Hope School Budget Faces State Aid Cut and Local Tax Shift
An emergency Hope School Board meeting reveals that state aid covers about 70 percent of the district's budget, with potential further cuts next year. Officials urge raising local property values and tightening assessments rather than increasing the tax rate, warning a tough taxpayer stance is needed as federal wartime revenue fades. The move targets balancing the public school system’s finances and sustaining services amid reduced state funds.
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Hope School Board
Hope Bubbg
Hope School
Hope High School
Vines
Hope
Hope Special
Camden
Magnesia
Washington
R. M. LaGrone, Jr
James H. Jones
State Tax Commission
Royce Weisenberger
Sta Tax Commission
County Equalizath Board
Opening Date for Local Negro Schools
Yerger school system will open on September 7 with a teachers meeting at Yerger High on September 2. Students report September 7, bus runs start, and registration weeks run September 5 to 9 across Yerger High, Yerger Elementary, Supewell, Rosenwald, Kaynes Chayes, Fulton, Hopewell, and other local schools with grade by grade schedules.
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Yerger
Yerer High
Yerger High School
Hopewell School
Rosenwald School
Jaynes Chapel
Fulton School
Yorter High School
Yerger Elementary
Haynes Chapel
Local Girl Featured in National Magazine Article
The September issue of Calling AQ Girls includes a feature on a local woman, highlighting her early life and achievements. It notes Mrs. June Gaytord and Alice Lorraine Heard of Hane and mentions Mrs. Williams’ association with a Norman Oklahoma newspaper.
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National
AQ Girls
Junes Gaytord
Alice Lorraine Heard
Hane
Williams
Norman
Oklahoma
Arkansas Weather Forecast Parily Cloudy With Showers
Parily cloudy forecast for Arkansas shows showers this afternoon and tonight in the southeast, cooler Wednesday in the northwest, with a cooler spell expected tonight.
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Arkansas
Vaughan Says Help to Firms Not Improper
Memphis reports a crime spree case tied to AWOL Fort Knox deserter James L. Champion of New Bern Tennessee. He allegedly aided robberies netting about 500 dollars while accomplices remain at large. The gang moved from Paris Tennessee to Memphis then Dyersburg Therlfoot Lake Mayfield Kentucky crossed to Steele Missouri and bought weapons before fleeing to Atlantic City New Jersey. Champion later confessed he drove the car used in the robberies.
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Memphis
Tenn
Champion
West Tennessee
Fort Knox
James L. Champion
Newbern
M. A. Hinds
Paris Tenn
Dyersburg
Therlfoot Lake
Ray Wyatt
Mayfield
Mississippi River
Steele Mo
Little Rock
Ark
Atlantic City
N. 5
Vaughan Testifies Truman Had No Involvement In Deals
Washington August 30 Maj Gen Harry H Vaughan testified he helped firms with government work but said President Truman never participated or knew specifics about the requests. Vaughan denied any improper actions and stated gifts from Albert Worley Perfume Co were no exchange for favors. He added no authorization given to John Maragon to speak for him at the White House. Continued on Page Two.
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Washington
Harry H. Vaughan
Truman
Vaughan
Senate Investigating Committee
Albert Worley Perfume Co
Chicago
Mrs. Truman
White House
Independence
Foibne
Mr. Truman
Col. C. J.mara
Carl Ristine
Risting
John Maragon
Secret Conway meeting eyed to pick McMath’s next governor foe
The Arkansas Gazette reports a secret September 8 gathering near Conway to nominate a gubernatorial opponent for Gay Sid McMath next year. Harry Lee Williams says Laney or Jack Holt may be involved, with Laney, Holt, Late Sen Jerry Screeton Hazen and Millard Hardin named among possible candidates.
