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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1950
Page
1
April 184% Beles details a hijack scare aboard an airliner where a young man attempted to plant a bag with a clock device. A stewardess is implicated, the plane halted briefly, and a search found a small portion of the device while the aircraft prepared to depart. No injuries reported.
An heiress identified as Catherine Reardon formerly of St Louis faces theft charges in a sensational case tied to a prominent social circle. Details describe alleged irregular spending and a disputed upscale transfer, with court action expected.
Vincent Tillyer vows to stay with Princesa Fatemeh of Iran after a civil ceremony at Civitavecchia. The shah disapproved, Fatemeh, now just over 21, is expected to retain her properties. Tillyer, a Californian, says they love each other and plans to become Muslim. He denies reports he will adopt Iranian citizenship to appease the shah.
In St Louis on April 12, Senator Harry P. Cain says the slaying of Kansas City Democratic boss Charles Binaggio and associate Gargotta will shape Republican campaign strategy. Cain urged Truman to push inquiry into Kansas City conditions as Republicans seek gains. The piece notes Binaggio’s feud with Jim Pendergast's faction and ties to KC politics.
Southwestern Bell announces reorganization moving Arkansas operations from the St. Louis office to a separate Little Rock management unit. Warren E. Bray named general manager for Arkansas with headquarters in Little Rock. several Arkansas roles reassigned, reflecting growth and decentralization within the regional system. Similar changes announced for Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and Texas.
The Board of Education reviewed staff at Yerger High and Elementary and Rosenwald and Hopewell sites. Resignations announced by Blanche M. Alston and Hufus Torrence take effect at year end.
Officials rejected Russia’s claim that an American plane violated airspace and international law. The counterprotest says the U S Navy patrol aircraft did not fly over Soviet territory or territorial waters. The United States maintains the incident occurred over open sea after Soviet actions.
Washington April 18 prospects dim for a $1 billion excise tax cut this year as Congress debates a tax bill. Representative Chuinr? Doughton of North Carolina said the Ways and Means Committee unlikely to produce a bill reducing excises on furs jewelry luggage store articles transportation and communications. President's January 23 call for cuts reliant on replacing lost revenue. Tax leaders on Capitol Hill still hope to meet presidential aims without revenue shortfalls.
James Bruce, head of the pill dollar arms aid program, submitted his resignation to President Truman, citing a wish to return to private life. The president seeks a successor as Lewis Douglas departs Britain after three years, with David Bruce and James Busch as possible replacements, shaping a Geuther pair in high posts.
The House resumes debate on a $29,006,000,000 appropriation bill after Easter vacation. Chairman Cannon aims to clear one title, including $12,009,000 for Washington's municipal government share, as 40 federal agencies face funding for the fiscal year starting July 1. The Lively first session overlaps with the start of the major league baseball season with the Washington Nationals hosting the Philadelphia Athletics. The bill faces weeks of discussion and potential amendments before reaching the Senate.
Two young El Dorado men were killed and a third was injured when a car crashed into a bridge on Holmes Creek ten miles north of Dorado. The victims were identified as Thomas C. Wharton the driver and C. R. Snighten a passenger. Kemmitt Watson was hospitalized. State Patrolman R A Andrews investigated the mishap.
Clara Knudsen, widow of Gen Wham F. Knudsen and former president of General Motors Corp war production chief in World War I, died early today at her Detroit home after illness. Three daughters and a son were at her bedside. Her husband died April 27, 1948.
Flood waters menaced North Dakota and western Minnesota while winds near Mobile Alabama caused injuries in several suburban areas. Most of the country saw mild spring weather with cooler Pacific Northwest air moving in.
Chinese Nationalist defenders on Hainan Island fight fierce battles with 7,000 to 15,000 Communist invaders who landed and established two beachheads. Nationalists claim about half the 15,000-man force reached shore and say they can wipe out beachheads within 48 hours if reinforcements are deterred. Navy warships and air force planes target Reds while the Red armada crosses the strait under cover of darkness.
Serowe Bechuanaland April 17 Seretse Khama arrives with his London born wife Ruth Williams for a five day visit as ban angered tribesmen press for his chiefs position. British police enforce quiet around the tribal capital as the couple awaits the baby due in June.
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