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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1952
Page
4
The piece argues Congressman Robert Ramsay of West Virginia seeks to bar corporate and individual advertising tied to political causes from tax deductions. It attacks Federalists for manipulating tax law to curb public comment while championing democratic speech and donor power in American politics.
Mayor John L Wilson states Hope City cannot legally create a Water and Light Commission without a legislative act. He cites Arkansas statutes and notes First Class cities require legislature permission, suggesting study of commission government before presenting a plan. A Citizens Committee and Board of Public Affairs are involved in future meetings and material from the Arkansas Municipal League is attached.
General Manager John Wallace outlined the Hope Flooring and Lumber Company history at the Hope Kiwanis Club luncheon. The plant began June 13, 1946, produced 20,980,862 feet of oak flooring in five years, with 2percent sold in Arkansas and the rest in 38 states. Payroll and taxes totaled about 781,000, with local suppliers and sawmills paying over 2 million locally. New members Vance Smiley and J. & Draper. visitors Dr. Mason and Ed Rogers.
Miss Weiss, Education representative for Woodmen Circle, will attend a field workers training school in Mineral Wells Texas at the Baker Hotel on February 14 15 and 16. She plans to appear in the afternoon dramatic piece Why Pay The Price and will discuss the Advantages of our Tau Pi Lambda during the morning program and attend the Model Lodge evening meeting.
Little Rock February 6 The annual report by Ruth Beall shows 11 Hempstead county children received hospital care in 1951. They spent 341 days hospitalized at a total cost of 3088.44 dollars, about 10.84 dollars per day. Names include Cecil Sprague Kathryn Vines Peggy Rogers Shirley Smith Patsy Mciver Nancy Laha James Springer Jean Linaker Bobbie Baker Paul Harris.
Sen Ferguson of Michigan calls for immediate severance of diplomatic relations with Russia and satellite nations. He argues embassies should be closed and spies removed, while other senators caution against hasty action amid reviews of closing embassies. A Senate subcommittee warns of a flood of Communist propaganda reaching U.S. through diplomatic channels. El Paso sits opposite Juarez on the Mexican border.
The proclamation honors the 42nd anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, noting its long service since 1910 to 28,000 American boys and men. It emphasizes the program as a vital factor in developing physical, mental, and civic qualities and praises leaders for their service to the nation.
The Health Department launches its annual rabies drive with dog vaccinations three days this week. From 9 to 12 noon on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, dogs will be vaccinated at the Health Department for one dollar. All city dogs must be vaccinated or face destruction.
Hempstead county Home Demonstration Club women set a 371 member goal for 1952. At a Tuesday meeting led by vice-president Mrs. E Patterson, plans to reach all homemakers were discussed, with prizes for the two clubs gaining most new members. Contact Mrs. Lorraine Blackwood or Extension office for details or to join.
Mrs Nancy Jacks aged 84 died Tuesday at her home in Emmet. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs Will Adams of Emmet. Funeral services were to be held at 2 30 p m today at the First Methodist Church of Emmet by Rev Harlan Wicker. Burial will be in Snell Cemetery at Emmet.
Two motorists from Hope Arkansas were fined 50 dollars each and given a sentence to renew their licenses after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated in Texarkana court. The case involved residents Charis and another man from Hope in a municipal court action.
The Hope city council held a lengthy midnight session approving two ordinances amending a 00 health code, adjusting monthly fees for downtown businesses, and considering health service funding. They addressed nuisance concerns near Hope Basket Company, discussed a franchise tax with Arkansas Louisiana Gas, and planned annexed L&A Railway sections joining the tax rolls. A council vote authorized up to a spending limit and the meeting continued to Page Two.
The Bible in Guatemala produced by the American Bible Society will be shown at Hope City Hall Thursday night February 7 at 7 pm featuring 62 color titles. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend.
Mary Harris a Hempstead native died February 2 at her daughter’s home in Longview Texas after living in the state 14 years. Funeral services were held February 4 at Zion Baptist Church with Rev Jackson of Naahvi presiding. She leaves three sons and six daughters with two sons named Bill and Wynn of Oxan surviving.
King George VI dies peacefully at 56. Elizabeth, daughter of the late king, ascends the throne as Queen Elizabeth II, the first female sovereign since Victoria. The empire braces for a new era as the princess returns to London with royal entourage and plans for the coronation.
City files an application to build a 1.43 million dollar drive in theater along Highway 4 just past the Highway 67 intersection in Holcombe's Addition to Hope. The application names Dob Grady of Cunidon as owner and BD D. Harrison of Atlanta as operator, with handling by Franke Mill of the Groening Agency real estate division.
Fonmunjom Korea February 9 The Communist demand a full dress peace conference within 90 days to discuss withdrawal of foreign troops and a general Far Eastern settlement. Nam Tt of North Korea submitted the Red proposal at the first full armistice delegation meeting since December 4. UN head Adm. Turnett received the document without comment and called a recess to study it. Observers note the proposal would require negotiations with Chinese and Korean Communists not recognized by the U. S. and could exclude the South Korean government. The plenary session moved to item five on the armistice agenda, seeking recommendations for a final Korean settlement.
Wilbur Peeble visits Washington to observe the capital’s politics and rumors. He notes the Pentagon annex signals readiness, Billy Graham campaigns against sin, and officials shuffle in a culture of whispered power. The piece captures insider gossip about who might be ousted and who will be nominated, with cynicism about the town’s constant transitions.
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered phrases about prosecution charges and government, with garbled names and terms. No coherent event, date, or identifiable entities emerge beyond Los Angeles reference and a February date.
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