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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1933
Page
4
Editorial notes Hope, Arkansas post office receipts are 9 percent ahead of last year after a three year decline, framing the gain as a sign of broader recovery. It cites Industrial News Review trends, farm price declines, and Roosevelt's actions as efforts to lift agricultural prices and overall business activity.
Hope's post office reports a return toward prewar levels with nine months of 1933 showing revenue of 16,559.08 dollars, up from the prior year and beating each quarter. The data, released by Postmaster J A Davis, track 1929 peak of 31,030.48 and a 31 percent drop in 1930 31 31 31. The three quarters of 1933 total 16,559.08 with gains over 1932, indicating stabilizing gains after banking moratorium effects.
Two Hempstead county football teams, Hope Bobcats and Blevins, head into tough Thursday games as Hot Springs Trojans visit Spa and Texarkana hosts Blevins Texarkana. Hope, optimistic after a 26 to 6 win over Malvern, seeks big‑time grid success while Blevins eyes a strong Texas clash at Grim stadium. Coach Jones and Hor Lay report teams in good shape with hopes for close scores and early season momentum.
Washington reports the Farm Administration is weighing extending 10 cent a pound loan privileges to cotton held on option by farmers who joined the acreage reduction campaign. Senator Smith and two colleagues urge the move as justice to participants, arguing it would circulate up to 40,000,000 dollars.
Lane Taylor of Hope defeated Wilfred Smith of De Queen in the Magnolia A and M College tennis singles final 6 2 9 11 7 5, after two weeks of play. Taylor beat Reggie Mullis Cam den Felton Jackson and Jack Stemnets to reach the final, while Smith defeated Robbie Arnold Texarkana and Ernest Smith Wickes to reach the final. Physical education credit will be given for all tourney play.
In Little Rock Senator Joe T. Robinson told a civic club that the United States must maintain naval equality with Great Britain. He argued sea power is the nation’s first line of defense and should be superior to all other nations.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Schnader notified Arkansas AG Hall that Pennsylvania will file in the U S Supreme Court on November 6 seeking to force Arkansas to honor its highway bond obligations. The suit targets interest payments and restrains Arkansas officials from diverting highway funds until debts are paid. A federal case in Little Rock ties up funds, with Arkansas counting about 144 million in highway debt, of which 90 million is state direct obligations under the Martineau road plan.
The Rev W P Witsell of Christchurch Little Rock will preach at St Mark's Hope Sunday at 7 30 PM and celebrate Holy Communion at 7 30 AM Monday October 30. He has led Christ Church Little Rock to major parish projects and is a noted church canon authority and author. He is invited by St Mark's officials to worship with them and to invite other church members.
Washington March report says Oscar Johnston, FAA finance director, told reporters options on government cotton held by Southern farmers will likely be mailed next week. About 242 million bales of option were involved and will be released once mailed to holders.
London dispatch notes October 29 observance in Angora marking ten years since the Turkish republic. It portrays Mustapha Kemal as president and de facto dictator who rebuilt a nation torn by war. The piece contrasts him with Mussolini, detailing his challenges and reforms amid foreign loss and domestic rebellion.
Public release of a Rockefeller funded study by Raymond Fosdick and Albert Scott outlines how legalizing liquor manufacture and sale could advance temperance. It argues law and education as twin social pillars, urging national will and self discipline to curb alcohol abuse, with examples from England and Scandinavia showing reductions via education and sports.
In Camaguey Cuba six men died in battles between soldiers and sugar soil workers on Thursday. In Washington former Senator Tom Heflin of Alabama said he was considering a run for Congress from the Fifth Alabama district next year to back the president's program. Paris reports Senator Sarraut decided to become premier of France and a probable cabinet was announced.
Washington reports the administration raised the price it will pay for newly mined gold by 18 cents an ounce, lifting the price to 31.4 cents per ounce as part of its price boosting program. The move signals intensified efforts to support the gold market and stabilize commodity pricing.
The Graf Zeppelin halted briefly in Chicago on Thursday then resumed its return flight toward Akron. Commander Dr. Hugo Eckener remained in Chicago to receive crowds and the reception for the airship’s fifth U.S. visit.
Markets report mixed activity at the Cotton Exchange with New York sessions showing open high low close figures for March and May contracts. Grain and livestock items echoed modest shifts while key industrials such as American Can American Smelter and General Motors display varied quotations. Price moves reflect cautious trading across sectors as investors weigh demand and supply signals.
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