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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1953
Page
6
The editor Alex H. Washburn begins a piece titled We’re Going to Find Out the Truth About with a stance on uncovering facts. The brief note signals an opinion column exploring integrity and clarity in reporting.
Arkansas House debates a measure backed by Governor Francis Cherry to allow levying against property owned by recipients of state relief funds. Cherry argues the plan strips fraud by tying inheritance to welfare support and emphasizes public exposure of offenders. The governor says publicity will aid a cleaner, more just aid system.
D G Starnes aged 76 native Jay Hempstead died last night in a local hospital. He lived in the Evening Shade community. Survivors include four daughters Mrs W L Ellis Mrs W R Nichols of Easter City La Mrs G D Middlebrooks and Mrs Jack Huckabey of Hope two sons Jack of Hope and Weaver Starnes of Bay City Texas. Funeral services set for 2 pm Friday at Central Church of Christ with pallbearers his grandsons set to serve.
Mrs. E. D. Galloway of Hope will attend the 12th annual meeting of the South Central Jurisdiction Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service in Amarillo Texas.
In Amsterdam the death toll from Holland floods rose to 4120 with Britain and other nations reporting about 1880. Unconfirmed estimates suggest near 2000 more may be lost. New breaks in the Schoonhoven area threaten thousands of homeless victims as boats and planes battle heavy seas and winds to evacuate people from Schouwen-Duiveland.
Mayor Walter Laney of Camden proposes paving Highway 4 between Hope and Camden after returning Hope its Water and Light plant. The plan arises from a past polio drive prize and a proposed summer meeting with Hope officials to coordinate efforts for road paving and a watermelon exchange.
The Civic Improvement Association will meet tonight at 7 30 at Hicks Funeral Home to discuss appointing a baseball manager. Baseball managers and interested persons are asked to meet with the board of control at 7 15.
Local optometrists Dr. Lloyd Guerin and Dr. Harold M. Brenits attended a two day Graduate Seminar for Optometrists in Little Rock on Tuesday and Wednesday. The lecture period was directed by Dr. A M Skeffington, a nationally known optometrist and educator.
A 1952 hempstead cotton ginning report shows 6240 bales ginned in Hempstead County, with minimal change from the 1971 crop despite drought. District Supervisor Ernest A. McParland notes the figure and compares it to 1971 ginning totals.
Arkansas House passed a pre marital blood test bill by voice vote amid debate over health and religious freedom. Supporters said the measure reduces disease spread while opponents cited beliefs about faith healing and personal worship.
Eldon Coffman Hope city manager announced that during theatre audience collection week the Saenger Theatre raised 258.48 and Rialto 95.06, totaling 354.14. Of this, 212.48 (60%) goes to March of Dimes chairman Andy Andrews, 28.54 (25%) to Cancer Drive, and 59.12 (15%) to the local Emergency Fund for Hope Territory emergencies. If no emergencies arise, funds go to a worthy cause at year end under the policy of one audience collection per year.
Sen Byrd announced that 48,880 civilian government workers were cut in the first half of the fiscal year started July 4, with a total of 2,560,478 as of December 31, a fifth consecutive monthly decline. The figures come from 72 departments and agencies reporting to the Reduction of Nonessential Federal Expenditures committee.
Washington sources say price controls across industries will be lifted within 48 hours subject to presidential approval. Plans reportedly include ceilings on cattle, meals, textiles, clothing, and consumer goods. Officials indicated meats will be released from all levels and related controls phased out this week.
A secret report condemns Air Force cost overuns and poor planning on overseas projects, prompting action today by the Senate Armed Services committee. In Arkansas a large delegation converged to press vaccination for smallpox, while a wool mill fire in DeWitt burned 24 hours before control. In Newton Massachusetts writer Ames Williams, 63, collapsed and died during curling.
Little Rock. Governor Cherry signed two Senate bills into law. Act 27 opens welfare assistance rolls for public inspection, introduced by Senator James Baker of West Helena. Act 28 tightens transportation of liquor into dry counties, authored by Senator Edwin Cash of Malvern.
A meeting at Garland School tonight covers Cub Scout program planning for boys aged up to ten. Principal Garland PTA sponsors event with Welcome committee, inviting parents to discuss guard and leadership roles, cake served, and notes on future Cub Scout activities at 7:30 p.m.
Washington report on a tax agency case where an ex head of the alcohol tax division and two agents faced questions before a House subcommittee. Evidence traced income concealment totaling 42,0040 and an income return of 57,100 dollars as investigators probed lax enforcement and possible revenue improprieties.
About 1,200 Methodist preachers attend the annual Ministers Week at Southern Methodist University. From the Hope District several figures are listed including District Superintendent E. D. Galloway and J. R. Callicott, J. E. Duntop, Virgil C. Bull, Goward Williams, and others from towns such as Spring Hill, Emmet, Prescots, Tok Arkana, Lockwsbury, Detjucca, Mena, and Ashdown.
A humorous, era-tinged piece surveys types of handshakes at social gatherings. It frames the handshake as a social venture with risks from pushy talkers, including the Snot-You, the Pumper, the Where-Move-You, and other caricatures, warning readers to navigate parties with care. The tone blends whimsy with caution about overbearing conversationalists at cocktail events.
Washington dispatch reports President Eisenhower issued orders directing the Seventh Fleet to abandon neutrality patrols around Formosa. The move aims to deterRed China and is part of a broader policy shift as the new administration seeks armed readiness and possible naval deterrence against the Chinese coast. Authorities indicate the order is designed to shield Communist forces or negotiate from a stronger strategic position.
Senator Jack V. Clark of Texarkana moved to extend a filibuster on a burial policy bill, trying to regulate burial company representatives through a state board. Clark attempted to speak the full hour but yielded after about sixteen minutes, and the Senate adjourned with the floor still his.
Bonn reports Secretary of State John Foster Dulles urged East and West German leaders to ratify a pact paving the way for a European army. He warned that rearmament faces political hurdles and a Karlsruhe constitutional decision could delay the plan by six weeks to two months. Dulles held talks with Socialist leaders and stressed unity as a path to peace.
Arkansas farmers face a drop in prices for farm products as wartime conditions ease. The report notes lower prices for cotton and corn, with beet crops and other staples receiving less favorable returns. Government programs and market shifts influence income, while farmers seek stability amid fluctuating demand. Early signals suggest the downturn may persist as supply chains normalize and wartime controls loosen.
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