10 Dec 1951
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1951
Page
1
Public meeting in Washington discusses Midre steel imports for public works. Governor and state officials, including Lovett and others, explain the impact on mobilization, unemployment, and civilian defense. Debate on steel, copper allocations and projected weeklong shutdowns amid budget strain.
Fragmentary text references presidential nomination, New Hampshire voting, and political figures in Paris headquarters, with a focus on party options and remarks. Some names and dates are obscured, but the piece appears to discuss early campaign dynamics and regional voting signals.
Fragmented remarks show backers of Eisenhower pressing for his name on the New Hampshire ballot amid debate over whether he would accept the nomination. They anticipate petitions from Republicans and hopefuls, while some say he could refuse a split ticket if the party chooses a different path.
A spate of deadly incidents raises the state toll to eighteen with shootings and stabbings. Police report a hotel lobby shooting, a man fatally stabbed, and several injuries as authorities identify suspects and pursue charges. The Associated press notes political chatter over presidential aspirants and party conventions, with national figures cited in context.
Police say a vehicle collision near Woodhaven Boulevard and Myrtle Avenue at 3:04 am resulted in the death of a man identified as Jackson Laken. Investigators noted a struggle and a possible confrontation with a Lombardo's Auto employee before the fatal impact.
News brief notes that all Arkansas National Guard units except the aggressive service section will hold a 1952 summer encampment at Camp Park in California August 3 to 17. Fifty three units in adjacent cities are affected. The report also covers agricultural price and crop changes, plus a Little Rock meeting on a legislative topic with legal questions about a committee’s investigations.
A Washington report details Frank McKinney's involvement in a $1,000 stake that yielded about $74,000, with links to political figures and a push to frame the matter as a broader impropriety. Spokespersons in Washington confirm the profit and reference associated records and letters from 1940s politics.
Southern California faced fierce freezing winds up to 74 miles per hour, closing airports and highways, blacking out cities, and threatening crops. San Bernardino Riverside and Los Angeles areas reported outages while palm fronds and litter cluttered streets. Two students on a fishing trip remained missing as search efforts continued.
Washington reports the government after taking over General Aniline and Dye, shows net worth and sales more than doubled while executive salaries and legal costs rose. The Alien Property Office handled nearly all of $8,006,000 in dividends and about $50,000,000 in income and excess profits taxes paid to the United States Treasury. The office faced criticism from Wiley who called it a “super gravy train” and alleged “skeletors in the closet.” Assistant Attorney General Baynton defended the report, noting officers’ compensation and legal fees under government control, including General Aniline head Jack Frye and the Lainder firm. The findings cover changes in net worth, salaries, and expenses since wartime nationalization.
J C Baker, veteran of three administrations and director of highways, resigned in a news conference with Governor Mehrath. He will leave December 15 to pursue higher pay elsewhere and said he would look for other concerns after a period of rest. Alf E Johnson was appointed chief highway engineer and an acting director was named. Baker said no quit discussion with the new appointees occurred.
The highway audit chief announced resignation under press conference amid the way commission and highway audit commission disputes. He expressed regret, offered availability on short notice for consultations, and cited duty to ensure successors understand the program before major construction cycles.
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