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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1947
Page
2
A jumble of missing animal notices and a house moving ad. Entries include a black mare mule, 800 inches? and a sorrel or brown horse with a smooth mouth, reported missing in February near Hope and Emmet with contact numbers. A child’s pet tied in a sack near Hill is sought, with rewards and local contact details listed.
Fayetteville February 7 The Arkansas Razorbacks plan a two game Southwest Conference basketball series with Baylor University tonight The team relies on a makeshift lineup as three injured regulars Roxie Rankin Jesse Wilson and Mel McGaha are sidelined Coach Gene Lambert promotes the university B team for reinforcements The Bears of Baylor defending champions have won three of six conference games to date
The piece recounts a bitter 1940s election dispute with Donnell and McDaniel over fraud claims, a delayed inauguration, and a Supreme Court move to recognize the speaker. It alleges political scheming, silent presidential complicity, and a drawn-out recount that ultimately dismissed the challenge.
East Duquesne beat Quantico Marines 51 to 0 while Harvard won 62 to 31 over Northeastern. Other scores include Butler 53 over Wabash 40 and DePaul 54 over St. Ambrose 41.
Carl Lundquist reports Babe Ruth, 195 pounds and seriously ill after 74 days in a New York hospital, receives warm birthday wishes from famous figures and thousands of unseen fans. Ruth, who once weighed 285, cannot eat due to a rigid diet, but letters to him are answered. visitors include Cardinal Spellman, James Farley, and Seelig Chandler, while Sister Paula coordinates care and Ruth recalls his orphanage upbringing and love for children.
Meredosia Illinois February reports show farmers using tractors and combines to harvest soybeans in river bottom lands despite sub freezing temps. About 1,000 acres were left unharvested last October due to soft ground. February harvest finds beans in good condition with about 20 percent loss from shattering.
The House Veterans Committee approved a bill by Darnell of Garland to create a nine member War Memorial Stadium Commission to acquire land build and operate a stadium in memory of Arkansans who died in the world wars. No funds are provided yet but a later bill is planned. Estimated cost runs around $800,000 with Armstrong University officials and Hendrix supporters among those favoring a central state site and increased home games.
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