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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1949
Page
4
A Hot Springs dispatch reports the County Assissers Association adopted a uniform schedule raising household and industrial taxes by 100 to 500 percent. Furniture values rise from 69 to 678 for a five room home, while auto assessments drop. Authors argue federal taxes drove local burdens and urge taxpayers to act.
West German papers accuse Western powers of reviving German militarism with a cannon fodder army. They claim Germans oppose rearmament while officials deny plans, noting Adenauer would resist but could back a U.S. funded force under European command.
Little Rock and Fayetteville story notes Joe Folsom, convicted of contempt for violating an anti-picketing order at a Fayetteville hospital construction site, sentenced to six months and $1000. Arkansas Supreme Court reduced penalty to 30 days and $300. Court yesterday refused review but allowed appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. The piece also oddly mentions a giraffe as a stray fact.
Cloudy conditions with increasing warmth this afternoon bring showers. A turn to colder air tonight followed by a cooler Wednesday with possible sleet or rain. Expect variable winds and a drop in temperatures by tomorrow.
Mineral Springs man Bill Cooley, 49, charged with negligent homicide after a two death wreck near Washington. Preliminary hearing set for December 19. Victims include Cecil Wallace, 49 of Hope, and John Lewis Lively, 3, of Crossroads near Columbus. Several others injured, conditions varied. Cooley released on $1000 bond as investigation continues.
Mayor Lyle Brown urged support for the Scout Financial Drive at the Hempstead district volunteer breakfast. The event noted scouting costs, regional budget progress, and plans for Hempstead County youths, with new Scout Executive Frank Cochrill detailing drives and attendance prospects.
HAL BOYLE argues that reading a large Sunday newspaper is a cheap, effective workout for the body and mind. He recounts a humorous, anecdotal regime lifting tabloids and the New York Times to tone stomach muscles, shedding 26 pounds in two years while praising the discipline of regular reading.
Agriculture Secretary Charles Brannan arrived in Memphis Tennessee to address the annual national conference of state PMA committees. The five day meeting opened with Ralph S. Trigg presiding as PMA administrator. Committeemen from 20 cotton states will air views on acreage allotments in a special Wednesday session.
Quintuplets five boys born to Maria Arroayo in Anostura near Metchin Colombia. The births arrived by telegram from the mayor. The babies Fermin Ramiro Odrigo Nabor and Francisco baptized. Father Alfonso. Governor of Antioquia ordered mother and children moved to Medellin for medical care.
Nationalist China faces political chaos with communist forces nearing Chengdu the former capital. Hong Kong orders by Li Tsung-jeng to continue, while he travels to the U.S. The U.N. offers a face saving path for Nationalists through a study assembly. Western nations inch toward recognizing the communist regime amid military gains.
Police say 23-year-old Franklin Thomas Slay from Florida planned a murder pact with his girlfriend Mary Jamon in Kentucky. He confessed to killing her on a lonely road while en route to Florida to marry, after she learned of her pregnancy and insisted they wed. He later admitted attempting to fulfill the pact by taking his own life or being arrested after fleeing to Alabama.
New census data show 60,946,000 Americans held jobs in November with 59,518,000 civilian positions, a rise of 517,000 from October. Unemployment declined to 3,409,000, while part time and seasonal adjustments indicate many workers could not secure full-time status despite improving opportunities. Weather and harvests boosted farm employment to a November peak.
Funeral services for Mrs. Par vest Cox, pioneer Fulton woman who died in a Hope hospital yesterday, were to be held at Herndon Cornelius Chapel at four p.m. today by the Rev. Hamptton, the mother of Mrs. Marie Hendrix of Hope. Active pallbearers: Harry Hawthrone, Mack Duffir, Charles Hutrel, WR, Cy Elen, Paul Lewis and Herbert Cox.
E W Eddie Holland will arrive late this week to assume management of Malco Theatres in Hope, replacing Earl Young. Holland has served since 1939 with the company, including wartime air corps service and 37 combat missions in the South Pacific. He has held posts at Camden, Darendale, Morriston, and Clarksville. He and Mrs Holland have a year old daughter. he is a Methodist, and member of American Legion and VFW.
New York reports formss Air Force Major George Racey Jordan claimed a plane with secret radar gear reached Russia, accusing uranium shipments and linking wartime acts to Wallace and Hopkins. The House committee eyed Wallace amid revived probes, with Gen. Leslie Grove and other witnesses slated as potential respondents.
Two county clubwomen, Marion Hubbard of Patmos and G E Salisbury of Blevins, are among ten area semi-finalists nominated by five members each for the Mutual network Queen for a Day program. Winners will be announced January 6 1950 with honors and prizes for individuals and clubs. The program runs weekdays on KXAR as part of national campaigning.
Little Rock December report notes Col Thomas A Lane states the government will pay for relaying railroad lines flooded by a proposed Wolf Bayou dam. Neff of the Missouri Pacific confirms, while Arkansas Railway and Development commission discusses dam impact on Batysville Ache Cotter areas.
City council witnesses a fare increase in Hot Springs where bus charges jump by ten cents. The longtime practice of charging six cents for a ride since 1913 is noted as the prior rate. Officials cite revenue needs and service improvements as reasons for the change.
Presbyterians announce an important congregational meeting at the Presbyterian Church at 7 30 Wednesday night. All members are urged to be present.
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