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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1951
Page
4
Our Daily Bread reports Arkansas confronts a proposed 3 percent sales tax hike to fund state needs. The Arkansas Gazette criticizes the plan as unjust to common people, arguing wealth should shoulder the burden and warning of constitutional and equity flaws.
Texarkana february report says George W Edwards signed a written statement admitting he shot and clubbed Weldon Mallett, 48, then set fire to the home after Mallett allegedly threatened him. Edwards 65 and his wife are jailed. police expect murder charges.
Whitfield Lodge 239 will host George Washington Birthday banquet Thursday February 22 at 7 PM in the Masonic hall. Members who have not purchased tickets should do so by 6 PM Tuesday after a report was made.
J T Bowden Jr a well known Hope businessman won the honor of Hope's ugliest man in a local contest staged for the community.
Washington February 19 The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen pleaded guilty to contempt of court in the recent sick strikes in yards and was fined 75000 The judge ordered the fine immediately with 60000 for criminal contempt and 25000 for civil contempt to cover government costs The case notes extensive potential damages to the public due to delayed service missed connections and blocked shipments to Korea The union had a separate 25000 fine in Chicago another case is pending in Cleveland The government may drop contempt charges against five local men after sentencing
Diamond Preserve of the United States Inc a new Arkansas company will run a sightseer attraction at an extinct submarine crater 2 1/2 miles southeast of Murfreesboro Talbot Field Jr of Hope announced Visitors may view the crater starting Tuesday February 20 Field cited unique emerald green soil rocks and quartzite formations The largest rough diamond found weighed 40 23 carats and is valued at 75000 with 100000 carats reportedly recovered since 1906 remarks emphasized Arkansas is home to the only northern hemisphere diamond area accessible to the public and likened to famed mines in South Africa and India
Local Hope Kiwanis club hosts auditions on February 28 and March 1 at 7 30 pm in the Hope High School auditorium in Tope Arkansas for Helit show appearances. James Rankin will select standout acts from local hopefuls to compete for prizes and potential network exposure with "The Starmaker at America" Vorace Hetdlt.
The Arkansas board of apportionment won additional time to decide on revising legislative districts. The Supreme Court allowed a delay until official 1950 census figures are available, delaying action on senatorial redistricting and House membership. Claude Carpenter Jr led the petition for immediate action, but the court noted census data is not yet released. The board, including Governor McMath, Secretary of State Hall, and Atty. Gen. Murry, must determine if apportionment updates are needed due to population shifts and the 25-seat base allocation.
Washington reports President Truman asked Congress to place the Reconstruction Finance Corporation under one administrator. The plan retains the RFC as a separate executive agency and adds a single chief, with a deputy and a reorganized loan policy board. The move responds to criticism over the agency's current board structure.
President Truman held talks with congressional leaders on the labor mobilization dispute. Speaker Rayburn said the White House discussed the controversy in a general way and hinted Truman may need mediation as the situation risks delaying defense programs.
Report describes Allied progress north of Suwon toward the Han River and Seoul with US forces probing near the Han River while Communist strength appears to be consolidating. Mention of airfield capture at Kimp’o and ongoing operations against opposing forces.
In Korea the American Eighth Army under Lt Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway becomes a premier fighting force. It fights two wars at once by tackling guerrillas in the rear and repelling massed Chinese advances while aging equipment and earlier morale issues are repaired. The unit earns a storied reputation for stubborn defense at Naktong and evolves from its occupation-era weakness into a mature, disciplined army capable of long campaigns and rapid adaptation.
The Montgomery Delfie company completed the Tawson May Unit No 1 for Placid Oil. Location at 320 feet 8, 330 feet of the NW corner of the SE SW of a section M1402. Pump not announced. proposed depth 4927 feet. Burnett Drilling rigging May-Warimack Unit No 1 at 610 feet 20 feet 1 of SW corner NE NW of section. Sinclair Dreams pins O-14-22 proposed depth 3750 feet.
Washington Feb 1 Ten Trimble Arkansas proposes amending the constitution to ensure government continuity if a catastrophe wipes out Washington and top officials. The plan would appoint provisional president and a new congress and supreme court, to be followed by elections, with state governors and military fenders guiding the process.
London reports a looming national rail strike as Manchester sees a 3500 strong freight handlers walkout over a five percent wage offer. unions vow further action with 11 000 more railway workers set to join, risking widespread disruption across the system this week.
Clow notes Founders Day to be observed February 2 at the Clow reining shop Ozda Avkangug. The program will consist of six pages titled Farmersrow. Members including parents students and faculty will serve. Public invited for survey and attendance.
Allied troops smashed a major Red assault across central and eastern Korea. Thousands of Communist casualties were reported as the drive stalled north of Wonju and near Chuchon. American and French units held firm on the western and southern flanks while counterattacks recaptured a wedge of ground near Cho-chon.
The Queen of Hearts contest closed February 27. Winners will be announced Tuesday at a Hotel Barlow dinner, with Beta Sigma Phi sponsors and the Heart Fund campaign. The top vote getter earns the crown. the runner up becomes the prince. The drive raised 287 votes and continues through February to meet a Hempstead County goal of 835 dollars. People can still donate via local stores or mail to Heart Box 291.
Lucy Conway Hood, a woman born into slavery, died at age 98 in the county. The obituary notes her long life and ties to her Hope IViv home, with fragmented text suggesting family and dates around March 4.
A Washington report quotes Senator Lyndon Johnson criticizing wartime manpower distribution and urging broader training for young men. He says air force manpower shortfalls risk national mobilization and uniform readiness across services.
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