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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1949
Page
5
An Arkansas reader notes spring yard work unveils a soggy mess after a rare deep freeze. The column then surveys the Harry Truman Pearson clash, praising Vaughan, criticizing Paarson, and debating calls to reshuffle the president's inner circle amid Argentina policy controversy.
Editorials react to President Truman Speech marked by profanity and blunt language. Papers note the president’s use of strong terms provokes debate over official rhetoric and public discourse while White House edits replace offensive words. The piece surveys reactions from New York Times Herald Tribune Daily News Scripps Howard and others.
Lee Alexander House, a 73 year old farmer from Blevins, died in a focal hospital last night. Funeral services will be held today at 2 pm at Sweet Meme near Blevins with Rev Gatlin officiating. Arrangements are by Herndon Cornelius. Survived by wife and three children: J F Mouse of Blevins, Mrs C F St of Hope, and Effie Westmoreland of Colorado Springs, California.
Rhodes Feb 24 The United Nations mediator Dr Ralph Bunche hails an historic armistice between Egypt and Israel as epochal foreshadowing peace in the Middle East. The accord creates demilitarized zones and reshapes frontiers while Egypt surrenders most Palestine territory except Gaza. Cairo and Tel Aviv describe it as military focused with no political settlement yet.
Little Rock February 24 The Arkansas senate approved a four and one half cent per gallon tax refund on gasoline used for agricultural purposes. If passed by the house the plan will take effect April 1 with up to 2.6 million dollars annually in refunds and pro rating if claims exceed available funds. The body also approved 13 budget measures including highway bond payments and maintenance while rejecting a lien proposal on elderly retirees. An amendment to local option liquor elections limits filings to biennial general dates but keeps petition requirements. The game and fish commission fund was amended to bar state spending on public shooting grounds used as private hunting areas.
Soldier Thomas W. Horton U S Army killed May 1 1945 in Okinawa will be buried at 2:30 PM Saturday with Rev Horace Honea officiating. Herndon Cornelius in charge of arrangements, Blevins Funeral Home in charge of interment. Survived by wife and daughter Tomasie Faye, his parents, nine brothers R J of Camden Julia Leroy and J D of Waco C W Floyd Jimmy Clinton of Blevins Vernon of Little Rock, six sisters Mrs Radie Ramsey Mrs Edna Hammett Mrs Mattie Alved of Waco Mary Jean Parvin of Barnhart Lulu Faye and Barbara Nell Morton of Blevins.
Members of the VPW gathered near Highway 67 to welcome new recruits as 37 people attended. Refreshments were served to those present.
Paragould Feb 24 Ten year old Lou Ann Kingston, injured in a school bus accident three months ago near here in which several children were killed, began to speak again at a Memphis hospital yesterday. Physicians feared the condition might be permanent but friends report she spoke for the first time since the accident and, with coaxing, used simple words.
Two Texas prisoners, Harry M. Pope and Clarence Allen Bryant, escaped from Garland county jail around 1 a.m. after prying a window mesh and tying blankets to a second floor cell. They were linked to a December drugstore gunfight that killed James Harrison Short and wounded Officer Johnny Ermey. Pope was later captured at a Hot Springs tourist court. Bryant faced a three year suspended sentence and both face additional charges for a second drugstore break-in the same night. Ermey has recovered and returned to duty.
El Dorado February 23 A 29 year old naval veteran Don M Stokes admitted in a long confession note killing 40 year old Vicola Rushton a night club operator. He said an argument and drinking party led to him firing a rifle after she nagged him and then spending the night with her body before calling police Tuesday morning. Rushton died of a bullet wound below the left breast.
Fort Smith February 24 reports military personnel at Camp Chaffee will be reduced over the next four months. Capt Jim Kelleher public information officer of the fifth armored division said the cut arises from temporary suspension for selective service and a reduction in enlistment quotas.
In Memphis at Gvechun Park zoo Molotov and Olga, Russian brown bears, welcomed triplets. The three cubs are strong, mother Olga has recovered, while keeper says Papa Reve has been curious and not eating well, too nosy with offspring.
Bulgarian Foreign Minister Vasil Kolarov charged in parliament that the Vatican runs a clerical espionage network in Eastern Europe and forces church members to spy on their mother countries. He linked the charge to a new calls bill requiring missioned church servants abroad to obtain Bulgarian government permission. He warned of capitalistic conquests aided by missionaries and noted arrests of 24 evangelical ministers charged with treason and espionage.
