Annexation and defense in Hope postwar outlook
Albert S. Fink is named Hope's next mayor as annexation plans target extending city limits to include workers in Hope. The piece cites a 1950 census bid and potential population gains. it argues for united action to preserve the industrial area and better showcase growth. It contrasts local needs with national defense cuts and urges frank discussion of military budgets amid postwar caution and Soviet threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert S. Fink
Hope
Albert Graves
United Action
Southwestern Province
Pulaski House Member Seeks Stadium Funds
Little Rock Feb 28 A bill seeks a 400000 appropriation each of the next two years for a war memorial stadium. Rep Riley of Pulaski, chair of Veterans Affairs, introduces the measure. Funds to be drawn from the state construction fund under revenue revision legislation. The governor has signed a stadium commission bill to build and manage the memorial athletic plant.
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Little Rock
Arkansas House
Riley of
Pulaski
House Veterans Affairs Committee
Laney
Matchmakers Serve Orthodoxy in Jewish Marriage Network
The majority of professional marriage matchmakers in the United States are Jewish, and their services are rendered mainly among the orthodox of that sect.
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United States
Russia Said to Be Training Huge Airborne Army
Washington reports indicate the Soviet Union may field or train an airborne force far larger than many powers. Estimates place Russian troops trained for rapid air strikes around 100,000, outweighing the U S 82nd Airborne at Fort Bragg while questions linger about transport capacity and postwar organization.
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Vandenberg
Britain
France
Mexico
Germany
Japan
America
Navy
Congress
Stalin
Washington
Rus‘sia
Soviet Union
United States
82Nd
Fort Bragg
N. C
Russia
Red Army
Several Hurt in Palestine Bombing
Haifa reports say two soldiers and five civilians were injured in a bomb explosion hours after an intercepted refugee ship carrying about 1,350 unauthorized immigrants was escorted into Palestinian waters off Haifa. The blast damaged Barclay's bank and Haifa shipping offices. the ship Haim Arlosoroff ran aground near Cape Carmel as British forces prepared deportations.
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Jerusalem
Haifa
Palestine
Barclay’s Bank
Haifa Shipping Company
Barclay
Shipping Company
Bank
Haim Arlosor
Cape Carmel
Cherzi
Ramat Gan
Jewish Community Council
Tel Aviv
Alexandria
Indiana Outlaws Hate Organizations
Indiana Gov. Ralph F. Gates signed a bill outlawing hate organizations and members who spread hatred by race color or religion. violators face up to two years in prison and a fine up to 10000 dollars. Sponsors said the measure targets groups like the Ku Klux Klan.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Ralph F. Gates
Ku Klux Klan
Discharging Elder Patients Burdened by State Hospital Limits
About 1,000 of 4,800 patients at the State Hospital for Nervous Diseases are over 65 and perhaps 600 could leave if suitable homes existed. Hospital officials doubt such discharge would save money, noting many would still need state support. Dr. Hollis says authorities aim to remove patients when possible, while 200 seniles at Benton and Little Rock remain in custodial care without alternative provisions.
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R. S. Dean
Little Rock
State Hospital
N. T. Hollis
Hollis
Asa C. Watson
Benton Unit
Little Rock Hospital
Benton
Russian Ready to Have Say on Atom Issue
Lake Success February 28. Andrei Gromyko announced readiness to speak on the United States plan to return atomic energy control to the UN Atomic Energy Commission. The UN Security Council cancelled its 3 p.m. meeting at his request as Moscow has not given final instructions, delaying final action on the American proposal.
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Lake Success
Andrei A. Gromyko
Soviet
Russia
United Nations Security Council
Gromyko
Fernand van Langenhove
Belgium
N. Y
Ander A. Gromyko
Security Council
United States
United Nations Atomic Energy Commission
Council
Truman Urges Slow Action in Cutting Funds
President Truman pressed congressional leaders to slow planned military budget cuts to avoid signaling weakness before the Moscow conference. A hush hush White House meeting of nine leaders discussed the 1948 fiscal year budget and possible use of savings for debt or tax relief as Senate debate looms.
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Washington
Truman
United States
White House
Senate
House
Republians
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Senate Appropriations
Exclusive Palm Beach Faces Slow End Of Gilded Era
Palm Beach long known as the gold coast of the rich faces a gradual decline as taxes and shifting wealth redraw the scene. The old guard fights to keep exclusivity with zoning and resisted hotel takeovers while new, smaller coastal cottages replace the grand mansions. Still, the coast remains a symbol of restrained glamour amid changing fortunes.
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Hal Boyle
Palm Beach
Fla
Miami Beach
Fortune
Coney Island
Nouvelles Riches
Florida
Mmany
Old Guard Ultrarich
Palm
Much May Hinge on Hoover's Europe Report
The United States faces a pivotal decision as Britain nears economic and military strain in Greece. A White House secret conference discussed U S roles, Marshall’s Moscow trip, and relief costs. Hoover’s report to Truman on feeding Germany could shape policy and budgets.
