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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1952
Page
5
A column argues Americans should learn capitals and geography while detailing a Hope Arkansas poultry venture. It estimates a 5,000 broilers setup costing about 5,000 dollars, yielding about 2,000 dollars annual profit, with risks including debt, credit, and local farm finance. It also notes the House Judiciary Subcommittee rejecting immunities for a corruption prosecutor, urging caution over exemptions for witnesses.
The town of Oakhaven sees a rate reduction effective January 15 lowering classification from 10 to 9. Agencies were informed by the state insurance commission, yielding a saving of 22 cents per 108 dollars of property insurance.
M Duffie a coalman of elect ive d al board 2 percent said to We Servicial board will be ae Friday Webrugcry 2 in observ ance of Washingtons birthday.
Pittsburgh Feb 214 Steel hungry America should learn today whether the CIO United Steelworkers will go through with a paralyzing strike set for midnight Saturday. Philip Murray leads the top strategy group with an executive board meeting at 10 am and a Wage Policy Committee at 2 pm EST.
American Sabre jet pilots shot down two more Red MIG-15s in North Korean skies expanding this week's toll to 10. The 20 Sabres fought 20 MIGs in a 20 minute battle, with kills credited to Lt. Billey B. Dobbs and Capt. Brooks J. Liles.
The B. T. S. of Garrett Memorial Missionary Baptist Church will present a program in the church auditorium Sunday at 8:30. The event features devotional readings by Nancy Yoo, Herma Jean Hurd, and Joyce McBay, solos by Janelle Warren, a quartette, duets, and parts on the topic Jesus Came to Seek and Save with various participants in attendance.
A Census Bureau report by district supervisor Ernest C. McFarland states Hempstead ginned 6,475 bales from the 1951 cotton crop by January 16, up from 4,583 bales in 1950, reflecting a significant year to year increase.
New Orleans reports Governor designate Robert Kennon will take office in May with a largely fresh legislature. Unofficial returns show about 64 new House members and 25 or 26 new senators, reflecting Kennon’s decisive Democratic runoff victory over Carlos Spaht. He faces Republican Harrison Bagwell in April, with the GOP strength small in Louisiana history. Kennon’s slate includes his entire state officers.
Coast Guard recounts the Fort Mercer disaster off Chatham Massachusetts where the crew forced Capt Paetzel to jump next to last while the stern and bow halves drifted. Comdr Joseph Naab of the Yakutat reports four crewmen rescued near Portland with 13 sailors aboard the stern headed to Block Island. An inquiry opens in Boston as Pendleton equipment failures surface and Eastwind brings remaining survivors ashore.
Arkansas cotton farmers were urged by T. E. Athingon of the Agriculture Extension Service to follow production goals only if practical and profitable. He told a farm meeting that patriotic appeals should not pressure growers into impractical plowing or overextension, stressing balance between goals and farm viability.
President Truman orders draft board approved 24 month civilian work for about 820 young men who object to military service. Those allowed will work for federal state or local governments or non profit public service, outside home communities unless the board approves otherwise. They will be paid a going wage by their employer.
City Federation of Garden Clubs met at Mrs. Wingfield's home to plan the annual flower show and landscaping the Junior High School lawn. A junior garden club may form with Fonzie Moses as counselor. 181 plants will be planted this week.
Michael Dearth of Des Motors Ill has purchased Lee's Tourist Court on U S 07 west Boundary of Hope. He will remodel and reopen as The Oaks with a modernized tourist establishment. The Dearth family moved from Town City to 821 South Elm Street this month. He is a Annapolis graduate and former Naval Reserve commander who served on Admiral Halsey’s staff. He spent 20 years in investment business and headed the Des Moines Merrill Lynch office before moving to Hope.
Garrett Willis, former Hempstead tax assessor, announces candidacy for Circuit Clerk. He frames the bid as subject to the Democratic primaries on July 20 and runoff August 12, 1952, thanking supporters and pledging loyal, honest service. Crit Stuart also announces for tax assessor.
Two native residents of Hope, Nancy and Betty Bacon, were honored as Valentine Queens at separate church banquets in Shreveport. Both are daughters of local Bacon couples, born in Hope.
New York artist Steve Allen notes a surplus of amateur songwriters driven by quick creation and little talent. He recalls weekly showcases where four known songs are produced with big-name vocalists, yet after two years none broke into the nation’s top 10, illustrating a persistent challenge in publishing and recognition.
General Ridgway assailed Americans who ask why the United States is in Korea speaking at the Far East Department Reserve Officers Association convention in Tokyo. He warned that calling into question the mission dishonors sacrifices since independence and warned against complacent views of Communist threats spreading globally. He did not address the Panmunjom talks.
Mrs. B. 5. McPherson reports rapid progress in rehearsals for the Junior Play The White Kids by Jay Tobias to be presented March 7 at 7 pm in the High School Auditorium Barry Fuller and Jon Moses lead roles with Billy Gentry Nelda Thompson Polly Compton Ann Houston and J B Ellen among the cast Supporting actors include Francis Wolfenberger aia Yocom Tommy Doyle Jacque Williams Business managers are Audrey Light and Robert Power Tynell Baker chairs the publicity committee
Col Francis Gabreski and Col Walkeyr Mahurin, famed WWII fliers now leading F-86 interceptors in Korea, recount jet combat near MIG Alley after years in Europe and London. Gabreski claims 41 2 MiG-15s destroyed while Mahurin adds two confirmed kills during early missions. their bond traces to prior Allied service.
United Nations commands in Munsan Korea state Russia cannot serve as a neutral police power in the Korean truce talks due to past involvement in Korea. Tokyo headquarters warns that progress in talks will met with setbacks, while Moscow insists decision on Korea be made without delay. An Allied spokesman and a U.N. official refuse further discussion, noting Russia’s proximity and past participation disqualify it from mediating.
Two men were killed in an explosion near Ardmore Oklahoma with one other man seriously injured. Names and exact ages were not immediately released by authorities as the investigation continues.
A chaotic two day dispute tied a large naval ordnance plant near Camden into labor action. Machinists and production workers, estimated around 4,200, faced injunctions as union officials battled company management. Judge Benton ordered workers back to the job, ruling the mine was essential to the plant’s operation and limiting picketing to protect production. Local AFL unions and drivers across the Southwest were involved in the clash over labor actions and enforcement notices.
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