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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1948
Page
4
Mr Washburn presents a concise reflection on daily life and faith offering a plainspoken look at ordinary hope. The piece blends personal observation with moral insight, inviting readers to find meaning in simple acts and steady faith.
James Thrasher analyzes the 1948 political scene noting Truman's loyalty, Eisenhower's nominating prospects, and the Democratic Party's potential split. The piece argues Truman faces key choices on leadership, party unity, and keeping the party intact against rising opposition.
Mrs. Cus Parker aged 61 died suddenly at her home here yesterday. She is survived by her mother Mrs. J S Beaver of Hope four children and three stepchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 am Thursday at the Church of Christ with Rev Copeland. Pallbearers listed and honorary names noted in the notice.
A desert vegetable curiosity named the screw bean comes from the ynesquite bush. The beans spiral in regular twists and are used as food by Indians of Beath ley, California.
More than half the nation’s 400,000 soft coal miners delayed returning to work as John L. Lewis faces a second contempt of court trial in federal court. The union chief’s case stems from a loged order to resume work after a three week strike for pensions. Widespread idle miners and mixed return-to-work results across states are noted as the judge prepares to rule.
The House Committee on Un American Activities voted unanimously to amend a bill to require registration of the Communist Party and all its members. The plan mandates annual July registration with the Justice Department and disclosure of names and last known addresses of all persons involved. further sections remain before House floor passage.
Bogota April 14 government radio claimed severing ties with the Soviet Union though Foreign Minister Zuleta said no decision had been made. The upheaval followed arrests of two Russian agents linked to Friday’s Bogota uprising as the 21 nation Pan American conference resumed with delegates voting to reconvene and a proposed anti communism resolution on the agenda.
Washington April 14 John L Lewis and the United Mine Workers pleaded not guilty to contempt of court in a coal strike case. Judge Goldsborough barred evidence on the UMW policy of no work under contract. Government witnesses list included officers of the UMW and officials from the Welfare Fund and federal agencies.
Captain Paul B Koonce USN on leave visiting his mother Mrs J B Koonce in Hope Ark en route to assume command of the cruiser USS Topeka this June. Born in Tronon North Carolina and educated at Annapolis he has served as executive officer on the USS Montpelier and commanded the USS Sierra among other ships earning the Legion of Merit and Bronze Star. He is married to Mildred Gordon of Seattle and has a daughter Kathryn Claire.
Charles A Haynes Co reopens its Hope store at Second and Main after remodeling. The prior Main Street location burned in 1940 and a 1942 reopening at the current site shifted to ladies ready to wear due to space. New store is modernistic, with Virginia Hosmer as general manager and buyer and C G Wagoner from El Dorado directing shoe department.
William D. Watkins aged 71 died at his home here at an unspecified time. He leaves a son Guy Watkins of Hope three daughters Mrs. W. G fyier of Hope Mrs. LeRoy Head of FE Dorado and Mrs. Reece Arrington of Texarkana a brother BD. PB. Watkins of Hope and sister Mrs. Sam Black of Wilda. Funeral services set for 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Shiloah Church in Waldo conducted by Rev. DB. O! Silvey.
The Experiment Station reports 2.23 inches of rainfall in 48 hours with .5 inches of micro rain yesterday and a 44 hour total of .25 inches. Temperature ranged from a low of 42 to a high of 64 degrees. Motorists’ aid item notes an investor’s reversing signal designed to warn drivers behind a vehicle about backing up, activating a sound and light signal when shifted into reverse.
Harold E. Stassen swept Nebraska's GOP primary, topping Dewey and Taft as 1,701 of 2,024 precincts reported. Stassen led with 68,120 votes to Dewey's 53,755 and Taft's 17,395, boosting his bid for delegates at the Philadelphia convention. Dewey gained a possible single delegate with incomplete results. Democrats endorsed Terry Carpenter for Senate and Frank Sorrell ran unopposed for governor.
Hope High School and Grade School bands head to Hot Springs for the southwest district festival of the Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association. The High School departs at 1 20 pm Thursday by chartered buses and the Grade School by private cars Friday morning. Each band performs a half hour Friday and joins the marching exhibition that night at Hot Springs stadium. Participating towns include Texarkana Benton Gordon Ashdown Smackover Nashville Prescott Lakeside Hot Springs Crossett Little Rock Magnolia DeQuincy Sheridan Arkadelphia Malvern Hope and Hot Springs. VIPs listed for the High School band include many named students. The Grade School band roster includes Benjamin Newbern Charles Greenlee Charles Bryant Billy Grant Russell Betty Owens Benjamin Owen Joe Don Willis Charles Hytsvers Billy Blake Jim mie Haynes and others. BANK CALL ISSUED Washington April 14 The comptroller of the currency calls for a statement of condition of all national banks as of April 12.
A mob of about 100 chauffeurs attacked the Ta Chung Daily News offices in Nanking after the paper called them motor car drivers. They demanded the term Shi Chi meaning controller of the engine and objected to Chi Chih Fu as mere drivers. The editor refused a delegation. the plant was wrecked as the paper sought support to uphold press freedom.
General Omar N. Bradley told the House Armed Services Committee that 12 regular combat divisions are the minimum the nation can safely afford. He urged six divisions from National Guard and Organized Reserves to back them, and warned the Army would need far more troops and funding to mobilize for a major war.
Hope City Council approved the sale of $80,000 in revenue bonds to W. R. Stephen Investment Co. of Little Rock at 1.89 percent interest, with a five year term beginning January 1950 to fund improvements at the Municipal Water and Light Plant. The deal also allows city funds to purchase the utility system at the Southwestern Proving Ground for $37,500 under a War Assets Administration arrangement. T. J. Riney and Sons of Little Rock offered 2.10 percent. All council members supported the issue.
The City of Hope urges residents to clean yards and dispose of garbage twice weekly. Health officials warn about fly breeding season and urge cooperation to prevent diseases. If no disposal method exists, call the City Health Department for twice weekly garbage pickup.
In a New York interview, Thomas Sugrue, paralyzed since 1997, speaks from his wheelchair about finding God through hardship. He describes writing, family, and a belief that pain drives spiritual search, while underscoring his ongoing quest rather than a definitive discovery.
A Berlin Rundschau report cites Soviet officials accusing Western pilots of safety violations over Berlin. It notes six alleged infringements by Western Allies, while rail and cable links to the western zones are said to be under Soviet control as road blocks arise on the Berlin international highway. US MPs report traffic unimpeded to the American Tulk airport amid checkpoint tensions.
Speakers from old Southwest Arkansas counties will be heard at the State's Right meeting on Tuesday April 20 at 7 30 p m in City Hall. Hon Will Steel of Texarkana and Hon Carl Hendrix of Horatio will attend. Steel is Miller county's oldest practicing attorney and a Hendrix College and Vanderbilt graduate. Hendrix is Sevier county State Representative and Horatio State Bank president, Baptist deacons chair, Magnolia A M and Arkansas alumnus. Governor Ben T Laney will make the principal address.
The Hempstead Circuit Court yesterday disposed of four cases. In a civil suit Federal Insurance Company vs J O Harris the verdict favored the defendant. James Kennedy faced assault with intent to rape but was reduced to battery and fined two hundred fifty dollars or less after a jury trial.
The Protestant Pill Commission of Hollywood presents Beyond Our Own at 7 p.m. tonight at First Presbyterian Church. Rev Stey Cook announces the screened film is among their best, lasting about 40 minutes, and the public is invited.
Garland prosecutor Sidney McMath to address the Lions Club on Monday at the regular meeting, announced today. The event will feature McMath as principal speaker in a community‑focused session.
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