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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1948
Page
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President Truman's Commission on Higher Education urged 1.875 billion dollars in federal aid to tax supported colleges over five years, while Catholic members warned the plan excludes church-affiliated schools. The debate probes whether education should be conditional or free for all, noting private academies persist for selective environments and quality.
Twenty years ago today Feb 2 1yzs Marion Brown of Yexiuvkana fell about 40 feet from a smokestack at Union Compress here and was seriously injured He is 36 Teachers in the Hope Public School system averaged about 30 pupils per class R K Stuart of Saline township and C N Trimble of Ozan township announced for County treasurer Ben Hur played to crowds at a local theater.
Washington reports the House approved a six and a half billion dollar tax cut aimed at lowering individual and low income taxes, while Democrats and President Truman oppose the size. Rep. Coughton warned that Congress could override a veto with a two thirds vote, and urged a more moderate tax reduction plan.
Punxsutawney officials report sun briefly, shadow seen, predicting six additional weeks of winter. Despite sabotage attempts in Quarryville and a sighting by Gertie at the Philadelphia Zoo, observers confirm the traditional forecast.
Lille Rock Feb 2 A noted pianist and composer Miss Fip Hughes daughter of former Arkansas governor Simon Hughes and associate justice of the state Supreme Court died yesterday at a Little Rock hospital. She was a Clarendon native with no immediate survivors. Funeral arrangements were incomplete. Continued on Page Two.
Three polio forms bulbar bulbo spinal and spinal share symptoms yet vary in nerve impact and breathing risk. A new virus theory emerges with electron microscope hints while treatment includes reeducation therapy or surgery. The Trumpstead county polio drive raised 949.50 over the weekend with many donors listed to Chairman Jim LaGrossa.
The groundhog’s behavior is said to determine the day’s weather. Early reports suggest a gloomy morning before 8 o'clock, implying shadow sighting and impending bad weather. Histories show bad weather often arrives in February or March, and this year may follow the pattern.
Washington report disclosed nearly 900 Arkansans received tax refunds of 500 dollars or more for the year ending June 30. Refunds covered overpayments of federal income taxes and other taxes with six percent interest. Notable Arkansas refunds included amounts to R. W. Tullerton of Warren and H. T. Dickinson of Little Rock, among others, plus entries for estates and firms in Pine Bluff, Camden, El Dorado, Fort Smith, and Texarkana.
Moscow radio reported two new protests by Russia against the United States in a week. They accuse U S bomber flights over Soviet shipping in Japanese waters and the U S military mission in Iran of threatening Soviet security. Washington rejected a Russian note on Iran and defense of U S actions in the region.
A fable set in Elatbush stars two acorns, one ambitious good, one selfish bad. A squirrel buries them. the good acorn eventually sprouts while the bad is eaten. The tale ends with the moral that timing to reveal one’s shell is crucial.
New York February 2 United Press reports a key to cancer problem found in radioactive iodine. The Memorial Hospital thyroid team with Massachusetts General Hospital leads research into iodine uptake by thyroid cancer, seeking broader cancer insights. Results show some patients leave hospital with disease under control, though not cured, as team explores iodine and other radioactive substances for tumor control.
A blast wrecked the Palestine post injuring many and starting a 600000 dollar fire. Competing theories blame Arabs, Jews, and Britons, with reports of shattered windows reaching Ben Yehuda Street and surrounding areas.
President Truman today asked TELOSS for anti lynching and fair employment practices laws. He also urged other measures to preserve civil rights.
Wallace in Columbus urges Truman and other candidates to reject support from groups seeking civil rights restrictions or violence. He says communists do not prove violent overthrow charges and vows to run on the Ohio ballot amid new election hurdles. Oregon Democrats drop plans to place Wallace on the primary ballot.
The Hope Lions Club announced a Polio Drive fundraiser at Hope High School gym Friday February 6 with J F Luck and his orchestra. Tickets cost 2.50 per couple. Lions Club will host an intermission program featuring two infantile paralysis victims and Leo Robins as master of ceremonies.
Funeral services for Singard, 22, who was killed in action in the European Theater July 29, 1944, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Macedonia cemetery. Representatives of Incat Veterans organizations will conduct a military service at p.m. He is survived by his parents, six sisters and five brothers, all of Hope and nearby towns, with several extended relatives. Also noted are funeral services for Pic. Kingery in the district.
The Reserve Officers meeting set for Tuesday January 27 will be held Tuesday night of this week February 8 at 7 30 upstairs in City Hall at Hope Lt Col Sawallesh unit instructor for the Organized Reserve Corps at Hot Springs Arkansas will discuss universal military training active duty pay extension courses tours of active duty and assist in organizing the local Reserve Officers Association Combat films will be shown all Reserve Officers and former officers of World War II or World War II are invited.
New Delhi February 2. Prime Minister Nehru vowed to uphold his government as anger follows Gandhi’s murder. Home Minister Patel warned against private armies and violent rhetoric. Riots erupt across Bombay as crowds react while security hunts the alleged plotters and Mahasabha members. Continued on Page Two.
Razorback Booster club head Leo Robins announced the annual banquet for Thursday night at 7:15 in Hotel Barrow. Program guests include coach John Barnhill, Red Davis, and Sam Sheffield. A film of the Dixie Bowl game will be shown, and Hope Booster Club will elect new officers. Tickets cost 1.50 and are on sale at Webb's Newsstand and Hoy Confectionery.
Washington reports detail President Truman and a campaign team planning for 1948 with discussions on speeches and invitations. Senator J Howard McGrath says a White House return is in view while Republicans name potential contenders including Taft Bricker and other GOP figures.
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