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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1949
Page
4
Hope city pool reports a mixed two month period with June gross at 1579 and July at 883, totaling 2471 against 3031 expenses. Despite rain and low attendance amid a national health scare and a weak summer, the operation remains a community asset showing profit after depreciation.
Former Field Marshal Fritz Von Manstein goes on trial in a British military court for 17 war crimes from World War II. Indictment accuses his troops of mass killings of Poles and Russians in the Don basin, Ukraine, and Poland, with counts alleging thousands murdered and mass extermination of Jews, Gypsies, and ethnic Jews.
Air Chief Marshall Sir Charles Medford, head of the British air service, told a Hot Springs reporter he does not foresee any shooting war on the international horizon. He noted Russia faces financial strain and expects his Washington-stationed assignment to end next year. He is in Hot Springs for a physical check-up and plans a brief stay.
Forecast calls for fair weather in Arkansas this afternoon tonight and Wednesday with a slight warming trend. Clear skies and mild temperatures are expected across the state as conditions stay dry. Local highlights include a gentle afternoon breeze and cooler overnight lows.
Hope public schools will open on September 7. James Tones, superintendent, announces Fulton will retain eight grades with upper grades transported to Hope. Columbus will send high school students to Hope on a district tuition basis. Readied faculty lists cover Hope High School, Oglesby, Sey Pal sley, Brookwood, Atland, Fulton, and Yerger with many named principals, teachers, and staff for 1949-50.
The High school bookstore will be open Wednesday August 24 to sell used books and gel bunks for the coming school year. Jon Mar list Manager announced today that hires should be completed early so students will have the hooks when school opens.
Western officials describe Moscow's threats to Tito as nerve warfare and doubt direct action against Yugoslavia. Talks in Washington next month may focus on the Balkan crisis and Western policy toward Tito amid Soviet pressure and Cominform rhetoric.
A West Point cadet Ralph Stephenson Jr. was invited to his wedding at West Point by a radio host. Stephenson, nephew of Roy Stephenson of Hope, drew attention when the audience received the invitation on air. More than 100 listeners had already accepted the invitation, with further responses expected. The scene was captured by NEA Telephoto in New York and wired to readers.
The American Legion post backs a district softball squad featuring Jovel boys and key players like Roy Taylor and Vic Thithe as the ball club aims for strong showing. Officials praise the Legion sponsorship and the group’s effort in securing support for the season.
Benton August 28 report on a Saline county grand jury investigating alleged mistreatment at a girls training school. Inmates described beatings and solitary confinement while officials questioned inmates including Rita Paexbos and Juanita Mutha and Ruby Ann Watkins as riot allegations emerged.
Mississippi Rep Rankin seeks a house motion to ease funding deadlock for flood control and waterways projects ending next June. The measure would bind house conferees to accept amounts for 300 plus projects, adding several for flood control and river improvements.
States Rights members of the Democratic national committee face trial for desertion in last year's campaign. The credentials committee will judge expulsions from Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and South Carolina. The committee will also choose a new national chairman as J. Howard McGrath resigns to become attorney general, with William M. Boyle Jr. eyed to replace him.
Canton reports about 500 people killed or injured in a massive explosion at Takao harbor in Formosa. The blast followed unloading of ammunition from the Chinese steamer Chungli, shattering most windows and causing extensive damage as smoke darkened the city. Takao, a major Japanese naval base during the war, faced widespread terror and destruction.
Canasta described through a domestic misadventure with Ed Creagh sharing a humorous faux how to guide. The piece details a wife persuading her husband to learn canasta, their clumsy attempts, and the chaotic result as the TV looms in the background. The narrative blends comic dialogue with miscommunications and a grounded, everyday setting.
Washington Aug 23 The Senate girds for action on the interior department money bill amid a public power controversy. A test vote on Southwestern Power Administration transmission funds is set for 4 30 p m EST. Senate moves could shape appropriations for Southwestern, Bonneville, and Reclamation Bureau lines as votes seek to curb house totals. The committee favors private utility wheeling contracts modeled on Texas Light and Power Co arrangement with REA users and municipalities. The panel would fund SPA at initial cash 9 million and 3 87402 million in contract authority while cutting 300 thousand in ongoing power agency funds.
A complete dress rehearsal at 9 0 this morning on the Saenger stage completed preparations for the Fortraits of Fall Fashions show to be staged Wednesday and Thursday August 24 and 28. The Hope Business and Professional Women's club sponsors Potions of Full Fashions and has spared no effort to ensure a standout event. Local merchants and florists supply stage needs, gowns, and decorations, with set pieces provided by Foster's and other shops.
Washington reports the Senate investigations committee faces questions over personal animus and the five percenter inquiry. McCarthy says hearings may be delayed to protect health while witnesses like David Bennett and Harry Truman figures are noted in relation to government contracts and profits.
Belgrade reports Moscow threatens harsher measures against Yugoslavia after accusing the Tito government of suppression of Cominform calls and persecuting Soviet citizens. Pravda editorial says Tito supporters are purged and warns Yugoslavia to yield or face further action, with a cartoon of Tito as a swastika figure.
A terse weather note reports temperatures climbing in several areas with Western locales seeing the highest readings. In South Dakota's capital city the day’s high briefly topped into the 90s, with other towns recording similarly warm conditions.
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