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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1947
Page
1
A note from the Texas and Pacific Railway praises the January 1 1947 Hope to Dallas special train for Razorback fans. The writer commends conductor Talbot Feild Jr for organizing a well behaved group, marking a positive chapter in Cotton Bowl history.
General Eisenhower urges a revival of the idea that government serves the people not the other way around. He argues police and other officials should act as servants, not untouchable rulers, and criticizes officials who treat public trust as personal property.
War Assets Administrator Robert M. Littlejohn announced plans to drop 2,000 surplus property workers from the public payroll by June and launched a 15 point program to boost war surplus disposals in February through April. He said the sale program had been a catastrophe but expressed resolve to fix the operation. Littlejohn has led the disposal job since July 22 and faced House committee criticism while the panel absolved him of blame.
Texarkana Judge Bush disapproved the appointment of Henry Woods as deputy prosecuting attorney in Miller County citing political reasons. Prosecuting attorney James Pilkinton vowed to press the Arkansas Supreme Court to uphold Woods’ appointment and said Woods will take the oath despite the dispute.
The Department of Commerce predicts all industries will reach top production levels soon though price cuts on homes cars and major appliances seem unlikely. The 1946 report notes above pre war years activity profits and sales with reconversion progress and high consumer spending. It cites 1946 personal income around 1.5 trillion dollars and civilian goods output at record highs, while soft goods resist price declines.
General of the Armies Dwight D. Eisenhower announced he will not pursue a presidential bid. He stressed the army’s nonpartisan stance and said talk of political careers could harm national interests while noting the need to prepare for future security challenges and possible super blitz threats. He also indicated he would continue in his current role as long as needed.
Both major parties push bills to compel arbitration and curb work stoppages in coal and key industries. Rep Howard Smith and five Republicans back compulsory arbitration to prevent strikes, while labor groups and industry groups resist. Senate action awaits Truman speech and State of the Union.
President Truman arranged to read the state of the union to Congress in person Monday at 1 p.m. EST if both houses are organized. Secretary Ross said the address will last about 50 minutes before a joint session in the House and be carried on TV and major radio networks. If the Senate delays seating of Senator Bilbo the address would be delivered later.
Three new candidates filed today bringing the total to ten seeking nomination. Incumbent Charles Reynerson again seeks city treasurer, Charles A Malone runs for city recorder, and Victor H Cobb seeks Alderman Ward Two.
French cabinet minister Marius Moutet was fired on by snipers during a Hanoi hospital visit. No one was hit. He was in Indochina to study three weeks of fighting between French and Viet Namese forces amid tensions in Namdinh and Tonkin.
The State parole board met in Little Rock to review four parole requests, eleven furloughs, and two sentence commutations.
Rep Pace of Georgia announced in Washington that the new Congress would grant every World War II veteran a daily bonus of four dollars for home service and five dollars for each overseas day.
Washington reports Congress is cutting House committees from 48 to 19 and Senate committees from 33 to 15, with new Armed Services and other panels to be formed. Chaos follows as clerks seek new rooms files and duties, while workers fear losses of roles and records. The piece ends with a sardonic welcome home to Congress.
New York critics praise the Texas 36th Infantry Division as among the finest fighting units of World War II. The piece highlights its diverse recruits, Medal of Honor winners like Commando Kelly, and a pictorial history by the 36th Division Association of Austin. It notes casualties, prisoners, and notable battles such as Salerno and the Rapido crossing, with reflections on leadership and endurance.
Rep Knutson proposes a 20 percent cut on the first 300000 of income and a 10.5 percent reduction on income above 300000 for 1947, with quick relief via a pay as you go system. The bill aims to boost take home pay and encourage capital investment and job creation.
CCNY votes to cut athletic relations with Wyoming University after Coach Nat Holman reports anti-Semitic remarks by Everett Shelton during a Madison Square Garden game. Shelton denies intent. university president G D Humphreys awaits Shelton’s return for comment.
The Mississippi senator Theodore Bilbo reached the Senate rostrum to take a third term oath but was barred five minutes later by Senator Taylor and did not get sworn. Taylor filed to oust Bilbo amid a Senate clash over Bilbo’s past actions and remarks on voting by Black citizens. The dispute halted the oath and kept Bilbo from speaking while his case proceeds.
Russell Lewallen of the VA farm program spoke at the Rotary club in Hotel Barlow about modernizing farm practices for ex-GIs in Hempstead county. He cited 100 farmer soldiers in Hope district and Jones notes over 200 ex-GIs in three sections with about $250,000 yearly cash return. Guests listed include Wm. J. Chinworth, Rev. Hardegree, and others from Hope and neighboring areas.
Texarkana police seek two gunmen after They forced night manager W V Whitmore to lie face down and stole 350 dollars in cash and two pints of whiskey. He notes a similar theft occurred January 1 1946 with whiskey losses totalling 185.
British authorities faced a crisis as underground groups launched coordinated attacks in Jerusalem and other cities using mines grenades automatic weapons and flamethrowers. At least one British officer was wounded and many civilians injured. Officials warned of possible martial law or large scale mobilization as they hunted suspects amid growing tensions in Palestine.
Former Hempstead county resident Mrs. Ore Jarvis died in Chester Illinois late yesterday. Funeral services will be held in Illinois. Survived by daughter Ora Fr of Colchester son Sama by, brothers Dudney of Arkansas and Barr of Bend, sister Mrs John Lee son of Nashvilleville Arkansas.
Weather brief notes a sharp wind and a low temperature around 21 degrees. Forecaster warns of chill and gusty conditions affecting early risers and outdoor activities.
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