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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1950
Page
3
Reporters describe a tense scene as protesters gather beyond a city chamber crowd. Police guard lines prevent entry while council members consider a disputed measure amid sharp comments and criticism from residents and observers.
Marshall and Samile P Strange wed yesterday at the brides parents home with Rev W Marshall and Rev Floyd G Davis officiating. The bride wore an embroidered organdy gown with orchid taffeta and a Juliet cap, carrying orchids. Best man was W Charles Black. matron of honor Mrs Big Boyd of Calburne. After a reception, the couple will live at 722 North Spruce Street.
Senator O Mahoney urged a truce on partisan politics in dealing with home front mobilization after Republican criticisms of Truman administration actions. Aiken and Martin predicted Senate passage of a House bill granting wage price controls and rationing authority for use if needed, while Truman sought power to allocate materials and set priorities and credit cuts.
Pine Bluff August meeting of attorneys in Jefferson Desha and Lincoln counties selects Lewis M. Robinson as their choice to serve as circuit judge until January 1. He would replace the late G Parham who died August 4 while unopposed for renomination. Governor McMath will name a successor per committee recommendation. Harry Wooldridge and Sam Levine announce candidacies for the four year term starting January 1. Robinson is a former state representative and former prosecuting attorney with service as state fire marshal.
Financial leaders from six states converge in Fayetteville for the second day of the Southwestern Graduate School for Savings and Loan Executives. The conference, part of a program running through Friday, addresses industry issues and executive training.
Washington reports economist Louis H. Bean predicted Republicans gain seats in the November vote but fail to seize control of Congress. He forecast defeats for Taft of Ohio and Lucas of Illinois, plus other Democratic and Republican senators, noting Korea's war may influence results.
AP analysis notes evidence of Soviet trouble in Eastern Europe as Moscow fails to subdue states like Czechoslovakia and the Baltic republics. Observers cite purges, fear of fifth column activity, and reliance on force, while Western strength from Marshall Plan and Atlantic pact slows a Red drive.
The campus of the University of Arkansas hosts a regional gathering with representatives from Louisiana Texas Mississippi Oklahoma New Mexico and Arkansas. The event highlights interstate collaboration and academic exchange among six states.
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