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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1950
Page
3
Retired Szilard and three other authorities spoke on a NBC round table about a hypothetical radioactive bomb. They warned dust or fumes from 50 tons of neutrons and atomic particles could drift worldwide, contaminating air and killing millions over time.
A fragmented account notes congressional campaign talk amid Republican critics of President Truman. It cites party figures denouncing red scare claims, debates over Alger Hiss, and GOP efforts to frame the 1948 race around national security and the State Department.
A Los Angeles mansion scene opens with Wendell Palmer dead in his library a tense shock for Azalea Palmer and Nadine Fannel. Police are alerted as a murder call quickly triggers homicide units toward the Palmer home amid a citywide manhunt atmosphere and a promise of continuation.
Local Prescott page lists Tuesday church gatherings at First Methodist First Christian and First Baptist. Midweek services, nurseries, and session meetings are noted across First Presbyterian Church and Church of Christ with varied start times and topics including The Church Today with Young People. Community groups also report dinners, bridge club results, Kiwanis notes, Red Cross drive plans, and social entertainments.
A dense listing of radio program times and shows for Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, detailing music blocks, news broadcasts, and hourly features. Includes U of A vs TCU, Oaklawn segments, Gabriel Heatter and Fulton Lewis programs, and multiple music and variety slots across the day.
February 24 radio schedule from New York lists NBC programming such as Cavalcade Drama with Cornell Wilde, Bob Hope comedy, Fibber and Mollie, People Are Funny. CBS features Mystery Healer, Mr and Mrs North, Escape Drama, Philip Marlowe. ABC offers Counter Spy, Gentlemen of the Press, Town Meeting. MBS presents Count of Monte Cristo, Detective Yarn, John Steel Adventure and Frank Edwards commentary.
Sir Harry Lauder, famed Scottish comedian, died in England after months of illness at age 79. His career spanned the United States and Europe, with hits like Toamin in the Floamin and a long stage run. Lauder had reduced public appearances after doctors advised rest, and his passing marks the end of a storied era in entertainment.
Visited in Prescott Sunday, De. J, BF. Geotry of Hope was the weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Thames. Mrs. Jack Harretl and as Thues day evening dinner puesis Mrs KOH. Chappell and Mrs. P. Noble of Texgrkuna and Mes Gheua Hattslup.
AP observes Turk Westerling, a Dutch deserter turned Indonesian rebel, as a colorful figure wielding terror. Described actions include leading deserters in Bandoeng to split West Java from the Indonesian Republic, and alleged atrocities against civilians. Swinton notes Westerling’s reach across languages and marriages, while estimates claim thousands killed under his command.
President Truman and Winston Churchill were among 23 individuals nominated for the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo. Six institutions including UNICEF and the World Movement for World Federation Government were also cited. the winner is chosen by a committee and announced in the fall. The 1949 prize went to Lord Boyd Orr, with a prize of 21,869.30 dollars.
A year ago Ezzard Charles defeated Joey Maxim in a 15 round decision in Cincinnati. The report describes a Dutch official’s claim about Westerling and a movement named the Just and Wise Ruler, noting violent actions and a mythic Indonesian association.
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