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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1951
Page
4
A columnist mocks intelligence tests for reporters while musing that censored press means government control. The piece argues a free press must resist licensing reporters and warns that censorship erodes democracy, citing Freemen and historical struggles against English rule.
Little Rock Aug 7 The Arkansas attorney general’s office says a county coroner may arrest a book maker only when he observes a law violation. Assistant AG Cleveland Holland stated the coroner’s primary duties are inquests and bond requests for appearances in Circuit Court when offenses occur in the coroner’s presence. If a gambling statute violation is seen, the coroner may require bond for the next Circuit Court term.
Chicago grain quotes show Sep wheat at 2.39 and Dec at 2.42 with small shifts, oats around 1.86, and livestock receipts estimated: hogs 9,000 cattle 6,000 sheep 1,000. New York stocks edged lower after a tentative session, rail gains slim, nickel plate and Seaboard hints noted as market moved modestly.
Arkansas education department reports districts spent nearly 30.9 million dollars on school buildings and equipment over three years,adding about 2,000 classrooms. It notes 135 physical education buildings and auditoriums 48 home economics structures and 41 agriculture buildings completed, plus 12 new sites. Bonded indebtedness tops 57 million and may exceed 60 million by Oct. 1 as districts pursue expansion driven by consolidation, tax amendments, and efforts to improve Negro facilities and postwar school growth.
Clyde Williams of Texarkana, McWilliams in report, drowned when a small fishing boat capsized in 45-foot water near Chimney Rock on the lake. Three fishermen were aboard the boat. preservers were thrown, but Williams did not grab one and sank. Bill Corley, owner of the cruiser, stated the incident occurred while the boat followed a larger vessel.
A new heat wave grips sections of Arkansas with highs near or above 100 degrees. Fort Smith hit 103 yesterday, the state’s record for the year, while Texarkana reached 102. Forecasters warned that cloud cover could limit further rises, with rain possible in parts of north Arkansas.
Texarkana report states H D Smith 60 of Route 3 Hope was taken by East Funeral Home to St Michael's Hospital after a 7 15 pm crash on Highway 87. He appeared not seriously injured. The truck driver Phil Smith 29 of Forrest City Ark collided with the other car. Smith might face charges. Miller County sheriff's office noted reckless driving.
Ben F. Edminston, 55, died in a local hospital Monday at 4:14 p.m. after a short illness. He is survived by his wife Riachel or Rachel, four daughters Ella Mae, Mary Ester, Betty Sue, and Bennie Jean, three brothers Henry Edminaston of Sulphur Springs Texas Jewell Edminaston of Shreveport Louisiana and Bob Edminaston of Lutise Rack, and four sisters Mrs Oliver Tommey Mrs Carl McLarty Mrs Robert Rodgers of Nashville and Mrs Arthur Lockwood of New Boston Texas. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the First Methodist church with Rev Virgil Keeley in charge. Burial will be at Uzan at Bingen. Pallbearers will be the American Legion members and honorary pallbearers the Century Bible class.
Buddy Sutton and Edsel Nix, Arkansas University juniors and sophomores, host on air at 8 p.m. on KXAR. The Hope High School vocational guidance program with Hope Kiwanis Club spotlights local youth plans. Haskel Jones hosts with Fred Robertson Horace Hubberd and others. A St Bernard from 1888 weighed 214 pounds.
Monday proved the hottest day of the year with an official high of 101 at Frolic and Truck Branch Experiment Station. The heat lingered from day into night causing sleeplessness for many residents as clouds moved in and showers were forecast for the day.
The 39th Louisiana Arkansas National Guard division trains at Camp Polk Ga starting Aug 7 for a two week encampment. Brig Gen Charles A Redding of Shreveport commands with Maj Gen Raymond Vieming away. Lessons from Korea emphasize realism and air ground support tactics as units simulate an aggressor force attempting rear echelon infiltration.
Britain’s Richard Stokes and W. Averell Harriman arrive in Abadan to check refinery conditions as Iran and the nationalization talks proceed in Tehran. Donald Ferguson, part of Stoke’s team, briefs Iran’s nationalization committee with what he calls cold facts.
Hope City council plans a session tonight in the city hall addressing scheduled matters. Officials will discuss local issues and potential actions on community projects and governance.
United Press reports Mississippi voters staged an anti Truman Democratic primary with eight gubernatorial candidates united against the administration and pledging to uphold segregation. Kentucky, Georgia, and Virginia also held statewide ballots amid tight races and disputed ballots.
Hope manufacturing company filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state in Little Rock. The incorporators are Lyle Brown C Nunnie and Frances Galloway, all of Hope, with authorized capital stock of 3.00 shares no par value. The firm will engage in fabrication of steel and related products in Hope.
Tokyo August 7 Ridgway, Allied supreme commander, told the Reds cease-fire talks will not resume until they honor Kaesong and the neutral zone. He said new assurances are needed that communists will keep their word before sending five negotiators back to Kaesong. He rejected the Reds' Saturday incident as an accident and warned of stricter terms.
Fragments of green cord trousers found on Yakutat beach spark a possible link to the July 21 disappearance of a Korean Air lift plane with 38 people aboard. Rescue squads refocus along Yakutat shore waters as investigators check laundry marks and review Canadian Pacific lines for connections.
Memphis Tennessee August 7 y Secretary of Agriculture Charles Brannan faced a four point plan from the National Cotton Council to shield cotton farmers from losses. NCC President Harold Young urged the government to boost domestic cotton mill activity via military procurement. He also proposed stockpiling cotton through open market purchases to cover the gap between current production and domestic needs.
Casualties from the Texas Eagle wreck near Malvern Ark are treated at Pacific hospital. Names include Musphattradt, Viomas Tex, Agnes Dean, Mrs C B O souke, Coeth Daylay, Charles Gough, Wilson nday, Rycenk Whrolle and others.
Senator Benton presses for a Senate investigation to decide if Senator McCarthy should be ousted after urging resignation. A rules committee meeting is set behind closed doors to consider the resolution, which cites Maryland election campaign conduct involving McCarthy.
Washington reports two Republican senators accuse President Truman of playing politics with the Midwest floods. Senator Humphrey supports a Missouri Valley authority for flood control, while others urge liberal-minded Midwest lawmakers to back a unified plan over the Pick-Sloan approach.
Malvern August 2 the Texas Eagle passenger train of the Missouri Pacific was wrecked after striking a sinked automobile. Eight hurt none serious. Driver jailed on charges of DUI after allegedly misjudging the road. Train sections separated near Longview with seats and luggage scattered. no fatalities reported. Injured listed include North Little Rock and Little Rock residents. Missouri Prairie Hospital treated victims. A chase of charges against the driver followed examination by Prosecutor McCoy.
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