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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1949
Page
3
A briefing critiques government price controls and tax policy as prices fall and income tax revenues shrink. It argues an off balance budget forces higher taxes or spending cuts, noting wartime tax levels and personal salary taxes, and likens the state to a pirate ruling the seas.
Chicago reports a sharp rise in state government costs with more than two and a quarter billion dollars added across 48 states. Education, higher teacher salaries, mental hospitals, highways, and welfare drive the surge as budgets approach the 40 billion mark. Nevada shows the smallest operating budget, while states like New York and California face large-scale budget planning complexities.
William Hacker, renowned pianist, will present a recital at the Nashville High School auditorium on Friday night February 11 at 8:00. Presented by the Nashville Literary Club, Hacker has studied under Jose Iturbi at Milliken University and the Eastman School of Music, earning high praise as one of America’s versatile musicians.
Cardinal Mindszenty, leader of Hungary's Catholics, awaited a people's court verdict on treason and related charges. Judge Vilmos Olthys presided as the trial concluded after three days, with a potential death penalty if guilty. Entangled with accusations of spying and black market dealings, his fate could influence Hungary's Cold War tensions.
Gene Powell’s truck hit a telephone pole on South Main Street yesterday. Police say Powell believed he lost light and was looking back when the accident occurred, causing substantial vehicle damage.
Dr Bela Fabian asserts Cardinal Mindszenty did not anti Semitic and fought Nazi terror. He praises Mindszenty’s anti Nazi leadership and anti Semitism fight, recounting wartime acts to save Jews, the Hungarian court case, and political pressure from communists. He notes Mindszenty’s conflicts with Istvan Dobi and the Arrow Cross.
Last Saturday a newsboy named Kenneth Mahon suffered a broken collarbone when his bicycle collided with a wagon driven by Varnie Shepard of Patmos. City Police investigated the incident.
The VFW membership dinner meeting will be held at B p.m. Wednesday with Chief of Star Harper of Little Rock as principal speaker. Guests from Lewisville, Waldo, Texarkana, and Prascatt will be present.
HAL BOYLE reflects on dieting fads and society's obsession with fat. He recalls weight swings from 202 to 174, mocks tailored suits, and questions cultural shaming while praising calories, appetite, and a future fat-free yet flavorful cuisine. The piece blends humor with social commentary on dieting and vitality.
In Kodiak Alaska on February 7 a navy task force readies planes for Operation Telele to strike Kodiak Ts. About 40 ships and 18 000 men aim to retake the island under wartime Aleutian alert. An amphibious force of 2 000 Marines undergoes cold weather tests for mock landings later this week.
In Little Rock on Feb eight, opponents formed early against Gov. Sid McMaths highway bond issue. State Rep W L Ward of Lee County advertised his vote against the bill and invited reader comments. McMath plans a statewide radio address on election eve, while highway groups and a new Arkansas Better Roads Association support the bond. AMVETS endorsed the bond as a veteran friendly highway solution.
The last community clinics will be held this week under AP&L industrial development lead Cy Forsythe and William Kennedy. Timetables list Monday sessions for students and adults at High School, veteran trainees, and evening classes. Tuesday sessions include City Hall programs for farmers and businessmen, Kiwanis, Garden Club, PTA members, and a men’s gathering. Basil York and George Eck will direct the clinic.
Louise Sprague 18, former Hope resident, dies in an auto accident near Waxahachie Texas while riding with Southwestern Bible Institute students en route to a church service. She is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs Jim Sprague Hugo Oklahoma a sister Mrs Troy Jana Mugs two brothers Cecil Hugo and F P Sprague in service, a niece of Mrs W C Brunet and granddaughter of Mrs G L Downing of Hope. Funeral at Hugo Wednesday, body brought to Hope for burial in Roselill Cemetery Tuesday at 1 pm with Rev Paul Holdridge officiating.
Washington reports Republican senators predict about 14 Southern Democrats will join at least 38 Republicans to preserve most Taft Hartley provisions. If accurate, defenders would hold a Senate majority as labor hearings test the Truman labor bill amid threats of filibuster and public clashes.
Arkansas Supreme Court reverses lower court rulings in two cases involving labor groups. Little Rock Teamsters gain standing to sue over union shop endorsement. Camden Paper Makers Local wins authority to target strike terms at a rail yard plant. Justices note Amendment 34 may affect contract validity but do not rule on that issue.
The Constitution, a giant navy transport plane, finished its West Coast return from Washington to Moffett Field after 18 hours 8 minutes due to headwinds, with an hour and a half refuel stop at Galveston. The eastbound flight yesterday lasted 9 hours 35 minutes carrying 8 passengers and 19 crew.
New York Feb 7 Catholic leaders unite to protest Mindszenty trial in Hungary. Cardinal Spellman warned of martyrdom and communist conquest, calling the trial a crucifixion and urging prayers and unity in the United States.
Window Rock Arizona February 7 1 An Indian woman was killed yesterday by a package dropped from an airlift plane Supt James M Stewart of the Navajo reservation said the accident occurred when a package tossed from a plane carrying supplies to snowbound Indians fell into the hogan yard and struck the woman It was the first casualty in the Arizona airlift which has carried thousands of pounds of supplies to snowbound Navajo communities
Washington reports say Norway may join the North Atlantic alliance as tensions rise over Soviet offers. Foreign Minister Lange arrived amid disagreements in Oslo on accepting Moscow’s non aggression proposal and ensuring defense commitments with the United States Canada and Western Europe. The State Department notes Moscow’s bid as an attempt to shape Norway’s stance while reaffirming allied defense lines.
Soviet observers say Moscow aims to pressure Norway by proposing similar pacts with Sweden and Denmark as part of a broader effort to shape East West alignments. Norway has not committed to base terms and will study conditions to join the Atlantic Alliance, while Soviet press blasts the pact as aggression and a step toward war.
Funeral services for Staff Sergeant James H. Schritt will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Little Rock. He is survived by his parents and two sisters. The obituary notes confusion over spellings and incomplete names in the retrievable text.
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