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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1948
Page
4
A community cancer drive organized by Our Daily Bread collects donations and raises awareness. Local volunteers coordinate fundraising events, solicit support from residents, and aim to fund cancer care services and prevention programs across the area.
Stock show promotion ramps up for 1948 with Clifton urging community support to American Cancer Society. He cites a 25 percent cancer toll rise in the past decade and potential 195,500 deaths this year, calling for lab research funds and a unified local effort led by residents and officials. James Thrashier reports on Petrillo’s shifting tactics in Hollywood and radio politics amid industry upheaval.
Twenty years ago today a lighting lights service was held at Masonic Hall with W Muldrow Vatnot Peith R C Stuart of Columbus N Por dir Chas Trimble of Washington W P Agee Arthur Taylor and music by Feild Johnny Waddle Mrs John P Cox Mrs J C Carlson Mrs R Bonnick Mrs Arlington and Miss Yollie Reed at the piano It Chaney played at a local theatre.
Washington April 17 The 26 day old strike forced the government to order coal burning rail service cut to half of normal. The reduction takes effect at midnight April 15 and could be reversed if mining resumes. About 70,000 rail workers idle. 400,000 miners also out. Rep Hartley warns of tougher laws if Lewis defies contempt citation. White House silent. Continued on Page Six.
THOMAS A REEDY reports in Nurnberg that twenty SS officers were found guilty on all counts of murder and war crimes in a historic trial. The court sentenced many to death or long terms, naming generals and colonels of Einsatz commando units who killed Jews and others.
An official delegation from Cotton Valley La thanks the people of Hope for the food clothing and money sent after the December 31 tornado. Speakers from Cotton Valley included John A. Moody HL J Wilson Ralph M. Riddle and Marshal Hendrix. A Spanish playlet by Mrs Scott Phillips Spanish class at Hope High School was presented to Rotarians at the Hotel Barlow luncheon.
The Business and Profession al Women’s club held a 7 pm meeting at Hotel Barlow in a regular session with Miss Mary Frances Irvin and Annie Sue Andres as hosts. A debate on whether a Milli Man should be president of the United States featured Lyle Brown and Janice Pilkinton, with Brown declared the winner. The event aired on MXAR at 10 15 pm. Officers for the coming year were installed by Clarice Canton: President Norma Lewis Ist vice president Elizabeth Pilkinton 2nd representative Frances Suimmons Secretary Kathryn May Sints Treasurer Mary Frances Irvin. Thirty-one members and ten guests attended, including Mrs Milne Green, Mrs Jesse Brown, Otera Evens, Emelene McDowell, Sue Martindale, Mrs Oliver Mills, James Gardner, Mr Brown, and Mr Pilkinton.
A hail storm near El Dorado yesterday afternoon caused estimated damages around 1 million dollars. Roofs across roughly half the city were damaged while cars suffered dents and glass breaks. One man was injured by a barge stone, though the injury was not serious.
Mayor Albert S. Fink proclaims the week of April 12 to 17 as Cancer Central Week in Hope Arkansas. Hempstead County officials urge town residents to raise funds for cancer research education and medical services for the uninsured. The notice appeals to citizens to support the effort amid the global war on cancer, noting the disease claims a life every three minutes.
A capacity audience gathered for the Junior Class performance of Dont Take My Penny a three act comedy at the high school auditorium. The matinee drew a full house with another show scheduled for tonight under director Mrs McMahon.
Republican senators voted to place a federal anti lynching bill first among civil rights measures, aiming for floor debate within weeks. Senator Taft said the move was chosen as the easiest to pass amid efforts to counter Southern Democrats filibuster. A secret ballot backed the anti lynching bill with a majority of present Republicans.
America's Security Loan Campaign to sell U S Savings Bonds runs April 13 to June 30. Hempstead County quota is 150000 dollars and the state goal is 14 million. All Series E F and G bonds sold April 1 to July 16 will be credited to state and local objectives.
A humorous, fragmented account of a man spending hours in a beauty shop to impress his wife, with shop talk on mudpacks and permanent waves. He recalls a zoo gorilla named Bushman, encounters stylists Saul Meth and colleagues, and ends with the punch line about his wife’s likely reaction to his change.
A weather-weary South faced hail high water wind and heavy rain with one death and extensive property damage. Storms toppled power lines damaged roofs and flooded the Suwannee River region isolating towns in Florida and Georgia As hail pummeled Athens and Buford homes and trees suffered damage while Atlanta saw minor effects and Augusta reported negligible damage.
Hempstead County Reserve Officers Association met at the VFW Hut with several new members present. Lt Col E F P Sawallesh outlined active duty training summer field running and unit assignments. Major Lester Hobbs urged action on the inactive duty pay bill awaiting President Hruman's signature. A social is planned for May 13. Hardage heads the disertainment committee. Some officers plan to attend the CPX convention in Little Rock mid May. After business, the film Battle of Britain and Signal Corps Pacific Campaigns were shown.
Temperature fell to 53 degrees last night after about nine tenths of an inch of rainfall. The Experiment Station announced the high for the day reached 75 degrees.
The VFW will collect scrap paper on Sunday April 1 between 2 and 4 pm. Citizens are asked to place bundled paper at front porches. The group will continue weekly pickups every second and fourth Sunday thereafter.
National Guard members will not be required to register. Dorsey Puller of Company A announced that pending a resolution in Congress provides a selective service exemption. Western active National Guard members will remain exempt from any public proposal while in service.
Funeral services were held today for Mrs WL Prewit 628 who died yesterday from burns suffered while cooking. Her clothing was ignited causing the accident she was alone when the incident occurred she is survived by one son.
Gov Ben Laney announced he will not seek a white term and will not back any candidate. He repeated his Jan 19 decision not to run for office this year as reporters pressed for clarity. A prepared statement will follow, with Laney saying the final answer is no.
Despite rain a large crowd attended the first Roundup Club meeting at Fairpark Arena. Hempstead County Melody Boys provided entertainment and a young horse ride amused children as the group planned monthly barbecues and square dances to promote better livestock. Members elected officers and set a $5 annual family membership.
A UN committee on freedom of information condemns distortion and falsification of news, urging newspapers to uphold accuracy and responsibility. The vote was unanimous among delegates from 54 nations, with chair Carlos P. Rowaly calling the resolution a major achievement toward a just peace.
A boy died in a Magnolia hospital after being struck by a truck near his home. The driver, J Kent Thewer of Shreveport La, told officers the accident occurred in rain and he could not avoid the collision.
Berlin reports say Lucius D. Clay announced there will be no meeting of the Control Council tomorrow. The move follows Soviet resistance to discussing safety guarantees for air traffic between Berlin’s western zones. Western powers and Soviet authorities continued to debate Berlin’s crisis as occupation forces govern the city.
Pearl Harbor reports quote Admiral Ramsey on new submarine warfare ideas including underwater missiles and surface launched bombs. He notes submarines as silent platforms, advances in guided missiles, and discussions of V-2 and other rocket concepts while stressing no belligerent patrols near U.S. waters. He confirms limited tests and notes secrecy around atomic weapons and nearby Eninetes activities.
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