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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1948
Page
4
A long rail strike threat looms as 150,000 railroad workers vote to pressure for high pay gains amid inflation. The piece argues mediation and the Railway Labor Act offer paths to avoid a shutdown, stressing that transport touches every facet of American life and economy.
Here Is State Ticket at Filing Close lists candidates for federal and state offices in Arkansas. Names include McClellan for U S Senate, Gathings Jonesboro Mills Kensett Trimble Berryville Ivy Bentonville Edwards Texarkana Har ris Fort Smith Tackett Nashville Turnipseed Hackett Blair Paris Whittaker Fort Smith Hays Little Rock Norrell Monticello Harris El Dorado Whitley Whitten Magnolia and party officers. Governor Mackrell of Little Rock among others.
Yugoslav Deputy Foreign Minister Alois Bebler announced to four power deputy ministers that Yugoslavia will accept about 800 square miles of Austrian Carinthia and Styria, down from an initial demand of 1,000 square miles. Austria opposes any territorial concessions and the demand for 150 million dollars in cash reparations remains unchanged.
London reports Foreign Secretary Bevin asserted in the Commons that Britain will leave administrative personnel in Palestine only as required until independence. He recalled Creech Jones’s UN pledge to continue administration if Jews and Arabs agree, but no deal exists and withdrawal by August 1 remains the plan.
Washington April 28. Gael Sullivan resigns as executive director of the Democratic National Committee and will join the Theater Owners of America. He may earn about 50000 yearly in his new role, effective May. The 43 year old Chicagoan had been with the DNC since February 1947 after leaving as second assistant postmaster general. He criticized Democratic complacency and urged a return to active organizing akin to 1946 Republican gains.
An annular May 8 solar eclipse in the Pacific is seen as a chance to refine military range finding and targeting for missiles and ocean-spanning rockets. Observations from seven stations aim to reduce location errors to about 140 feet, using precise timing, moon distance measurements, and new radio fixes. Cooperating groups include U.S. Air Force, Army Map Service, Navy, Bureau of Standards, Coast and Geodetic Survey and State Department.
Hope Chamber announces Mullin-ville company of Columbus Ohio will begin creating an up to date Hope directory. Main-Kille company is deemed reliable after review. New directory slated for distribution next Fall.
Hempstead county war dead will arrive in Hope Friday afternoon at 1:30 for funeral services. Arrangements are by Herndon-Cornelius Funeral Home. The fallen are Cpl. Benvill Clark and Pvt. Doyle H. Mayton, sons of local residents Patmos area residents.
James H. Jones, superintendent of Hope public schools, announces the re election of Hope Negro teachers for 1948 49. Yerger High School names sixteen teachers while elementary lists twenty two. Several rural schools will close. elections for two teacher positions postponed. Retirements include W M McFadden Edna Conway and others. John Marshall noted for long service as Chief Justice.
Rapid City column examines modern Sioux life on Blaine County camps, noting a shift from traditional sharing to settlement in towns for work. It highlights health issues, sanitation challenges, and poverty among 2,300 Indians along the Rapid Creek, with comments from Ellen Donovan and Dr. Sedelaech.
James H H Jones, superintendent, announces re election of teachers for 1948 49 with assignments listed across Hope High Oglesby Junior High Paisley Brookwood Ward and Rocky Mound schools. New hires include Horace Hubbard and John W Martin while several resignations are noted and summer school rules apply.
R E Baier announced his resignation as principal of Hope High School to take effect June 30 and accept a post as Superintendent of Dardanelle Public Schools for next year. He praised the support from administration, teachers, parents, and students and expressed regret at leaving Hope.
Prisoners Melvin H. Phillips and Claude Houston Phillips escaped from a Baxter County jail by breaking bars on a third story cell and sliding down a rope of knotted blankets. An automobile stolen nearby was later spotted heading north toward Missouri with two men matching the escapees. One prisoner had previously escaped in 1945 while serving a sentence for forgery and other charges.
Rail strike set for May 11 nationwide as 140000 engineers and crews walk out. In Hempstead County Democratic primary filings close with candidates for county judge, representatives, clerk, treasurer, sheriff and other offices announced by W S Atkins.
Hope Kiwanis presents a two night minstrel at Hope High School Theatre on Thursday and Friday at 8 pm. George Frazier, local radio announcer and Hope Youth Center director, directs the show with a grand chorus from Hope High School Boys' Glee Club. End men include Milton Dillard, Jimmy Miller, Roy Taylor, Buddy Hallibur, Jon xs Alibi, Ed Marvin, and Lawrence Martin. The program features music, blackface-skits, vocal and dance numbers, with proceeds aiding the Hope Youth Center. Tickets are sold by Minstrel Queen candidates to support the Kiwanis sponsored project.
Helsinki reports Finland’s parliament backed the Soviet-Finnish treaty by 157 to approve. debate was lengthy with Liberal Party opposition and Communist criticism. The pact would allow Finland to determine military aid needs, amid calls for clearer terms and avoidance of greater reliance on Moscow.
Bonnie Anthony daughter of Mr and Mrs Graydon Anthony of 215 Blast Jath Street will represent Hope in the Miss Arkansas Beauty Pageant at Newport June 30 through July 1. Sponsored by Hope Chamber of Commerce she will compete in the civic beauty event during the two day affair with local committee oversight.
Washington April 28 a rules committee sent an anti poll tax bill to the Senate floor. Chairman Brooks said the measure, approved without change by the House July 21 1947, would bar states or municipalities from requiring a poll tax for national elections. Senators Stennis and Hayden voiced opposition, urging constitutional amendment path. The committee listed Alabama Arkansas Mississippi South Carolina Tennessee Texas and Virginia as poll tax states. Proceeding supporters included Brooks Ives McMahon Hickenlooper Wherry and Bricker. leaders planned an anti lynching bill ahead as part of the civil rights program.
89 year old Mark Hanna descendant from Ohio was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to forging two checks totaling 50,000. Federal Judge John Knight imposed the sentence. He voiced no apology and stated his intent to seek leniency in court. The defendant had prior arrests for larceny and forgery.
Washington April 28 a rough draft news note reports Rep Rivers predicts the oleo tax repeal bill will pass tonight but with crippling amendments. Knutson pushes to remove cheese quotas while critics argue dairy makers pay. debate centers on extending or ending the three-factor tax while Geneva pact concerns loom.
Veterans of Foreign Wars urges Arkansans to buy Buddy Poppies on Saturday May first to aid disabled veterans and families. Commander Williams notes at least 200000 poppies will be offered with proceeds supporting local welfare, hospital care, and national programs for veterans in need.
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