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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1948
Page
10
Jewish sources report 200 Arab casualties after 2,000 Jewish fighters won a decisive victory over the Arab Volunteer Army led by Fawzi Bey Al Kaukji in Northern Palestine. Seven field positions were reportedly captured as Arab forces retreated. The Arab League in Calta had further reaction.
Manila reports Manuel Roxas president of the Philippines died at 10 10 p m last night at the quarters of Major General Eubank at Clark Field where he had been taken after a sudden illness following a vigorous anti Communist speech He was 56 and had been stricken during a speech hours earlier doctors gave oxygen and said he was in no danger
Conflicting reports from Mishmar Haema claim 12 000 Haganah fighters encircled Fawzi Bey's force while Arab spokesmen deny it. Ahmed Hilmi Pasha says Arabs surround Jews as Cairo grips the crisis. Cairo and Arab League weigh in as fighting drags on.
Antonion Sison flew from Manila to Clairfield 50 Toiles northwest Roxas has suffered a heart ailment for years Addressing officers of the U S Air Force Roxas urged the Worlds free peoples to stop and, if necessary, fight aggression by Russia.
A 21 member expedition aboard the Port of Beaumont docked in New York after a 15 month voyage to Marguerite Bay on the Palmer peninsula. Cmdr. Finn Rennie led the Rome Antarctic Research expedition which mapped 450,600 square miles of Antarctica, establishing it as one continent. Edith Ronne, among the first women on the continent, lent her name to Edith Ronne Land. The voyage, funded mainly by private donors and backed by the American Geographical Society, began in Beaumont, Texas, January 25, 1947.
The parish priest reports Communist activity among conservative Catholics as campaigns promise reform to peasants who cannot read. About 30 percent already support communism, with fears of higher support before elections. Demonstrations show belief in American aid, while Nissen huts house bombed families who see communists as a path to housing and jobs. The piece links poverty to political alignment amid postwar Italy.
In Jonesboro area six establishments were padlocked following a Craighead County grand jury investigation into illegal liquor, gambling, and labor law violations. The panel returned 70 indictments, names undisclosed, with venues including Joe Buck's Place and the Panel Club among those ordered closed by Circuit Judge Charles Light.
Rome reports say Italy's election campaign nears end with Communists apparently losing ground. Government warnings on election eve and a 32 hour cooling-off period precede Sunday voting as Premier Alcide de Gasperi vows no trouble. Police report disturbances in Mantova and Milan demonstrations show broad political tension across the country.
In Jackson Michigan April 18 a fire destroyed a four family dwelling at Vandercook Lake killing five children. Victims include Betty Nelson, Beverly Nelson both 6, Clifford Nelson 5, Ethel Midgett 16, James Midgett 18 and Jerry Tatman 4. Mrs Ruth Tatman severely burned and Mr and Mrs Nelson lightly burned.
Fragmentary OCR note describes a prisoner wearing ashore from George Island and a attempted rescue. Mentions Capt C M Russ superintendent and names Jame son and Alfred Ra peohe, with references to a drowning mark and unclear events on prison farm.
Catholic leaders deplored the brutal policy of the Reich and urged immediate steps toward reconciliation. The world community was called to forget vengeance and pursue peaceful rebuilding despite the lingering wounds of conflict.
Local ad seeks eggs from producers offering top market price. Buyer promises prompt payment and reliable collection, appealing to farmers with steady demand and easy terms.
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