Negro pride and Paul Robeson in Paris critique
A columnist recalls aiding a Black man in need, then lauds Paul Robeson and Cab Calloway while criticizing Robeson for backing the World Peace Congress in Paris and questioning America’s faults. The piece argues America’s strength lies in its flaws being less severe than other nations, including Russia. It contrasts labor burdens and shirt costs between Russians and Americans.
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Paris
Paul Robeson
America
Cub Calloway
Cotton Club
New York
Kentucky
Virgina
Bill Robinson
Calloway
South
Paul Rabesol
Soviet Union
Russia
France
Italy
Egland
United States
Robeson
Cab Calloway
Cast in Annual Senior Play at Hope High School
All thirty seniors perform in The Divine Flora to be staged April 29 with matinee and evening shows. Creighton Middlebrooks plays Buzz while teens Tex Arlen is acted by Buddy Sutton's faction. many cast members are Thespians and National Honor Society members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope High School
Creighton Middlebrooks
Buzz
Creighton
Hi-Lights
Polly
Helena
Marveile
Tex Arlen
Buddy Sutton
Shirley Rasterling
Mary Coleman
Betty Murphy
Mary
Betsy
Tex
Emily Jo Wilson
Mary Lou Moore
Lenore Hatfield
Mary Rose Miller
Billie Joyce Boyett
Emily
Billie Loyce
Donne Burger
Frank Wortman
W. H. Gunter, Jr
Marietta Downs
Don Duffie
Mary Ellen Downs
Elsie Elder
Billie Joan Ramsey
Don
W. H
Elsie
Daphne Gillford
Peggy Pentecost
Peggy
Jack Spates
Mr Dugan
Susie
Nealia Frances Mullins
Bella
Woaretla Sims
Jack
Nealia
Jorelta
Chamber of Commerce Barbecue at Fair Park Tonight
The Chamber of Commerce hosts a barbecue at Fair Park starting at seven o clock. Plans for the upcoming membership drive are finalized with members chosen to recruit new C of C members. The campaign officially begins Tuesday, April 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pair Park
Chamber of Commerce
C of C
Arkansas Weather Brief Raises Cloudy Swell This Afternoon
Forecaster notes cloudy skies with partial sunshine and showers in the southwest this afternoon. Temperatures hover around average with unsettled conditions and a cool, damp feel across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Congress Gives Health Program Sparks Battle in Congress
Washington April 22. President Truman's national health insurance plan goes to Congress with a plan to use tax money for doctor services and possible hospital care and medicines. Opposition calls it socialized medicine as doctors raise funds to fight it. Senate sponsors push for federal aid to state health programs, while AMA advocates voluntary plans and limited government role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Congress
White House
National Insurance Fund
Tait
Ohio
H. Alexander Smith
New Jersey
Donnell
Missouri
Hill
D-Ala
O’conor
D-Md
Withers
D-Ky
Aiken
Morse
The
American Medical Association
Methvin Named Arkansas Highway District Head in Hope
M C Methvin is appointed head of the Arkansas Highway Department District based in Hope replacing Frank Kirk who moves to another district. Methvin has prior experience as engineer of the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Methvin
Arkansas Highway Department
Hope
Frank Kirk
Anhother Distict
Mr. Methvin
Unity BTU Program Set At Missionary Baptist Church
Unity Missionary Baptist church will host a special BTU program Sunday April A at 6 45 p m The program features speakers and acts including Bob Little Mrs White Mrs Lillie Marjorie Nell Warren Jerrine Blowers Mrs Sam Williams Mr Maxwell Marjorie Braden Mrs San Williams Riley Lewallen and a Girls Quartet in a sequence of talks songs and meditations on scripture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unity Missionary Baptist Church
Bob Little
White
Lilie
Marjorie Nell Warren
Jerrine Blowers
Sam Wiliams
Mr. Maxwell
Marjorie Braden
San Williams
Mrs. Massey
Riley Lewallen
Girls Quartet
Scouts Start Ticket Sales for Exposition
Hope Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts begin selling tickets for the May 2 exposition at Fairpark. P. Young is in charge of ticket sales, with each boy given tickets priced at 23 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Boy Scouts
Cub Scouts of Hope
Fairpark
P. Young
Laker Siles
Robeson concert in Stockholm sparks political row
Paul Robeson performed in Stockholm on April 22, singing a new Russian anthem in Russian and English. The crowd reacted with anti Communist whistles and protests while pro Communists cheered. Robeson linked his art to politics and cited Truman's Florida vacation during civil rights filibuster as a factor in his activism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robeson
Soviet Union
Tle
Truman
Florida
Senate
Slayer of Youth Shows No Emotion
Detroit reports mental experts studied the motives of 19 year old Theo dore Hilles who confessed to strangling and beating six year old George Counter in a furnace room. Police say Hilles, described as slow witted, showed little emotion after the crime and will face murder charges with a psychiatric exam to follow. Counter was one of six children of Mr. and Mrs. John Counter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Theo Dore Hilles
