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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1949
Page
4
The piece urges cotton farmers to vote Thursday on the acreage allotment program, citing local leaders including J. M. Stephens and T. S. McDavitt. It argues Congress may rectify injustices next month and warns against rigid federal housing rules, advocating local population based allocation to avoid racial strife and political manipulation.
Forecast calls for cloudy skies in Arkona with continued cold conditions. Winds remain light to moderate as temperatures dip tonight with no significant precipitation expected.
Brig. Gen. H J McAlister of the Arkansas Military Department and W S Allen met with a local committee to decide on a two story National Guard armory to be built between the Motor Storage building and the Hempstead county courthouse. Plans bids and contracts should be complete by March 1 1950. The $80 000 structure will use materials matching the courthouse and motor storage building. Attending were Mayor Lyle Brown State Senator F C Crow Royce Weisenberger Capt Dorsey Fuller George Robinson and Charles Armitage.
Washingdon reports the tax season opens tomorrow with the government forecasting 15.0 billion dollars in tax receipts over three months, including 1949 corporate payments due and a shift in focus to individuals. The calendar includes social security tax hikes, refunds from withholding, and early filing tips through January 18. Farmers with 1949 income over 600 dollars face declarations and adjusted payment timing, with a new law allowing simplified filing if a final return is made by January 31.
Under the Agricultural Act of 1949 the Secretary of Agriculture announces that the 1950 farm acreage allotments remain in effect regardless of marketing quotas approval. Farmers vote on quotas, not on whether allotments exist, effectively deciding parity levels for next year. Vote as you please but vote.
J Jeffi Frazier, a former Frisco laborer, rises to vice president in charge of operations. He succeeds J W Shaffer, who retires after 30 years with the railroad. Both executives hail from Springfield Missouri. Frazier has led Frisco general managers for seven years. He has held posts across Louisiana Arkansas Missouri and Kansas.
Three 12 year old boys confessed to entering Stephens Grocery Co. and stealing large quantities of candy and gum. Teachers and police traced the crime to schoolyard sharing and a back door entry. An arsenal of toy pistols included a home made gun capable of firing real bullets found at one home.
Washington report notes Urey warns a third world war is inevitable within five years unless democratic nations form a super government. He says Atlantic nations must create a federal union to curb Soviet power, though public support is uncertain. Senate hearings on a federal convention are promised in January.
Na tional Thespian Society group 36 of Hope High presents a three act play Quiet Summer by Marrijane and Joseph Mayes. Friday December 16 at 8 p m. Admission 25 and 50 cents. Lead roles Clais Jackson Greta Caston Nolan Stanford Arthadale Hefner. Supporting cast Tawanna Green Jack Taylor Linda Foster Don Holt Flossie Hartsfield Terrell Cook ed John Andres James Hollis Marlar Marsha Wray Ann Barr Anita Copeland Bobby Phippin Kathleen Walker. Student director Betty Porter. Proceeds fund theater equipment repair.
Batavia Java Dec 14 Representatives of 16 Indonesian states and territories signed a constitution to form an independent United States of Indonesia. The document creates a federal state with a president ministers a house and senate and sets sovereignty transfer by The Netherlands as condition. Elections for the president by state deputies are planned, with sovereignty expected Dec 27 and a new government framework to follow.
Otis A. Blackwood in charge of the VA office will be in the Hope courthouse Thursday December 15 to assist veterans and dependents with benefit questions and applications. He will help with questions about eligibility and the claims process at this time.
A group of local residents will travel to Little Rock for an Arkansas Congressional forum. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Armitrage, Dy. and Mrs. FC Crow, Vincent Foster, George Peck, Roy Matthias, plus Shreveport Red River Valley Association manager and Guy E. Busye.
Senator Taft reports a 13 week Ohio county tour shows voters prize debt size and government spending, sees no slide toward socialism among constituents. He argues workers are not drawn to promises of free federal services and notes some support for the Taft Hartley act.
Sources say actress Rita Hayworth, wife of Prince Aly Khan, has visited Mount Choisi Nursing Home twice since Sunday and expects her baby to arrive imminently. She reportedly delayed entering the facility to remain in a luxury Lausanne Palace suite, moving to the nursing home after transferring from the hotel.
A piano recital directed by Mrs. Jack Brown will take place at Fulton Union Church Friday December 16 at 7 30 pm. Students Rita Dean Queen Billy Rukh Helton Vera Helen Helton Ruth Shirley Jerry Brown Judith Weaver Shuey Cox Mactig ilan theme Diane Sulshaw Julia Uunee and Mary Low Weaver will perform.
Chicago report notes Rep. Al Gore tells the American Farm Bureau federation the Brannan farm plan would require large subsidies, with prices set but government against missed returns. Gore defends existing supports and accuses some USDA officials of misinformation. He warns the plan could harm farmers and the national economy.
The committee for economic development projects national security will cost at least 20 billion dollars a year for years ahead. It urges civilian leadership of security, stronger long range plans, protection of individual freedoms, and cautions against loyalty inquiries evolving into witch hunts.
In Iowa City the defense contends that Robert Bednasch and Margaret Jackson were deeply in love, arguing the affair was not one sided. The mother of Bednasch cites malaria spells and wartime service, while prosecutors insist there was definite intent and a shifting motive from jealousy amid the murder investigation.
Mexico City reports that documents found in the home of Valentin Campa, a railway union official, reveal a 1950 plan for a nationwide communist uprising. Authorities say Campa, a long-time figure in the Mexican party, was tied to the international communist movement since 1926 and to a leftist labor group. The case links alleged demonstrations to a Pan American Red plot aimed at destabilizing governments across Costa Rica El Salvador and Colombia. Sodi asserts the plan called for direct action to replace the republic with a Marxist regime and cites past student strikes as testing power.
Santa's representative recalls a bustling season as he chats with many boys and girls in Hope. He urges care in shopping for Mother and Dad, warns against waiting too long, and reflects on meeting local children and their Christmas plans.
C. L. Vandelays, former Hempstead resident, died in Bloytheville after traveling to his home following his father's death. Mr. Hays, formerly superintendent of Washington School, was visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Stroud when he learned of the loss.
The Emmet Garden Club will award three prizes for the best outside Christmas decoration. Displays will be judged by out of town officials and displayed to the public.
A statement by H. M. Stephens and supporters urges Acreage Control as the remedy in Hempstead County. Citing T. MecDavitt and a El Dorado delegation including Oren Harris allies, they call for voting on December 15. The aim is to reduce cotton acreage to stabilize prices and aid farmers in the region.
A high school glee club presents a Christmas program featuring carols and a Nativity tableau. Students perform selections including The First Noel We Three Kings and The Magnificat with roles for Mary shepherds and Wise Men.
An automobile stolen from the Hope Post Office area last night was recovered 13 minutes after notification. The car owned by J. C. Ahwell of Hope was found in Texarkana by state police with local fire department alert. Arrestee H. Hargett, 21, Memphis, Texas, has a long record of auto thefts. he was arrested and later handed a two year Texas sentence.
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