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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1947
Page
5
Readers weigh the two term limit question as Republicans press a House proposal to amend the Constitution. Supporters argue limits curb power and prevent dictatorship while opponents say elections reflect the people’s will and allow long presidencies if desired.
War photo shows U S soldiers slogging through thick mud in the Aleutians where units have conducted Arctic maneuvers since November. The caption notes harsh conditions and rugged terrain faced by troops across the campaign area.
Washington reports House Committee on Un-American Activities will hear Gerhard Eisler at tomorrow’s session amid secrecy over other subpoenas. Eisler, arrested in New York and held for possible deportation, is described as a leading Soviet agent. The committee sought Justice Department surveillance to ensure his appearance. Budenz had identified Eisler as U S communist move leader. Eisler’s exit permit was canceled by the State Department last October.
The Commerce Department reports private financed housing construction totaled 275 million dollars in January, down about eight percent from December. Overall new construction reached 847 million dollars, about 78 percent above January 1946, with all types deemed normal for the season.
A Chinese funeral ritual is detailed where wealthier families burn paper horses carriages servants and furniture at graves as offerings to gods illustrating the lifestyle the deceased wished to continue after death. The practice reflects beliefs about the afterlife and social status.
Arabs coastal fishermen and sailors live in the seaside village of Irandate while farmers occupy the plain behind the coast. The passage notes a division between maritime communities and agricultural residents along the region.
A firefighting crew from Houston attempted to smother Thelma Nash gas well, three miles northwest of Logansport, using heavy mud after water failed to quell the blaze that has burned since Saturday. They cooled surroundings but did not extinguish the flame.
A brief note from a local business thanking customers for their past support and inviting continued patronage in the future. The message emphasizes appreciation and ongoing service to the community.
The January Printing Equipment Engineer notes George W. Hosmer as a developer in a Southwest Arkansas Teletype setter circuit. A February Southern Newspaper Publishers Bulletin item describes a contraption using an alarm cloak, rat trap and electric switch to trigger linotype machines at 6 am. Hosmer says the rat trap idea has many uses from lighting to burglar alarms.
In Little Rock on February 7, the Arkansas House adopted three bills to provide immediate and ongoing funds for county highways totaling about 2 to 3 million dollars annually. The measures include allocating 7 million dollars in existing highway funds, routing 1 million for school bus and rural mail routes, and amending the 1941 refunding act to direct excess revenues to county highways, potentially boosting annual allocations to 2 to 3 million dollars.
London reports that electricity will be cut off Monday for industry in London Birmingham and Manchester due to a coal shortage worsened by a 10 day cold wave. Domestic consumers face power bans 9 to noon and 2 to 4 pm. Ship movement stalls as mines remain under public ownership. Fuel Minister Shinwell hopes restrictions last only three to four days.
Three Williams children aged 4 2 and two months died in a farm house fire near Luxora yesterday. Three other Williams children escaped unharmed. The fire destroyed the dwelling on the farm.
Harold E. Stassen, a GOP presidential possibility, told the Senate Labor Committee he seeks a compulsory cooling off period before strikes and a secret worker vote as a last step before action. Chairman Taft called the idea trivial amid a sharp exchange.
The Hope High School Band will perform Tuesday night February 11 at 7 30 in the high school auditorium. The program offers a wide variety of music including March International Favorites and selections titled The Crusaders and Buch.
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