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Little Rock
Arkansas Gazette
Conway
Gay
Sid McMath
Harry Lee Williams
Ben Laney
Williams
Laney
Jack Holt
McMain
the Gazette
Halt
Sen
Jerry Screeton
Hazen
Hazen, and Prosecutingttorney Millard Hardin
Newport
The Christophers Aim to Change the World From Fanatics
By Ed Creagh, the Christophers led by Father James Keller aim to reform society by placing capable men and women in influential roles. They promote teaching, government work, labor management, and media outreach to counter subversives and advance faith-based good will.
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ED Creagh
New York
James Keller
Cathole Prigsi
Ile
Spenward Tracy
U. S
Father Keller
The
Christophers
Isle
George Mowe
Doubleday
SP Popieby
Mae Ian
Houmou Christophers
Father Kellersmlad
von Lupe
Faupport Irons Citholics
Iunishatal
Episcopal
Beverly Hills
Cait
Frontu Jewish Television
Chicago
Toruel
Truman Budget Estimates Undergo Slash
Washington notes that Congress plans to cut between 1.165 and 1.5 billion dollars from President Truman s 1990 budget estimates after the military appropriations bill. With seven bills acted on, four in conference, total appropriations reach about 34.92 billion if conferees push higher figures, about 1.16 billion under the administration request, and 94.37 billion for all 11 bills if lower figures prevail.
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Washington
Congress
Truman
Senate
White House
House
Ir. Truman
T&elow
U S Industry Getting More Production
U S industry shows renewed factory activity in August after July declines. The Federal Reserve Board notes gains in overall production, steel output rising to 83 percent capacity, with autos and refrigerators also reviving. The index, based on 1935 39 averages, had peaked last November at 195 and fell to 1642 in July before climbing toward June levels anew. The seasonally adjusted pace suggests a return to about June levels as August advances.
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Sam Dawson
New York
America
Federal Reserve Board
New York City
Jidy
American Iow and Steel Institute
Revenue man Pollard found slain near Little Rock
Mystery surrounds the death of Dan S Pollard a Stuttgart native and Arkansas revenue man and parole officer. State police indicated Pollard 60 was found bloodied near England Arkansas and the cause remains unclear whether an automobile accident or other means. Pollard formerly directed census work in Arkansas and served as a state parole officer in the Adkins administration. Survivors include his widow and a son who served with the Glenholz unit at Pine Bluff.
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Little Rock
Aykansas Revenue Department
England
Ark
Dean Moricry
Dan S. Pollard
Stuttgart
Morley
Pollard
Tittle Rock
Dormner
Arkansas County
Pure Gad Immigtration
Lipgie’ Rock
U.S
Arkansas
Homer Adkins
Glenhol
Students Must Register This Week At Hope High
Forney G Holt, Hope High principal, announces that all students who will attend Hope High or Junior High this year must register this week. Most returning students have completed prerequisites and books can be purchased in the bookstore.
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Forney G. Holt
Hope
Hope High School
Alluy
Safeway Warehouse Fire in Frisco Causes Huge Damage
A spectacular fire nearly destroyed the Safeway Stores warehouse in Frisco. The blaze raged about six hours, with damage estimated near 1.9 million dollars. Four firefighters were overcome by smoke during control efforts. Fire officials reported the incident as under control today.
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San Francisco
Black Square
Safeway Stores, Inc
Amoke
Czechs Crush Anti-Red Movement in Prague Trial
Prague reports that the Czechoslovak government dismantled an anti communist underground group on the eve of a planned armed revolt. A secret trial sentenced six to death, ten to life, and unknown others to prison. many accused allegedly aided by a Western power. Wioset Charvat and Dr. Jaroslav Borkovec named among leaders. others include army police personnel and civilians.
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Prague
Westin
Wioset Charvat
Putgch
Jaroslav Borkovec
Prague Police
I ci
Guillty
Pruisch
Five Enlistees Enter Army Air Corps from Hope Area
Five local youths including David L. Phillips Billy May Nat Impson Fletcher Thomas and William H. Vines were enlisted last week and transferred to Camp Chaffee Ark for basic training with the 5th Armored Division. They authorized interest in higher pay retirement benefits and travel and expect assignment to regular army units for further training after basic. Sunfc Warren Short, army recruiter, thanked Hope citizens and other towns for cooperation in supporting the enlistment drive.
