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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1950
Page
3
The piece notes Lincoln's birthday and political divisions as congressmen argue while Russians clash. A Naval Court of Inquiry doubts Missouri Ensign E R Harris's competency. The commentary critiques Internationalism and Klaus Fuchs, and laments Truman's winter politics with Taft Hartley clashes affecting the presidency.
The Victory home demonstration club held a Thursday pie supper at Hickory Shade church to aid the March of Dimes polio fund. Despite having only 14 active members, the event raised 170.65 dollars aided by Hobart Shirley’s auctioneering and the club’s president Mrs. William Schooley.
Jerry May an 11 year old leukemia patient from Jenkins, with Bodecan residents contributing over 1200 dollars, shows definite improvement at Children’s Hospital Boston. Doctors say he may be brought home soon but will need every other day treatments by Dr A A Little of Texarkana.
Washington lawmakers seek 4 475 000 increase for soil and water conservation. Arkansas Farm Bureau Insurance may cut fire policy rates by 20 percent under state approval. Police raid across Magnolia area nets nine men on liquor charges, four named. Arkansas Cancer Commission to purchase treatment materials for University Hospital patients.
Cloudy with rain expected tonight. Sunday and southwest regions show precipitation this afternoon. Warmer tonight across the area.
Washington reports Indonesia will receive a new 100 million dollar U S loan from the Export-Import Bank to aid production and materials. Indochina, including Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos, is seen as the next target for American loans to curb communism as Maoist pressure grows. Vietnam faces the Ho Chi Minh-led resistance and northern Chinese aggression, while Indochina seeks restoration of stability and rice production. The Indonesian loan, negotiated by Dr D Djawanda, aims to boost trucks, rail stock, steel, and road equipment for post‑war recovery.
London reports show Britons easing into the general election campaign with dry humor despite rain and fog. Conservatives mocked official language in satirical suggests, while Labour's Aneurin Bevan urged hecklers to be quiet as he quipped about a biting saying from a priest.
Washington reports a vast nonmilitary air fleet of about 1 100 planes serving more than a dozen agencies. The craft range from small two‑seat ships to large transports, carrying spray gear cameras fire extinguishers first aid packs and droppable life boats for transport and specialized agency needs.
A list of contributors including George Robison C York Furniture AO BY Southern Ice Co and many others made donations to a Scout Fund. The total amount contributed is 1450 dollars and 50 cents. Names include Jim Cole Harper Bittle Noe-Benta Ray Allen and James W. Brand, among others noted in the community listing.
Hempstead county 4 H club members attend a field day at Voir Park in Hope on Wednesday February 15 starting at 9 30 a m. Demonstrations cover care and maintenance of tractors driving and caching of car feet tractor driving with assistance from extension leaders and a list of participating members and affiliates.
New York report recounts a comic tale in which Rover the silent dog becomes a national star after a talking dog comedian prompts his voice to emerge. The rise invites ridicule and danger as envy and mob reaction culminate in assault, ending with a safety plea about dangerous small diversions.
Senator George of Georgia called for an immediate halt to discriminate foreign spending to avert bankruptcy. He urged cutting overseas aid and boosting home military and economic strength, while noting support for Korea and Formosa aid measures. He did not oppose the Korea Formosa aid bill's quick Senate passage.
In Rome many servicemen and sailors pass through since the early year opening of a general pilgrimage site. About 1,500 to 2,000 armed forces members from occupation zones have visited and met the pope. New York Catholic leaders plan large groups, including 600 clergy, with other American groups arriving from Naples and North Africa bases. Canadian scientists unveiled flameless matches producing heat without flame.
Four teen Walter Burman is jailed without bail as grand jury action proceeds on a charge of fatally shooting 11 year old Wilbur Biddle in Baltimore. A witness said Burman fired twice after tying Biddle to a chair and provoking him with a rope. The boy allegedly confessed to the shooting.
Senator McCarthy traversed the nation accusing the State Department of employing communists. He claimed to possess a list of 57 card carrying communists and would name them only if Secretary Acheson showed sincerity by pursuing a presidential order revocation. He pressed for disclosures amid White’s denial and continued his tour to Reno and Salt Lake City for Lincoln Day events.
A Pan American World Airways Transoceanic cruiser over Long Island lost a 21 year old steward when a door opened midflight. Crewmen attempted to seal the door but high wind pressure prevented closure. The incident occurred about 4,600 feet above sea level as the aircraft cruised toward Europe.
Incomplete OCR text shows references to a court order, an attorney named Gene, and individuals Charles G. Ross and Hartley, with mentions of emergency or months. The readable portion suggests a legal or court action being set up but lacks clear facts, dates, or outcomes.
An American scientist arrested at Harwell near London is under inquiry as authorities review top secret documents. UK intelligence and government offices are involved, with eight military and other officials examining material amid a high level investigation.
Washington reports the U S department predicts slight declines or stable prices for turkey chicken spinach and butter this year with prices remaining affordable. Weather and economy cited as reasons. shoppers may spend about the same or a bit less than 1949.
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