03 Feb 1949
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1949
Page
1
An alleged discrimination complaint was filed yesterday accusing the district of unequal treatment of students. The respondent denied the charge, admitting a school was maintained for Negroes but arguing that district transportation served all students.
An old time ad touts Klauronol as relief for nasal congestion and hay fever with claims of fast easing for headaches and clogged nostrils. The text markets a money back guarantee and mail order purchase, noting a price of $2.00 and urging readers to buy despite dubious efficacy.
Britain's first outright Socialist regime survived a harsh parliamentary battle over Bevin's Palestine policy with a 283 to 192 vote in the Commons. The narrow margin and Labour defections signal domestic unpopularity and hint at a likely general election in 1950 where foreign policy and nationalisation of industries will be central issues.
Governor McMath told reporters in Little Rock that a strong two to three week turnout could lower bond interest by up to .2 percentage points. He said a heavy favorable vote Feb 15 would raise investor confidence and likely drop rates from about 3.2% to around 2.6–2.7%, funding the special election.
A speaker cited figures describing bond yields rather than specific interest rates. He explained yield reflects investor gains, calculated from both interest and the price paid for a bond, noting the distinction between yield and rate.
Paris February first. Paris spring fashion showings opened with a budget collection aimed at the American tourist. Bernard Sagarday, formerly with Marcel Rochas, offered suits and dresses about a third cheaper than larger houses. Sagarday featured a sloping shoulder line kimono sleeves tight jackets and straight skirts.
About 36,000 Paris area hospital workers began a four day walkout demanding higher wages. Despite the strike, essential medical services continued with no urgent care disruption. A fashion note mentions a "hamlet" suit priced at 60,000 francs and a wool lace dress at 35,000 francs as spring fusion shows open for buyers tomorrow.
Fragmentary OCR describes hospitals aided by public funds and mentions registered personnel such as doctors and nurses not being involved. It notes strikers remaining near posts to answer urgent medical calls. A “Hight year” is stated as about six million to four million miles.
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