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David L. Phillips
Roy Phillips
Prescott
Ark
Billy ¢. May
Chester May
Pallog
Sark
Nat O
Impson
Rope
Fletcher
Thomas
Joe R
Antoe
William H. Vines
W. T. Vines
Rowe
Emmet
Sun
Warren G
Short
Army
Air Force
Hope
Camp Chaffee
Sth Armored
Regular Army
Phillips
Snopsen
Themes
Vines
You Sen Sut Short
Department of the Armye and
Air Forestar
Edivens
First Year Children Must Be Vaccinated for Smallpox
Jones H. Jones, superintendent of county health, announced that all parents with children entering school for the first time must have their children examined and vaccinated for smallpox before school entry. The requirement applies to children who will be six years old on or before November 31, 19.9, and aims to ensure vaccination prior to the fall term under county health supervision.
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Jones H. Jones
Superins Gaudent
Getiwgly
County Health Nurs
Louy
Tie Fall
Terry
Hope Board Aims to Gather Data on Assessments
Hope School District faces a 70 percent drop in aid for 1950-51 as tax plans and equalization changes loom. The board proposes hiring experts to survey old and new construction values, turning data over to the Hempstead County Equalization Board, with city leaders and local groups attending a roundtable on tax assessments and state aid.
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Hope
Hope School Board
Equalization Board
Trimble
Lyke Brown
Bro i
Tito Looks Likely To Get U.S. Loan If He Stays Free
Washington reports Tito of Yugoslavia is considered a cinch to win a U.S. loan if he remains independent from Moscow. Officials say Acheson endorses Yugoslavia's application for about 23 million dollars to buy American machinery for copper and zinc mines, with quick action urged to weather a Western blockade.
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U.S
Moscow
Washington
Marshal Tito
Yugoslavia
Staite Acheson
Acheson
Caveendish Cannon
Belgrade
Ex Sport Import Bank
United States
International Bank
Europe
Johnsson
Hallong Advisory Council
Juan
Davis Furniture Opens New Store on East Second
EB W Davis, longtime Hope merchant, opens a new Davis Furniture store on East Second Street. He will continue running the North Hayel Street location and expand offerings of household furnishings and related goods to serve customers in the area.
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Tavis Furniture
EB. W. Davis
Elupl
Secanit
North Hayel Street
Davis
Hope
Fife
North Havel
Navy
East Second
Bether
Only McMath Appointee Resigns From Arkansas Girls Board
Little Rock Aug 30 Governor McMaths only appointee on the Arkansas Girls Training School board has resigned Mrs Charles O Smithers Benton cites recent developments including indictments of superintendent Mrs Fanny Goodman and former head matron Mrs Carrie Toland The board met with a bare quorum and took no action on naming a new superintendent, interviewing two applicants Lavina Fruit and Peart Horne currently head matron in charge at both institutions the resignation announced by her husband the boards lone remaining officers attended by three members and one absent official offers of aid from state departments were heard
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Little Rock
McMath
Arkansas Girls' Training School
Charles O. Smithers
Benton
Fanny Goodman
Carrie Toland
Goodman
Lavinna Fruit
Peart Horne
Smithers
Stile Hospital
Saline County
Ben B. Rowland
Lille Rock
Uth Hale
Roy Morgan
Jess Collis
Ied Gladden
Athew
Magnolia Man Injures Arms in Fall Here
Harold wards of Magnolia a ride supervisor for J C Atwhrey Co suffered fractured arms and other injuries in a fall from a ride in a parking lot across from the Mida street store. He was climbing down from a truck when the accident occurred and was taken to Josephine hospital with injuries described as fractures.
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Harold Wards
Magnolia
J. C. Atwhrey Co
Mida Street
Josephine Hospital
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