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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1952
Page
4
A fragment from Bir Daily Par Balt presents editor Loyalee Washburn in a brief note on discontent. The piece hints at social critique and personal sentiment within a local paper.
A Rotary Club speech from Hope is summarized, criticizing Supreme Court power over legislation, citing the Tidelands decision and interstate commerce rulings. The speaker laments federal overreach, urges Congress to act, criticizes wage hour rules, and warns of continued judicial creation of law. References J W Fulbright and Samuel Seabury.
The piece notes criticism from Harold Velde over McGranery's pending nomination as Attorney General in the Amerasia espionage matter. It references Judge Samuel Seabury's past civic work and includes Seabury's warning about federal overreach, plus remarks on Arkansas state government and a jab at federal intrusion into state functions.
Bulletin reports the juror foreman in the Frank Costello contempt trial was abruptly discharged with the judge quoted as saying you got 250 to sway my judgment. The note mentions a claim of bribery in the proceedings.
El Dorado April The Arkansas Baptist Women's Missionary Union ended its third annual convention selecting Little Rock for 1953 meeting. New officers include Mrs Earl Paul Mt Home north central district president and state vice president Mrs S A Whitlow Hope assistant recording secretary and Miss Elma Cobb Little Rock stewardship chairman.
London reports that Britain's gold and dollar reserves fell 636 million dollars in the first three months of the year, sinking to 1.7 billion. Chancellor Butler told the House of Commons the level is the lowest since a 1948 devaluation, though he offered cautious grounds for hope amid the rapid decline.
About fifteen Horace Hubbard sophomore students toured the Brunet Ivory Handle Mill on Thursday afternoon. The Hope Chamber of Commerce Educational Committee arranged the visit with Henry Haynes Teddy Jones Miss Rosa Harrie and Mrs Sue Sommerville. Woodard Cox led the hour long tour. The students learned about a major local industry and thanked Brunet Ivory for the courtesies extended. The class will visit Meyer Bakery today.
New York columnist HAL BOYLE notes a home trend where men handle major spring cleaning tasks while wives observe. The piece humorously records conversations among modern wives about husbands thriving on deep cleaning and the resulting chaos, with wives joking about taking control or fleeing to a hotel until the spring madness ends.
Munson Korea April 4 AM. Negotiators pressed toward a three way compromise to clear the way for an armistice in Korea. Observers predicted an agreement may be in sight as secret talks on POW exchanges were recessed to pursue additional avenues. Gen Ridgway said progress was being made and hinted compromise may be possible.
The VFW Post and Auxiliary held an installation dinner in North Little Rock with state president Mrs. Gene Martin and past Lieut. Commander John V. Keck presiding. Officers Werbert Grittin and Edward Asitt led the post while Mrs. Thomas B. Fenwick and Mrs. Cecil O'Steen chaired the auxiliary as Syvelle Burke and others received recognitions.
Two men working on the Pipeline River Bridge were struck by falling bolts from a bucket. Ray L. Roberts, 33, Hope Route 2, sustained cuts but no fracture, while his companion Jame Morgan, 38, of Texarkana, was severely injured. The incident left Morgan in serious condition at a Texarkana hospital.
The First Christian Church wraps a week long revival with a service led by evangelist Rev. George D. Dickinson of Longview. His sermons drew crowds nightly. The closing subject is Satisfied with Mrs. Julius Brown of Marshall directing singing. A baptismal service follows the evening service. All friends are invited.
Richard D. Pipkin, 46, of Hope Arkansas, received a maximum $100 fine and one day in jail after being convicted as a first offender of driving while intoxicated. His car collided with a parked vehicle injuring Mrs. Vernon Bird, who was hospitalized. He testified he wanted to set his pace, and was informed a facial injury was involved.
Former New York Representative T Vincent Quinn acknowledged sharing in legitimate fees in 28 tax cases before the Internal Revenue Service after his election to Congress. He told investigators he did not think his actions violated the law. The inquiry heads to a former colleague as prosecutors seek details on meddling in tax cases linked to Portiullo Model Inc of New York City.
Fred A. Luck, a former county judge, emerged as the third candidate for County Judge. He boasted of debt reduction, a county warehouse, blacktop road projects with federal aid, and securing a federal highway right of way scheme split three ways among federal, state, and county. Other filings included two for DeRoan Justice of the Peace. Continued on Page Two.
A violent windstorm spared Alabama and New Orleans causing property damage and injuries. Four people in Alabama and two in New Orleans area were hurt as the weather service noted small tornado-like winds near Bridge City and along the Mississippi River. The forecast warned of more small tornadoes across the Southeast.
New York April 4 An Industry spokesman signaled a formal strike date as negotiations with CIO leaders falter. Union officials report possible stoppages impacting 100,000 workers nationwide while efforts to stabilize production continue and officials prepare countermeasures.
Floods continued to plague Montana the Dakotas and Minnesota driving about 1 200 from their homes along Milk River while towns like Chingalk faced evacuations. Missouri River flooding rose near Pierre South Dakota and other Minnesota areas reported high water as cooler weather arrived and snow flurries appeared in some regions.
The Hope Emanon Club in New York, one of the city’s oldest, adopts Guy Boutaut, a 41 year old French war boy in a financial plan with a monthly $15 for eight years. The club has cared for about 70 000 European war children. the adoption is a stipend not a legal guardian role. Guy’s history includes life with his grandmother in Saint Amand and hardship after his mother’s death, with the club promising ongoing support to meet his basic needs.
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