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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1949
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes show Franklin D Roosevelt linked to a tough four way race for New York Congress. The district on the upper west side follows his recent death and involves local political figures amid a tense contest.
In the wake of Bloom’s death the Roosevelt era coalition fractures emerge as Franklin Jr. competes in a New York district by election. Amid party maneuvering Tammany backs Shalleck, Liberals rally behind Roosevelt, Communists nominate Rubenstein, and Republicans await a candidate as the race centers on foreign policy and the Marshall Plan.
A New Zealand listener in Wellington reported hearing Radio Station KXAR 1490 Hope Aukinsall during the March 14 1949 broadcast, describing a sign on and news reading before the signal faded. The reception, hundreds of miles from the Hope station and amid 1669 on the same frequency, is noted as a freak occurrence during regular broadcasting.
A domestic tale set during a rain dampened barbecue hosted by Roger the Judger at a Montana home. Russians and American hosts exchangeLanguage muddles, toasts, and a tense radio moment revealing aid questions as guests depart.
Tow headed 11 year old Dickie Riedel smiles from a hospital bed as Dick Riedel and Bill Barris push toward a new endurance flight record. they crossed the old 727 hour mark and hope to reach 1608 hours while seeking sponsorship. a $5000 check from R S MacMillan fuels their venture, after the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce previous aid and a public fundraising drive.
Washington April 1 AP Two Dixie senators Ellender and McClellan predicted most southern Democrats will back a Republican drafted substitute for the Taft Hartley era labor bill. They said the substitute preserves the basic Taft Hartley principles and expect southern Democrats who backed the 1947 law to support the administration’s substitute.
Prescott Tuesday April 19 notes include Women's Missionary Guild meeting at Mrs J C Stegar, Bridge Club at Mrs Harold Lewis, mid week church services, and DAR chapter host on Friday. Local birthdays, teas, and bridge parties populate a bustling social scene with attendees and venues across town.
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