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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1950
Page
2
The document urges passage of the Brannan farm plan to support price supports for key farm income products. It advocates adoption of its production payments system to bolster farm earnings and stabilize markets.
The president pledges extended federal rent controls for housing, support for middle income families, and ongoing aid to states for education and health services. He calls for anti monopoly reforms, fair labor laws, a national science foundation, and expanded civil rights including anti poll tax and anti lynching measures. Alaska and Hawaii statehood are requested along with greater self government for U S territories.
The Columbus home demonstration club gathered at Mrs. R. C. Stuart's house on Monday for a Christmas meeting with fifteen members. Devotions, singing, and readings filled the afternoon as leaders were appointed for the year. The decorated Stuart home featured a bright Christmas tree with gifts for all, and hostess duties were shared by Mrs. R. C. Stuart, Mrs. C. R. White, and Mrs. F. E. Delaney. The group planned the next meeting at the lunch room.
Formosa, a long trouble spot off China's coast, again sits at the center of strategic debate. American policy reportedly bars deploying troops to retake the island but would allow continued aid to Chiang Kai-shek's nationalist forces for six to eight weeks as MacArthur planners urge efforts to prevent a Communist reabsorption. Britain worries over strained Anglo American cooperation. Hoover and Taft push for armed intervention if needed to keep Formosa from falling to the Communists. A conference between MacArthur and U.S. and Japanese chiefs of staff is anticipated to map next steps.
James Marlow reports the 1980 congressional opening mirrors last year with Democrats praising the Truman program and Republicans denouncing its socialist overtones. Voters face a choice in 1992 elections, as partisan control shapes the fate of major proposals including civil rights and national health insurance. The split Congress will likely produce limited action and ongoing political maneuvering.
Hempstead county home demonstration agent Lorraine Blackwood urges replacing the traditional Family Circle with family reading aloud at home. She says books chosen for all ages from preschoolers to grandparents foster fellowship and learning. The program highlights bookshelf displays and guidance from club leaders to select suitable, engaging titles.
Hempstead county families buy more electrical equipment and struggle to choose wisely. Home Demonstration Agent Lorraine Blackwood says decisions depend on each family's needs, with gear categorized by daily, periodic, and seasonal use. She lists examples like refrigerators, radios, irons, washing machines, and space heaters to guide purchases. The text ends with a political remark about congressional votes and voter intent.
The list ranks items by importance to families, noting variation by circumstance. Key items include good lights, radio, ironing, refrigerator, water system, washing machine, percolator, toaster, food mixer, sewing machine, and meat chopper.
City of Hope Arkansas passes an ordinance amending Section 32 of Ordinance 419 and related sections to require plumbing licensing with a $50 fee, exam by the Sewer Committee, a $1000 bond, annual renewal at $5, and appeals process. Also limits plumbing work to licensed individuals, updates inspection fees, and declares an emergency effective January 3, 1959.
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