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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1952
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR indicates aged notes about a company incorporation in April, mentioning capital sum and potential roles. Names and places are unclear, but references to a toad specialist and a Croak Ol Company suggest a quirky, early enterprise.
The report details a sit-down strike by Air Force officers at Randolph Air Force Base. One pilot was formally charged while others faced possible disciplinary action. no names or clear outcomes were released. The incident drew wartime context and wide attention, with officials stating only limited information available.
A woman killed her husband and set their ranch house on fire. She later told the sheriff she acted after disputes and refused to surrender the property. The incident occurred on the ranch along the American River, with authorities continuing an investigation and a trial expected under county records.
A judge in Mt Horwa ordered a convict to the penitentiary after the jury urged suspension. Curlen Jews, 47, of Mt Home was sentenced for arson at Uness Toma Coping, a matel, with details tied to earlier wartime figures and a World War I context fragment.
Reports say more picketing occurs in Arkansas as workers at Western Electric and Southwest Bell units join CIO Communications Workers. Strikes extend to Ft Smith Van Buren Malvern and McGehee exchanges with sympathy walks and slowdowns. Some operations resume after protests, while Pine Bluff sees operator protests over supervision and rapid easing of tensions.
April 1 in Pine Bluff GOP delegates named Mrs Eleanor Haurrian Bailey of Hot Springs and Arthur Campbell of Lonoke as uninstructed delegates to the Republican National Convention. Bailey favored Taft but refused to state a preference. Campbell similarly declined to name a preference. Other uninstructed delegates were named in the 4th and 8th districts, with W. J. Jameson of Manila and Mayor Pratt Remane of Litherton mentioned. Additional delegates will be chosen at district conventions. four at large delegates will be chosen at the state convention in Little Rock on April 24. Dlane Borah of Malvern was elected permanent chairman of the 2nd district, with CW Ferguson of Star City as secretary. The 2nd district meeting is at Blytheville today.
The Arkansas Gazette says Gov. McMath may announce a third term at an Appreciation Night dinner planned for Magnolia on April 26 in Calerabia County. Democratic petition qualifying deadline is April 30, with a prediction column noting the governor could announce from the Capitol desk.
Ray Everett Ermy, 62, father of Hot Springs Police Chief John Ermy, died yesterday in Springs. A former deputy sheriff and once U S Commissioner here, he is survived by his widow, sister, and a brother.
Dalley United Supply Co. charges the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission paid $1300 more than its bid for furnishings for the new building. The company filed suit in Pulaski Chancery Court seeking a halt on payments until the court rules on the legality of the award.
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