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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1939
Page
3
Camden braces for the Hope Bobcats in a key Friday game at Abbott Field. Hope seeks a seventh straight win behind a fast backfield while Camden aims to defend home turf with a crowd likely to travel. Radio broadcast planned with Leo Rubingwin announcing from the sidelines.
Washington report states the Dies Committee published a list of more than 500 government employees, naming the membership and mailing list of the American League for Peace and Democracy. The committee accuses the league of providing grounds for investigation and political influence.
ARKADELPHIA Ark L M Gow president of the Arkansas High School Athletic association announced Friday that pending further proof Jimmy Daniels and Roy Taylor both members of the Hope football team had been ruled ineligible to participate in Arkansas high school football. They reportedly exhausted their period of participation under eligibility rules while playing with the Eastlaur Texas school team. There is no question about residence age or grade. Hope-Camden game Friday night affected.
Manila report quotes President Manuel Quezon saying small nations become weak next to powerful ones and that the Philippines should prepare for independence while not discouraging discussion. He notes debate over reexamining the independence question given world developments and mentions diverse guests at a dinner including cabinet members, Supreme Court justices, national assemblymen, and navy officials.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a thought about giving up ease and blood for others during a Baltic voyage. It references poor, frozen seafarers and a woman named Joanna, with unclear context and names. The readable items hint at hardship at sea and a plea or reflection involving sacrifice.
Cranium Crackers presents a quiz of major American disasters from the past century. From the Spanish American War era harbor attack to a Pennsylvania dam disaster, a 1865 Washington shot ending a career, a Chicago barn fire causing vast losses, and the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, the piece hints at events that shattered tranquility.
Floyd Sharp announces final WPA expenditure report for Hempstead County covering inception through June 30, 1999. Total county and sponsor contributions stack to 947,867 with most funds used for wages and highway projects, including 550,403 on roads and feeder routes.
The government of Chastenet de Gory conducts an educational campaign to reduce drinking among natives via its official gazette. Officials say alcohol harms health but oppose prohibition as the solution.
Camden district Red Cross meeting outlined Armistice Day to Thanksgiving Roll Call. Speakers included BE McFaddin of Hope Judge Arthur Pope of Dorado Col H L McCallister Julian James Mabel Foret Kinney L Sigman Kathryn Monroe Royce Weisenberger and Mrs James G Martindale. Hempstead County led the district in enrollment percentage in 1938.
Cotton in New York opened Friday at 9 15 and closed at 9 01, with Middling spot for May noted.
London officials claim Britain partly excuses Soviet Russia over Poland partition while seeking to win Russian friendship. Foreign Secretary Halifax says Soviet advance followed German actions and aims to defend Versailles boundary proposals. Russia protests British contraband actions and reserves rights to claim compensation.
The Arkansas Democrat reports Brooks Hays has resigned as Arkansas Democratic national committeeman to retain his position with the Farm Security Administration. The dispatch cites high authority and says Hays declined to comment.
In a dramatic clash off America in September 1918 the transport Ticonderoga engages German U-152 as fog and rain hamper gun crews. despite heavy damage and losses, the ship’s surviving officers continue a long range duel before the U-boat submerges and survivors abandon ship. Continued on page four.
Copenhagen authorities dispute reports of a naval engagement off Sejero island after sea ministry denied any action near that area. Reports from inhabitants claimed sighting planes and warships, but official word remains that no battle occurred.
Berlin reports the U S steamer City of Flint sailed toward Germany under a German prize crew from the pocket-battleship Deutschland. The ship’s status remains unclear as it travels toward the British blockade. Moscow confirms U S envoy talks with Asian officials and uncertainty over control and flag.
Presidential candidate Bil bas Ridja was expelled on charges of attempting to foment revolution. A modified martial law state of siege was proclaimed Friday morning in Bolivia amid the political tension surrounding the upcoming election.
In Knoxville Tennessee Dr R E Dunford a UT psychologist warns freshmen not to study while lying down or propped in bed with pillows. Comfort is fine but learning and relaxation clash when too cozy during study time.
The Senate approved repeal of the arms embargo by 67 to 22, clearing the way for final passage of a neutrality bill with repeal provisions. An amendment banning armed merchant ships and submarines from U S ports failed 63 to 26. Administration leaders expected final passage later Friday.
Nine local Rotarians reviewed the Texarkana Inter-City Rotary visit during Friday noon luncheon at Hotel Barlow Hope club. On program by Max Cox appeared Oliver Adams Lyman Armstrong Rev Thomas Brewster Albert Graves N T Jewell A B Paten George W Robison Royce Smith Frank Ward. Guests included A Ted Van Pelt Prescott club Paul Dudee Little Rock and J W Klinneie St Louis.
William Henderson a 20 year old Spring Hill resident was struck by an automobile driven by Mrs Clyde Phillips on West Third Street near the Hope Feed store at about 630 pm Thursday. He was taken to Julia Chester hospital with deep lacerations to his left arm and elbow, loss of blood, and fractures.
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