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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1953
Page
4
Alex H. Washburn offers a concise editorial on military policy and national defense themes. The piece reflects wartime perspectives, examining strategic priorities and citizen responsibilities with a neutral, newspaper tone.
In a candid view the writer argues civilian and military roles differ in a democracy and cites General Almond’s 1952 warnings about a truce. He notes implications for Truman’s firing, MacArthur’s stance, UN allies, and potential naval moves while forecasting Britain’s influence in Europe and America’s limited Pacific power.
A Spring Hill school bus and an auto collided late yesterday about twelve miles south on Highway 29. All students escaped injury while the auto, driven by J. E. Morrison, left, with his wife seriously injured. Student driver Gilbert Lafferty reportedly turned left without a signal as Morrison attempted to pass. Lafferty was charged with failing to signal.
Hope police investigated two accidents on Tuesday near the city. Both incidents involved vehicles on the road to Edward Powell and Ralph Webb with minor damage and no serious injuries reported.
The House passed a bill to empower Governor Cherry to appoint a new State Welfare Board. The measure aimed to shift responsibility for indigent supports to relatives, raise county welfare board seats from three to seven, and require applicants to seek support from capable relatives. Rep. Clayton Lite of Siloam Springs sponsored the legislation, with continued coverage noted on Page Six.
An early rain kept attendance modest at the Weekly Merchants Breakfast at the Hotel Barlow. About twenty business leaders attended as Syvelle Burke led in discussing a citywide promotion plan adopted for further study. New attendees included A. E. Slusser Joe Hawkins Royce Smith Buddy Evang Jess Davis L B Tooley and James McLarty as the group seeks broader participation to boost Hope.
Phillip H Loh, governor of the 201st Rotary district since July 1 1953, will visit the Hope Rotary Club Friday. A Morriston Arkansas attorney and World War II veteran, he helped prosecute at Nuremberg after the war. His successor will be named at the district conference in Camden on March 12 and 13.
City police warned motorists to stop fully at stop signs and red signals. Pedestrians have the right of way, and drivers must wait until crosswalks are clear before turning. The warning emphasizes full stops on downtown slopes and at five way intersections to ensure safe crossings.
LITTLE ROCK The House passed a bill granting the Highway Commission broad powers as part of a batch on highway administration. The measure, approved 76 to 7, enables the commission to set up a new type of highway authority under a constitutional amendment. Also approved were a truck tax relief bill, delegation of police powers tied to weight stations, and a $5 auto license reservation fee bill.
In Korea fighting eased as Lt. Gen Maxwell D. Tayor assumed command of the U.S. Eighty Army while Bayley became the UN field commander. Gen. James A. Van Fleet, who led the region for 22 months, bade a tearful farewell and begins retirement plans, with a voyage to Honolulu then San Francisco.
John David Provoo, a 38 year old former Army sergeant born in California, facing wartime treason charges, saw his fate rest with a Federal Court jury after six hours of deliberation. The jurors, locked in a hotel, were told to resume at 10:32 a.m. amid testimony proceeding late yesterday. The case alleges he defected to Japan after the 1942 fall of Corregidor and betrayed American prisoners, including Capt. Burston C. Thomson of Swea City, Iowa, whom prosecutors say was reported as anti-Japanese. Maximum penalties range from five to seven years, with a possible life term in extreme wartime cases.
News briefs from New York and Arkansas summarize a cross examination of attorney Banciel Segal in a Minot case with associates Minkey Jolko and Myrtiny Bonjer, plus a delay tactic claim. Arkansas reports include a bill regulating burial associations, state senate area-based elections proposal, and a drowning accident involving Browning Jr. near a rally.
Mrs Maggie Powell aged 65 of Patmos Rt 1 died Tuesday in a Hope hospital. She leaves husband W M Powell and five sons Jessie Smackover Johnny Ville Platte Sammie Hope O Dell Loy Fort Worth Texas. five daughters Dora Burns Del Rio Texas Ora Boba Margen City La Josephine Curtis Hope Ber Nice Purlle Sultan. one brother Joe Dixon Dallas. five sisters C E Moore Lubbock Tex Ida Breshears Enid Otto Linnie Flower Loveland Tex Mattie Johnson Roswell N M Lade Flowers Mineral Wells Tex. Funeral 3 pm Wednesday Anderson Cemetery conducted by Rev B Starks.
In Little Nock a grand jury probe into the McMath administration and a Highway Audit Commission inquiry was abruptly halted by Circuit Judge Harry Robinson. He warned that further action depends on requests for a new inquiry, discharging the panel and citing possible bias and misinstruction. John H. Rule led the jury, the second to be dismissed after earlier termination by a predecessor.
Hempstead native John D. Trimble aged 2? died of a heart attack early today in Jackson Mississippi where he was visiting a daughter. He was born in Washington and later moved to El Dorado where he engaged in business and oil interests. Survived by wife, three daughters, a son, three sisters and two brothers. Funeral services set for Thursday.
HAL BOYLE reports a deep split among U.S. military leaders over how to end the Korean stalemate. Some propose a major allied offensive and blockade to pressure China, while others warn such moves could trigger a broader war involving Soviet forces and risk greater casualties. The debate centers on timing, objectives, and which path best serves American interests.
Washington report says the administration backs a tax cut but will let the Ways and Means Committee advance it next week while delaying immediate action. The plan aims to reduce income taxes and avoid broad price decontrol, with potential post at a government consultant role to oversee price controls phaseout.
In Little Rock the Arkansas attorney general resumed a hearing into alleged gasoline price discrimination. Pan American and Lion oil officials testified, admitting lower fuel prices in neighboring states while Arkansans paid higher. The session highlighted differences in pricing across Arkansas markets.
The High School Band announced its annual winter concert to be held in the school auditorium on Thursday, February 48 3. Gr Cannon reported the event as initially planned for January but postponed to the new date. The program promises performances by the district four band and features a mix of traditional pieces and satire.
A brief overview lists introduced Senate bills including SB 20 on beverage control board support, SB 400 definitions for style terms, SB 308 penalties for defamation cases, SB 297 excising certain items from sales, and SB 146 emphasizing property appraisals. House measures HB 402 native revision property, HB 415 and HB 414 severance tax changes, plus bills on vehicle taxes and consumer commissions. Adjourned dates noted with partial details.
A Berlin Communist proclamation urged West Berlin to revolt against the allied occupation and rearmament in Western Germany. Leader Ernest Reuter warned the city would be isolated and that Communists would support a revolt with full power, signaling possible sabotage and disruption to American forces.
Fragmentary OCR text references Enbar and Chinese language, mentions Washington, officials, and a council. It is garbled with nonsensical terms, lacking coherent events, dates, or identifiable individuals to summarize into a factual item.
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