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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1949
Page
4
Opinion piece mocks Washington economic policy and adviser Keyserling. Critiques federal policy signaling inflation risk and 1930s style warnings. Compares modern prospects to wartime price levels and calls out political theatrics.
London dispatches report Russia renewed support for Yugoslavia's claim to 899 square miles of southern Austria as the four foreign ministers' deputies meet to salvage the long stalled Austrian peace treaty. Western observers note little chance of major concessions at the outset while Moscow signals flexibility on German and Austrian asset claims. The atmosphere at the conference is described as cordial compared with prior talks.
Christian Church invites all members to a Thursday evening event at First Christian Church with missionary William Te Edwards of the Disciples of Christ in Africa. A 7:00 covered dish supper precedes the program in the church auditorium where Edwards will speak on his crusade and youth outreach.
New York February 9 wholesale prices for corn oats rye and lard slipped below the June 28 1946 levels when ceilings were last lifted. Coffee remained near its January 1948 peak while many commodities continued a downward trend from postwar highs. The Associated Press index stood at 169.35, the lowest since January 30, 1937, with a sharp drop from the prior day.
Hollywood star Robert Mitchum and actress Lita Leeds received 60 days in county jail with 2 years probation for marijuana charges. Superior Judge Clement D Nye ordered 60 days served and suspended a year, urging Mitchum to set a better example for youth. Leeds appeared distressed as the ruling was announced amid spectators.
Nine new directors have been elected to the Arkansas Farm Bureau co operative board. Named are Dana Reynolds Gray Cette Ralph Hudson Harrison Raymond Fry Paragould Ww Shelton Ozark Jae Reed Tay ettevyille Elmer Miller Little Rock Harry Goforth Fayette ville Joe Hardin Grady and Wal ter May Marion. Directors will meet soon to name officers. The cooperative, an affiliate of the Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation, closed a two day convention here. Members heard plans for a 660000 dollar cooperative fertilizer plant.
The Associated Press reports heavy new snow and winds blocking highways and rail lines across Wyoming Utah Idaho Nebraska Montana and the Dakotas. Over 5 090 travelers and crews worked to move stalled trains as livestock losses mount and families are rescued from snowbound homes. Weather to ease temporarily but blizzards threaten further disruption with roads opened gradually and Army relief ongoing.
Gov. McMath expressed confidence that Arkansans will approve the highway bond program at the next Tuesday special election. He predicted about 100,000 voters and urged lawmakers to stay in session to answer questions, though he stopped short of directing their action. He said roads must be addressed now and that state workers will have time off to vote as he hopes they support the measure.
Lake Village reports UFC star Clyde Scott and his wife welcomed a six pound baby boy named Steven Hampton Scott in Grenville Mississippi. The child arrived just before the father’s return from signing a professional football contract with the Eagles. Rumors suggest a potential Arkansas Razorbacks path for the future.
Sweden said Norway refused a one year military pact that would have linked Oslo with a stronger bloc including a proposed North Atlantic alliance. Premier Tage Erlander and Foreign Minister M Osten Unden expressed regret, noting Sweden remains committed to neutrality and not joining any cold war bloc.
President Truman is hopeful about the international scene, crediting gradual Marshall Plan gains in Europe outside the Iron Curtain. Advisers say time without war favors peace and that Russia’s pressure on Norway is more posturing than threat. Truman seeks a world of freedom and equality, with no territorial gain sought.
Little Rock reports state Comptroller LeRoy Beasley publishes a two year spending plan totaling 250 million dollars. Of this, about 201.9 million comes from state tax funds and fees, with roughly 25 million from federal welfare funds and 24 thousand from federal highway funds. The current biennium would see around 160.2 million in state funds, while new highway bonds and a teacher retirement fund allocation form the $40 million increase for the next period.
The Air Force reports the eight engine Northrop YB-49 Flying Wing bomber is ready for a cross‑continent test run from Murac, California to Andrews Airbase, Maryland, aiming for four to five hours at speeds just under 607 miles per hour. The base near Los Angeles hosts tests as the service plans a future B47 surpassing yesterday’s record.
Huddleston, former Bobcat football player, has accepted an position as coach and physical education director at DeValls Bluff. He recently graduated from Henderson State Teachers and played four years for the Reddies.
A reflective column notes widespread anxiety about inflation easing yet fears linger that lower prices may reduce jobs. It cites small price drops from coffee to cereal, a better service mindset at gas stations, and a housing outlook. The piece likens mood shifts to prewar caution.
Gov. Thomas E. Dewey urged Republicans to adopt a path of social progress at a Lincoln Day dinner, urging a middle road between no paternalism and rapid postwar liberalism. He warned dissenters to leave the GOP or risk alienation as he framed 1950 1952 strategy and critiqued the do nothing Congress. Senator Margaret Chase Smith pressed the party to stay aligned with the people and warned that failure to do so could repeat 1946 losses.
The Arkansas House voted 12 to 5 to eliminate the opportunity for theft by creating an auto title registration law. Rep. Chastain of Sebastian led the bill to establish a separate division in the revenue department with title registration for all autos. Fees would be 59 cents for registration and 50 cents for a certificate, plus additional charges for titles and related items. The measure also sets penalties for fiscal missteps tied to Governor McMath’s highway bond issue and outlines fee recovery provisions.
Savannah Ga February. Coast Guard recruiting officer Earl W. Lee said his fastest assignment was marrying his wife. While in a tavern waitress Rita Hotterser offered, he accepted. The couple wed within two hours in Pembroke Ga as the ordinary’s office closed.
Little Rock, Feb 9 The Arkansas House opened a clash over labor law as Rep. Dave Thompson a Pulaski union railroad flagman proposed an amendment to strip the anti violence statute of its teeth. The bill would label violence to block lawful work as a misdemeanor with fines 5 to 50 dollars, downgrading current felony status and prompting further moves by organized labor to revive the 1847 freedom to work law. The House also sent to the governor a measure expanding teacher retirement participation while voting down proposals on stamp machines taxes and child custody. Senate action touched pinball machine gambling concerns and a new six percent markup ban on merchandise sales. Senator Ernest Maner’s bill to tax coin operated devices moves to the House.
The Hempstead District of the Caddo Area Council plans a week of Boy Scout activities in February marked by a Friday city government takeover and a Court of Honor in the evening. Executive Board includes Clifford Franks and W. L. Wray. numerous troops led by Scoutmasters from Hope Fulton Blevins and Osam areas participate.
Asa later today said his crew would blow up shells taken from local junk yards in the proving ground afternoon blasts. He cautioned Proving Ground residents not to be alarmed as every precaution is being taken.
Angry reactions to Cardinal Mindszenty with Pope Pius XII and Vatican officials voicing concern over alleged communist pressure. Reports say Hungarian church leaders call for courage while American and Hungarian diplomats resign or protest. U.N. debate potential by April meeting.
Secretary Acheson described a defense pact as aligned with UN purposes. He said the United States and allies, including Canada and France, seek to keep peace under UN Charter Article 31. He declined specifics, favoring clarity for each member to understand obligations.
Hempstead County farmers and officials from Hempstead County Farm Bureau, Washington Senator Melson Frazier, S E Lee, Oliver L Adams, and Eton Huddleston attended the Little Rock cooperative marketing clinic. A proposed $800,000 fertilizer plant was explained as part of the session. A county-wide Farm Bureau meeting to discuss the plant is planned for Hope, with a large gathering proposed for January 22.
Bill Kennedy of the Ark Power and Light Plant spoke at the Kiwanis regular meeting arranged by Lyle Brown. Kennedy was introduced and the guest list included several club members and attendees.
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