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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1951
Page
4
A Fort Wayne incident shows ordinary life disrupted by crime as drivers face charges, while a San Pedro report details patients entering hospital trials for muscular dystrophy. The piece contrasts daily chaos with urgent medical research, urging public funding to combat humanitys scourges that persist alongside cancer and heart disease.
Pie Jerhold H Whitfield 21 of Hope route 2 was wounded in action in Korea with a Marine unit. His wife Glenda Ann and daughter live on Hope route 2. The family was notified today after learning he left the U S January 27 for Japan and had been in Korea about one week.
Mrs. Mary Ella Griffin Kirk, 72, died Saturday February 24 at her Bluff City home in Nevada county. Survived by two children John Thames Kirk and Mrs. Lucy Hannah of Bluff City. sisters Eula Harrison of Prescott and Atlee McCain of Rooston. half sister Pearl Hicks of Stamps. brothers Will and John Griffin of Hope. ship mother Mrs. Betty Griffin of Stamps.
A large transport truck slipped off the shoulder of Highway 67 about 30 minutes ago near mile five. The incident occurred around 6 30 a m with no injuries and no damage to the truck, according to State Police investigating officer Guy Downing.
Jefferson Tatterson, an Ashdown lumber hauler, escaped serious injury when his load ed truck crashed into a bridge two miles out of Blevinson on Highway 24. The truck was practically demolished. State police investigator Guy Downing led the inquiry.
A house at 501 North Walnut caught fire around 9:45 this morning causing significant damage. Fire department investigators could not determine the blaze origin.
Lucius D. Clay former U S commander in Germany told the Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services committees that Western Europe can rally sufficient defense forces within a year to deter Soviet aggression if the United States continues arming Western Europe and supplying ground troops. He urged sending American troops to Europe without limits for the defense force being built by Gen Dwight D Eisenhower, disputing Hoover’s view that acting too soon invites massacre. Clay warned Russia will strike when ready and that rapid, collective action could make aggression unprofitable and foster a stable peace even if armed.
In Little Rock on February 2, a near-filibuster erupted in the Arkansas Senate over SB387 to create a state school of pharmacy at the University of Arkansas. Sen. F C Crow pushed the bill amid strong opposition led by Sen. Guy Jones who argued for broader tax supported college funding. The clash followed a ruling that a state $100,000 contribution to a church-supported pharmacy college was unconstitutional.
Washington reports the census shows women exceed men for the first time. For every 100 women there are 68.1 men, with women seen as healthier and longer living. The piece humorously contemplates a future where men become scarce and roles reverse, noting a need to reverse the birth ratio.
Campaign director Kiddie Hal lapd announced the final March of Dimes total as 4400.12, short of 5000 but higher than last year. The note thanked volunteers and listed late contributors and sponsors from numerous local groups, clubs, schools, and businesses across Prescott and nearby areas.
A special program will be given in the Garrett Memorial Church Auditorium Thursday night at 7:50. The theme is Service with devotional segments by Alice Nel Youn and Milched Toland, a Call to Response in Service, and performances by Bonnie Sue Atterbury, the Spirit of Service Singers, Mildred Clairison, Ruth Ellen Van, Elen Van and Verla Allen. Helen McKenney will be recognized for service, with Mapes Arey noted.
Leon Staith of Fulton was critically injured when his vehicle collided with an automobile west of Fulton on Highway 67. He sustained a severe head injury and was taken to a local hospital in serious condition. An investigation by Miller County authorities followed.
U S agencies unveiled new jackpot style prizes to spur domestic uranium prospecting. AEC will pay up to 45 000 dollars in bonuses plus base payments for high grade ore, with caps and tiers based on pounds of ore delivered and location. first 10 000 pounds eligible for top bonuses.
The Defense Production Act price parity concept is described as the fairest measure of equitable farm prices when needed. County Agent Oliver L. Adana and Home Demonstration Agent Lorraine Hinckwood emphasize parity balances, noting existing standards and wage rules align with Fair Labor Standards Act and other regulations.
State Police report a burglary at Bradley School has been solved. Sergeant J. 11 leads investigation with help from county residents and local police authorities. Details remain sparse but indicate closure of the case and identification of suspects.
A $10,000 donation helps fund the Now Methodist Church in Blevins Arkansas set to open Sunday morning March 4. Services include a 10 a.m. Sunday School, 11 a.m. worship, and an evening service at 7:30 p.m. Pastor Caw e Mary leads the dedication with Rev. H. M. Bruce noted as a native of Blevins. The Gothic brick building on Duckett farm land includes sanctuary, study, nursery, and five classrooms. The church traces to 1878 with roots in Marvin Methodist Episcopal and earlier structures destroyed by fire in 1960. Membership listed as 1212.
The 1951 Heart Fund campaign fell short of its goal and will be extended to March 7. Bettye Bubb, chairwoman, announced the extension after February activities. About $360 has been raised toward the goal for Hompatgad county. Red plastic heart containers will stay in stores for donations through next Wednesday.
President Teman ward announces an emergency one hour public meeting to address local concerns. City leaders plan brief statements and seek resident input on key issues affecting Che a and surrounding areas.
Fragmented dispatch describes Seventh Division actions around Pangnim and Changdong amid pressures on both eastern and western fronts. Reports mention a 26 mile corridor and implied movements toward the Han river area with Allied patrols engaging enemy units and reorganizing along multiple sectors.
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