Lost Cotton Sale Highlights Wealth Sharing Debate
A farmer loses 111 after selling two bales of cotton and cashing the check. The Star urges honesty and public help to recover the money, linking the incident to broader debates on wealth, government, and shared burden, noting the cruelty of fate and the dangers of confiscation. The column argues wealth is precious and hard earned and calls for responsible civic action.
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Atrx
H. Washburn
Raman
Untold Stories of Huey Long as Jester and Czar
A column by Paul Harrison for NEA Service recalls Huey Long’s volatile persona and power in Louisiana politics. The piece recounts boxing lessons with Trwon Poche, quips directed at Senator Nye, and a sharp exchange with Governor Allen, highlighting an autocratic style and sharp phrases.
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Long
Paul Harrison
NEA Serviice
Louisiana
NUA Service
New Orleans
Huey
Trwin Poche Ant
Poche
Senstor Nye
Carlior
102 Job Placements Reported by Hope Office
The Hope Office of the National Reemployment Service reports 102 private job placements since September 3, exceeding its local September quota. Hempstead leads southwest Arkansas districts by surpassing its private job target, with commendations from state and district officials. The list includes laborers, carpenters, operators, clerks, and factory workers, aided by local industries and employers.
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Hope
National Reemployment Service
Hempstead
Southwest
Arkansas
Man- Ower G. T. Cross
Hope Employment
W. E. Rhodes
el Dorado
J. E. Perry
State Office
Hope Industries
Cross
Tawal
Nope
Geider
Wellediggar
Yard Qian
Widesman
Salesbury
Hope Office
WPA
Strike of Cotton Pickers Fails to Halt Arkansas Harvest
MEMPHIS Tenn January reports say the Southern Tenant Farmers Union led a strike of more than 4000 cotton pickers in North Arkansas on Wednesday. Planters and officials said there was little response to the union walkout, with no notable labor shortage observed.
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Mempuis
Tenn
Southern Tenant Farmers Union
Uniform Fund for Bandboys Passes $200 Wednesday
Hope reports show the band uniform fund crossing the two hundred dollar mark Wednesday morning as canvassing by J. K. Sales adds 46 dollars to an incomplete total. Earlier receipts include Bruner-Ivory Handle Co and several local businesses, with about 50 dollars more expected from Mrs. E. P. Young’s committee.
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Hope Boys Band Uniform Fund
Hope
J. K
E. P. Young
Bruner-Ivory Handle Co
Hope Basket Company
County Aims to Avoid October Jury Trials
County officials plan to avert jury service at the October term by disposing of five felony cases without juries if possible. Sheriff Bearden and Circuit Judge Bush announced the measure as an economy move, with continuations expected for cases not cleared. They also seek to try civil matters without juries if feasible, while grand jury proceedings begin Monday to review evidence and other matters.
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Jim Bearden
Dexter Bush
Trish
Petit Jarors
Astanmonesh
Yunes
Bearden
Munday
Oklahoma Refuses Office to Women
Early state election returns from Oklahoma show the state will continue to deny women the right to hold major state offices. The amendment defeated prompted a strong push by female political leaders and was opposed by proponents of the legislature’s measures.
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Oklahoma
Oklahore
Swomen
Dace
Pensiona Ily
Orly Wnelliptal
WITS
Pat Agidost
We Martin
Grand Jury May Probe Hoey Death
A local grand jury may review the death of Evelyn Hoes a popular singer. The open verdict by the coroner’s jury prompted possible investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death in Wescester Pennsylvania.Bassett Rogers is noted as involved in the case with authorities weighing next steps.
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Hoey
Pennsylvania
Weschester
Cootien
Evelyn Hoes
Blags-Singer
Carin Pioti
Deat
Stamps Farmer Shot Near Home in Ark-39
Clyde Knighton, a 41 year old Arkansas farmer, was wounded twice early today at his home four miles north of a local town. Police hold Lee Beasley, 26, as a suspect after an argument over crops escalated to gunfire. Knighton possibly fatally injured. Beasley a tenant on Knighton’s property.
Griffin Smith Proposes New State Hospital Plan
Little Rock report details State Comptroller Griffin Smith urging unity among business, professional, and political groups to address Arkansas indebtedness tied to a proposed new hospital project. He cites a public note of 175,000,000 and warns against unnecessary expenditures while advocating prudent, patient-focused funding and avoiding additional debt.
