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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1948
Page
4
A Chicago housewife begins a fast to protest high living costs while stores report stares and calls. the piece notes broader economics, including aid to China, debates in Congress, and concerns about wartime relief and potential misuses of funds amidst political maneuvering.
Twenty years ago today Hope censor committee barred the showing of a picture titled Hirkinan. The literary and athletic junior high meet was set for Hope in April 2021. An Arkansas Supreme Court appeal was noted in the Highway Employment case.
Announcement notes a Powders Day Program to be held Wednesday with multiple PUA organizations urged to attend. For those unable to attend, part of the program will be broadcast broadcast from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. on the air.
The Library Club announces postponement of Amateur Might Night to a later date. Details will be announced soon with the new event planned for March and updated information to follow.
Grain prices rose modestly in early trading on Feb 16 as a continuation of Saturday’s rally but mid session saw declines from opening highs. Wheat and corn traded higher in Chicago before slipping. cotton moved sharply, while soybeans rose despite recent drops. Economists monitor this week’s trading for clues on the price break and policymakers convene in Washington on commodity trading powers.
Colonel C H Chorpening warns after officials found scrap gathering near Southwestern Proving Grounds with shells, some live with fuses. He cautions trespassers and scrap buyers risk injury, trespass, or theft of government property. Government continues deducing operations with a contract decision pending.
Members of the high school speech department broadcast on KRAR radio during two forty five to ad pa. The department is directed by Mrs Bb McMahon.
General Eisenhower warned that if war returns to America, the first 60 days will determine victory. He emphasized the need for a robust national guard and organized reserves to field 400000 ground troops immediately, and warned of rapid, devastating air power and the peril of totalitarian expansion if Western Europe or Mediterranean democracies fall.
New York obituary and feature by HAL BOYLE recounts Thomas Joseph Kavanagh once a jovial Brooklyn youth who used a toy pistol in robberies and gained six decorations abroad. After wartime heroism in the Italian front, he later robs a Trans-Canada Air Lines office and is shot by detectives as his gun yields a toy. The piece ponders why a war hero ends in crime, noting his honorable discharge and GI Bill enrollment. Authorities and father reflect on duty, courage, and the mystery of a life undone.
A Tontitown, Arkansas farmer was killed last night when struck by a car. The driver, released, said he was blinded by lights from another vehicle. Ed Watson quoted the driver. Also, Little Rock reports the American region backs immediate construction of a 500-bed Veterans Administration hospital and urges action by VA and Arkansas congressional delegation to start a project amid rising costs. Continued on page two.
Chicago, Feb. 56 P Backers of Senator Taft claim enough midwestern and southern strength to lead early GOP nominating convention balloting. Taft plans a brief stopover after a six state tour, asserting Ohioan will grab major shares of midwest votes and build a 300 vote backlog with southern strength and key PA, western, and New England support.
The seventh grade led the A honor roll with seven names, followed by five in the twelfth grade. Other lists include ninth grade Wilma Coleman Ming Lee Harris Shirley Ann White. eleventh grade Nancy Camp Mary Anne Laseter. and twelfth grade Gracie Lee Bright Betty Jo Collins Jo Rene Evans David Newber Lloyd Wirust.
The House Banking Committee voted 18 to 5 to extend rent controls one month beyond February 29. Chairman Wolcott said the move does not aim to end rent controls and that they may continue in some form for a year. The panel rejected longer extensions and noted a related Supreme Court case on wartime rent controls.
Berlin feb 16 united states military governor gen lucius clay says the soviet zone blocks distribution of printed matter from the american zone in violation of four power agreements. he notes ongoing u s protests and outlines progress in demilitarization denazification and democratization in the american zone and the status of german prisoners and fortifications.
The Negro Farmers Annual Conference scheduled for February 17 18 in Blevins and Hope has been cancelled indefinitely due to county raids. J G Wastington president of the Negro County Farmers Association says plans to reschedule will be announced later.
Former owners of farms in the Southwestern Proving Ground will gather at city hall Friday at 10 a.m. to sign a petition urging the state to withdraw its application to take over 39,000 acres for a park. The meeting, organized by former landowners, seeks a chance to rebuy their farms and restore local control. Copies of the petition will be mailed to Governor Laney and congressional representatives.
President Truman told Congress he will ask for more aid to Greece and Turkey to resist communism, following last year’s 40 million dollar program. He cited Greek village destruction by communist forces and said economic assistance and Europe recovery plans must support Greece’s defense without expanding force commitments.
State police begin their annual road block traffic check in District 4 weather permitting. Sgt Harold Porterfield says eleven southwest Arkansas counties are covered and brakes lights licenses and vehicle details will be checked. Drivers are urged to cooperate and have licenses ready when approaching a blockade.
The city of Hope took over the airport site from the government which had sold gravel on a railway bed to P A Lewis with moving deadlines. Extensions were granted by the government, latest until February 15, and disputes over ownership and access continue. Mr Lewis asserts another extension while mayor and local officials contend gravel belongs to the city. Ground access gates were locked at the Witport facility, complicating efforts to move gravel along the railway bed near the airport.
Three sunny days have eased conditions as winter loosens its grip. Overnight low fell to 29 with a 58 degree high in the last 24 hours. The weatherman forecasts little change tonight and Tuesday, keeping trends mild for the county.
C G Goad 55 dies at home in Texarkana after hospital stay Saturday night. A longtime employee of Wilson Meat Packing Company he was known to local grocers. Survived by wife son Fred Goad and his mother.
The Hope Signs Club will sponsor a dance on February 28 to raise funds for the New Park Fund. Last year the club gave $1000 for use at Fair Park and the March of Dimes Lions plan to report total contributions of $2241, about $1000 of the quota. Guests included J. D. McMurry, Tom J. Drake, and Troy Brown.
Talbot Feild Jr will serve as chairman of the American Red Cross for Hempstead County following the resignation of Royce Wetberger. An announcement says plans for the annual drive will be made within a few days.
The Hope city treasurer Reynerson reports that over 1025 automobile tags have been sold today, a new high for the city. The figure far exceeds last year’s total of 15, signaling a record surge in tag sales.
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