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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1948
Page
1
A fragmentary Page One item discusses potential political outcomes like a party controlling Congress and proposals to cut taxes. It notes taxpayer sentiment, government spending, and public reaction to financial measures, with an emphasis on preparing for November and the possible impact on individuals.
Associated Press report notes leaders meeting in Philadelphia to determine national convention delegates. Harold Stassen and Robert Taft among hopefuls, with Vandenberg and Millikin also mentioned. Idaho and New Jersey GOP and Democratic delegates face selection, as candidates campaign ahead of primaries and conventions.
Washington April 19. The reclamation bureau remains backed to the 98th meridian as Senate debates unfold. Senator Muthright Arkansas states opposition to filibuster efforts against his bill, signaling possible delays until a new Congress. Fulbright expects opposition from Downey, who questions current Reclamation Bureau leadership and urges basin-wide authority under engineers.
President Truman urged a ten point cost of living program to curb inflation but faced a frosty reception in Congress. Republican leaders questioned action, with some saying any move is unlikely while others claimed the economy has improved since last fall. Truman warned neglect could harm the economy and national security.
Market report from Chicago shows live poultry receipts at 24 trucks with price shifts: leghorn and fob bids, roasters and fryers mixed, wholesale figures listed. Butter market unsettled with 732,176 receipts over two days and prices largely unchanged, some declines noted. Saint Louis Norths report hogs and cattle with price ranges by weight, value shifts and top lot details, plus vealers and sheep activity. New York cotton futures moved to intraday highs then retraced amid profit taking, May and other months showing volatility. Grain and provisions in Chicago drifted with weakness in corn futures and mixed bid levels.
The Hope Star notes futures and spot prices for wheat corn oats and soybeans, with May delivery quotes and recent price movement. It covers cash basis trends, shipment receipts and car traffic, and regional market observations.
AP News sketches a Somerset farm story featuring W John Stiteler dr a former U S Army colonel raising West Highland cattle and Scottish Blackface sheep. The piece links stock ideas from WW II era dreams with crossbreeding aims, fences, and self-sufficient foraging, plus market notes and a stock market recap in disparate fragments.
Quietly, after sundown, Jeb Crowell built a front porch while neighbors grew annoyed by the hammering. They all pitched in to finish the carpentry, sharing beer and cider as thanks. The writer urges neighborly understanding and fellowship.
New York AP reports women spend about a quarter of their lives shopping. Evan M. Frankel, a commercial designer, estimates about 17 years for American housewives based on mortality tables. He notes frugal shoppers imitate store décor when affordability limits decorating.
A feature on English beauty routines highlights durable brushes, fiber types, and care tips for wood, hair, nails, and toothbrushes. Kent brushes with replaceable bristles are noted, along with advice to rinse brushes, avoid boiling water, and keep toothbrushes dry and separate for morning and evening use. The piece also notes a decline in childhood diseases in the United States over the past decade.
Italy faces a pivotal vote that could curb Bolshevik advances or boost communism. Catholic turnout is expected near 100 to 84 percent, with experts predicting a strong Christian Democratic showing and potential post election political upheaval.
The article explains the origin of the alphabet from ancient Egypt via Semitic scripts. It notes Phoenician transfer to the Aegean and Greek adoption, linking alpha to ox head and beta to house, forming the word alphabet from the ox house writing system and mentions angels feeding at night off animal food.
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