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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1949
Page
3
An informal tale recalls a yard clash where a cat hunted a gray squirrel amid shrubs near Oakhaven. The squirrel and cat each struck, the cat missing a neck bite, the squirrel countering with teeth, they fled apart, the squirrel climbing a tree and triumphantly barking.
Washington reports President Truman plans to tour the country to push his legislative program. Republicans attack the plan as aimed at crippling unions and farm price support, while critics in the Democratic camp note divisions within their own party and question majority support.
In New York the federal grand jury probing communism and espionage summoned Anna Louise Strang, a former Moscow journalist, to testify. She denied involvement in spying, claiming Russian authorities mistook her journalistic work for espionage. The jury, meeting four days this week, continues hearings with limited details on her whereabouts until today.
The United States presented to the United Nations a broad outline of President Truman’s long range plan for global improvement. Assistant Secretary of State Willard L. Tharp spoke to the 18 nation economic and social council, outlining a three point program to coordinate a concrete UN plan, finance expansion, and improve planning and control.
Little Rock Feb 25 The University of Arkansas appropriation bill passed the Arkansas House and Senate and heads to the governor. The measure provides 3 890 000 annually for the Fayetteville school as part of more than 17 million in total annualification across 12 appropriation measures including 8 5 million for county turn back and 3 million for municipal turnback. Several non budget bills were defeated while other house measures passed setting petal value limits, emergency highway closures, and municipal improvement district procedures. Additional bills proposed new shrimp license fees, higher highway and education salaries to 7 500, and state group insurance for officials and employees. Funding also authorized for public school needs, claims, and state building repairs and armory and college construction.
Hoyett Martin aged 24, son of the late Lester P. Martin of Prescott, has joined Radio Station KXAR as commercial salesman. I. B. Tooley, manager, announced. Martin studied speech radio and drama at the University of Arizona Tucson, later working as a broadcaster in Navajo country. He is married and his wife will join him soon.
Major General William J Wild Bill Donovan and Bohus Bones urge strong action against Russia. They argue the Soviets control key corridors and call for denying use of canals and harbors. Benes warns of risk if push comes to shove, while Donovan calls the cold war hot and warns a broader front could avert a bloody war.
The Arkansas House voted 72 to 17 to end the 50 percent federal income tax credit on state returns, a move aimed at increasing state revenue by about 2.5 million dollars. Gov. McMath is expected to sign. Also approved was a 1,000,000 annual construction fund for schools. defeated was a bingo legalization proposal. A plan to fine illegal voting on machine rolls was introduced, with a proposal to curb erroneous votes. Several other measures addressed horse racing winnings, mine regulation, and a statewide assessors payroll bill.
James H. Jones announces a trades school will start Tuesday March 1 at 3 00 p m at Hope High School for White Veterans. The program covers carpentry mill work masonry brick and stone work cement finishing and cabinet making. Classes run five days weekly full time with subsistence allowance for veterans. Books and tools provided. For info contact Mr Jones at the High School or Forney Holt at the Courthouse.
Hollywood star Jean Arthur files for divorce from Frank Ross after sixteen years of marriage in Santa Monica. Hearing set for March 14 with Ross denying the allegations of cruelty. Arthur used her real name Gladys Green Ross to keep the suit secret for weeks.
Helsinki reports additional Soviet troops moved toward Norway’s Arctic frontier last week, tied to Norway’s stance on the proposed North Atlantic pact with the United States. No troop counts given, observer says units moved from Murmansk area, near a 122 mile border. Norway warns against granting foreign bases and hints at rejecting a non aggression offer while Sweden fears moves toward Finland and Sweden.
Hendrix College Varsity Band of Conway led by Ash ley R Coffman gave a concert at Hope High School last night as part of a 14 city tour this month The 40 piece group featured Drum Major Bradford Govan twirling a jitterbug baton to Charlotte Harbor Stomp and Charles Stuck Jr in Indian regalia performing the war dance seen at Hendrix football games The band drawn from Hendrix Concert Band played in Bauxite Hot Springs and Nashville yesterday with two concerts in Texarkana and one at Prestal today.
A national nonsectarian go to church advertising campaign will be promoted through newspapers magazines radio television movies and billboards. Prominent lay leaders call to spread the religious word in a modern way with William Jeffers as campaign vice chairman and Ray Lyman Wilbur as honorary chairman.
The Arkansas house adopted three resolutions to tighten voting rules and proposed a bill with fines up to 35000 for improper voting on the electric roll call system. Measures target lobbyists, absent members, and roll call procedures, with a committee of Mortoh Hollinsworth Cathright drafting the changes. The chamber rejected liquor-possession limits in dry counties and passed a bill allowing limited beeves of beer in a county.
Miami residents debate rapid growth as Florida’s Gold Coast nears Los Angeles scale. Tourists come and stay, hotels rise, beaches crowd, while locals worry about overdevelopment, traffic, and losing the region’s tourist charm. Authorities crack down on gambling and bookies as anti-gambling campaigns gain steam.
Winston Churchill welcomed German and Italian delegates to a first session of the movement for a United Europe in Brussels. He praised Europe rising above national differs and urged a forward step toward a federation of independent states modeled on the United States. Spaak, De Gasperioff, and Leon Blum are cited among leaders.
Washington reports Taft disputes President Truman's assertion that the Taft-Hartley Act is an insult to workers. He cites support from working people and says the Senate should judge the law on merit.
The regular monthly Scout leaders round table meeting will be at the Scout Hut in Hope Fair Park on Tuesday evening. March late pam, Teddy Jones, District Commissioner, urges all scoutmasters and troop committee members to attend. The program will include games, illustrations, and planning for special events.
A first edition of 10 000 copies of The Truth About American Diplomats sold quickly despite little Soviet press mention. Authored by Ahabelle Bucar a former U S embassy employee the book accuses American diplomats of black market involvement and attempting to provoke war with Russia. The American embassy has one copy of the book and cannot obtain more, with no date on when copies will be available.
Detroit Feb 15 General Motors cuts all passenger car prices and lowers wage costs for 341,000 workers to pass savings to buyers. Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, and Cadillac announce price reductions ranging from 10 to 40 dollars on various models, effective immediately, amid a wage adjustment under the CIO UAW contract.
General Motors announced price cuts ranging from 10 to 40 dollars on passenger cars and Chevrolets and reduced wages by two cents an hour for 273000 production workers. Salaried staff take a 10 dollar quarterly living allowance cut. GM ties changes to the cost of living index, claiming immediate consumer savings.
In Sofia on February 25 two Protestant clergymen pleaded guilty on treason and other charges after testifying in district court. Nikola Naumov, president of the Evangelical council, and Yanko Ni Thanov, a Methodist official, admitted their counts as Naumov sobbed and claimed mistreatment. They said they and co-defendants received backing from financial magnates and World Come Churches to unite against communism, naming Rockefeller and Roth as supporters.
Kiwanis Ministrel planning session at Hotel Barlow lists chairs and committees for the 1949 show. Leadership includes Elmer Brown as president, Emmett Thompson directing, and multiple subcommittees for specialties, tickets, programs, stage props, advertising, and queen selections. Proceeds benefit the Youth Center as the event dates March 24 and 26 near the High School Auditorium.
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