director of Highways J C Baker Thursday announced a complete struct on severage for the evening program year including a revised list of main highway projects as well as secondary and municipal projects.
In Mexico City Queretero dispatches report first deaths from the anti Catholic movement. Police and soldiers exchanged fire after misidentifying each other as violators of a government order to close churches. Several officers killed and many wounded as authorities seek to expel archbishops and bishops.
In Hamburg Arkansas the court barred amendments to the original complaint filed after the legal deadline unless the initial filing was made more definite or enlarged. Amendment No. 9 and parts of Numbers 5 to 8 were barred. The court set deadlines for filing amendments and for the defense. Kitchens presented Crossett witnesses who testified they voted for him as 78 witnesses testified Wednesday. The testimony aims to challenge the Democratic County Committee certification of Crossett ballots, while others sworn for Kitchens. The Citizens Committee pledged indictments for election-fraud and prosecutions in the pilfering of returns.
Old Costumes at Saenger Tuesday features Paisley P.T. A. presenting a fantasy pageant using Civil War era to modern costumes under Mrs Jim Martindale direction. Also showing the picture I Like It That Way with Gloria Swart and Pryor Rogers.
Picket lines formed early Thursday as 30 000 dye house workers walk out in Paterson New Jersey amid a major labor dispute over wages hours and a guaranteed minimum. The strike appears to span the metropolitan area as talks from Washington suggest the Textile Board will seek a settlement to end the stoppage.
Texarkana Gaze notes student enthusiasm for the Hope game with the Razorbacks and Bobcats, mentioning a special 65 cent round trip rail rate if 15 tickets sell, possible train trip turnout, and a likely big Kansas high invasion amid Razorbacks odds. It lists Texarkana season scores: 25 0 over Foreman, 25 0 over Ashdown, 19 0 over Broken Bow, 35 0 over Waldo, 0 20 over Camden.
Mrs. Amy House, 85, died early Wednesday at her son H H House's home on Hope Route Four. The son left with the body Wednesday night for Galesburg NL, where funeral and burial will be held Friday.
Cotton and grain prices show mixed moves with New York and New Orleans markets posting declines in Dec and Jan contracts. Grain futures list mixed signals in Whest and Corn with small losses, while stock quotes highlight industry names and broad market activity.
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