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Washington
Britain
United States
Greece
White House
Truman
London
Foreign Office
U. S
Ernest Bevin
Marshall
Lord Inverchapel
Europe
Germany
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Middle East
Capitol Hill
House
Senate Foreign Affairs
Near East
Turkey
Dardanelles
Mediterranean
Russia
Pacific Islands
Japan
Vandenberg
Senate
Moscow
Congress
Bill Proposes Wet-Dry Election Every Two Years
Little Rock February 28 A bill introduced in the Arkansas Senate by Sen Fagan of Little Rock would require wet dry elections in every county at each general election. The measure would force county boards of election commissioners to place the beer and liquor sale question on the ballot while other elections would be unaffected. Observers expect a two thirds vote in both houses as the proposal would change an initiated act.
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Bill
Little Rock
Arkansas
Senate
Fagan
Little Ock
County Boards of Election Commissioners
Unity Strains In Truman GOP Cooperation On Domestic Policy
Washington report notes growing friction between President Truman and a Republican-led Congress over domestic issues. Despite united front on foreign policy, lawmakers near finishing second month show signs of a clash on labor, spending, and policy details. Democratic leaders seek labor support for 1948 while Republicans push $5.0 to $7.5 billion cuts, with Lilienthal atomic panel confirmation stirring battle.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
GOP
White House
George C. Marshall
European Affairs, Not Since February 3 Has Mr. Truman
State of the Union
Mexico
Taft
Ohio
Senate Labor Committee
Democratic Party
Senate
David E. Lilienthal
Atomic Control Commission
Lilienthal
Fink Elected Mayor by 21 Vote Margin
Albert S. Fink a World War II veteran was elected mayor of Hope by a narrow margin over John P. Vesey a World War I veteran in a tight race. Unofficial returns showed Fink 786 to Vesey 765 as 1551 votes were tallied the heaviest in recent city elections. Charles Malone defeated E S Richards for city recorder 1038 to 429. Ward 1 Alderman Dorsey McRae Jr beat Rommel Young 833 to 621. Ward 3 Alderman Lyle Moore led 1156 to 277 for Clyde Fritz. Frank Douglas edged Charles Taylor for Alderman Ward 4 852 to 615.
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Albert S. Fink
Hope
John P. Vesey
Fink
Vesey
Charles Malone
Dr. E. S. Richards
City Recorder
Dorsey McRae, Jr
Rommel Young
Lyle Moore
Clyde Fritz
Frank Douglas
Charles Taylor
Malone
Richards
Reynerson
McRae
Young
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Ritz
Moore
Taylor
Douglas
One Dead 11 Hurt as Sunshine Special derails on Alleghenies
In dawn darkness at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin a Pullman car separated from the New York to Texas Sunshine Special and crashed into an embankment killing a Pullman porter and injuring 11 passengers. Investigators question automatic airbrake failure and uncoupling during the ascent. injured were taken to Altoona and Mercy hospital with no serious cases reported.
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Gallitzin
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bennington Curve
PRR
Red
L. Keys
Houston
Pittsburgh
Here
Altoona
New York
Army Rescue Squads Sent to Bolivia Flood Area
West Palm Beach Florida February 28 The army dispatched four Catalina flying boats to reach Trinidad in northern Bolivia where up to three thousand people are said to cling to treetops roofs and debris in danger of drowning A Fifth Emergency Rescue Squadron led by Capt Banta M York is to refuel at Balboa Canal Zone before heading to Bolivia Pilots named Illiam R Marsden Ishmael M Waggoner Charles J Zoet and Victor L Wojtkowski all first lieutenants.
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West Palm Beach
Fla
Army
Trinidad
Bolivia
Washington
Banta M. York
Caribbean Sea
Catalina
Balboa
Canal Zone
Illiam R. Marsden
Toledo
Ohio
Ishmael M. Waggoner
Charleston
W. Va
Charles J. Zoet
Grand Rapids, Mich
Victor L. Wojtkowsk
Milukee, Wis
Single Primary Amendment Proposed in Arkansas Senate
Little Rock Feb 28 A proposed constitutional amendment to return Arkansas to a single primary system sponsored by Sen Bert Smith of Ib ore was among seven measures approved in a joint session of the Senate and House. The committee also backed changes including repeal of property tax authorizations and allowing district voting on school tax rates, plus calls to adjust highway and debt provisions. Other approved bills touched x ray requirements for teachers, creation of Beebe A M College, and limits on liquor permit discretion. The House debated labor violence penalties and rejected further redistricting along the Washington Madison line.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
Bert Smith
Iboro
Senate
House
Baker
West Helena
Crow
Hope
Campbell
Manor of Hot Springs
Percen
Sessio
Beebe A & M
Washington - Madiso
Madison
Washington
Sto Madison County
Dallas Pair Charged With Assaulting Girl
Dallas Texas February 27 Criminal assault charges were filed against A Cuddy 42 and J D en 36 in Dallas connected to a last Thursday night assault on a 21 year old woman from Arkansas The victim identified the men as those who picked her up in Dallas and forced her after drugged whiskey at Bonham State Park 90 miles northeast of Dallas Deputies Sheriff Steve and officers pursued arrested and held the men in Dallas and Bonham jails after a manhunt
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Dallas
Tex
A. Cuddy
J. D. En
Ark
Janie
Bonham State Park
Tellice
Dallas County
Williams
Steve
Jty
Bonham
Allen
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