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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1951
Page
2
A garbled report outlines wrangling over policy and party lines. It mentions Acheson, McCarthy era echoes, and calls for unity while noting dissent within factions and the broader political clash.
An edited wartime column questions US strategy and leadership. It cites Wilson and Hoover, criticizes media editing, and discusses war aims, neutrality, and domestic political pressures amid a broad, period voice referencing Korea and global tension.
The Pine Valley Open dispute centers on alleged recruiting of Amores players and a clash with the Mexican National Open. Committee members from Detroit to Newark debate whether PGA rules were violated and whether American players should participate in Mexico City events amid scheduling conflicts.
Chicago Feb 14 Roy Robinson a powerfully built welterweight now seeks the middleweight crown against Jake La Motta. Robinson stands as the betting favorite amid unprecedented odds for a challenger. About 10 500 fans expected at the Chicago the arena with telecast plans noted.
Siena 48 Oklahoma City 70. Notre Dame 64. St Louis 70, Southern Illinois 64. Baker 68, Central 63. Missouri 84, Calvary Stockton 69. Washburn 39. Kentucky 78, North Carolina State 92. Arkansas College of Henderson 45. New Mexico A&M 66. Oregon 68, Washington State 74. Oregon State 84. Marking a mineral discovery years before Plymouth Rock.
A roving 1914 sports roundup reports Eddie White’s resignation as Wilkes-Barre coach amid officiating clashes, UVA football scheduling quirks, Branch Rickey’s coaching chatter, and scattered player stories. Also notes on Frank Dobrowalski’s car incident, Philadelphia football discipline chatter, Stanley Paneer’s racing prep, Southern football coaching rumors, Don McCloskey’s bagpipes, and Missouri/Oklahoma City college sports tidbits.
Chicago reports that U S Attorney Otto Kerner Sr. moved to prosecute the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen over a December 10 day sick-out by about 12 000 switchmen. The union faced a $25 000 contempt fine for violating a temporary restraining order. Freight operations in the Chicago area were returning to normal after federal intervention.
Angel Power and Light protests an Arkansas Public Service Commission plan for a 610.3 million combined electric line project with a 900 kilovolt steam plant at Dark and Set line. Local utility and state officials debate the need and impact of the massive construction.
The Tigerettes defeated Clueensey Senior Girly 27 to 20 in the county tournament finals at Linewin High School Washington Ark weekend. The nine were played Monday night February 12. Mary T. Hightower led with 16 points, followed by Lagather West with 6.
The United Nations General Assembly faces votes on two Soviet backed resolutions accusing Red China of aggression and U.S. air sorties over Manchuria. Both measures failed in committee, with several nations abstaining, and are expected to be rejected by the full assembly. The body also weighs where to meet next year as Trygve Lie proposes staying in New York while Europe remains an option.
The Legion Independents basketball squad hosts Cale Independents tonight at 4 o clock in the high school gymnasium. Saturday night the Hope outfit travels to Texarkana for a rematch with the H and H team that beat them here Monday.
Notre Dame rallied from a poor football season to beat No 3 St Louis 77 70 at home, Dan Batey scoring 31 to tie the school single game mark. Oregon toppled Washington State 66 57 to seize first in the northern Pac Coast division, while Kentucky crushed Xavier 78 31 as Bill Spivey scored 40. North Carolina State beat Louisville 92 78 in Raleigh. New Mexico A M halted Albuquerque’s nine game border conference win streak with a 67 46 victory at Las Cruces.
Hot Springs on February 4 hosts a second all sports show at Army and Navy General hospital. Stars entertaining wounded patients include Rogers Hornsby, Preacher Roe, Don Newcombe, Roy Campanella, Lyn Wannenecke, Kyle Rote, Tommy Thompson, John Hoffman, Kim Lee Rowell, Alan Berry, Clyde Locklear, Larry Thompson, Willie Turnbull, Milan Creighton, and others.
A murder investigation shadows Linginta Greanule's death as courtroom plots twist through a tangled family saga. Andrew Grenoble and Henry Farwell clash over inheritance and revenge while Lisa Farwell grapples with love, marriage, and a dangerous secret as trials loom.
Hope Bobcats defeated highly favored DeQueen Leopards 38 31 avenging a lopsided loss earlier in the season. Mitchell led Bobcats with 19 points and Beazley 12 as DeQueen’s Buddy Start was held to low scoring. Hope Juniors and Seniors posted wins in related games, while Betty Mitchell powered the girls to 42 19 at Patmos.
Memphis February summary details a feud between Mayor Overton and the Crump political machine. Overton accuses Crump allies of trying to oust him for political gain while defending a reform push toward a strong mayor system. The clash centers on Crump’s influence over the city commission and party organization.
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