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A THOUCJHT Tho gods conocnl from (lie happiness of dcnlh, thai Ihcy may endure Hope Star cloudy, bably local thunder show-cm in north portion Monday night and Tuesday; slightly cooler in extreme tiorth portion Monday night. VOLUME 209 Associated Press Nawspapei 1 Bnterprlso Ana'n HOPE, ARKANSAS, MONDAY, JUNE 14, 1937 Star of Hope 1899; Frees, 1927, Consolidated 18, 1929. PRICE 5c COPY REFUNDING LAW SUSTAINED Pledge to Enforce Rules Strictly Is Given by 3 Schools Hope, DeQueen, Prescott Reinstated With That Understanding ATKINS, COMMITTEE Atkins Speaks for Three P. Mann for Executive Group The rcinstatmcnt of Rope. DoQucon iiml Prescoll High Schools last weekend by the executive committee of the Arkansas Athletic association was the result of a strict pledge by officials of the three schools to abide by the rules of the nssocation, and to permit no outside interference in athletics.

W. S. Atkins of Hope represented the three schools and was the only before the executive conij inittcc at the meeting in Little Rock Saturday. Atkins' Statement Mr. Atkins, in his plea for reinstatement said: "The realize they have violated the rules and were guilty of the charges for which they were expelled.

They fully appreciate the duties and responsibilities resting upon the executive committee in acknowledging that the committee has discharged its duty and evidenced to the schools that regulations of association must be upheld and enforced. "They realize thnt athletics must be clean, fair and on a high plane. They have demonstrated it by their actions. School authorities realize they must assume and properly discharge their clufics and not delegate such authority to any other agent or agency. They have promised to keep the athletic department, in every respect, free from lyutfide influence-relative to football or any other competitive work." Mr.

Atkins told of a meeting of citizens of the respective towns with officials in which a careful investigation of the charges and the causes of the charges were made. He said that sentiment of the citizens not against the Executive Committee for expelling the schools but against the school officials for permitting the violations of the rulc.s and unfairness to prevail. "I am seeking reinstatement of the schools bccuu.sc of civic pride," he concluded. Mr. Atkins was chosen by a committee, following a meeting of the representatives from the three schools at Hope last week, to present the petition lo the Executive Committee.

Mann Warns Schools L. P. Mann of Newport, member of the executive committee, warned the that their expulsion from the meant explsion from the North 'Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Other members of the Hope delegation were Teddy Jones of Pine Bluff, who aided in writing the petition and E. P.

Young and Calvin Cassidy, members of the School Board, G. P. Bolding, principal, and Oliver Crissvell, coach, represented DcQuccn. Amelia Earhart Reaches Mediterranean Shore MASSAWA, Eritrea. tA') Amelia Kaihart, around-the-world flier, hopped off at 7:30 a.

in. Monday for Assab, Eritrea. MIND Your MANNERS 3 Test your knowledge of correct social usages by answering the following questions, then checking against the authoritative answers below: 1. Is it good bridge to suggest that your partner take a finesse in a certain way because the bidding was thus and so? 2. May the dummy help the declarer play his hand by coaching him as to where Hie lead belongs? 3.

Is it good bridge to review the bidding so that your partner will he sure to catch the significance of your 4. Does it make any difference if you complain about getting poor 5. Is it good taste to replay the bridge hand verbally at a party? What would you do You are dummy at a bridge table- fa) Entertain others with interesting stories? Sit quietly and watch the play? (c) Help your partner play? Answers 1. No. 2.

No. 3. No. 4. Inexcusable during bidding ur play.

Anyway you wouldn't complain if your guests had larger helpings of desert. 5. Nu. Best "What Would You Do" so- Turned Brown By Brown Tutfner DALLAS', a great moral wave in Texas these days. Special session of the legislature has just outlawed belting on horse races and they're figuring on making it against the law to take a chance on crossing the street.

The Pan-American exposition finally got under way here, which gives all these South and Central American countries a chance to pan each other while Fort Worth pans Dallas. 'Hie grounds arc more colorful than last year, but maybe that's because people cuss blue when they learn the price of sandwiches. Bilbao Fired on by Rebel Planes "Pittsburgh of Spain" Under Constant Siege Since April B1LGAO, Spain Low-flying nsurRcnt war planes from the besieging armies that have pressed into Bilbao's edges raided the center of ibis Basque capital at mid-morning Monday, spitting machine-Run fire. The people of this "Pittsburgh of Spain," besieged almost from the start of the insurgent northern offensive early in April, fled for shelter its the planes clove. Says 5-Day Week Is Ruining France Not Producing Enought to Sustain Nation, Opposition View PARIS.

