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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1954
Page
4
President Eisenhower said in a radio address that his administration will use every legitimate federal means to sustain prosperity and pursue a farm price program in Congress. He warned against pie in the sky promises and pledged constant action to stabilize farm prices, with a focus on action next week and a special message.
Mrs. Mae Evans of Texarkana, formerly Hope, was informed by the War Department that her son Corporal Ulysses Mer Moy McCoy has been declared dead. He joined the service in August 1949, trained at Camp Haffee, was sent to Japan in February 1960, and fought in Korea, where he was wounded in September and returned to duty. His last letter was dated January 21, 1991. He is survived by his mother, a sister Mrs. Glenna Murray Sareveport, a brother Jingale Texarkana, and other relatives.
The Park and Recreation Commission held its first 1954 meeting to review last year and shape the coming year with budget plans and park improvements. It aims to increase activities, present an annual report to the public, and sponsor a January checker tournament and a February bridge tournament, with contact to Charles Gough at City Hall.
Washington (UP) Congress faces a sharp clash as President Eisenhower risks a fight with two moves to vote new tax cuts in an election year. Rep Daniel A Reed leads the Ways and Means Committee pushing proposals costing about 1.5 billion dollars a year, aiming for a major overhaul to aid working mothers dependents and those with medical bills. Ike opposes new debt and will address Congress in a special message, but past clashes over Reed’s mid-1950s tax-cut bid signal a likely tense fight this year.
Ashdown UM Circuit Judge G and Steel set January 13 for the trial of Opal Sin inington and VThomas Westbrook, former Bank of Dierks officials charged in a $196,000 shortage. They face about 45 counts. trial to be in Lite River County Court on change of venue from Howard County. Federal change of venue motion also discussed in Fort Smith related case involving the FDIC judgment.
Three men were shot to death at Blue Diamond in Perry County early today, state police said. The dead are Fitch Pollard Sewell Fugate Jr Shatter Collins. Mrs Wyle Mullins was wounded and hospitalized. Police said her husband Welle Mullins, 21, is being questioned.
The bulk of the 160000 stolen from the U S Bureau of Engraving and Printing was recovered on a farm near Centerville Virginia, in Fairfax County. A bank bag and some notes have been traced, with officials expecting more details and a possible arrest of a bureau employee.
In Little Rock progress toward major 1954 races forms with Gov Frances Cherry as the only definite candidate. Former North Little Rock Mayor Ross Lawhon rules himself out citing cost and lack of funds. London dismisses a bid as unlikely. Three state officials in Sid McMath administration still hint at candidacies as Dean Morley contemplates his plan.
Washington sen Rea Saltonstall chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee said a detailed briefing on new administration defense policy will be called as soon as possible. He expressed confidence in Eisenhower's plan to withdraw two US divisions from Korea despite Democratic criticism. Senator Stennis said he was not invited to a White House briefing and criticized the proposed cutbacks in Army Navy and Marine strength in Korea. The piece notes Bermuda tourism spending at 24 million dollars annually.
Senator Ellender urged the Senate to cut down the $200,000 budget of McCarthy's permanent investigations subcommittee for 1958 and to limit staff growth. He accused federal waste and oversized staffs, while noting administrations urged McCarthy to focus on waste and corruption and defer Red hunting to the internal security panel.
Autos driven by Ethridge McWilliams and Charlene Burke collided yesterday at West Third and South Hervey Streets causing heavy damage to both cars according to City Police investigators.
The forecast for January 68 projects slightly below normal temperatures with a cool Tuesday night and Friday. In Caldwell Arkansas a 69 year old woman Lillie Brown was killed when struck by an automobile on Highway 1. The accident occurred Sunday night and the driver was named in a report.
All Around the Town reports fatal fire in Hickory Shade with two deaths. Three residents escaped unharmed. Noted earlier this year a gym fire at Blevins Training School caused about $20,000 loss, with $10,000 insured. Chief Pap Willis cites 9 percent of fires from carelessness. The Hope fire department logged 133 calls, mostly grass and outbuildings. State health stats show 50 births in Hempstead county for the month, with 14 girls and 36 boys. Also mentions Airman 2nd Jamies Wardlaw, son of Mr and Mrs Lester Wardlaw, now stationed at Furstenfeld? Foundaay Ww Lapmand.
The Hope Chamber of Commerce elects K B Ambrose as president for 1834 at a Chamber Board of Directors meeting in the Chamber office. Ambrose has a long career with ice and dairy industries, Rotary, and Oklahoma and Texas commerce boards, and moved to Hope in 1948 to lead local business efforts.
Friday January 15 1954 is the deadline to report 1953 Agricultural Conservation Program practices to the county ASC Office. All unreported practices will forfeit payment eligibility. farmers should bring invoices seed tests and analyses for seed and materials not under purchase orders. Ponds built under the 1959 program must be completed and downstream vegetation seeded or sodded to perennial grass. report promptly to qualify for assistance.
New York officials quoted senators William B. Jenner and Pat McCarran saying Gouzenko, who helped expose a Canadian spy ring, provided names and information usable for U S security during lengthy questioning in Canada.
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