Hilles
George
Hoy
Gerald K. O'Brien
O Brien
Little George
John Counter
O'Brien
Balanced Farm Plan gains early signups in Hempstead County
B C Copeland, chair of the Hope Chamber of Commerce agriculture committee, told the board that over 15 farmers have signed up for the Balanced Farming Program in Hempstead County. More are expected in coming weeks as the program aims to rally farm development across homes and fields. The Achievement Banquet will be underwritten by FnL National Bank and Citizens National Bank of Hope. A subcommittee to promote the Datey industry was appointed, including Roy Anderson, Sidney McMath, Russell Lewallen, and E L Olsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hempstead
B.C. Copeland
Agriculture Committee
Hope Chamber of Commerce
Arkansas Press Association
Fi L! National Bank
Citizen's National Bank of Hope
Copeland
Hempstead County
Copeland Sang
Roy Anderson
Sidney McMath
Russell Lewallen
EL. Ml. Olsen
Playgrounds and Industry Discussed at City Meeting
At the Hotel Bar, directors and committee chairs debated expansion and Chamber of Commerce projects. Edwin Stewart, head of Public Health and Recreation, outlined plans for more playgrounds and a complete park plan. Vincent Poster reported negotiations with eight industrial prospects, three still active, and urged unified support amid limited funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Hotel Barlow
Children of Hope
Edwin Stewart
Public Health and Recreation Committee
Bboard
Stewart
Vincent Poster
Cil
Chamber of Cornice
Senate Passed Housing Bill Reaches House Post Senate Vote
Washington April 22 The long range housing bill landed in the house after senate approval at a stormy session The measure authorizes a vast home finance program and construction of 810 000 public housing units in six years The bill passed 57 to 13 It also provides for a 273 million farm housing program and a research program to lower building costs The fate in the house remains uncertain with opposition cited over the public housing feature and fears of socialization of the industry Continued on page two
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Congress
Deate
The Little Woman Will Be Mad
Dr Waller C Alvarez, Mayo Clinic consultant, told Ramsey county health day that women exhaust energy on small problems and try to reform husbands. He warned against overdramatizing daily life and noted women often fret over past sorrows while men remained unarmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minn
Tellas
Waller C. Alvarez
Charles Boyer
Division of
Mayochute
Rochester
Ramsey County
St. Paul's
Alvarez
Ford Fawnileroy
Relatives Lose in Effort to Break Will
Memphis report states relatives failed to overturn the 1947 will of Mrs. Ella J. Hall 73 leaving 12600 to 15000 to three Memphis institutions with Foster son David A. Morrow and brother Jesse Carter as residuals. Contestants claimed she was of unsound mind at execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Ella J. Hall
David A. Morrow
Jesse Carter
Higginson
Ark
Amec
James E. Irwin
British Ships Driven Off By Gunfire Shanghai Amethyst
British sloop Amethyst remains trapped by Communist fire on the Yangtze, with four British warships hit in three days. Wounded and crew losses tallied. U.S. hospital ship Tepose aided. Casualties named for London Consort Amethyst Black Swan as hospitals report serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Yangtze River
Singapore
Themethyst
U. S
Tepose
Western Fleet
Tsingtao
London
Amethyst
Consort
Black Swan
Beloved Nazi Hero a Postwar German Irony
HAL BOYLE argues the Malmedy case creates nine postwar German heroes, notably Col. Joachim Peiper. The Senate probe questions trial cruelties and misdeeds. Peiper’s defiant trial stance makes him a propaganda figure for Nazism and German courage, stirring dangerous admiration among some Germans for a man devoted to anti Christian beliefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
New York
U. 5
Senate
Mal Medy
Col
Joachim Peiper
Heinrich Mimmiler
Co. Peiper
Dathan
Lucius D. Clay
Peiper
Ila
Bud
Ven Wang
Manyaf
Crystal Troop
Jer Shugs
Jan
J Col. Peiper
Hitler
Ife
Lewis Ignores Southern Coal Operators
Washington reports John L. Lewis ignored a contract termination notice from the Southern Coal Producers Association. Officials anticipate a formal notice of termination may be sent. Moody warns of possible Taft Hartley bargaining charges and court action if Lewis excludes the Southern group. Moody previously pressed for union participation after a federal order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John L. Lewis
Southern Coal Producers Association
Jong
Joseph BE. Moody
Association
Unified ‘Mine Workers
Lewis
Moody
Jrolley
Southern ‘Association
Robert N. Denham
National Labor Relations Board
Denham
Southern Association
T Fle Goldsborough
Red Meeting at World Peace Congress Draws Soviet Backing
