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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1947
Page
4
Fragmented classified snippets list garden items including Easter flowers shrubs and plants from Booths Nursery with phone contacts and location near Russian highway. Also feature a Lawn mower for sale and a septic tank cleaning service with a bookkeeping ad and a Ford truck listing.
Alicia Hart outlines hand care for cleaners. Rubber gloves with non-slip finger surfaces and long tips protect nails and skin during heavy washing. A protective cream guards against dirt, while olive oil massages keep hands supple for gardening and lighter tasks.
NEA expert on business and economics provides background on President Truman's concern about high prices. The dispatch analyzes price pressures, supply concerns, and potential policy responses within the wartime to postwar transition context. It frames inflation risks and the administration's stance on controlling rising costs affecting households and markets.
In Augusta two Texans Byron Nelson and Jimmy Demaret each shot 69 in the Masters first round while a 55-golfer field chased a strong start. Nelson, retired from tour play, showed nerves yet steady accuracy with an eagle on No. 13. Demaret, leading money winner this year, produced a bold comeback after his No. 14 tee shot landed in the water, converting a tough recovery to a par.
Washington reports on repatriation of Americans who died overseas in World War II. Families largely favor bringing remains home, with War Department letters sent to next of kin drawing under 1,000 replies so far. Initial casket supply limits and kin location delays push start to September or October.
Baseball briefs report the Dodgers leading the National League camp standings with 23 wins to 7 losses and the Red Sox atop the American League, 14 wins against 7 losses, while Cards and White Sox trail. Other notes cover Frankie Baumbholtz's hot hitting for Cincinnati, Delta Ferris pitching plans in Memphis, a strange Browns A's double play in West Palm Beach, and the Cardinals breaking camp to head to Houston.
AP reports from Southern cities as Atlanta Crackers fall to Cincinnati 4 2, Memphis Chicks host Red Sox with Dave Ferriss set to pitch, Nashville Vols break camp but play exhibitions in several towns, Mobile seeks pitching help and Tepsic replacement, Birmingham Barons add new players, Little Rock Travelers lose to Red Sox, Boston Lookouts prep for Florida training and upcoming games.
Glen Rose resigns today as athletic business manager of the University of Arkansas effective July 1 ending a 22 year association with Razorback sports. He cites not being suited to the business manager role and says his future plans are indefinite. Rose, a 1928 graduate and former All-Southwest Conference star, has served in multiple coaching and administrative roles since 1929.
In St Louis on April 2 a nine year old named Charles Jones was accidentally shot and killed by his 11 year old brother Donald. Police report 32 bullet holes in one wall and 24 in another suggest a bedroom was used as a rifle range. Donald said the rifle fired unintentionally after he picked it up and did not aim. The boys were home alone after school. Their father Harvey Jones Sr., a pharmacist, found the weapon months earlier and thought Harvey Jr., 15, had disposed of it.
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