five-day work week is largely responsible for France's financial difficulties, Paul Reynaud, former minister of finance and one of the severest critics of the People's Front government, told his political followers Sunday. "France must admit the collapse of Leon Blum's experiment," declared Reynaud in a bitter attack on the premier's policies. He was addressing a political rally at Ambcrt, in Puy-De- Dome. Reynaud challenged a declaration attributed to the premier that his fall "would endanger democratic institutions," saying the opposition would defend democracy against any possible extremist attempts to set up a dictatorship if the People's Front government collapsed. Attacking the five-day week, one of the main points in Blum's social program, Reynaud said the workers simply were not producing enough wealth to keep the country and government going.

ffl Miners Cut Off Supply of Coal to 'Squeeze' Steelmen Thousands Walk Out of Mines Owned by Steel Independents A TS RENEWED Mine Strikes to Follow If Coal Shipments Are Attempted JOHNSTOWN, of miners in diggings owned by two big independent steel corporations walked out Monday in a new move of the Committee for Industrial Organization (CIO) to try and firce the steel companies to sign labor contracts. Slcel-helrnctcd state troops trod the seven-mile beat of the strike-beset Cambria works and the Bctclehcm Steel corporation in Johnstown. It was quiet here, after a vicious flurry Sunday when five men were slightly injured. Van A. Biltncr, regional director of the steel Workers Organizating committee, said Monday at Chicago that steps have been taken to stop the coal supply to call striking steel plants.

Mine strikes will follow if any shipments are made, he said. Resignation Given by Duke's Parson Rev. Jardine Says Marrying of Windsor Wasn't the Cause DARLINGTON, Rev. K. Anderson Jardine, who performed the Duke of Windsor's religious wedding ceremony, announced Monday following his resignation as vicar of St.

Paul's that he hoped to lecture for two months in the United States. 115 Killed as Car Traffic Increases Good Driver "Always Considers the Other Fellow Is Crazy" By I lie Associated Press Automobile accidents caused hi least 11!) deaths in the nation thi.s week-end as vacation season added Lo an already heavy summer traffic volume. Authorities in Lexington, sought the cause of a school bus collision that killed four students and injured 11 others. Officials in other cities were issuing or preparing their annual warnings lo motorists to take extra care in view the millions of youngsters turned loose for summer vacation from the safely of school grounds. In Buffalo, N.

the Private Coachmen and Chauffeurs' Benevolent Association, whose members claim to have driven vehicles without accident for 43 years, told how they've done so. "I always drive as though the other fellow was crazy," said a member. The 12 rules set forth for "the benefit of the community," include admonitions to know your automobile, be sure tires, brakes, elc. are all right; obey regulations; dim your lights; remember that two drinks slow reaction time twice below normal. Brockelhurst Files His Insanity Plea Attorneys Present Formal Plea as Previously Announced I.ONOKE, for Lester Brockelhurst.

23, Monday formally pleaded insanity a.s a defense to a charge of first degree murder for the hitch-hike slaying of Victor A. Gates, of Little Rock, near here May 5. DARLINGTON, England-(7P)-Thc Rev. R. Anderson Jardine, who braved the disapproval of the Church of England to perform the marriage service for the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.

Sunday night announced his resignation as vicar of St. Paul's church, Darlington. From his pulpit he declared his resignation had "nothing to do with events which have taken place lately." The announcement came during the evening sermon and was a surprise even to his wife. "I wish to announce," the vicar said, "that I have written to the trustees of this church and to the bishop of this diocese to resign from Ihc living of this Church of St. Paul "This has nothing to do with events which have taken place lately, Nobody knew of my decision, but I have already resigned the living." "Living" is a term used in England to denote the tenure of certain church positions.

The Rev. Mr. Jardine has been vicar of St. Paul's since 1927. He remained in obscurity until two days before the marriage of the former King Edward VIII and Wallis Warficld at the Chateau do Candc, in France, when he appeared at the chateau and announced he would perform the church rite for the couple.

Until then it appeared Church of England leaders would succeed in their effort to withhold the church's blessing from the union of the former king and the twice-divorced Mrs. Warfield. Observers said there was no indication that pressure of any sort was brought to bear on the Rev. Mr. Jardine by his ecclesiastical superiors.

"He told me quite definitely his resignation has nothing to do will) his having officiated at the Duke of Windsor's wedding," said J. L. Paltison, vicar's warden of St. Paul's "He warned us at the last, annual parochial meeting he might take another living or resign." 28 Executed for Russian Sabotage Soviet Charge Plot in Wrecking of Amur Railroad in Orient Long Island Farmhouse, Kidnaped Woman, Her Brother, and Servant Police Grilled Frank McDonnell, brother of kid- naped Mrs. Alice Parsons, was one cf a large group of relatives who volunteered to aid police.

