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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1948
Page
2
U S Steel reports production in 1947 rose about 60 percent from 1939 levels, reflecting rapid postwar expansion. The gain underscores steel demand, factory utilization, and the sustained growth of the industry after World War II.
A 1947 syndicated column attacks Truman's stance on Communists, mocks Bert Andrews and Washington journalism, and argues Roosevelt era loyalties contaminate the Democratic Party. The piece defends loyalty investigations and criticizes Hollywood and press critics while noting awards and careers tied to anti communism.
In Kanges City August 3 through 11 the Big Seven grid squads opened light drills in 80s and 90s heat. About 60 players reported as Missouri is favored to win the conference with Oklahoma and Kansas slated as defending co champions. Oklahoma coach Bud Wilkinson planned serious drills to begin tomorrow.
Arkansas coaches spot a cagey race for the league title among Arkansas State Teachers, Arkansas Tech, Ouachita, Magnolia, with College of the Ozarks as a dark horse. Ozarks’ coach predicts undisputed first while other mentors favor a four or five team scramble. Off-field notes include early season injuries, a river fish tale, and hotel demand for Razorbacks games.
Brooklyn's bench strength powers a four run ninth inning rally that clinched a 10 1 victory over the Cardinals. The surge, aided by pinch hitters Bryce Drakeford Eddie Miksis and Pete Reiser, extended the Dodgers’ streak to eight straight as they tightened their NL lead with Dixie Walker and Brit Ostermudon adding heavy hits.
By Hugh and Fullerton, New York, Aug 31. The piece notes players from Sandase to Galt joining Michigan, mentions Fielding Yost at Stanford and plans for Jose Heston to relocate to Michigan, and quotes Gene Dervicotte as a key figure amid expectations for the season.
The Cotton States League concludes its regular season with seven Monday games. Greenwood, the division champion, led the first division with a victory while the Dodgers beat El Dorado Oilers 9 4. Pine Bluff defeated Charle, Greenville, Natchito, and Hot Springs results are noted amid pluses and misprints.
Fragmented text notes an upcoming title clash between Fr Wayne and Elfein in North Carolina. The garbled lines mention a plan to stage a decisive match, with references to place names and unclear dates, plus scattered mentions of teams and standings.
Dodgers benefited from five errors by Lorada as Greenwood’s Privette and Lace Duan held Oilers to five hits. Cardinals had 16 hits off three Clarksdale hurlers while Planters logged ten errors and 22 hits in Melera Hot Springs game. Helena’s nine- and error-heavy win came with 13 hits, Natcher erased an early lead for Greenville but Indians roared back with a five-run sixth. After tonight, two divisions finish the year with four teams advancing to Shaughessy playoffs, one day off.
Salt Lake City Aug. .. Clay Mangrum, the Chi ace, boosted his money-winning lead by taking a $12,500 playoff in a Fort Douglas course event. George Azia at Conshohocken posted a 7 for 7 tied score after 18 holes. The extra match was halted after a Sunday tie with 278 total. Victory netted $2,150, extending Mangrum’s earnings well ahead of Ben Hogan’s $26,000.
The Associated Press lists National League games including Philadelphia at St Louis and Brooklyn at Chicago with night games in New York at Pittsburgh and Boston at Cincinnati. American League features Philadelphia at Washington and Chicago at Philadelphia with several night matches. results show St Louis 6 6 and Pittsburgh 2 Boston night. Nearby minor leagues note Houston, Beaumont, and Dallas scoring tallies while Memphis and New OrleansProduce 4 and 6 5.
The night brought multiple ring outcomes as Brooklyn fighters scored knockouts and decisions. Wins surfaced for Winnie Cidone over Willie, Tony Lahiri over Ney, and Jimmy Chartyas earning a points decision in New York.
Texarkana woman Betts Vireliaiion of Bessiutwua aged 12 faces a state championship round. She competed against opponents in volleyball and aviation themed events, showing early talent and ambition to pilot a fighter plane, inspired by her father.
The Hove baseball team travels to Waldo for a game tonight at 8 o clock. Many loyal fans will follow the team.
The Southern Association pennant race tightens with Nashville and Memphis close for the lead with under two weeks left. Nashville lost 12-0 to Atlanta while Birmingham beat Chattanooga 6-4, extending their ninth straight win. Tonight's games pit Nashville at Atlanta, Chattanooga at Birmingham, Memphis at Mobile, and Little Rock at New Orleans.
Bonn delegates travel to form a West German government in a parliamentary council meeting opening tomorrow. The task is to draft a constitution acceptable to Allied powers while keeping door open for Soviet participation, amid Communist opposition claims of division. Major Western zones and Berlin will be represented as the six power plan from last June guides this process.
Rescue planes and surface craft searched the Pacific off Southwestern Alaska for a fishing boat that sank during the night. An SOS was sent before the vessel went down as the crew faced gale winds and towering seas. The status of the crew and exact position remained unclear as search efforts continued.
A clipped OCR page lists varied items including names such as Louisian a Solon MORIZONI and a reference to a senator and a New York town. It pairs numerous clues with numbers and fragments across languages, with phrases like Spanish article and Norse war interspersed amid scattered definitions and unfinished entries.
A crowded program features Gulf Sports News and varying acts including the U.S. Marine Band and Adventure Parade performances. Notables include Weeden, Fulton Lewis, and Lionel Hampton with a steady stream of band numbers, news segments, and a sign off at week’s end.
Government officials reported a decline in national traffic fatalities for the period ending July 1947, with 3700 total deaths and deaths down by about 4 percent from the previous year. The council noted a trend showing substantial reductions in road fatalities compared with 1937 levels.
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