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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1947
Page
12
Fragmented classified list shows a mix of items for sale and notices. Items include a Simmons baby bed in good condition, an icebox, a gadget cabinet, a giltred duroc hog, an upright gas range, a five room modern house for sale near city limits with two acres, and help wanted postings. Also mentions Merlin Coop Elm and Mrs Ay T's Fabric Shop with partial addresses and rates.
Dr. Syngman Rhee, 72, long a Korean independence leader, once endured torture and imprisonment in Korea from 1897, later studied in the United States at George Washington University, Harvard, and Princeton where Wilson awarded his PhD. He founded a school in Honolulu, led a government in Shanghai exile, and in 1938 sought Korean independence at Geneva. His wife Francesca Donner supports suffrage and equal rights for Korean women.
New York socialite Hildegarde of Wisconsin wowed Reuben’s regulars with Parisian flair as Jack O’Brien’s column details a late night scene. Fat Man radio star Jack Smart regaled sponsors about dieting with saccharine. a pharmaceutical firm offered custom eight size pills for his coffee and old fashioneds. Lawrence Welk hints the Pope owns his Champagne Music. Albert Sharpe of Finian's Rainbow heads toward Hollywood success with Selznick backing.
In the 1947 baseball season opening sweep, Chattanooga is forecast to win the Southern Association pennant with Little Rock expected to finish last. Memphis, New Orleans, Mobile, Nashville, and Birmingham follow in the order. roster moves include Prothro cutting five in Memphis and Grate and Hockey invited to pitch against Chicago.
In Ganesville Ohio Sammy Angel 145 fought Washington Pa Callelphante 145 and was knocked out. Brooklyn hosted a 3 and Galveston Texas saw Jimmy Cox 133 outpoint Cha pmau Albarran 182 1-2 in Mexico City San Antonio event noted.
By CORNELIUS RYAN in New York on April 10 UPI reports Ray Blades is the leading candidate to succeed Leo Durocher and Branch Rickey is believed to have made his managerial choice, though not yet announced.
AP reports Hal Newhouser of the Detroit Tigers will rest five days before Opening Day after a three hit, 12 strikeout victory over the Atlanta Crackers. The Tigers ace was chosen by Manager Steve ONeill to face the Browns at St. Louis when the 1947 season begins.
Pilot Charles IH Osborne left Oakland airport aiming to beat the international altitude record of 26 404 feet for light sports planes. His altimeter failed at 23 220 feet, but he continued skyward, then landed and had inspectors verify the barograph. The record was blank because the instrument had not been switched on.
A survey across the United States through the close of 1947's first quarter finds economists and business leaders forecasting continued growth for at least three months. While a recession is possible this summer, most foresee a normal readjustment with lingering strength in employment, income, and investment as prices and wage pressures strain the economy.
Little Rock manager Bill Dickey believes the Travelers are in better shape after a rough start in the 1947 Southern Association race. He cites possible pitching improvements and favorable look at rookies Bill Evans and Frank Marino, who may open against Memphis. Other probables include Scarborough, Mavis, Robinson, Cantrell, Litzsinger, Garbe, Hancock, and Doolittle. Masters golf may shift to Atlanta soon as Bobby Jones builds a new course. Notre Dame’s Johnny Lujack is in spring drills at Jett Hall. Ray Dumont starts umpire instruction with plans for state courses and monthly bulletins.
Secretary of State Marshall told foreign ministers to avoid permanent boundaries based on force as he argued against detaching the Ruhr and Rhineland from Germany while backing an autonomous Saar. He warned they must consider long range issues 25 to 50 years ahead, emphasizing the goal of a durable peace Europe will support. Molotov remained silent as Bidault and Bevin spoke on the matter.
Boston A 17 Cincinnati N unknown New York N 7 Cleveland A St. Louis A 6 Pittsburgh N.
A terse remark notes a pointer dog who forgoes meals in the wake of a canary incident. The line hints at a comic or strained situation involving a dog and a canary, underscoring unusual behavior and a playful or chaotic moment.
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