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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1948
Page
2
A 24 year old widow, Mrs. Furst, stays in the hillside mansion of Joseph Bancroft. She arrived with reporters and photographers present, planning to remain until her baby is born in November. Bancroft moved out, disabled utilities, and neighbors bring meals while she guards the 9 room house and its treasures.
United Press reports the Dixiecrats aim to throw the presidential election into the House, pledging 24 electoral votes from Alabama and Florida and hoping other Southern states align. They plan to convene state conventions to unite behind Thurmond Wright and push for a House decision if Republicans lack a majority. Dewey may push State Department reorganization if elected.
Chatter about wives dominates letters as Dorothy Dix discusses whether constant talking or silence harms marriage. She argues that some talkative wives are more companionship friendly than silent ones, noting many men prefer conversation and that a happy home needs ongoing dialogue.
The page lists Aug 5 6 radio time tables for Mert's Records and Gulf Sports Parade, naming programs, hosts, guests, and station schedules. It mentions Superman Adventure Parade Kenneth Crawford and various orchestras, plus a note on a Native American place name meaning a meeting site.
At the Cummins Prison farm in Little Rock Governor Laney defended his record in a 43 minute address to state boards and commissions. He opposed highway bond issues while backing McMath’s plan, and he indicated disfavor toward McMath personally. Separately John K. Daggett criticized Holt on civil rights, denouncing racial baiting in campaigns and urging repudiation of any candidate who inflames prejudice.
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