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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1949
Page
4
A muddled column riffs on government reshuffles under Truman and Hoover, parking rules, and tag placement, then shifts to Hungary. It lauds Cardinal Mindszenty while critiquing Soviet control, praising democracy and religion as bulwarks against oppression.
New York police say they smashed a $3,000,000 narcotics ring, arresting Joseph Beasile, 39, identified as a top dope peddler. Detectives raided a tenement apartment used as a plant to dilute heroin and cocaine, finding 125 ounces of heroin and items to supply about 1,800,000 doses. Beasile booked on narcotics charges.
A 2 percent use tax measure aimed at capturing untaxed storage and consumption of tangible property within Arkansas was introduced by Rep. Pat Robinson of Galayette County. The bill targets sales tax loopholes and could raise up to 2 million dollars annually, with state sales tax collections around 20 million dollars per year. Governor Meriweth has indicated support for closing sales tax loopholes. The article also notes an anachronistic reference to Navarre long divided between France and Spain.
Washington reports President Truman seeks broad power to reorganize the executive branch with a veto by Congress. The House approved 356 to 9, sending the bill to the Senate where Hoover urged reforms. The plan would streamline agencies from 250 to about 1,800 and 570,000 to 2.1 million workers, with specifics to follow.
Arkansas Governor McMath said he would veto a 50 000 relief appropriation for Bradley county tornado victims. He noted the Red Cross and welfare agencies have provided substantial aid and argued relief should be distributed through normal agencies for all affected counties rather than direct local funding. He cited ongoing unemployment payments and praised current relief efforts while opposing selective direct relief.
Bert Smith of Dunkesboru won approval in Arkansas to permit towns and others to set up parking authorities after the vote. The measure aims to allow cities to establish authorities to manage parking amid upcoming decisions.
Paris fashion notes from February reveal Christian Dior raises hem lengths to 16 inches above the ground for spring, a four inch rise from the new look. The collection features dying panel overskirts and loose panels that swirl to reveal straight skirt slits. Still, stillness and pencil straight lines appear in many designs.
Washington reports Secretary Acheson called a meeting of ambassadors from Canada Britain France Belgium the Netherlands and Luxembourg as Norway weighs joining the North Atlantic security alliance Russia pressures Norway while the talks determine what protection Norway could expect if admitted. The gathering is the first since Acheson became secretary of state last month.
John Barnhill Clyde Scott and Allen Berry will be principal speakers at the annual meeting of the Razorback Booster at Hotel Barlow on Saturday February 19. A film of the 1948 SMU Razorback game will be shown. Tickets are $1.56, limited to 125 seats, on sale at Jack's Stewarts and Roy Anderson's office.
Washington reports Secretary of State Acheson urged continued Marshall Plan funding as European recovery nears one year. He testified with ECA head Hoffman, touting a $5.59 million 15 month extension, and linked economic recovery to security. He backed a Brussels pact and a Western European council while stressing Europe must shape its own future.
New York writer Hal Boyle argues science ignores a simple factor in women’s longer life spans. He claims pride and social roles keep men striving to please women, risking wear from daily duties and marital expectations, while bachelors fail to embrace civilization’s shared burden.
Community clinics close with input from over 600 residents. Bill Kennedy of APL reports cards advocate a field house street and highway improvements industrialization and a central market center. Chamber of Commerce will translate the suggestions into planned projects and publish a full report later.
The administration signaled support for new powers to combat high landlord charges. A housing official told lawmakers thousands of tenants concede to rent hikes under threat of eviction. The proposal would allow treble-damage suits for overcharges and criminal penalties, including fines up to 1000 dollars or up to one year in jail.
January revenues rose sharply at the local revenue office with total receipts in Tigrealvary totaling 64,029 compared with 55,740 the previous year. Gains stem from auto sales tax up 4,652 and auto registrations, registrations, and vehicle-related fees contributing to higher collections.
Litue Rock Feb 8 Arkansas will keep its present constitution for at least two years after a 17 to 13 Senate vote against a constitutional convention. Gov McMath supported a new code but Senate leaders indicated no session revival. Senator Clyde Byrd led the opposition, saying pressure groups would dominate any rewrite. Other actions included bills. A welfare fund appropriation of 1000 was approved and water rights measures were introduced.
Pvt Carl Redmon, 20, killed in action on April 10, will be buried Friday at 2:30 p.m. at Mass Cemetery. The Rev Floyd Chirk will officiate. arrangements handled by the American Legion. Survived by father R. R. Redmon, Bradey. sisters Mrs Gdis Alexander, Bradey. brothers Wid, J W, Earl, and George.
The Civil Service Commission announces the examination on March 3 for the Patmos Arkansas postmaster position. The notice outlines eligibility and test location at Hope.
Cardinal Mindszenty received a life term from a communist backed court in Budapest. The court stripped him of possessions and labeled him a traitor for alleged treason and plots to restore royal rule. Six co-defendants faced sentences from three years to life as prosecutors decried the ruling as too lenient. The Vatican and U.S. officials condemned the trial while the appeals court would decide further action.
Leaders across the non Communist world denounced the life sentence given to Cardinal Mindszenty by a Hungary court. Bishops called for prayer, Pope Pius XII prayed in the Vatican, and church officials condemned the verdict as a Communist attack on the Catholic Church.
Washington D C news reports the Senate rejected a fast track rule change 56 to 22, with seven Republicans joining Democrats to defeat the motion. The vote sharpens party lines as Southerners oppose a bi partisan amendment seen as stalling on Truman era labor measures. The rule change may be reconsidered if a key Rules Committee report is favorable, with Hayden promising a quick write up and potential next steps.
Feb 7 report from Washington cites Kep and Woods urging Congress to extend rent controls to March 31 1951 and broaden ceilings to more property types to curb a rising rental market. They warn that ending controls could raise rents hurting housing costs, medical care and other necessities as rents have surged in decontrolled classes.
School supervisor announces a meeting at Prescott Junior School Wednesday night at 7 30 to discuss organizing an extension class for teachers. A representative from the State Teachers Association will be present to outline plans.
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