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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1952
Page
5
A review of Francisco Goya as Spain’s volatile era unfolds in This Is the Hour by Jon Feuchtwanger. The book portraits Goya’s life, politics, and art amid the Inquisition, court intrigue, and Napoleonic upheaval, praising his daring engravings and defiant spirit.
C W Harrington aged 68 died last night in a local hospital. He is survived by his wife Mary two children Mrs H Roberts of DeQueen Ark and David of Galveston Texas two brothers Joshua of Clime Ill and Charlie of Pontiac Mich four sisters Mrs Maggie Heacock of Fontiac Mich Mrs Elsie Williams of Pen lise Mich Estella Soyer of Orlando Fla Mrs Jennié Mayberry of Tonkawa Okla Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Automobiles driven by Grady Beard and Henry Whatley collided Saturday on Highway 29 near Hope city limits. Police say nobody was hurt and only minor damage occurred.
The Associated Frese of New York issues market notes on trading activity and price movements across major indices and commodities. Analysts outline near term factors influencing supply demand and turnover, with brief quotes from market participants and institutional commentary.
The Arkansas High Audit Commission opens its final phase of public hearings on Highway Department operations amid Governor McMath’s absence. HAC chair Dickenhorst says the governor rejected an oath-bound appearance and will not attend, while the panel proceeds to review road projects, contracts, right of way issues, and maintenance.
Army and Air Force winter war game enters third day with seven deaths and nineteen injuries. A paratrooper plane crash at Wheeler Sack Airfield and a truck hit by a freight train at a crossing caused multiple fatalities. The exercise Snowfat continues despite losses, with crews and soldiers among the injured.
Donald McQueen will speak to the Hope Kiwanis Club about his experiences at the Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico during the Tuesday meeting. He traveled last summer with nine scouts from the Caddo Council including two from Hope, Max Manager and Jerry O’Neal. He thanked the Century Bible Class of First Methodist Church yesterday for its help in promoting the trip.
Hempstead Circuit Court session reports Judge Dick Huie sentencing list including Johnie Thomas Malone and Willie C Johnson on three burglary counts to two years each, James Rufus Shaw nine total years for burglary and grand larceny, Junior Frierson five-year suspended for grand larceny, and other cases with suspensions, fines, and support payments.
Hempstead County Farm Bureau volunteers report at seven tonight at the county courthouse to review progress in the annual membership drive. Oscar Hodnett says workers from all 14 townships will report on advance progress toward 702 members as part of a state campaign begun Feb 4 aiming for 52 900 members.
The Blevins PTA will hold its regular meeting Thursday night February 14 at 7:30 in the school auditorium. The Executive Committee is asked to meet at 7. A Founders Day program will be rendered at this meeting and all members are urged to be present.
Maj. George A. Davis Jr. is missing in action after his plane was shot down in Korea. Davis, 31, credited with 32 enemy aircraft since Nov. 1, including nine MIG-15s and three TU-2s, hails from Lubbock Texas and left behind wife Doris and two children. He flew 206 World War II missions with the 448th Fighter Group and earned the Silver Star and the Distinguished Flying Cross with oak leaf clusters.
Five people died in a fiery collision between an automobile and a truck on Highway 22 about 12 miles west of Charleston in northwest Arkansas. Four bodies were found burned in the car, the truck driver John Louder of Module? Mul drow Oklahoma was killed. The crash near Camp Chaffee scene burned for hours. Louder’s body was thrown from the truck.
Jonesboro February 11 William Oscar Rohr has become Craig County's first conscientious objector since World War Two. Rohr is charged with violating the Selective Service Act by failing to report for induction at Alton, Illinois. He told U S Commissioner Clark Browder at arraignment that he claims immunity on religious scruples and will be tried in Springfield.
Washington February 11 Secret Service cases involving threats against President Truman rose by 33 percent this fiscal year ending June 30. A E Baughman, chief of the Secret Service, testified before the House Appropriations Committee, noting cases last year and attributing the rise to controversial issues and worldwide unrest. The most serious threats involved two Puerto Rican Nationalists, Oscar and others, to the President’s life.
The Southwest District Firemans Association met here yesterday with about 40 firemen from seven points. A general hookup drill led the event while teams from Hope, Magnolia, Nashville, Mt Ida, Texarkana, DeQueen and others gathered at Hotel Barlow for lunch. In the hookup contest Hope’s Jeany won first, followed by Magnolia, Nashville and Mt Ida.
In Korea two day aerial battles yield four enemy jets shot down and nine MIGS damaged. Lt. Janus Arnold and Lt. Raymond Ft. Steinbliss share credit for a kill. Capt. Freeland K. Matthews claims two damaged MIGS. others add one each. Sabres and Thunderjets engage over Kangsu and along the Yalu. B 29s bomb rail bridges at Chongchon and Hambhung as a blackout hits Seoul area.
Second Lieutenant Arthur D. Rogers of Hope Arkansas graduated today with Class 52-4 at Reese Air Force Base Texas completing Advanced Multi-Engine Pilot School. He is a Hope High School and University of Arkansas alumnus and began pilot training at Perrin AFB. Meanwhile three Korea Occupation veterans reunited in the 38th Infantry front in Korea as Gordon Browning and Crow, with varied service lengths, met upon departure as replacements.
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Citizens protest after three crashes within two months as Newark area airfield near Elizabeth is shut by Port Authority. Local leaders demand moving the airport, with plans for large picket action and human cordon to prevent further fatalities. Continued discussion and coverage on Page Two.
Confused fragmentary report describes a fatal air crash near Newark and Idlewild in New York area, with homes damaged and several residents injured or killed. It mentions a pilot Captain dying, airports redirecting, and a broad impact on surrounding dwellings and emergency response.
Police yesterday investigated four assaults involving African Americans, resulting in three arrests. Early Sunday two Black women, Georgia Ruth Stuart and Lucy Lindaey, fought, Stuart cut on the arm, both charged with disturbing the peace. Later Wille Carl Whitt was arrested for assault after an argument with Mable Brown, who was slashed with a knife and treated for minor wounds.
Local Scouts in the newly created district observe the 42nd anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America this week. Tonight at 7:90 Lafayette Nevada Howard and Hempstead counties meet at Hope City Hall for a court of honor under the direction of Syvella Burke advancement chairman. The program features authentic Indian costumes and dances. Several boys from Troop 62 will advance in rank with Donald MagQueen to receive the Eagle Badge. A council outline will be provided by Joe Hargis district camping activities manager. Awards for the 198 ig meet wilt.
A huge Air Force B38 bomber, in trouble for almost 18 hours, landed safely at North Island Naval Station San Diego Bay after circling over the city. The crash killer, crew of 16 to 18, and officials kept silent on the incident as residents watched the dramatic event unfold and police and fire crews maintained alert.
Lon McLarty recalls a February winter in 1864 when chickens reportedly froze on roosts and rivers froze solid. He claims the day was the coldest ever in the region, with citizens noting extreme temperatures and unusual hardships.
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