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Little Rock
Arkan
Griffin Smith
Kiwittia Club
My Smith
Tee
Willy Ube
Qnvisk
Smith
Sith
Hope Farmer Loses 111 Dollars in Cotton Sale
W. Downs of near Hope reports losing 111 dollars in a downtown Hope incident after selling two bales of cotton for 111 70 and cashing the check. He kept funds in his shirt pocket with a rubber band, then misplaced the pocket button and the money. A broadcast appeal and reward offer followed.
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J. W. Downs
W. Downs
Hope
The
Star
Hope. Fe
Mr. Downs
Hope Bank
Downs
Ethiopia and Italo-Ethiopian dispute stalled moves
The era of 1930s tension features Ethiopia requesting a League of Nations neutral commission to identify aggressor potential amid hostilities with Italy. Meanwhile Roosevelt flags NRA policy as industry ethics hinge on chiseling. Britain relays Mussolini talks seeking to avoid misunderstandings. The League of Nations debates peace options for Africa amid rising war risk.
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Associated Press
Rome
Addis Ababa
Taly
Europe
Haile Selassie
League of Nations
Ethiopia
Gibson to Speak on Roman Empire Revival at First Baptist
Rev. Osear Gibson will discuss The Revival of the Roman Empire at First Baptist Church on Wednesday night. The sermon will present prophecy driven analysis with no personal opinions, inviting all to attend as part of a continuing series on the Second Coming of Christ.
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First Baptist Church
Osear Gibson
Christ
Republicans Open Drive Against F C
Wallington report a Republican campaign to defeat President Roosevelt. The first meeting of the Republican National Executive Committee since the elections called for a reorganization. The committee discussed party finances and recent debts. A list of global concerns and Soviet Union topics appeared in the discussion.
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Wallington
Repubhcio Campaia
Roosevelt
Republican Na Val
Chiawuisin
Fleteher
Sula
Erosion Control to Begin Friday in Hempstead County
A soil erosion control program starts in Hempstead county with a meeting at Hope city hall at 2 p m Friday September 27. H K Thatcher of the Soil Conservation Service will attend to discuss the program and soil conservation work begins at once. All landowners urged to attend.
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Hope City Hall
H. K. Thatcher
The
Soil Conservation Service
Hempstead
Thatcher
Greek steamer Ellin sinks after collision near Lisbon
An SOS from the Greek steamer Ellin, in a collision with the steamer Athapia at the entrance to Lisbon harbor, was picked up by Casablanca radio on Wednesday. The message gave Ellin's position and requested immediate aid.
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Paris
France
Ellin
Athapia
Lisbon
Portugal
Casablanca
U S May Forbid Munitions Sales Plan Advances
A draft by the National Munitions Control Board proposes a temporary secret list of war implements and a mandatory embargo on exports and imports after November 29. The plan requires all manufacturers and traders to register with the State Department and aims to frame a presidential proclamation under neutrality laws.
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Washington
National Munitions Control Board
Roosevelt
State Department
Department
Nova Goch
New York
Bernard M. Baruch
Asan
Feem
Barugh
Wiarheut
Legion Urges U S Recognition Withdrawal and Strong Defense
At the St Louis session the American Legion urged the United States to withdraw recognition of Soviet Russia. Delegates backed a defense program including a standing army of 165000 with 14000 officers and 210000 national guardsmen, plus ROTC and CMTC training and a parity treaty navy. California Governor Merriam urged next year’s meeting in Los Angeles as a demonstration against radicalism.
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ST. Louis
American Legion
United States
Russia
J. J. Twomey
Massachusetts
Committee On Americanism and Trade
National Legion Convention
Reserve Officers Training Corps
ROTC
California
Frank F. Merriam
Los Angeles
Woman Arrested for Money Theft at Rooming House
Opal Walls, operator of a rooming house, was released on $110 bond after being charged with petit larceny. She faces municipal court next Monday as $10 disappeared from the room of Buster Collins, Oklahoma deputy sheriff, who had stayed at Walls' house. The $10 bill was recovered and matched the serial numbers. the $1 bill remains missing.
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Opal Walls
Buster Collins
Thelahoma
Walls
Collins
Ridghill
Ridgdill
Alfred E Smith Flays Communism at Eucharistic Congress
Alfred E Smith addressed the seventh national Eucharistic Congress in Cleveland arguing against Communism. Archbishops and church leaders condemned Communist influence as harmful and autocratic. Smith urged unity through non communism and expressed confusion over economic aspects he cannot grasp.
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Ohio
Catholic Church
John T. McNichols
Cincinnati
James M. Gillis
New York
Catholic World
Alfred E. Smith
Congress
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