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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1948
Page
1
A 1940s opinion piece argues against funding Chiang Kai shek and criticizes past Western aid to China while urging caution on Balkan entanglements. It also discusses Palestine and Israel and critiques UN partition, with reference to United States, Britain, and Arab states.
Reports say two Nationalist army groups are trying to set a new defense line to shield Nanking as Communist forces advance. Diplomats forecast a government statement within 24 hours. Beijing cut air links with Suchow and moved troops to hold the Huai river line 100 miles northwest of Nanking, manned by about 45 000 troops of the sixth and eighth army groups.
Paris December 1 The chance of voting on Israel’s bid for U N membership faded as the French cabinet debated its stance with no decision. France likely holds the pivotal Security Council vote where seven votes are needed. six appear assured, one against, and three abstentions. U S delegates were uncertain for tomorrow’s council meeting. Iran, Russia and UK positions cited. The Palestine question and the proposed Palestine conciliation commission drew criticism from Arab delegates and an Israeli spokesman. The security council was to consider Israel’s bid and regional tensions persisted.
Nanking dispatch reports Chiang Kai-shek and Chinese leaders believe Asia can still be saved from domination. They favor appointing a prominent American military adviser, such as General Douglas MacArthur, to assist Nationalist forces, as United Press notes in a long interview.
The Associated Press reports two fatalities from Arkansas road crashes. John C. Wyatt, 69, Hot Springs, died from injuries after being struck near the Hot Springs Country Club. Mrs. C G Taylor, 56, Magnolia, perished yesterday at a Texas hospital from injuries suffered near Human, Ark, last Friday. She was the second death in the collision.
Washington reports defense officials say the 15 billion budget is short by about 3 billion for Truman’s anti communism policy. Draft calls are trimmed with January at 10 thousand and February at 3 thousand, while stockpiling funds cover 600 million.
Frank Noyes, longtime organizer and first president of the Associated Press, died at age 85 in Washington. He helped organize AP, led the Washington Evening Star as president, and began in newspapers at age six selling extras during Ulysses S. Grant’s administration. Noyes’ career spanned over six decades, with national prominence from AP work and leadership roles until his retirement in 1968. His wife Janet Lariston Newbold Noyes and other relatives also predeceased him.
A brief note records the temperature dipping to 26 degrees. The fragment references atmospheric conditions and local observations, noting the chill and suggesting continued cold weather ahead.
Washington December 1 Ay Ay proposed rearrangement of 80 federal agencies could save the government up to 3 billion dollars annually President Truman approved the plan after a 45 minute White House meeting Hoover heads a bipartisan commission and says top bracket salaries should rise to keep skilled staff The commission’s exact recommendations were unclear with initial reports suggesting consolidation into a single administration.
Almer Holder, 46, of Walnut Ridge, is held to the Lawrence County grand jury on a poison death charge in the case of his wife Pay, 37. After a preliminary examination, Holder was released on 3000 bond. the grand jury will meet Tuesday. Mrs. Holder died in a Walnut Ridge hospital Monday night from arsenic poisoning, according to Prosecutor Millard Hardin. He said she told him her husband gave her a liquid dose before she fell ill, and Holley testified that an empty glass was in her hand when he returned home. She collapsed soon after. Holder is survived by five children.
A George Tucker piece for Hal Boyle extols dogs as devoted companions undaunted by neglect, recounting heroic canine acts and the bond between humans and dogs across society, with vivid scenes of loyalty and courage.
Washington announces 1949 goals to boost poultry milk vegetables sheep and lambs with higher production targets. government expects continued high consumer demand, urging farmers to expand outputs while cautioning against surpluses in wheat and potatoes. displaced Europeans seek housing and work as aid to farm labor.
Madame Chiang Kai-shek arrives in Washington seeking American banking support for the Nationalist government. She is greeted at the airport by Mrs. George C. Marshall and escorted to Leesburg Virginia as officials brief reporters on her diplomatic mission.
Funeral services for a Fulton soldier are set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at Bolton Chapel Pathenpers WH. The service honors the American Legion post members and lists local officials and family pallbearers.
York Furniture Co announces plans to open a new Crossett Arkansas store, expanding its retail footprint. Details on timing and exact location were not fully clear in the transmission.
Harold V. Avery, director of Belhaven College, chairs the Jackson M. The singers will perform a four piece Christmas program at the First Presbyterian Church of Pope on Friday evening December 3. The public is cordially invited to attend.
Arkansas employment security division reports record wages and hires in April through June, excluding government and self employed. Pulaski County leads with 42,721 workers and 22,182,691 in wages. Sebastian and Union follow with thousands of workers and payrolls. counties list Georgia-like totals amid OCR errors.
Berlin reports say Communist forces took complete control of the city hall in the Soviet sector. Acting mayor Ferdinand Friedensburg, an anti Communist official, was barred entry as the Communists installed their own administration and purged Western aligned staff.
C T Kiefer of Community Concert Service reports growing enthusiasm for the Hope Community Concert Association membership campaign. Volunteers show strong interest. the group aims to bring at least three major concerts in the coming months. Members only attendances, with a deadline of 6 pm Saturday, December 4, and details on telephone ownership and headquarter numbers are being circulated.
A new College of Charleston director assumes duties amid transitions. The incoming leader will reside in Seathy while directing campus operations and overseeing staff changes.
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