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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1954
Page
4
A short notice column by The Editor Alek H Washburn discusses a visiting editor and an absent counterpart. The piece reflects on editorial dynamics, scheduling gaps, and professional duties within the publication.
A handwritten note from Louis Graves of the Nashville News reflects a sharp, humorous exchange over Midwood dam and a Rotary attendance visit. The piece cites past recalls of editors, hotel meals charged to feeds, and a joking rivalry between Nashville and local clubs, ending with a quip about newsrooms and town rumors.
Members of Selection Service Local Board No 2014 B Astin W W Andrews and H A Davis seek information on Johnnie Cheatham a registrant who listed Route 3 Box ala Hope Arkansas as his address at registration and 602 Short Union Street Camden Arkansas as last known address The Local Board asks any knowledge of his present address or his relatives be reported at once to the board.
A spate of fights and wrecks left at least five injured over the weekend. Vernie Goynes, 47, was seriously hurt late Sunday when his car left a road near Rocky Morph ins and crashed. he was rushed to Julia Chester Hospital with neck head and chest injuries. State officer Guy Downing said loss of control on a curve caused the wreck. the car was demolished. Earlier on South Bonner Street Goynes and Billy Webb were involved in a fight. both were bruised and treated, and aggravated assault charges were filed with bonds set at 250 each. Nearby on North Hazel Street a 15 year old boy Will White narrowly escaped being blinded when struck by a bottle thrown during a second melee. two men Augusta Collins and Robert Lauder were fighting. Collins suffered a broken leg in a fall. Police arrested both men. About $50 was collected in the Continued on Page waree
The Missionary Baptist Church will keep regular services on the second and fourth Sundays each month. The church sits seven miles south on Highway 29 and holds afternoon services.
In northeast Arkansas Poinsett County asked to be removed from federal and state aid lists for farm workers after local groups helped the needy. County Judge Sid Smith said job opportunities exist and spring planting should boost conditions. Craighead County also dropped aid, while Mississippi, St. Francis, and Crittenden counties did not seek outside assistance. Local officials assert those able to work will use state welfare if unemployed.
Senator Douglas urged President Eisenhower to back Walter George’s plan to raise tax exemptions from 600 to 800 this year and to 1,000 in 1953. Senator Potter predicted approval and said the proposal need not require large revenue cuts. Douglas also urged excise tax cuts to reverse the downward trend in business with Democratic backing though some Republicans may oppose.
If Earth's orbital motion ceased, centrifugal force would vanish and the planet would begin to fall toward the sun. In the first second, the Earth would descend about one ninth of a mile and accelerate toward the sun at 380 miles per second.
Mrs. William Schooley Route e and Mrs. Nelson Frezier Wash-Luton and Mrs. Lorraine B. Wylie home demonstration agent will attend the Third Annual Arkansas Rural Improvement Conference at the Marion Hotel in Little Rock Tuesday and Wednesday February. The program For Better Homes on Better Parms In Better Communities will feature speakers from the Agricultural Extension service the Arkansas Power and Light Co and the Arkansas Real Association. The Arkansas Power and Light Co will host the banquet Tuesday night and the Arkansas Economic State of Commerce will host for breakfast Wednesday morning.
Reporters portray Soviet Premier Georgi Malenkov as favoring cooperation with Churchill and Eisenhower at the Big Four foreign ministers conference. Observers say he seeks Western reaction while boosting his popularity at home and among Soviet allies.
The Hempstead County Cancer Society executive board met at Mrs. E. O. Winfield’s home to reorganize the board. Dr J. W. Branch was named Chairman. Laval Civic Clubs delegates and local officials joined. Mrs E. P. O Neal and Mrs Thomas Compton were named Secretary and Publicity Chair. April Drive planned with C V Nuno Jr as Finance Chairman.
Hempstead county breaks ground for a new 600000 hospital on a 10 acre South Main site. Ground-breaking Feb 18 with bids to begin in about 16 days. Financing is 50-50 federal and county. county bond issue funded by a mill tax. The building will replace Julia Chester hospital, now moving equipment. Construction by Weaver and Stowers of Little Rock.
Hope's first bridge tournament is set for March 9 sponsored by the City Parks and Recreation department. A committee including Mrs. Thompson Evans Jr, Mrs. R. G. Broach, Dr. and Mrs. Walter Sims, and Mrs. Gresham Reed announced that registration begins Tuesday. Entries may register at John P. Cox, Herbert Burns, Lewis-McLarty and Ladies Specialty Shop. Registration is by pairs. rules and regulations will be sent. Due to printing delays the rules have been postponed a few days.
Washington Sen McCarthy questioned Brig Gen Ralph W Zwicker in a closed session and suggested he should lose command The transcript of the session was disclosed In other news Stevens schedule to appear before McCarthys committee was postponed to Thursday morning Stevens said he refused to let local officers be humiliated but would explain the Army scandal and the press fear continued on page three
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