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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1947
Page
1
The NEA bulletin notes that walkouts are minor beside the ongoing loss of teachers. In six years more than 350 000 qualified teachers left the profession, earning more elsewhere with salaries too low to sustain teaching.
James Thrasher reports on Smuts during his return from the United Nations in New York. Smuts defends South Africa's racial policy and denounces equality as a concept, insisting his youth taught fair play and justice not equality. The piece criticizes ancestor worship and calls for bold, original thinking to achieve lasting peace.
H B Patton about 45 a resident of Hope was injured late Saturday in a head on crash near Index on Highway 82. Patton was taken to a Texarkana hospital and treated for facial lacerations and minor injuries. His condition is not believed serious. Patton's truck was struck by a car driven by John Gearson 48 of San Antonio Texas who also suffered lacerations.
A new men only store will open here around March 1. Moody Willis and The Joplin will operate it. The business will be in the old Capitol Hotel building, which is leased and set for complete remodeling.
In Ada Oklahoma on an old time scene ten men hoisted a fash wagon mule after it slipped on ice. The moment framed a rugged display of mule power and teamwork amid a rural setting.
James H. Pilkinton eighth district prosecutor asked Arkansas Supreme Court for a writ of mandamus to force Circuit Judge Dexter Bush to approve Henry Woods Texarkana as Miller County deputy prosecutor. Pilkinton says Bush arbitrarily disapproved citing political dislike and plans to advance the petition for early decision. Bush reportedly called Woods politically obnoxious. The petition asserts Woods a University of Arkansas graduate and active in bars, with no moral or professional grounds to disqualify him. Veteran Supreme Court attaches recall no similar action before the court.
Shanghai reports CNAC and China Air Transport Corp ordered to suspend one week to overhaul facilities and equipment after a fourth crash in 11 days killing 113. The Tsingtao disaster alone claimed 42 lives, including three Americans, as fog and poor visibility hindered landing.
William Henry Parker, 70, of Pleasant Hill north of Prescott, died at home after a brief illness. Survived by widow, two sons Eulis of Prescott Route 35 and Floyd of Camden, two daughters Mrs. Sam Jones and Mrs. R. D. Williams of Prescott Route 5, two brothers Willis of Sulphur Bluff and J. M. Parker of Sundown, three sisters, ten grandchildren. Funeral at Pleasant Hill Church at 2:30 Tuesday with Reverend J. A. Copeland officiating.
Weatherman predicts warmer temperatures for today tonight and tomorrow in Arkansas. Readings expected from 26 to 32 degrees with a break from the sleet snow and ice. Several towns reported low temperatures in the teens and single digits overnight while northern areas see a slower warmup.
In a night of sudden heavy snow and sleet, three crashes killed five and injured 21. A Carmel New Jersey transport plane hit trees, killing the co pilot and two passengers and injuring 19. A Mt Pleasant Michigan to Florida private plane crashed in Scott County Virginia, killing both occupants. At Jones Beach New York a American Airlines DC 3 made a crash landing with 16 spared serious injury. The Milan Gulf Oil tour plane had fuel for five more minutes when it landed.
The United States urged the Soviet government to make Dairen a free port under Chinese administration, hoping to end abnormal conditions after a U S naval vessel was ordered to leave. Notes to Moscow and Beijing stressed early implementation of the 1945 Soviet Chinese agreement and traffic on the Changchun railway.
In Washington, lawmakers push bills and canvass campaigns to aid veterans. Eighteen of the first 157 House bills would cost an estimated 20 to 30 billion dollars. Highlights include raising on the job training allowances, expanding medical and educational provisions, and speeding terminal leave bond redemptions. News notes Pace and Landis bonus proposals, Beckworth seeks expanded World War I pension coverage, and plans to aid overseas families with housing.
Dr P B Carrigan was seriously injured early Saturday night after a horse kicked him on the hip at his North Elm Street home. Attending physician Dr Cannon said it was too early to determine the extent of injuries as he receives treatment at the North Louisiana Sanatorium in Shreveport.
Training under the Veterans On the Job Training Program will resume Monday night at 7 30. Classes were paused for two weeks over the holidays and all trainees are urged to attend.
London reports the Moscow conference on Germany as the blue rib bon event of 1947 in world affairs. Diplomatic quarters foresee the year testing great powers ability to cooperate for peace. The March talks may set the tone and reveal whether friction from 1946 continues or gives way to cautious progress.
Jay Zeamer Jr a 28 year old Medal of Honor recipient and former B 17 pilot describes postwar adjustment. He sold fast boats and cars learned to value simplicity and friendships over material goods. His rare mix of wounds and wit underscores rehabilitation lessons that could let psychiatrists take a break.
President Truman calls for a one year continuation of wartime excise taxes on items like liquor furs cosmetics to prevent automatic roll back by July 1 1947 He seeks budget balance and uses debt retirement to justify keeping taxes high while opposing broad income tax cuts. The plan faces Republican proposals and political debate as Congress considers economy and debt relief.
Washington reports a Senate Republican proposes a sweeping inquiry into the security of the United States atom bomb secrets. Senator Styles Bridges calls for study of the McMahon act to protect engineering know‑how amid resignations from Baruch and questions over world atomic controls.
A meeting is scheduled for men aged 18 to 35 who are interested in National Guard service. It will be held at Slope City Hall on Tuesday January 7 at 7 o clock.
Pacific storm waters receded after threatening Palmyra Atoll where 108 people were believed at risk. Navy reports from Pearl Harbor said no fatalities or injuries and minor damage. coastal guards and destroyer Wells planned to arrive to assist. In Alaska strong winds halted traffic in Nome and disrupted electrical service as a northwest gale moved into the region.
Hempstead district scoutmasters gather at Hope City Hall tonight at 7 for a round-table discussion led by Field Executive J. A. Hickman. The meeting aims to coordinate activities and share plans across troops in the district.
Washington Jan 6 President Truman urged a Republican Parliament to act on a four point labor program to avert nationwide strikes and stabilize the economy. He called for outlawing jurisdictional strikes, banning secondary boycotts, arbitration for unsettled labor disputes, and a temporary joint commission to study labor management relations, with legislation by March 15. He also promoted a balanced budget, extended wartime taxes, a national health plan, and a welfare department. The address drew applause from both parties as he outlined broader policy goals.
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