A labor reader from the United States tells delegates that American workers will refuse to lay down their lives for Wall Street and the dollar. Ronald Henderson of the Tobacco Workers Union criticizes U S government tactics and warns of anti union pressure under the Tait Hartley act. Ronald Henderson cites pressure from the state department and notes underground Communist activity in three states. British MP Ronnie Zilliacus and Paul Robeson address the congress urging resistance to war against the Soviet. L'At d oré calls for firing Frederic Joliot Curie from France’s atomic energy commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
United States
World Peace Congress
Wall Street
Washington
Ronald Henderson
Tobacco, Agricultural and Allied Workers Union of ‘America
CIO
Soviet Union
Henderson
Ronni Zilliacus
Paul Robeson
Russia
U. S
America
Communist Party
Progressive
State Department
L’aw‘ore
Frederic Joliot-Curie
France
Atomic Energy Tomsmission
Jaliot-Curie
Hope Band Heads to Statewide Contest at Hot Springs
Three Hope Public School bands depart at 2 30 p m for Hot Springs to enter the statewide band contest led by director Thomas Cannon. About 150 non restricting bloodhounds are reported in service in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope
Thomas Cannon
Servee
United States
Russellville Man to Head Postmasters
Russellville Postmaster Mark Craig was installed as president of the Arkansas chapter of the National Association of Postmasters at a two day convention closing at noon. He succeeds Sheridan’s Robert J. Slaughter, with W. M. Freezer, Jo Etta Canon, Claude M. Bradley, James F. Rieves as vice-presidents and K. V. Laswell as secretary-treasurer. Postmaster General Jesse M. Donaldson urged higher rates, noting government penny postcards cost 1.8 cents and are used largely for advertising. he seeks rate increases except for letters and airmail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Mark Craig
Russellville
Arkansas
National Association of Postmasters
Robert
Slaughter
Sheridan
W. M. Freezer
Cash
Jo Etta Canon
State
Claude M. Bradley
Wesson
James F. Rieves
Marion
K. V
Heresy Charge Repudiated By Catholics
A new catechism issued by the U S Catholic hierarchy repudiates heresy charges against Boston College and a Jesuit priest. The 426 page text, issued after 12 years of work, defends Catholic doctrine, clarifies outside church salvation, and urges adherence to Catholic means of grace within the church. It upholds BC and archbishop positions while addressing modern issues like labor, poverty, and televised services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weasmington
Apr
Boston College
Helrarchy
United States
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine
Baltimore
Imass
Frau
Boston
Leonard Peeny
Catholic College
Fenney
Mother of Eight Refuses French Offer of Marriage
Salt Lake City April 22 Mrs Elena Le Baron a 30 year old mother of eight declined a marriage proposal from Cedric Younger Van Robleston of Havana Illinois who flew in to pop the question. He described himself a mural artist and urged engagement claiming his heart grew wings when reading about her plight. She said she wants a husband who can support her family and questioned if she could marry anyone without meeting in person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Elena le Baron
Ilinois
Remeo
Cederic Younger van Robleston
Havana
Ill
Enid
Joe
Nationalists Unable to Halt Red Onslaught in China
Nanking news reports Red forces advancing in the Yangtze valley with key cities such as Wuhu and Nanking under threat. Government weakness cited as Communist troops reportedly swarm across waterways and front lines. Foreign embassies urged to evacuate and prepare for possible civil or military disruption.
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Nanking
Yangtze Valley
Firmidom
Troples
Chiang She
Chiang
Yangtze
Yin
Het In
Amites
Wuhu
Nantsing
Kweie¢hin
Pukaw
Carlton
Shanghai
Moyal
Circuit Court Adjourns Until July Term
The Hem sterd circuit court adjourned yesterday yielding to the third Monday in July. Civil dockets saw B. B. Guy versus George P. and D. W. May versus George P. Schw heard, with juries gathered and verdicts pending formatting. Reed Motor Co. v Bane Co. of Texarkana proceeded to trial with jury, while Hesterley Douglas versus Arkansas Louisiana Gas Co. settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemsterd Circuit Court
B. B. Guy
George P
D. W. May
George P. Schw
Reed Motor Co
Bane, Co
Texarkana
Ake
Hesterley Douglas
Arkan Louisiana “Gas. Co
Last Week Night Service of Tabernacle Meet
A revival series continues with a Thursday talk by Evangelist Neil Webb on Behold the Lamb of God. The sermon links Passover with Calvary, presenting Jesus as the Lamb for the world and the bread of life. Texarkana attendees urged to come for the final week night services and Sunday. An automatic coal removal device is noted for mine use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabernacle
Neil
Webb
Roy
Christ
Calvary
Ness
Olse
M. Texarkana
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Tha
Alex. H. Washburn
Fair Park
M.C. Methvin
Unity Church
U.S
Seymour
Circuit Court
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