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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1952
Page
4
An essay argues most citizens misunderstand federal policy yet democracy endures through scattered truth. It critiques fear, arrogance, and politician rhetoric while predicting limited domestic pain if foreign aid is trimmed, asserting Americans will adjust rather than revolt.
New York markets opened lower in a moderately active session. Cotton futures showed mixed declines with several contracts down from yesterday’s close. Pepsi-Cola rose slightly while other big names moved inconsistently as minutes from a prior meeting surfaced.
Arkansas and New Jersey faced ongoing telephone operator walkouts as Southwestern Bell and Western Electric faced strikes. About 2,500 operators statewide in Arkansas and 10,000 in New Jersey walked out over the weekend, causing mixed service levels from emergency calls to near normal operations. Pickets were seen at Little Rock, Ft. Smith, and Northwest exchanges, with unions seeking equipment installer settlements and pay/benefits gains.
A week night revival at the First Baptist Church drew a large crowd with evangelist sermons on the Home. Brotherhood night featured many men from the church, Sunday school, and community. Archie Fray and Phil Lewis aided with music alongside an all men choir. Dr. Cowling to lead youth seminar after services as topics include knowing God’s will and youth social issues. Services run 7:30 am and 7:30 pm daily through the week.
The Guernsey senior class will stage Hobgoblin House on Friday night. Cast includes Barbara Roser and Dicks y Bross with Charon in supporting roles. A feisty student performance promises humor, poetry, and applause at the school auditorium.
Washington April 15. Chair man Nathan P. Feinsinger of the Wage Stabilization Board accuses former Defense Mobilizer Charles E. Wilson of causing the havoc in the steel dispute. Feinsinger says Wilson's actions hurt chances of negotiating a settlement on the board s recommended terms of a 26 cent an hour package increase for the steelworkers.
A field study will be held Thursday at 2 PM at the McCaskill farm near McCaskill. The 90 acre singletary pea field grazed by about 80 cattle will be observed along with crimson clover and Bermuda grass pastures. County Agent Oliver Adams and Extension pasture expert W. H. Freyaldenhoven will lead with other livestock leaders expected.
Chancellor A. FuKinton of Hope, once rumored as a congressional candidate, says he will not run. He notes satisfaction with his current bench position, appreciation for support, and intent to remain in Arkansas working through April 30. The state and county ticket to be set by noon April 20.
In the Hope-Texarkana district several Midwest Dairy drivers were awarded a safety trophy for accumulating 501000 miles without a chargeable accident. Harry Martens, local plant manager, announced the prize, a large loving cup given jointly by the company and insurers. The trophy will remain there until a new winner earns it. The district team aims to keep the award indefinitely.
Sutton files fee for county judge seat as Viaud Sutten announces candidacy in Sutten, Wyoming. Local filing confirms bid with party designation and campaign details. Assessed fees and residency records noted as part of the official filing process.
Harold Brents has been elected president of the Hope Lions Club with A L Page Joe Hawkins and Joe Ensminger named first second and third vice-presidents. Officers include Cecil O Steen secretary C V Nunn Jr treasurer and Ben Owen tall twister. Board members are Rae Luck Buddy Mhoon Homer Wiggins Frank King Wes Ninemire. A program on Drunken Driving by Ensminger Kinard Young preceded guests from Stephens club.
A huge B 36 bomber failed on takeoff at Fairchild Air Force Base in Wash. killing 15 of the 17 aboard. The craft crashed through a fence into a farmer's wheat field and burst into flames. Two crewmen survived, badly injured and in shock, unable to speak to investigators.
White Star Paper near Prescott will delay its new plant due to uncertain costs, per the 1951 Dierks Lumber & Co. annual report. F Wilbur Dierks, president, said White Star is a wholly owned subsidiary. Dierks 1951 sales reached 14,017,336 with net income 1,765,710, while timberland holdings rose to 3,529,920.
Mayor John Wilson announces a city cleanup through April 26 with residents urged to participate. For the next two Fridays two extra trash trucks will cover curbs while the street department maintains regular service.
Graham Berry profiles Uncle Larry Perkins of Beverly Hills who urges World War II veterans and others to write letters, forming a vast relay mail network with 200 relay agents in the armed forces. He stages shows at veterans’ hospitals, collects gifts from GIs, and promotes cookie jelly as part of a peace effort.
Washington April 15 Soft coal producers including Indiana operators have quietly signed an industry pact with the Bituminous Coal Operators Association to stiffen resistance to John L Lewis. The agreement aims to bolster the industry against Lewis divide and conquer tactics while expanding annual tonnage to about 240 million tons. Harry M Moses leads the association as chief negotiator, with Lewis just back from Florida and awaiting a 1952 wage demand notice set for 60 days' extension unless ended by either side.
Ten Arkansas cities including Prescott Augusta Texarkana and Waterloo protested an SBC rate increase at a State Public Service Commission hearing. Cities claim the higher charges would raise costs for users for 8 years while promising improvements were not delivered. Prescott seeks more time for investigation and formal protest filings mount.
United Nations forces say a large tank offensive on the Central Korean Front near Kumsong left about 300 Chinese Reds killed or wounded. U N Eighth Army reported tanks fired from no man’s land destroying bunkers guns and emplacements, while Communist artillery, mortars and machine guns returned fire. The clash followed a prior Allied push east of the Pyongyang area as fierce fighting continued.
Hope High School senior play The Gittle Dog Laughad t will be presented April 18 in the high school auditorium. Cast members Sara Lauterbach Donald Weaver Bobby Williams Marillyn Shiver hold multiple roles in National Honor Society Spanish Club Thespian Society and yearbook staff with duties as editors and club officers.
The fragmentary item notes a baseball play involving Truman and Stark with cited players Maas and Zener. The readable text confirms a sequence or assignment during a game but provides no clear outcome or date.
Fragmentary report indicates flooding along the Sioux River region. Tenders advance as minnows of the Minnesota area flood into St Paul. Crowds and boats are disrupted while crossings near Croas face growing danger. River totals a large number of persons affected and suspension of transport continues.
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