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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1951
Page
4
The Kiwanis and community groups back forming a part time Youth Center as a separate non-profit to unite church and group efforts. It would be city-wide, permanently organized, and able to appeal for funds like the Red Cross and Boy Scouts, with tax considerations for donors.
Tobey urged the senate crime committee to immediately reopen hearings to question Charles and Roces Fidchetti, leaders linked to Chicago's Capone syndicate. He called the Wisehell brothers crippled in gambling and demanded questions despite their past evasion. Other figures surrendered bonds, while Kefauver promised to allow questioning after initial hearings. Police cut phone service to gamblers across several states as the committee planned to extend its life to January.
The Hempstead Farm Bureau women's association announces a state wide convention at Little Rock on April 5. Attending from Hempstead are Mary Spetes of McNab as chairwoman, Lester Kent of Patmos, Andrew Avery, and Chydy Cummings of Biard's Chapel.
Kiwanis club moves to expand youth involvement by relocating programs and partnering with local organizations. The effort aims to broaden access and improve services for young members through structured activities and community collaboration.
More than 100 fans attended the local Booster club event at Hotel Barlow to preview the Razorbacks and discuss the coming season. Speedy Hutson and Jim LaGrossa denied rumor of coaching the Bobcats, while John Barnhill urged continued fan support and Long-range plans. Also noted were updates on upcoming Philadelphia Eagles vs Rams game and spring training at Little Rock with four Hope players scoring in the Red White scrimmage.
The Spring Hill Junior Class will stage its annual three act comedy Aaron. Sick From Punkin Crick Friday at 7 p.m. in the Spring Hill auditorium under Mrs. J. T Merritt. Cast includes Calvin Tarpley Hollis Moses Thurman Wright Mirla Ann Brown Marjorie Ann Hamilton Lena Faye Seoter Ruth Evelyn Wright. A skit by Marvin Smuryd and Glen Townsend. Public invited.
A resident in the 200 block of South Fulton reported a fire about 4 20 a m today but firefighters extinguished it with no serious damage. The blaze started from a cook stove, authorities said.
The Third District Livestock Show group met at the Coliseum with about 3000 attendees for a planning session. Committees set to report cover Beef Cattle Dairy Cattle Publicity and Buildings with leaders from Arkadelphia, Prescott, Magnolia and Hope among others guiding the event set for September 24 to 28.
A federal report shows 4,483 bales of cotton gained from the 1050 Hempstead area. This compares to 10,708 from the 140 crop and 31,740 from the 1048 crop.
Twenty-two members from twelve home demonstration clubs met in Hempstead county to plan a spring program. Plans include a Dressy Revue in late May with divisions for tailored suits best dress rayon or silk best dress cotton best dress linen and work dress five prize awards. An electric roartus auction will occur during the adult visiting day at the Experiment Station June 29. Open-House events to be held May 5 at the University of Arkansas 4-H Girls House.
The Missouri Supreme Court upheld the 70 year sentence of Dr. Rutledge for fatally stabbing Byron Hallinan, an aircraft engineer, at a Cedar Rapids hotel. The opinion says evidence justified the assault and stabbing and that trial fairness was preserved. Rutledge had been released on bond during appeal and previously served 27 days in prison.
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co indicated it is willing to grant wage hikes for its employees but warned that higher costs would be passed to subscribers. The Southwestern Division CIO and the Communications Workers union, representing about 200,000 workers across five states, said no specific demands were made while negotiations were urged to begin Tuesday with the aim of a quick settlement. The company expressed general agreement with the principle of increased wages, though details remain to be negotiated.
The Hope City Council approved routine ordinances on electrical installations and street lighting. They reviewed petitions to activate Steel Improvement District No. 20 and tightened parking meter regulations. Bids for projects and repairs were opened and rejected, with plans to reopen bidding.
In Washington on April 4 a prepared statement from Senator Wilson warns inflation remains a major problem. He urges a bipartisan approach to stabilize prices while preserving growth, noting the need for unity and disciplined policy. Senator Maybank emphasizes seeking full insight on how Congress can advance the defense program amid economic pressure.
Washington reporters note continued delays as minor amendments and rhetoric stall Senate approval of a plan to deploy four U. S. divisions to Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower for North Atlantic defense. President Truman asserts executive authority, while Congress debates constitutional limits and calls for consultation.
Japanese dispatch reports American troops advancing on the right flank along a mile wide barrier behind established lines in North Korea. Initial progress cited with estimates of enemy resistance and ongoing operations as of early April.
A garbled Hal Boyle piece hints at a cocktail party in New York with Wilbur Peeble and Trois Mic. Readable phrases reveal nerves about hosting and guests leaving unnoticed while tensions of social rituals surface in a breezy, bygone tone.
Miami April 4. Arkansas revenue chief Dean R Morley told a convention that his state has new regulations banning tax free liquor sales at military officer clubs on reservations. All clubs must be licensed, limit purchases to two bottles per officer, and no tax refunds will be issued.
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