The Senate Banking Committee approved a broad multi billion housing bill in a closed session led by Chairman Maybank. Senators Bricker Cain and Robertson opposed the measure while Bricker failed to push an anti segregation amendment, a record vote was requested for floor consideration.
J W Hull of Arkansas ech the district governor of Rotary International will visit the Hope Rotary Club at noon Friday February 25. This will be one of two official club visits this week for District 138 which has 65 clubs and 3072 members as of January 1 1949, up 65 in the last six months.
Munich February 24 Four Germans confessed today to spying on American installations in the U S zone of Germany for Polish intelligence. The confessions were read at a trial before a special eight man U S military commission and admitted into evidence. The trial began Monday as the second in a series of five. The lead defendant Theodore Sziendislorz, 38, said he worked for Polish intelligence during the war and was recruited by Captain Kamien in Breslau. He said relatives would be harmed if he did not cooperate and described trips to Coburg and other entries into the American zone with payments of 1200 marks for initial work.
A Miami tale recounts the rise and fall of Muscle Eyes, a famed eye-based race-fix auditor for a national gambling syndicate. After coercive schemes and a dramatic poisoning of a cheese plot, he dies entombed in cheese as mobsters sweep away evidence, illustrating the era's brutal justice.
Washington reports that President Truman said the reaction to his use of a blunt term was very satisfactory. He defended Vaughan against criticism over a decoration from Argentina and joked about Nobel prize nominees. He also laughed at a cartoon and dodged questions about a honorary degree from Rollins College.
President Truman announced he will send a message to Congress in weeks outlining his national health program and may seek details on unemployment compensation. Dr. Paul Magnuson proposed a government backed plan offering universal diagnostic clinics and health exams paid by ability to pay, staffed by medical schools and VA, with some free examinations.
Alfred Adron Taylor age 59 died early last night at his Hope home. Funeral services will be at Herthy midus Chapel at 2 30 pm with interment Hitch Cemetery. Survived by wife two sons Delbert of Houston and Autry of Deweyville a half brother J Stephens of Wayton three sisters Mrs Hattie Walker Mrs O H Green and Mrs Lon Dixon.
Little Rock February 24 Rep Lou Chastain of Sebastian county proposes that the state control retail and wholesale liquor prices and would introduce a bill to fix prices with coal plus mark ups for all alcoholic beverages except beer. He aims to stabilize state revenues and prevent price manipulation and discriminatory pricing.
Washington February 24 Axis Sally Ulrich Gillars 48 testified tearfully about loving Nazi propagandist Professor Koischwitz in her treason trial. She said his influence shaped her life and that she would not be fighting for her life if Koischwitz had not been in her life, prompting prosecutors to object to detailing the professor’s life.
Tos Angeles February 24. Superior Judge Thomas J Cunningham describes his month old experiment in mending marriages as a success far exceeding expectation. He studied 77 couples in domestic relations court and reports 18 reconciliations and 35 continuances to try again. Only 24 failed to reconcile, about 70 percent saw potential for divorce reduced.
Hope Auto Company donated subscriptions to 13 magazines to the Hempstead County Library. Titles include Scientific American Atlantic Monthly Christian Herald American Mercury Jack and Jill Curunet Open Road for Boys Sky Hygina Saturday Review of Literature Ladies Home Journal Seventeen and Harpers.
New York reports Anna Louise Strong, 64, American writer and journalist, denied ever spying or taking part in wage or sabotage against the Soviet Union. She accused authorities of mistreating reporters at LaGuardia as she testified before a New York jury on espionage inquiries.
The Arkansas House discussed a plan capping rates at 25 percent for a 12 month period with emergencies at 35 percent, touching Southwestern Telephone and workers compensation for silicosis, while a resolution for a constitutional amendment to elect game and fish commission members failed. Budget bills totaling 40.8 million were approved including university and local government appropriations, with fee structures for trucking based on weight classes and minimum annual charges.
Arkansas Senate elections committee postpones consideration of a new election code amid public hearing plans. The move aims to allow further debate and opposing groups to work toward a compromise, delaying any immediate vote.
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