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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1947
Page
2
Bevin's Commons speech is seen as part of Attlee's effort to steady a struggling Labour government facing postwar austerity and economic woes. The piece argues Bevin spoke to appease a fierce opposition and that the Palestine note mirrors broader fears about Labour's fate at the next election.
During the first half of 1946 traffic crashes in the United States killed 15,750 people and left 540,000 injured, according to nationwide accident statistics.
The Hope Star telephone and office details list Palmer president Alex H. Weshburn secretary treasurer and editor publisher and managing editor at 212 214 South Walnut Street Hope Arkansas. Advertising manager Jess M A Davis and cashier Emma G Thomas are also named. The paper is a second class matter post at Hope Arkansas and Associated Press member.
Editor notes explain who may use W-2 for 1946 income tax as wages withheld under $5,000. It details limits when including extra income such as interest or wages with no tax, and when to use 1040 forms. It covers joint versus separate filing for husbands and wives and community property states.
Market news from St Louis National Stockyards shows hogs active but uneven with weights 170 to 250 pounds mostly 28.25 to 28.50, 100 to 120 pounds pigs 20.00 to 22.00, sows 24.25 to 25.50, and various cattle and sheep price ranges. New York cotton futures ended lower after intraday gains, with near month contracts down about 45 to 60 cents per bale from highs as profit taking and late selling pressured prices.
Chicago prices surged as traders anticipated Herbert Hoover's European food survey would urge continued American grain shipments to deficit areas. May wheat briefly gained up to 6 cents, with March at a new post 1920 high. corn advanced up to 4 cents and cash corn traded above 1.50 a bushel. Greece Wheat and other grains also posted gains in Chicago and futures markets.
The text explains that if medical bills and charitable contributions exceed 10 percent of income, do not use form W-2. Instead use the 1040 long form to itemize deductions and claim full credit. It notes W-2 lacks deduction listings and a standard 10 percent deduction was withheld during the year.
New Orleans cotton prices eased on February 27 as traders closed positions. Overall values slipped 10 cents to 1.30 per bale with May and other contracts posting lower closes. Trading showed a steady-to-soft tone across the board as futures touched intra day highs and lows before settling.
Live poultry in Chicago on February 1, 1937 remains steady with 15 truck cars arriving. Prices show fowl 35 cents per pound, leg and wing birds 22, roasters 32 to 24, fryers 26 to 28, with other poultry unchanged.
An older health ad urges concern for kidney function warning that backaches and leg pains may signal kidney trouble. It promotes Dean's Pills as a stimulant diuretic used for over 56 years to flush waste from the blood and relieve symptoms.
In Little Rock on February 27 the Arkansas Senate voted down a bill to regulate rural electrification cooperatives by the Public Service Commission. It supported regulation 16 to 14 but failed to reach passage. The Senate also rejected boosting Oaklawn jockey club taxes at Hot Springs for a second time this session, proposing to cut the track’s commission on wagers and redirect funds to the state. A group of bills was passed and sent to the House, including requirements for wholesalers to provide revenue lists, veteran benefits boosts, and funding for education and livestock shows.
Hollywood notes the first annual spring hairstyle show on March 16 with coiffeuse Dorothy LePle showcasing a champagne glass headpiece secured by interlaced tresses at milady's styling trial.
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