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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1950
Page
4
An April editorial denounces President Truman’s veto of the Kerr oil and gas bill. It argues the veto favors big city interests over distant production regions, blaming political pressure from urban centers and industry allies. The piece warns of broader harm to farmers and rural supply.
A car stolen from the Archer Motor Co lot on East Third Street was recovered nearby in Texarkana, Texas. Officer apprehended Robert Lindsey, a local Black man, in possession of the automobile and he is charged with the theft.
Weather forecast notes cloudiness and isolated showers this afternoon in the east with thunder. Expect early tonight mostly cloudy and warmer conditions continuing into Tuesday.
Optimism rose in Detroit as negotiations resumed on the 83 day Chrysler strike. The CIO United Auto Workers rejected Chrysler's so called final offer on pension terms, but observers said none of six UAW objections were vital and Chrysler may rework proposals to reach a settlement. UAW President Reuther welcomed the move toward guaranteed pensions funded by a trust.
In Malvern, E. B. Branen, 63, a Hot Spring County grand jury member, shot himself less than a day after relief from duty. Coroner Griswold ruled Branch’s death a suicide. Judge Danuser ordered the grand jury to reconvene and asked state police to guard a witness after a home break-in report.
The Arkansas National Honor Society state convention in Hope adjourned after two days with unanimous election of Searcy as president Carlisle as vice president and Paragould as secretary treasurer for 1930 51. Host chapter Paragould will organize next year’s gathering.
Reports from Taipei say invasion activity grows on the Lui Chow and Chekiang coasts as Nationalists tighten defenses. Mao Tse-tung reportedly sets late June as invasion deadline for Formosa while Russian advisers aid attackers. Nationalists drill air raid dens and worry over Kaohsiung and Keelung ports. Rice shipments to Formosa move from Thailand as other supplies are purchased regionally.
Paisley school hosts a Fathers Night program tonight at 7 30 featuring all grade schol bands directed by Thomas Canton. The boys Glee Club under Mrs B C Hyatt will present a cowboy show and the girls chorus will sing numbers. Home baked foods will be sold after the program under PTA sponsorship. The public is invited.
The Associated Press reports a mainly springlike pattern across the nation with subfreezing readings limited to northeastern states and parts of Kentucky. Temperatures rose to seasonal levels elsewhere, aiding the wheatlands of the Great Plains where rains eased dust storms. Kansas Oklahoma Colorado and southern Nebraska saw locally heavy moisture and more rain in Oklahoma and eastern Texas. A high of 84 degrees at Louisangelus drew about 627000 beachgoers yesterday.
Downtown Hope police investigated a theft from an automobile owned by Mrs. J. C. Gipson of Patmos. Items purchased that day were stolen from the parked car around 10:43 p.m. Saturday, with police continuing the investigation.
Sen Fulbright chairing RFC loan inquiry warns against disbursement of public funds before subcommittee probes legality. Comptroller General Warren supports closer review as Texmass Petroleum seeks 11.1 million loan. Dougherty notes no practical remedy if funds were paid legally.
The annual school enumeration is under way in Arkansas. Education Commissioner A. 3. Bonds said it conflicted with the federal census but could not be helped. The count of school age persons six to 18 forms the basis for state school allocations.
Washington April 17 The senate moved toward action on the 1.8 billion waterways authorization bill with possible delay over a conference report on basing point legislation. Senator McCarran sought to bring up the report while Senator Chavez pressed to pass and send the bill to conference with the House. The body rejected an irrigation add on and debated financing for the Columbia basin as it haggled over final decisions and potential adjournment.
Arkansas State Highway Department issues work order for 10.9 miles of blacktopping on U S Highway 67 from Fulton to two miles west of Hope. D F Jones Construction Company of Little Rock holds the contract with a low bid of 284954 dollars. Construction is expected to begin within ten days.
Police reported two cars were slightly damaged in a wreck at Third and Main yesterday. Drivers were Vernon Jones of Hope Route 3 and H C Carolan of Hope.
Cy Howard dominates radio as CBS sees him earning over 250000 yearly from My Friend Irma and Life With Luigi. He emphasizes creative thrill over wealth, noting a team of writers and his own producer role, while enjoying tennis and a West Coast life with Clyde the Airedale.
A blood test from University of California Los Angeles and VA Hospital researchers claims 95.8 percent accuracy in detecting cancer. In a 4500 person trial, 830 with proven cancer tested positive, while about 1,000 healthy individuals were flagged cancerous in five cases. Researchers hope such tests aid early detection for surgery or X rays.
Washington April 17 FP An applauding wing of the Democratic party backs President Truman after his veto of the Kerr natural gas bill. Supporters call it sound and timely while critics call it political. The measure would curb federal regulation of independents who produce most gas but lack pipelines. Truman warned without regulation competition may fail to keep prices reasonable. Senator Douglas praised the veto, saying the President defends the common people.
Text describes a series of arrests after a public safety incident near Oran and Spring Hill. Billy Webb and Dave Curtis, both residents of Uzan and Hope, are jailed on federal charges amid a raid that yielded a 200 gallon still, 800 gallons of mash, and 24 sugar sacks. Officers from the alcohol tax unit and state police assisted, with several suspects escaping and one still seized five miles south of Spring Hill. The report notes hospital care for a victim and pending federal hearings.
The Arkansas History Association's annual meeting concluded with Hope Woman presiding as head, naming Kinson of Little Rock as former president and crediting officers including Homer Hewitt of Jakesboro and Mrs. W. A. Woodward of Magnolia. University of Arkansas figures Dorsey P. Jones and Henry M. Alexander served as secretary treasurer and vice presidents while Lemke outlined a “History As a Hobby” theme. Morning talks by Hamby, Adams, and Reaves covered McRae, Camden papers of an alderman, and constitutional questions
Nelson Hill Post 427 in Hope is rapidly increasing its membership with 64 members now, up 10 in the month. Temporary charter was reserved last week as Shirey Buchanan builds a strong baseball team for a successful season. Regular meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday nights.
Fragmentary dispatch reports a US Navy patrol plane missing in the Baltic region after an official search failed to locate the aircraft. Officials note a Baltic Sea area east of Copenhagen as a likely search zone with limited clues remaining.
A fragmentary OCR reading mentions sleep and a spider motif with garbled phrases like asleep, it spidithe, and accidental defect. The brief lacks clear facts, names, places, or dates to expand into a fuller news item.
A 5 Spa project advances as the team notes a 36 part plan remains, though several elements have been removed. The update highlights the beauty of the remaining work and clarifies adjustments to scope.
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