Kidnap Victim Is Object of Search 100 Men Comb Vicinity of Alice McDonnell Parson's Home STONY BRUSH, N. force of 100 searchers was mobilized to beat the brush in the vicinity of Alice McDonnell Parson's home Monday in an effort to uncover some clue-, to the disappearance of the society matron. MOSCOW, Russia. Twenty- eight persons have been executed in the Soviet Far East for the wrecking of the Amur railroad, it became known Monday. AUSTIN, Texas (A') Dogs, for centuries the traditional protector peaceful flocks, rank with wolves as livestock destroyers in some parts of Texas.

That's the claim of ranchers advocating a law to stop wanton slaughter of sheep, goats and even cattle by uncontrolled dogs. They claim police dogs are the worst offenders and that the toll of livestock in one country alone was $20,001) in one year. The dogs kill for pleasure, not for food, ranchers say. Husband's Appeal STONY BROOK, N. a four-day silence since the mysterious disappearance of his wife and receipt of a $25,000 ransom done, William H.

Pearsons Sunday night issued a public statement to the "person or persons responsible" urging them "lo immediately communicate with me." "I again wish to assure this person or persons that I stand ready to comply with any instructions they may give. Whatever is humanly possible will be done by me to see anything they may request is done in secrecy," said the gentleman poultry farmer whose wife vanished down the driveway of their small estate here Wednesday morning. Again Asks for Privacy He repeated requests made by members of the family in the last few days for privacy so that the authors of the ransom note would not be tightened away. Parsons gave out the statement on the lawn of the estate, where he posed for cameramen and read part of the statement for newsreel photographers. His announcement came as investigations by federal agents and local authorities had approached a standstill, clue cither to lack of clues or hope of establishing contact with the supposed kidnapers.

A few minutes before, a local investigator who declined to be quoted directly disclosed that, working on a murder theory, his aides had questioned several individuals. Throughout four days of tense, fruitless waiting, the ransom note, found in a parked car near the home has remained almost the sole tangible clue to the strange vanishing of the socially prominent matron. Simultaneous with Parsons' appearance from seclusion, Assistant District Attorney Lindsay Henry announced (hat a conference between local authorities and Department of Justice agents thi.s afternoon resulted in renewal of co-operation between the two investigating agencies. Local officials heatedly announced their withdrawal from the federal men Friday niglu. Mr.

Parson's Statement Parsons' statement follows: "This is the fifth day since the disappearance of my wife, Alice. I am worried and distraught. The strain has been very great, not knowing whether she is safe and well cared for. "We. of course, arc at the mercy of the person or persons responsible for her disappearance.

"I again wish to assure this person or persons that I stand ready to comply with instructions they may give. Whatever i.s humanly possible will be by me lo see anything they may request is done in secrecy. "1 request this person or persons to immediately communicate with me in (Continued on Pagg Three) Resting placidly in the June Sunlight, this Long Island farm home oC Mr. and Mrs. William Parsons was nevertheless the scene of feverish activity as state and federal police swarmed over it seeking clues to the kid- naping of Mrs.

Parsons. Leaving with a couple in their car to show them some real estate, as she told other members of the household, Mrs. Parsons vanished. When she did not return, search revealed a note tucked in the scat of the Parsons' car, parked in the driveway shown in the above airvicw. The Parsons', both heirs to considerable fortunes, lived quiet lives on their country estate.

Pushing their efforts to solve the kidnaping of Mrs. Alice Parsons, police confronted Mrs. Anna Kup- ryanova, above, with a New York factory worker who admitted being her divorced husband. He was Alex. Kuprianoff, and exiled Russian like Mrs.

Kupryanova. She lived with the Parsons and was the only person to see Mrs. leave her Long Island home. An appeal from her husband sent investigators away from (he Long Island home of Mrs. William Parsons, shown above in a picture taken some years ago, so that he might establish contact with her kidnapers who left a ransom note behind.

Fairly wealthy in her own right, Mrs. Parsons was also the heiress to a considerable fortune, friends said. Sir James Barrie Reported Very 111 Beloved British Author Critical in London Hospital LONDON, James Barrie, playwright, was announced Monday as being gravely ill in a London nursing home. A variation in speed of generators or intermittent ground somewhere on the line, causes lights to flicker, get dim and then become bright again. To planl Ihe American flag in flowers ure red foliaged coelus.

dusty miller and agcratum for the colors red, white and blue, respectively. It has been estimated that one in every 32 persons in England is a twin. John Sturgis Dies Home Near Fulton Funeral Held at Mineral Springs Baptist Church Friday John Sturgis, 42. farmer living near Fulton, died Thursday of last week. He had been ill about a month.

Funeral services were held from the Mineral Springss Baptist church at. 1 p. m. Friday. 'Burial was at Mineral Springs.

