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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1947
Page
5
Britain faces a sweeping economic crisis as wartime shortages test the empire's reach and the public’s resolve. The government has struggled to implement a comprehensive plan amid pressure from conservatives and socialists, risking a shift toward more radical economic models while avoiding full communism.
London reports say the Labour cabinet reviewed a severe coal shortage that may spread electricity cuts nationwide, including Scotland. Factories closed, queues lengthened, dole returned, homes darkened, and public anger rose as snow and shortages deepen. Churchill accused the government of incompetence as cuts may extend beyond 38 blackout counties.
Theaters Rialto and New collected 342.53 for polio funds. Sixty percent went to Terrell Cornelius, Hempstead County Infantile March of Dimes Drive chair. Twenty-five percent to Mayor Albert Graves for Hempstead County Cancer Control. Fifteen percent remains as an emergency fund to be disbursed by year end or divided between March of Dimes and Cancer Association. Committee: Terrell Cornelius, Mrs. E. O. Wingfield, Jimmy Jones.
Rome reported that Italy notified 20 signatory nations it sought a revision of the peace treaty signed in Paris. United States Ambassador James C. Dunn stated the U S would not regard the treaty as binding until Italy’s constituent assembly ratified it, declining to discuss possible outcomes.
The text notes a proposal to run domestic coal cuts from 9 am to noon and 2 to 4 pm across 38 counties. Manuel Shinwell, minister of fuel and power, once a seaman's union organizer who spent five months in a Glasgow jail for incitement to riot, reportedly advised the cabinet that extending cuts nationwide would yield substantial extra coal savings.
St Louis February 11 a coroner's jury blamed Mary Catherine Reardon for the deaths of her father J Vincent Reardon and her 18 year old boyfriend Michael D Arcy. Prosecutor Stanle Wallach seeks a life sentence and a preliminary hearing date will be set by Circuit Judge John A Witthaus. The girl allegedly shot her father after fearing she would be sent to a girls school following the incident with D Arcy in a tourist cabin.
Washington reports that debutantes will again be presented to King and Queen at Buckingham Palace with a series of garden parties. The United States embassy in London has received over 700 requests for such presentations, adding to the 1,800 already held in eight years. Formal court presentations, once five times yearly, are postponed due to clothing shortages in Britain. Details of attire include white or pearl gray gowns, long gloves, three hair plumes, and a train at least three and a half yards long.
Washington Feb 11 Attorney General Tom Clark told the House committee that Communist Gerhard Eisler will remain in the United States until the Justice Department completes its review of accusations against him. Chairman J Parenti Thomas pressed for immediate action on alleged perjury conspiracy tax evasion passport falsification and overthrow of the government.
Washington Feb 11 Senator Morse questions whether the Supreme Court would uphold legislation banning the closed shop. He says the move may clash with freedom of contract and favors amending the Wagner act rather than outright prohibition. ALMON E. ROTH urged excluding maritime industry from any ban and outlined broader labor reform proposals.
In a wary view of daily plane crashes, the piece praises President Truman for flying despite risk, calls for a stronger air safety policy, and urges Congress to boost Civil Aeronautics Administration funding to install safer instruments and standardized equipment.
Fred G. Dennis of Hot Springs died when a butane gas truck he drove collided with an East Texas Motor Freight truck east of Hope on Highway 67. Dennis body burned beyond recognition as the gas truck overturned and burned. ETMF driver W L Johnson released after investigation.
Washington report notes Harold I. Stassen calling for a major policy adjustment to tariff rules to prevent economic isolation. In New York he lauded cuts in government costs and tax relief while supporting labor reform as GOP figures woo voters on Lincoln Day tours. Taft signals no active candidacy amid Bricker talks. Bricker praises Taft yet hedges on declaring intent.
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