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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1934
Page
3
The piece extols aircraft design and pilot artistry while noting aviation's dual use for peaceful progress and war. It laments the shift of aviation toward militarism, warning that modern weapons threaten humanity and deepen global fear. It also discusses widow succession in politics, praising Mrs. Hainey for declining reentry and cautioning against widows replacing leaders.
A 12 year old African American girl, Carson, vanished with a white man who lured her away Friday night claiming to hire her as a nursemaid. Police conducted an all night search and patrols across the city and surrounding areas, but no trace of the girl or gray coupe was found by Saturday noon.
Dr C T Smith past president and Texarkana resident spoke at Hope Kiwanis, honoring him as guest and principal speaker. He described the scenic location of a circle lary in Arkansas and shared suggestions for Texarkana Kiwanis activities.
OB. Lueck, 69, former Hope resident, died Friday in Shreveport. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 10 oclock. He was born and raised in Rosston and is survived by four brothers J T Luck Prescott J D Luck Rosston T C Luck Little Rock W H Luck Minden. two sisters Mrs J N Reed Hope New Mexico and Mrs Magele Martin Shreveport La. one son William and one daughter Mrs Paul L Stuart Shreveport.
Mrs Owen Finegan died September 1 at her daughter’s home in Washington at age 72. Funeral services were held at First Methodist Church with burial in Washington cemetery. Survived by sons Jim and Delbert and three daughters Mel Frank Yarbrough Ian Ray and Mac Corne wil, plus grandchildren.
In Clarksdale Mississippi cottonseed prices surged to 40 a ton the highest since 1928 signaling a new era of prosperity for the Mississippi Delta gins. Prices are roughly on par with those a year ago despite the spike.
A New Orleans States feature by James E. Crown portrays Huey Long as a flamboyant showman. The piece details his lavish wardrobe, motorcade, and habit of theatrically presenting relief bills, while noting his rise from debt to governorship and his knack for dramatic political theater. The profile cites Seymour Weiss and J. Hamilton Lewis as observers of Long’s evolving image as he craves spectacle and wealth.
New Orleans courts overruled Huey P Long's control, denying writs to halt naming of extra election officers and barring a registrar from listing voters. Louisiana Supreme Court ruled there was insufficient time before the primary to hear challenges, ordering the Tuesday election to proceed under existing laws. Justice Brunet dissented, urging adherence to the law until a constitutional ruling.
The Senate munitions committee heard competing salesmen describe English and American arms dealings. England's ruler allegedly intervened by 1992 to curb a New York firm's sale of guns to Poland, amid War Department revelations about the Driggs Ordinance Engineering Co. involvement.
Washington announces FHA rules allow property owners delinquent in tax payments to apply for modernization credits. Mortgage lenders may decide if tax delinquencies affect loan approval. Institutions may use their own judgment on mortgage eligibility if the owner is otherwise in good standing.
The Department of Agriculture reports anticipated cotton production of 9,252,000 bales this year as of September 1 conditions, up from last month’s 9,195,000 but below last year’s 13,047,000. The crop’s condition stood at 538 percent of normal. The Census Bureau counted 1,397,886 running bales ginned before September 1, up from 1,396,139 last year, with Arkansas showing 2,269,430 acres and an indicated yield of 711,000 bales.
Robert Morris, popular manager of J. G. Burr store, will leave Sunday for Sedalia Missouri where he has accepted a new position with the Burr firm. Morris has led the local store for 36 months after coming from Duncan Oklahoma and engaged in church and public affairs. he will be succeeded by Lady Fountain, former manager of the Seulingture.
In Minneapolis police investigate the killing of Howard Guilford forty, former publisher of sensational weekly papers, accused as assassins hired by Communists. Dr M Near, former co publisher, says he received threats over anti Communist attacks as authorities probe the allegation.
Ocean conditions along the California coast from Malibu to Newport Beach remain moderate with breakers still strong at San Juan and Long Beach resorts. A pier collapse caused beach damage and at least one fatality reported amid earlier four days of heavy surf.
Early reports say the Morro Castle passenger liner with 318 passengers and 240 crew aboard burned after a lightning strike eight miles off New Jersey. Hundreds likely died as flames and smoke trapped travelers. rescue boats and ships aided the injured. A Titanic comparison follows, noting the 1912 sinking and notable losses aboard the Royal Mail steamer Titanic.
Norman Oklahoma. Neal Myers, charged in Marian Mills abortion death, faced final arguments as he denied killing his campus sweetheart. Judge Pace cautioned jurors on verdicts including life or death. Hazel Brown named as accomplice. Myers sobbed on the stand after cross examination and details emerged of their fraught relationship and events surrounding the fatal night.
Juli Chester hospitil and Hop Oil ers will battle Sunday at Par Park for the city softball championship. Start time 6 p.m. Both teams won Friday night games with Chester defeating Hobbs Ciacery 6 1 to 3 and Hope Gilers beating Mone bey Greasers 9 to ?. The winner earns the title Sunday afternoon against the hospital dean.
In Charlotte area troops were rushed in as 25 military units massed for a possible martial law declaration. Governor Ira C. Blackwood in Columbia ordered all involved in unlawful obstruction to retire by noon Saturday, signaling a final warning to strike leaders amid seven deaths since the strike began in South Carolina.
The Equalization Board will complete its work next week with sessions at city hall on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday then at Washington Friday and Sunday John Ridgait announced Saturday Members include R A Carrigan of Ozan W B Lafferty of Putmes and F Huntley of Hope
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