01 Dec 1949
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1949
Page
1
John L Lewis orders miners back with a three day workweek in a bid to reshape the coal industry while dodging a government injunction. The move risks national economic disruption as railroads suffer losses and households face rising coal prices amid winter pressures and rising electricity and gas competition.
Hempstead County landowners cooperating with the Terre Rouge Bodean Soil Conservation District will plant more than 250000 pine seedlings on idle land over the next weeks. John Keck of the U S Soil Conservation Service says trees include loblolly shortleaf and slash pine with loblolly and shortleaf bought from Bluir City State Nursery and slash distributed by the soil district. Spacing is about 12 by 6 feet yielding about 700 trees per acre. Pulpwood and fence posts may be exported in 10 to 12 years, with sawlogs and other products possible later.
The Annual Finance Drive for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in Hempstead County begins December 1 with Gifts Committee members Albert Graves Ben Owen Frank McLerty Henry Haynes George Peck and Earl O Neal coordinating solicitors. The kickoff breakfast is December 6 at Hotel Barlow in Samy.
Veille Scott, 17, of Lexa Arkansas, was among 46 girls honored for winning homemade dresses at the Wallopa club congress. The report notes a weather forecast for Arkansas with partly cloudy skies and warm afternoon, followed by a mild evening and Friday fair, cooler.
John L. Lewis ordered a three day work week for most of the nation 400000 coal miners halting the three week truce. He told 80000 bar coal miners and bituminous diggers to work Monday Tuesday and Wednesday weekly starting next Monday until contracts with individual companies are signed. The move partially ends the strike though soft coal miners will resume Monday. Anthracite miners in Eastern Pennsylvania had been back since mid September soft coal miners worked only three weeks since Sept 19. The policy committee adopted a measure effective December 3 requiring mines to operate only three days per week with limited maintenance Thursday through Saturday.
President Truman calmly expected Lewis to order miners back by Monday and invoked emergency powers after a nationwide coal strike, with White House aides coordinating mediation. He left Washington for a three week stay and was reportedly aware of talks leading to today’s development.
Democratic dinners and gains in this year's elections spark concern among some party members that over-confidence could hurt them. Senator Kerr notes voters are impressed with progress under Democratic leadership but view the opposition as lacking constructive policy. Some Democrats and Republicans sense a political crest may be risky, recalling past over-confidence.
Hope Youth Center will be open Friday night after the football game with a special invitation extended to players and their wives to attend. The item mentions Fountain of Youth trial and an engineer Laurione winning a seat in a new arena at its opening, with awkward phrases suggesting a ceremonial or promotional event.
Chiang Kai-shek resumes control of nationalist forces against the communists from Chungking now claimed as the Red takeover. The move follows chaos as the government, displaced in its fourth capital this year, maneuvers to organize a defense and determine leadership amid the swift seizure by communist forces.
In Los Angeles in December a divorce was granted to Ning De Franco, 70, ending a 42 year marriage to Guy DeBranco. The couple’s split followed a long line of personal tensions and public remarks about church and morality.
In Pittsburgh a broadcaster opened his program with the line John L Lewis just shot Santa Claus and then spoke of the coal strike. In Chicago a dozen children phoned the Sun Times begging to confirm. NBC commentator Paul Leng in Pittsburgh reacted with disbelief and asked if it really happened.
Senator H Alexander Smith urged a firm Far East policy to prevent a third world war. He favored occupying Formosa to keep it from communists and opposed recognizing the Chinese communist regime as Moscow initiated. He warned Formosa could threaten U.S. island bases and suggested a Voice of Formosa radio program to counter Beijing.
A fire partially destroyed Graydon Anthony Lumber Co sawmill early today. Loss is estimated at 100000 dollars with insurance covering part. Owner G. Anthony said he will rebuild, praising the Hope Fire Department for rapid response as flames spread through the building and nearby areas. The blaze' origin remains undetermined though suspected to have started from a spark in the pit or from fuel. Winds kept the fire burning in multiple directions across the yard.
A local high school choir joins the evening program with a 7:10 start and 7:20 to 8:00 ministerial and community speakers. Santa arrives at 7:35 and is welcomed by Mayor Lyle Brown before addressing children. Miss Merry Christmas speaks at 7:50 and the program ends at 5:00.
In St. Joseph Missouri a man named Tommy King 45, a transient, confessed at Leavenworth to guiding police to his wife Ingrid Kings body found between a river road and railroad tracks. The coroner said four blows killed her two weeks ago. investigators say a hoax had misled earlier reports. Police say no charges yet filed.
A service at Patmos Baptist Church was held Sunday December 4 at 11 am with Rev Autrey Brewer delivering the message. The public was invited to attend.
A national advertising push emphasizes familiar brands and quality goods in Hope stores. Shoppers are urged to know the product name and price, with many displays and catalogs promising confidence in buying. Stores highlight 24 page Xmas Shopping guides and dozens of nationally known brands to prove value.
A Kann Social Security Action Office representative will be in Hope next Tuesday. The Employment Office can provide contact details for December Gat regarding the visit.
A program at Falich School on December 2 runs from 6 30 to 9 00 with a picture show and prize presentation. The event aims to showcase student work and community culture, inviting families to attend and support the school's activities.
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