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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1949
Page
3
An analysis argues the CIO faced a pivotal Communist influence struggle. It notes Philip Murray and Catholic ties shaping public opinion against radicals, with alleged covert fronts among leaders and reforms in 1948.
The Bobcats travel to face De Queen in two games at the high school arena tonight. The junior team game starts at 7 PM with the senior contest to follow. Tomorrow the team returns to host North Heights of Texurkand, a strong rival that has defeated them previously.
The text traces factional shifts as Fitzgerald and others denounce Molotov and Vishinsky, signaling a move to vilify wartime enemies. It notes Murray firing Bridges on the West Coast, reassigning unions, and employing government action against farmers and labor groups, while former Communists are recast as patriots.
Commissioner of Hempstead County announces a public sale of real estate from a chancery court order dated January 20, 1949. The sale, to be held February 26, 1949 at the courthouse, includes two parcels: a two and a fraction acre tract and Hobbs Lot totaling about five acres, with roads and boundary specifics described. Various conditions apply, including bond terms and a court‑approved deposit.
Arkansas Razorbacks trailed Texas A&M by seven before a decisive second half surge to win 62 to 57 at Fayetteville. Bos Ambler led Arkansas with 24 points, Horjer added 14, while John DeWitt scored 26 for A&M who led early before Jewell McDowell’s first varsity appearance boosted the Aggies. Arkansas climbs to 3–2 in the league, still chasing the top teams Baylor Texas and Rice in a tight SWC race.
Midwest matchups showed Concordia St Louis 44 Buena Vista 38 as Michigan defeated Michigan State 49 to 33. Butler beat Notre Dame 68 to 54 while Southwest Missouri State triumphed 61 to 36 over Northeast Missouri Teachers. Pittsburgh State beat Rockhurst 59 to 47. Fort Hays Kansas State 4 729 Kansas Wesleyan 60. Hendrix edged Arkansas College 58 55. Arkansas topped Texas A&M 62 57. Tennessee beat North Carolina 64 58. Tulane 56 Auburn 51. Kentucky 72 Vanderbilt 50. Western Kentucky 80 Kentucky Wesleyan 74.
Prescott notices list church gatherings for the week to be held from Tuesday through Friday including Methodist Wesleyan Service Guild at 7 p.m. at Mrs Joe Smiths and choir practices at several churches. Rev Blystone will speak nightly at the Church of the Nazarene during a two week revival starting January 26. Also reported are social events and visits among local residents including Miss Jackie Hale’s honors, wedding plans for Rachel Nolen, and multiple attendees at area church activities.
The Leslie Huddleston Post No. 1e of the American Legion will host an eight team Independent Basket Ball Tournament at Hope High School Gymnasium on February 16 17 and 18. Teams include Emmet Sky Chiefs North Heights Blue Flames Blevins Legion Guernsey Springhill Bodcaw and Hope Legion Team. Fred Robertson chairman and Harry Hawthorne business manager of the Legion Athletics Committee will oversee the event seeking strong fan support.
Leaders of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engine Men push a diesel crew feather bedding plan. Extra workers are deemed unnecessary and the quarrel risks delaying railway modernization, with a threatened strike from the Engineers.
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