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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1952
Page
1
Fragmentary report discusses wool industry lines and workers. Mentions cotton points, New York trade context, and references to prices and production cycles around 1041. Names and precise places are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Vague political ad fragment pushes Marhiman for national office. Text is unclear but signals endorsement by proponents of Remorrane and related provisional campaigns.
A four person Arkansas automobile collided with a truck on Missouri Highway 60 near Neen Arkansas. Two Arkansans were killed and two others injured. The fatal crash occurred at night with emergency responders aiding victims and investigations ongoing. Police reported injuries and charges pending as officers continued processing the scene.
Flood fighters along the Missouri River brace for rising waters as storms push levels toward record highs. Officials report heavy rainfall, 1 inch-plus in many areas, with forecasts predicting several days of continued downpours. Army engineers note dikes holding but stress the risk of breaches if rain persists and rivers crest near Kan sas City and Leavenworth.
Foreign policy notes from April discuss Britain France and Western Germany aligning with the United States to oppose Soviet influence. Akerland and Kremlin offers on German unity and expanded trade are cited, with calls for tangible evidence of Western nations' resolve. The piece cites Soviet tactics to influence Western Germany and the push for veto power over major actions by a Western-backed cabinet.
Fragmented dispatch reports white clad cavalry on the front near Kumaong with 200 riders and heavy artillery. The army questions significance and notes possible snow uniforms. Fronts were generally quiet with probing actions in the east.
A jury ruling in a high profile case involving Litres attorney Gon Murry and defendants Henry Woods Conan Adams and Highway Commissioner Chante Adama determined no candidate for governor sought the money recovered. The panel found the improvement funds not contingent on citizen contributions and noted defendants recalled nothing about the funds when questioned by the county delegation. Attorneys for Woods and Adama stated plans to appeal are undecided.
London April 22 an article reports that Veith scientists allied with the Brewers' Society announce a method to remove water from beer to reduce its alcohol content while preserving flavor. Researchers led by Cambridge University officials describe freezing and separating ice to concentrate non water components before bottling. The work, still in progress, aims to produce lighter beer for British troops and civilian markets.
Washington April 22. Several influential lawmakers and the Committee on Economic Development endorsed balancing the federal budget next year without new revenue. They argued expenditure control suffices, while some urged considering a temporary nationwide retail sales tax at federal level. Rep Curtis said temporary taxes tend to become permanent. Rep Martin backed avoiding a Treasury deficit without new levies.
New York April 32 an 4 strike by 8000 Western Electric Company employees entered a second day today with negotiators still reported at odds over a single stage on wages. More negotiations were scheduled today as the walkout, the last major phase of a 24 day strike involving the telephone industry, had been considered near settlement for several days. The dispute involved safes, distributors and warehouse men, all members of the CIO Communications Workers of America.
Monica California April 2 Clark Gable secured a divorce from his fourth wife after she testified she did not wish to remarry. The settlement terms were not fully disclosed.
A historical listing shows numerous donors and small amounts to a Red Cross campaign. Names include Mrs Elizabeth Pritchard Mr Anthony Fulks Mr and Mrs Fay Walker and many others. The page records a total amount of 3415 07.
Little Rock on April 22 reports candidates filing for statewide and district posts. Roy Milum of Harrison seeks Ninth District Senate seat covering Boone Marion Newton Baxter and Svar ey counties, a former Senate president who served 1923 to 1964. Ernest Nicholson of Harrison also sought the post, with Barton Fr. Smith Attorney tied to Arkansas attorney general race. Gordon Morey and Morriston attorney appear for Fifth Judicial District prosecuting attorney, serving Youl Pope Conway Johnson and Fawkner counties.
North Little Rock April 22 Arkansas Municipal League Committee on Municipal Finances will discuss a home rule for Arkansas. Mayor Ross Lawhon supports League sponsorship and self governance without frequent legislature action. Attending officials include Mayors Harold Alls Wynne Alice Lovell Springdale Govan Burke Miranda Hammett Jackson Hot Springs C R Ray Texarkana Paw Byrd West Memphis George Steed Pine Bluff Bura Chaney Batesville Jack Pace Ft. Smith John Mosby Lepanto.
Employees of Ely and Walker shirt plant in Paragould will vote May 1 on whether they will be represented in bargaining negotiations by the AFL United Garment Workers. The election will be conducted by the National Labor Relations Board.
Nine prisoners escaped from the Sampson Air Force Base stockade near Monroe New York April 22 but were quickly recaptured. State police stopped and nabbed the overcrowded stolen car carrying the privates.
Little Rock April 22 commercial national bank denied press in a suit brought by the Bar Association of Arkansas to enjoin unauthorized practice in probate matters. The Bar Association asked chancery court to restrain Commercial National and Union National Banks from such practice. Union National had filed a dental. The use of lignite, a low grade coal, is increasing in the United States with about three billion long tons viewed annually.
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