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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1948
Page
4
The Toledo open country crash involved a bobsled pulled by a farm tractor and a New York Central express, killing children and raising cries for safety gates at crossings. The writer argues for open country grade separation like overpasses or underpasses and assigns national responsibility for funding safer crossings.
January 5 123 Dr E E Violete recovers from operation and informs Dr Chas A Champlin by telegram. Holiday visitors include Chas Dana Dibson Virginia Alberta Harrington Edith Lewis Davie Finley Bruce McRae Jim Jones Mary Lillian McRae Vertia Ruth Pale Lillie Mae Ridgdill. Brookwood P I meet presided by Ms Dot Sosith. Starving in local ims Marie Prevost Clive Brooks Jack Hoxie Ester Ralston Buffalo Bill Jr. Coffey sold at Supper potmd with no cup or sauce.
John L Wilson Jr a Hope High School graduate and World War II veteran announced his candidacy for circuit clerk of Hempstead County in the Democratic primary. He will finish law school at the University of Arkansas in June and asks citizens to review his qualifications and character.
Ex Premier Stanislaw Mikolajczyk recounts his escape from Communist Poland and warns of "Coming Russian Terror" as he details life behind the Iron Curtain. He speaks of Nazi occupation, Soviet influence, and the threat of Communism to free peoples worldwide.
The ex king Mihai of Romania failed to appear as his special train reached a Swiss frontier town at 8 07 a m then left for Zurich and Lausanne an aide said Mihai was to receive a telephonic message from Princess Anne Bourbon Parma who reportedly wants to marry him. Only a few villagers and photographers greeted the royal party at the border and Mihai and Queen Helen remained off the platform. Swiss officials noted a temporary visa with possible renewal.
Bob Mitchell, a maudger of the local radio station, was guest speaker at today's Lions Club luncheon. The event recalled experiences in the nearby Lornado struck Cotton Valley area. A. B. Miccey and H. Porter were welcomed as new members.
Greek forces cleared guerrilla units from the Konitsa perimeter north and west of the town. No shells hit Konitsa yesterday for the first time since the Christmas attack. From Christmas to Saturday more than 3,000 artillery shells fell on the town. Rebel positions near Lykomord Height, near the Albanian border, were captured after fierce fighting. Thirty guerrillas were killed in the passes and another sixteen on the slopes during night fighting.
Former European exiles accuse communism of overrunning nations and announce reorganization in the United States. Polish Prime Minister Stanislaw Mikolajczyk said he met with International Peasant Union leaders in Washington before Christmas to outline plans to combat communism, with further announcements expected shortly.
Police booked Scott Warren Jr., 17, of Hope for burglary of Lee O Vaughn store last week. He admitted entering through the roof and taking eight mink hides valued at about 200 dollars. He said he sold the hides in Texarkana for 166. The hides were not recovered from the Texarkana dealer.
The Little Assembly of the United Nations opened with Russia and five bloc nations boycotting. Secretary-General Trygve Lie advocated the interim body as constructive, while the Soviet bloc called it unconstitutional. The Security Council eyed India's Kashmir dispute and Italy Yugoslavia candidate talks. The assembly, created after Russia's veto history, operates outside the Security Council.
City automobile tags are now on sale at the treasurer's office in Hope City Hall with February 1 as the deadline. Last year 1074 tags were sold in Hope.
The Circus Saints and Sinners Society deflates banquet speakers by making the guest of honor the fall guy at monthly roasts. Notable initiates include cabinet members, congressmen, governors, and sports legends. President Harold G. Hoffman leads with theatrics as skits lampoon careers, raising funds for former circus workers and charity.
Washington dispatch notes the 80th Congress faces crucial questions on Europe Asia tax cuts living costs rent housing military readiness and health insurance as election year politics influence the program. The Senate and House GOP committees shape the majority agenda while Truman prepares a state of the union with economic and budget reports to follow. The House tax cut bills seek 5.6 billion in reductions affecting millions, likely drawing presidential opposition but possible compromises to ease the burden.
Arkansas lawmakers from the House and Senate expect Congress to pass a modified European recovery plan after it convenes, with inflation controls and a tax reduction bill likely. Sen. John L. McClellan predicts authorization of the Marshall plan, possibly reduced to about 12 billion dollars, and bi-partisan support for aid to Europe. Representatives Hays and Harris foresee steps to curb inflation, relief on prices, and continued aid to develop southern industries while preserving cotton markets.
The Arkansas Supreme Court moved to Jan 26 for ruling on the appointment dispute over George Callahan as Hot Springs police chief, with appeals by Bert Connor and James Shannon. The session also heard the Delaney and Howell cases and reviewed a 1947 domestic relations act.
The Star published a Saturday court docket noting a forfeited bond for liquor possession. The subject was not R. A. Johnson's son of 608 South Hamilton Street, and Mr. Johnson has asked the paper to clarify the record.
A Carter Oil and Hunt Oil Company operation spudded a new wildcat in Nora Carrigan No 1, NW 18-13-23, six miles from Hope in the Shover Springs community. The site, one fourth mile east of N. D. Munday No 1, NW 214.26, seeks the fault line after the previous well was abandoned.
James G. Jackson, a local Black man, was caught inside the Sam Stuckey store near the handle mill while attempting a robbery. Stuckey fired twice, and officers found the suspect under a bed after responding to alarms from the night watch. Police description notes the entry through the back as Stuckey exited the front.
Washington Jan 5 Senate committee seeks grain trading records from Gen Wallace H Graham Truman physician. Subpoena served on Graham’s brokers Edward I McGinnis to review Graham accounts amid grain speculation by federal employees. Committee plans joint analysis of records with further subpoenas and disclosures, as staff reveal broader trader lists and small deal activity since 1946.
General Douglas MacArthur reportedly indicated openness to a presidential nomination. Wisconsin Secretary Fred R. Zimmerman said the remark reflected belief MacArthur would accept public service if called, whether as president or in any governing role.
Bryant and Bearden of Hope were riding in a vehicle that collided with another at the corner of West Main and a street near Grier. Both men suffered injuries in the crash and were treated at a local hospital. The incident remains under investigation by authorities.
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