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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1948
Page
2
The piece traces a Sioux family’s progress from canvas tents to wooden shacks and modest houses, noting stages of adaptation from camping life to home ownership. It highlights Mrs. William McGaa of the Ridge reservation who left the land 25 years ago, built a small house, raised 12 children, and saw five enlist in military service across navy, marines, and guards.
Indianapolis juvenile court referee said the 10 year old evangelist known as little David Walker has been neglected. The guardian was ordered to produce him on May 14 for a custody hearing. Parents Mr. and Mrs. Jack Walker of Chicago want the boy returned to them. David, who claims heaven visitations, is under contract with Indianapolis preacher Rev. Hoekstra. The court also heard concerns about education and the boy’s vocal health.
Federal mediators met with labor leaders in Chicago to avert a nationwide railroad strike planned for May 11. Talks aimed to resolve the wage dispute, with union leaders citing demands for a 30 percent raise and a $3 daily minimum. The strike notice affected key operating unions, risking disruption of services nationwide.
Union vice president John Cole says 100 jobs were cut but reorganization and more business may absorb the losses. Strikes continue at four brokerages including E F Hutton A M Kidder Bache and Shields. The exchange offers raises up to 20 weekly for low earners and modest amounts for higher brackets, with eight weeks severance and tenure-based separation pay. Pickets clashed with police in a wave of demonstrations as the strike, started March 29, extended to the curb and stock exchanges. Mayor O Dwyer names William J McCormack to investigate.
Washington April 20 Congress and the White House clash over funding for the State Commerce and Justice departments. A conference will try to reconcile differences in a single appropriations bill as the Commerce Department resists surrendering an FBI letter on Dr. Edward Condon. President Truman signaled the letter would not be provided, prompting House threats to withhold money if the stance continues.
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