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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1947
Page
1
The Arkansas Democrat urges Little Rock and Hope to reassess property values to fund schools. It notes 1945 Hope district assessments at 3 398 249, with five districts consolidated since 1929 and a 33 1 3 percent assessment rate. Experts say actual value should be near 5 million, boosting bonding capacity and school effectiveness. The piece calls 1947 as a start for reform.
James Thrash er warns that televised hypnotism could manipulate viewers and drive purchases. He cites the BBC audition where four judges were put to sleep and urges private broadcasters to ban hypnotists before government intervention steps in.
A triangular river mouth landform is described as a deita, named for its outline resembling the Greek letter delta. The term links landform shape to the Greek alphabet and geography.
British and United States officials announced plans to standardize arms and train officers jointly. Aurojet predicted a March 15 unification accord and Canada as a potential first unification ground while officials noted ongoing expert talks and a limited joint air training plan.
The House special campaign investigation committee says it has provided the Justice Department with evidence that 60 CIO unions and locals and 12 corporations violated the corrupt practices act in recent elections. It cites unions contributing about 50,000 to New York political committees and lists principal unions tied to the case.
Widespread rain sleet and snow halted air travel and created hazardous driving across the southern half of the country. Heavy snow blanketed Abilene Amarillo and Brady Texas while Shreveport Louisiana saw one inch. New Orleans reached 62 while Miami hit 34 with a 49 high in New Orleans on a day of cold snaps and thaw.
Fred Luck has begun a large brick laundry building on South Walnut Street in Hope, leased for a new laundry. Occupancy expected in sixty days. Ernest Echols of Arkadelphia will operate the laundry, moving with his family to Hope, with new machinery and full capacity for Hope and surrounding trade. The project locates in Hope’s new business district, aided by paving improvements.
The Republican Steering Committee urged that Senator Theodore Bilbo be barred from taking the oath for a new term. Taft said the recommendation would go to the Senate for final action as War Investigating Committee findings said Bilbo improperly used his office with war contractors.
News summary reports 76 people died in highway crashes in the 36 hours ending New Year’s midnight amid icy roads. The National Safety Council noted sobering results despite precautions, with 60 additional violent deaths and state tallies led by California with 18 fatalities.
New York nostalgia piece recalls Jerry a bright street kid from Greenwich Village and the writer’s life with him. A moving reminiscence of how a neighbor boy shaped a city memory as Manhattan and its people evolved over time.
Washington reports Democrats drafted Sam Rayburn of Texas as their floor leader for the 30th Congress convening tomorrow. The vote was said to be unanimous, with Rayburn shifting from opposition to leadership to prevent a party split in the new Republican-dominated House. Rep. Joseph W. Martin Jr. of Massachusetts will assume the speaker’s gavel.
About 1000 Chinese students marched to the U S Embassy and Chiang Kai Shek headquarters in Nanking demanding withdrawal of U S troops from China. They petitioned for UN Security Council action and full public disclosure of the Peiping rape case involving two U S Marines.
Winter loosens its hold on Arkansas with rising temperatures and light rain turning ice to slush. State police report highways largely open for cautious travel and buses resuming most schedules, though routes to Harrison and beyond Newport remain cut. Ice persists on bridges and delays persist in northern areas. several towns report subfreezing lows last night while today’s readings climb into the 30s.
The American Legion meeting scheduled for tonight has been postponed to Thursday night according to an official announcement.
Moscow dispatch reports Red Star and Izvestia portraying 1947 as grim for capitalist nations with falling production and rising unemployment, while praising Soviet strength and plans for living-condition improvements at home and peace abroad. The papers also warn about lingering international reaction and note UN-led cooperation.
In Hamburg on January 2 the Ravensbruck war crimes case closed with deposition by Vera Salvequart stating drunken guards shot 14 nuns in cold blood. A brunette internee among 16 defendants described guards forcing nuns forward as gold teeth were knocked from mouths.
Washington January 2 news outlines the looming House leadership shifts as Republicans aim to control the Rules Committee with Leo E. Allen to head. The party pushes for a health industry strike ban and compulsory arbitration while caucusing to organize the Senate and House precede President Truman’s State of the Union. Leaders discussed include Halleck as majority leader, Martin as Speaker, and Arends as party whip, with Dirksen withdrawing and debates over seniority and party unity amid transitions.
Washington reports the House Military Affairs Committee approved a report alleging many American officers and enlisted men in the European theater engaged in black market dealings and sexual promiscuity. It cites checks on bank balances and income returns to gauge the condition of those who served in Germany.
Little Rock announces a series of four district conferences led by Condge Poet. The schedule covers Texarks and Pine de Rock areas with demonstrations and trends in agricultural extension work. Dates are set for each district to explore programs and community impact.
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