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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1948
Page
4
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Hempstead county residents plan a mass meeting at Hope City Hall Friday morning to protest Arkansas filing a 35 000 acre land claim on the Southwestern firing range. The economic issue centers on returning land to private owners and opposing a state park plan while urging Washington to fund cleanup of shell impregnated lands.
Twenty years ago today special features included Bandits Court with Farrin Greene Robert Weil Cary Carlton Lewight and Ben Hays among others. The City Development committee oversees a $4000 contract for work on the Hope Washington Nashville road. W Lo Edey of Redland Township runs as Hempstead County Judge candidate Dorothy Mackall starred in a film titled Ranson's Pouy a the vey Gauad.
New York February report shows storekeepers noting weaker business despite some price cuts. Wholesale markets flash mixed signals with grains sliding again and pork and cattle prices uneven. Senator Tobey and Chairman Wolcott call for patience on anti inflation steps as the AP wholesale index falls for the first time since Saturday.
Springlike warmth spread across much of the country with mild to warm highs reported. Hope notes a 77 degree high and a 35 degree low as Experiment Station records the latest readings. Forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with a slight warm trend tonight and Thursday. Weather from Chicago to coastal areas shows snow disappearing in many regions while cold belts linger in the north.
Milton Williams a 94 year old Black man from Community Hill two miles west of Highway 29 went missing February and was found dead yesterday just inside Lafayette County. Deputy Shirp reported he drowned after his face was submerged in water. A coroner jury ruled death due to exposure with no evidence of foul play.
A man identified as Lambert, 42, was convicted of grand larceny in the Sevier circuit court. He reportedly escaped from his cell days earlier and was recaptured after being found hidden under a bank vault in the courthouse jail. He apologized for the escape and received a heavy jail sentence.
Astronomers from the University of Chicago and Texas report tentative evidence of primitive life forms on Mars after close approach to Earth. Using infrared spectrography, they observed greenish areas and ice-cap changes suggesting sparse lichen-like growth, powered by water presence and fluc tuating temperatures.
The AFL may drop its hunt for a political director after the Wheeler incident soured readers on hiring a $20,000 a year outsider to head the League for Political Education. The executive council in Miami favored Barton K. Wheeler, but his deal collapsed. The league plans to run activities under part time direction by William Green and George Meany, with Joseph L. Keenan handling most duties, while a national drive to register voters and urge turnout would be aided by locals and state federations.
Washington reports the arrest of Beutrige-Fohnson, manager for a pro-Communist weekly, on deportation charges as an alien. FBI and immigration officials seized her at New York City after a warner. She is Polish by birth and faces charges of aiding an organization aimed at overthrow by force. Her $1,000 bond was set as the case proceeds with immigration service and the Justice Department pursuing removal.
Army Secretary Royall completed an all day inspection trip to Panama and Caribbean areas. He examined possible routes for an alternate canal in case the main waterway is closed.
Senate debate erupts over spreading the first year cost of the European recovery program. Republicans say passage is clear this year, but Byrd and others challenge the bookkeeping plan. The Foreign Relations Committee proposed reserving three billion dollars from the year’s surplus for the Marshall plan, with surplus projections noted.
Multiple items from Little Rock and Fort Smith: nominating contest in Little Rock where W E B Plupps defeats Charles L Carpenter by about 120 votes for city attorney. a March 7-11 insurance rate regulatory procedures seminar with zone five participants from six states. highway engineers surveying for ice and storm damage. a two day postgrad course on rheumatic heart diseases starting tomorrow. mobile X ray unit offered to state employees. Fort Smith drive to resurface 40 miles of brick streets with asphalt, led by Chamber of Commerce and city officials. recap pending continuation on page four.
HAL BOYLE surveys how emergencies foster heroism from Walter Raleigh to Florence Nightingale and Babe Ruth. He cites Chicago inflation as a modern crisis prompting Mrs. Ruth Berbes to diet and a one-woman drive against price hikes. The piece blends anecdotes and social commentary on effort, dieting, and thrift.
Chilean President Gabriel Gonzalez Videla moves to establish a base on Lernardo O Higgins land in Graham Land, signaling a push to elevate Chile as a Pacific power. Britain and Australia weigh responses as British ships patrol and Falklands authority asserts claims. The move draws protests from Britain and potential international appeals as tensions rise over Antarctic holdings.
City council ta lked parking law and garbage service at length with only one public complaint. Officials assigned canvassing neighbors to gauge opinion, and health inspector H D Linker was authorized to hire an office helper to handle complaints. Discussions covered rural electric lines, water main work, cemetery caretakers, and a proposed park. Franchises for bus service were considered but no action taken.
Glee club members from Hop High School traveled by bus to Little Rock to attend a matinee of the New York stage production Oklahoma. The group was accompanied by their director and several faculty members.
New York news account notes Leo Isacson American Labor party win in Bronx 24th district aided by Henry Wallace and James A Farley. Editorials predict Democratic party reorganization with Farley possibly active. Flynn blamed for low turnout while ALP and Wallace supporters kept steam. The Sun and World Telegram add perspective on the vote and housing concerns amid party shakeups.
A Chamber of Commerce meeting with City Federation of Garden Clubs and civic leaders planned park beautification projects at Fair Park. County Judge Fred A. Luck will install five barbecue pits. Lions Club to build two asphalt tennis courts, Kiwanis to add faucets, Rotary to fence the playground, A P W Club to place benches and tables, Garden Clubs to plant flowers and landscape.
Missouri Pacific officials and local committees met at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss an underpass at the Hazel Street crossing. Attendees included MOP Superintendent Rh C Williams Division Engineer T O Minion and city representatives. Planned topics were 24 hour watchman service and immediate repair on Hazel Street Road Bed Crossing.
The Wendruen of the World Lodge invites members to a meeting at the hall. It starts at 7 55 pm on Thursday February 19. All members are urged to attend.
Wallace backed New York ALP candidate Leo Isadore won the 24th district seat, defeating three rivals as Labor party momentum challenges Democrats. Wallace spoke in Tampa while ALP claims to become a major national force. The Bronx district with a large Jewish and Puerto Rican population backed Isadore amid criticism of Truman era policies.
A Blevins woman shares a letter from Eugenie Mixa in Vienna praising a compassionate box of clothes and gifts sent by a local community. She describes warm underwear, a brown jacket, blue trousers, a doll for her daughter, and a happy response from her family, expressing gratitude for relief during hardship.
The Glee Clubs present an operetta Hearts and Blossoms on March 5 in the High School Auditorium directed by Mrs. Wil Kettner. Romantic roles include Jo Ree Evans Bob Hell Cuffee Ted Jones Beth Sasser and Sidney Stan with other leading parts and a chorus of club members.
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