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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1950
Page
1
A Senate committee discussed tentative support for a plan to pay benefits to service members families. The proposal would provide monthly stipends to spouses and dependents, with varying amounts by family size, aiming to start payments this September. Officials note possible compromises between administration proposals and committee drafts.
Fragmentary text references expanding social programs, unemployment actions, federal and state roles, and a debate over elimination of disability and wind amendments. Mentions Jeffover ham and green snap beans with unclear context and no clear events or individuals fully named.
Seismologists say a large underwater explosion could trigger deadly tidal waves along coastlines if it occurs in the right direction. Yesterday’s quake, while significant, did not produce marine disturbances, but researchers caution about possible effects on islands and coasts depending on earth shift direction.
Air bombardments and South Korean ground attacks drove large raid forces from the front as pilots observers described dazed troops, many surrendering rifles and packs. A U S Eighth Army communique said fighting was quiet beyond the air strike area.
Dorothy Dix columns discuss mother in law dynamics and married life. Advice covers tact, self-control, and avoiding power struggles to keep harmony. contrasts with abusive scenarios and stresses practical care, breakfast duties, and mutual respect. The piece includes multiple Q and A exchanges on love and marital happiness.
Senator Connally forecasts Senate approval of President Truman’s nomination of William O Dwyer for ambassador to Mexico. No overt GOP opposition, but a Brooklyn grand jury inquiry into Miles F McDonald could influence Republican votes. White House said O Dwyer will resign around September 1 to take the post, succeeding Walter Thurston.
For best flavor, shell garden peas just before cooking. Use ham drippings, add only a small amount of water, and cook for about eight to ten minutes. This method preserves sweetness and texture.
Arkansas state comptroller Lee Roy Beasley warned agencies against padding budget requests. He noted some agencies inflated needs to cushion potential cuts by the legislature. Beasley spoke with a subcommittee and department heads for 1951-52 budget discussions. Governor McMath ordered a 15 percent reduction below current biennium requests.
U S department report shows farmers offering more new crop rice in the southern belt while mills cut prices toward a new crop basis. Harvests begin in Louisiana and Texas as prices move on green and dry basises with varied quotes across New Zenith in multiple markets. Cuban buyers reduce activity as domestic demand awaits larger offerings for late shipments.
Tonitown Arkansas honors the Concordia grape with a three day Sandan grape festival. The event features the crowning of Queen Concordia of 1950 and pays tribute to the grape growers shaping the town's fame.
Washington reports the White HouseState President Truman has no plan to seize the railroads to avert a nationwide strike. Secretary Ross said negotiations with Steelman should resume soon to head off the strike. A spokesman for 200,000 trainmen and conductors urged seizure but the President is not considering it. A Kennedy authorized strike at 6 am next Monday for five days was announced by a brotherhood spokesman affecting three strategic terminals Louisville St Paul and Cleveland.
Harrison Aug 16 The second of a series of 1% festivals honoring Arkansas forest lands opens today. Sponsored by the Arkansas Resources and Development Commission division on parks and forestry. Events include wood chopping crosscut sawing and nail driving contests with state champions crowned at the end. Remaining locations and dates listed Ravenden Springs Mt View Ozark Paron Malvern Prescott Sheridan Warren Hamburg Smackover Hope Aug 1 Ashdown Rand Dierks Aug 8.
Last year's title holder Miss Barbra Verrucchi will crown this year's queen at tonight's event. Each day opens with a Catholic mass and ends with a spaghetti dinner. Fonitown is noted as a wine producing area.
A. J. Walls 88 planter and ginner, former Lonoke County sheriff and judge, longtime U S marshal for eastern Arkansas district 1914 to 1922, and former Arkansas Democratic chairman, died at his Coy Arkansas home. Survived by widow five daughters and four sons. He was brother in law of the late U S Senator Joe T Robinson. Walls studied medicine before turning to farming and politics.
At Lake Success on August 15 the UN Security Council studied an Indian proposal for six non permanent members to privately meet without the main powers to explore peaceful solutions in Korea. Sir Reginal N. Raw of India urged a formal study of all Korea proposals and a deadline for recommendations. France Britain and the United States welcomed the idea.
Russia and Malik clash as council tabled a South Korean delegate seating proposal. Norway and France blasted Malik for not ruling, while UK and US threats over Marshall aid were cited as leverage in Korea policy.
A long handed rubber scraper proves handy for scraping bowls cups and spoons during baking and cooking tasks at home, simplifying cleanup and preparation.
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