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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1950
Page
3
Commerce Is What the World Needs to emphasize global trade as the engine of growth. The editorial urges clear rules, fair competition, and practical cooperation to sustain prosperity and curb conflicts. It advocates inclusive policies that expand markets, reduce barriers, and support productive industries worldwide.
The piece argues the United States faces a growing dollar gap as Europe is subsidized by U S goods. It favors letting more European products enter the U S to earn dollars for purchase of American wares, while a non political panel led by Gordon Gray develops the plan. It warns against shrinking foreign trade, notes Europe is already reducing purchases, and urges balanced policy to avoid unemployment and broader economic harm.
The University of California settles the loyalty oath dispute with a 21 to 0 vote to drop the sign up or quit ultimatum. Em ployes may sign a letter denying Communist party membership or petition for a hearing if they decline. Regents endorse a compromise framed by the alumni committee with support from most campuses.
A cloudy and warm forecast covers the region this afternoon and tonight with continued mild conditions into Sunday. The outlook calls for higher humidity and light winds, keeping temperatures above seasonal norms. No precipitation is expected through the period.
Federal mediators called a 48 day old Chrysler strike hopelessly deadlocked and threatened to suspend peace talks. Arthur C. Vint reported the breakdown after a session ended at 1 a.m. EST. About 84,000 workers faced a cost of around 1.25 billion dollars as talks continued with potential further cooling off periods and new union and company positions to be considered.
Washington reports that Senate investigators delayed a decision on subpoenaing witnesses for the McCarthy inquiry. Senator Tydings, chairing the Foreign Relations subcommittee, said no action before Monday as Lattimore defended his loyalty amid Budenz’s charges. Budenz named Browder Field and Stachel as sources. McCarthy and Tydings weighed subpoenas with Parker Browder among possible witnesses.
Berlin April 21 United States and other Western governments do not favor or contemplate the creation of a Western German army. High Commissioner John J. Meetloy said West Germany is not ripe for Atlantic security integration and that a thumbs down on West Germany remains the definite position of Allied governments.
The service reports strawberry picking is delayed due to frosty weather and low trust, with harvesting not expected to start until the first week in May in most areas.
Washington April 22 Senator Capehart Ind said a nationwide ban on legalized betting at race tracks could cripple unlawful bookmaking and the gambling rings in the United States, by wiping out pari mutuel wagering. He added he is not yet ready for formal moves. Officials testified before a Senate Commerce subcommittee studying a cross state gambling information ban amid rising Congress interest in organized crime action.
Washington April 22 The government worker can be fired for cause or due to abolition of jobs or budget cuts, with four factors shaping outcomes: job type veteran status seniority and efficiency. Dismissed permanent workers get 30 days notice and possible reassignment, then options vary after 46 days, including unused leave cashout or unpaid vacation, with reinstatement and priority rules explained.
President Truman pressed Congress to extend rent controls through continued action. The April report notes his appeal amid ongoing housing affordability concerns.
Little Rock April 21 headlines show an all girl attendance expected at the Arkansas convention. Continued on page ye.
Center of a bitter wage dispute as federal mediators rush to end a broad salary clash before Truman’s strike truce expires next Wednesday. In South Bend Indiana 104 CIO U C W A members clash with Western Electric over a field crossing for a new TV tower. Sympathy walkouts spread to Seattle Portland and other cities with more expected by Monday. The 10 000 division members may halt nationwide unless a compromise is reached.
New York reports that about 50 million Americans will move clocks ahead one hour on April 4 marking the daylight saving start, while roughly 96 million rural and western residents will stay on standard time. Detroit will remain on standard time, with Ontario nearby largely observing daylight time except for overnight cross-border travelers. Night clubs will stay on standard to benefit from Canada’s 2 a.m. curfew.
A Washington report credits Lt. Billy Payne of Johnson City Tennessee with saving 28 people aboard a C-54 transport struck by lightning over Gordonsville Virginia. The aircraft from Kelly Air Force Base Texas carried 16 patients, five passengers and seven crew members. Capt. William O Connell of Lone Pine California described the cockpit as sounding like a 75mm cannon.
An air force transport C-54 crashed in mountains southeast of Tokyo after departing from Okinawa on a Manila trade mission. Of 35 aboard seven passengers and eight crew were missing hours after the accident. Ground searches beyond 200 personnel were underway near Odawara Sagami Bay.
Athens Ga April 22 A jury found Kathleen Merry Drewry 43 a divorcee guilty of assault with intent to kill for firing two bullets at her ex husband’s girlfriend Miss Miriam Thurmond. She faces four years to keep in prison with bond set at 5000 pending a motion for a new trial and a separate count of assault with intent to kill against her scholarly ex husband John E Drewry dean of the University of Georgia journalism school. The verdict came after four hours of deliberation as Drewry described her actions as driven by an insane impulse and a perception of foul conduct by the dean and Thurmond.
In Shakespeare's canon iron is cited about 48 times and steel about 64 times across his works. The repeated references appear in dialogue and stage directions, reflecting thematic and material culture usage in the era. The counts summarize a broader pattern of metallic imagery and practical detail in his plays.
Washington notes weigh possible responses after a Soviet American air incident. Secretary Acheson faces questions at a news conference and urges UN involvement while diplomacy seeks a measured course of action. Strong emphasis on preventing escalation and seeking allied support.
Miss Bettye of ceremonies crowned Little Miss Jule Hogue, daughter of Mrs. James A Hogue, with Master Larry Bush as king. Junior Miss Linda Deter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs., named princess, and Honeycutt as prince. A variety show followed with thanks to all who helped make the event a success.
St Louis report notes an experimental medicine named Yi claimed to aid human TB treatment. Officials announced the new drug under development by the federal health administration with hopes to improve patient outcomes and overcome long standing infection challenges.
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