Mr. Sturgis moved to Arkansas several years ago from South Carolina. He survived by his widow, two daughters, a sister, Mrs. G. H.

McCorkle of Hope; five brothers, J. S. Sturgis of Chester, South Carolina; J. E. Sturgis of Mineral Springs.

G. A. Sturgis of Potcau, L. F. Sturgis of Hope, and Herbert Sturgis of Fulton.

Cotton NEW cotton opened Monday at 11.1 and closed at 11.90. Spot cotton closed quiet 10 points lower, middling 12.16. Mrs. J. D.

Griffith Is Buried Sunday Hope Woman Succumbs Saturday at 3 p. m. Sunday Mrs. J. D.

Griffith. 52, died at hei home here at 7 p. m. Saturday after un illness of about six months. Mrs.

Griffith was a native of Hope Funeral services were held at 3 p. Sunday at the family residence, conducted by the Rev. Fred R. Harrison pastor of First Methodist church. Burial was in Rose Hill cemetery.

Surviving are her husband, two daughters, Margaret Griffith of Wald and Evelyn Griffith of Hope; two sons Thomas of Hope and Jack of Duncan two sisters, Mrs. Add Turner Hope ami Mrs. Penn McCIuogh Texas; two brothers, Gus Roland Idabcl, and Harvey Roland Oklahoma City, Okla. New airplane tires being manufactured will carry 15 tons. They measure five feet five inches in diameter and weigh approximately 361 pounds.

The tubes alone weigh 45 pounds. Scottsboro Case MONTGOMERY, Ala. Thd Alabama Supreme Court Monday firmed a 75-year-sentence for wood Patterson, one of the nine negrq defendants in the "Scottsboro" case. State's Supreme Court Upholds It by a 4-to-3 Vote Voiding of Land Deed iif Nevada County Upheld on Appeal 'NO" ON COURT BILL' Senate Juidiciary Committee Raps Roosevelt BillJlarahltf Arkansas Supreme Court held constitutional Vfonday the legislation enacted by the 937 legislature to carry out Governor Bailey's ISO-million-dollar way bond refinancing program. The tribunal, in a four-to-threfe cision, affirmed a Pulaski chancery udgment sustaining the state's.

nurrer to Taxpayer W. P. Scougale's suit challenging the validity of the; egislation. The supreme court held the legislation did not impaire the obligation or contract of the 1934 refunding contract netween the bondholders and the state. The supreme court affirmed Nevada chancery court in voiding a deed in.

which the owners of certain lands in Nevada county sought to retain a' lalf interest in oil, gas and mineral rights in land conveyed by Lillian Kearon Mason to W. D. Jackson and others. Blast Court Bill senate diciary recommended rejection of the Roosevelt court bill in blistering language Monday, branding it as "needless, futile, and an utterly dangerous abandonment of constitutional principle." The report echoed vux tually objections raised to the' jneasure-in seven weeks', French Frightened by Flight of Gold Bank of France Raises Discount Rate, Warns U. S.

and Britain PARIS, Bank of! France raised its discount rate to 6 per cent Monday to check withdrawals of gold, and France's Socialist cabinet drafted means to block what some newspapers called the "financial crisis." Warns Britain, U. S. PARIS, France. Paul Bastid. French minister of commerce, warned Great Britain and the United States Monday that France might be forced to abandon the tri-partite monetary agreement unless they meet France in lowering tariff barriers.

National Income in 1936 Is62 Billions Labor Gets Largest Share in All History, Per Cent Commerce Department reported Sunday that the national income totaled $62,056,000,000 in 1936, or $7,411,000,000 over 1935. Officials predicted the figure would reach $70,000,000,000 this year. Since the 1933 depression low, the report said, the national income has bounded upward more swiftly than prices, producing "a much enlarged real purchasing power of individuals." From 1933 to 1936, it continued, the national income climbed 38 per cent, while the cost of living advanced eight per cent. The report listed per capita income of employes last, year at over 1935 and 88.4 per cent of the 1929 figure. At $41,250.000,000 last year, total compensation to employes increased 14 per cent over 1935 and was 66.5 per cent of aggregate national income.

The labor share of total national income in 1936 was the highest on record, comparing with 66.4 per cent of the toUil in 1935 and 65.5 per cent in 1929. Dividends last year totaled $4,573,000.000, about 50 per cent over the preceding year, but 23 per cent under 1929. Dividends comprised 7.4 per cent of the national income last year, compared with 5.6 per cent in. 1935 and 7.6 per cent in 1929. Among individual producers of income in 1936, (he largest was manufacturing, which provided $14.253,000,000.

The government was next with $9.243,000.000, inclusive of work, relief wages..