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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1950
Page
4
An editorial discusses the dwindling popularity of cigars amid rising prices and a shift in consumer taste. It links cigarette demand to a broader social change including the adoption of enclosed automobiles, noting a contrast between open phaetons and upscale limousines.
The World War I dividend checks are exempt from seizures to pay debts. The Treasury started mailing the large batch at up to 200000 per day, with about 2800 million in total dividends to be paid by June 30. The Veterans Administration confirmed checks may not be withheld to satisfy individual debts, though some veterans asked for mailings to specific addresses. VA noted veterans may designate any address, and the checks are also exempt from income taxes.
Leading Seaman Fred Henley of Gillingham tells how he fought in darkness for 47 minutes in icy waters after the Truculent collision near Chatham. He and four others were rescued by the Dutch ship Alindijk, with Lt. C B P Bowers and the skipper among those saved. The five were brought to Chatham and Henley sent home as reports confirm the rescue.
In Philadelphia a large share of homes are described as single family dwellings. The item notes local housing patterns and suggests a housing density focus for the city.
Cloudy with rain this afternoon and tonight in Arkansas. Saturday brings cooler air especially in the northwest with a cold night forecast. The outlook includes rain event in northwest regions and a cooler Saturday across the state.
Nevada County is chosen for an experimental program led by the PMA to improve soil and farm resources over five years. Chairman C. Willey says local farmers will develop and implement conservation systems with county PMA support and expert guidance, with planning and outreach conducted in Pres ent and at school meetings.
Mrs. Melvin Anderson of Hope wins a radio prize after her suggestion on the Northward Neighbor program aired on KXAR. Her tip on cleaning wool pugs earned six plastic aprons and fabric table cloths.
National Park Service released details on funds allocated by the President for national parks including Hot Springs Arkansas. The agency said year to date appropriation comparisons are not yet available but totals align with prior year estimates and emphasize park maintenance and development in Hot Springs and surrounding areas.
A. Mont Alle, 61, died unexpectedly yesterday at his home and will be buried today at Huckabee cemetery. Services are at Garrett Memorial Baptist Church at 2 30 p.m. He was not a member of the church but belonged to the local WO W Lodge.
Washington reports a critical coal shortage in 36 cities, intensified by a mild winter and production concerns. The U S Chamber cites stock levels below a week in many towns while officials debate using Taft Hartley powers amid coal mine wage talks. Individual operators warn of further shortages if strikes resume, noting current above ground stock estimates.
In Brooklyn a three month newlywed, brunette Ann Taylor, was killed by her husband Thomas after she failed to return home by 3 45 am from visiting her foster mother. Police report he confessed to beating and strangling her in a jealousy driven rage.
The first polio case of the year is reported in Mississippi County. Eight year old Franklin Riggs, son of Luther and Mrs. Riggs of Carumel, is under treatment. the county health unit notes 15 cases in 1949, an epidemic year in Arkansas.
President Truman’s civil rights push entered its first test of the new session as the House opened debate on the permanent Fair Employment Practices Commission. Rep Adolph Sabath steered the controversial FEPC bill through the rules committee amid Southern opposition. The measure would ban private sector discrimination and establish a policing commission. The fight is expected to widen into a broader civil rights battle, with southern lawmakers pledging strong resistance.
New York reports a continued market decline with prices dropping across the board. General Motors falls by more than $1, U S Steel slides, and other majors including Bethlehem Steel, Chrysler, International Harvester, Philco, Coca Cola, Kennecott Copper, Du Pont, Santa Fe, GE, B&O, Standard Oil NJ, Johns Manville and Douglas Aircraft also retreat amid broad selling pressure. The downturn marks seven months since the 1949 low preceded a bull market revival.
The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis reports department store sales in the eighth district fell five percent from 1948, with declines in all major cities including Memphis and Little Rock. December sales were down four to six percent from the prior year, though the week ending Dec. 17 showed a temporary peak before the overall year decline.
Fifty-two men were feared dead aboard the Truculent after a collision with a Swedish tanker in the Thames estuary. Divers tapped out Morse messages from the sunken submarine while rescue efforts continued. Six others aboard a rescue plane were killed in Scotland. Of 76 aboard, 18 sailors and 18 dockmen were crew on a test voyage. 15 were rescued prior to the latest discovery of six bodies near Barrow Deep as the tide carried remains toward open sea.
Memphis Tenn January 13 Delegates to the 17 state National Cotton council meeting January 23 25 may lay plans to regain prewar foreign cotton markets. S Y West of Memphis chairman of the foreign trade committee said the group will meet two days before the general session to discuss the issue. West noted potential cuts in Marshall Plan funding could shrink ECA cotton shipments and the council must devise new ways to keep cotton moving. Committee members expected include R E Short of Brinkley Ark.
Union officials served notice on governors of six states that they may strike after midnight Sunday. Division 30 CIO Communications Workers of America says it sought arbitration and would honor a Jan. 15 recommendation, while noting wage and other issues remain unresolved. Frank P. Lonergan cautioned a strike date would not be revealed in advance, with possible action in February amid a broader nationwide walkout.
A storm caused heavy rain and high winds early today flooding streets, including South Main, with many autos submerged. Temperatures fluctuated around 68 to 67 degrees as authorities assess damage from the rapid deteriorating conditions.
A scrambled Washington report shows the House committee wrestling with a Chinese National plan and strategic talks. The document notes delays in military support, a post Marshall reassessment, and possible Singapore position shifts amid war with Japan.
HAL BOYLE surveys Friday the 13th superstition, noting it as a lazy form of faith that mixes with belief in fate. He cites examples from hotel beds to tea bubbles, observes its ubiquity among people, gamblers, and even soldiers, and ends with a jab at his wife’s bubbling tea superstition.
Washington discussions focus on a Senate substitute to repeal federal taxes and require votes. Fulbright signals seeking support while Wherry considers timing for a yea or nay. The push aims to craft a plan guiding the tax measure through debate and potential passage.
A court issued a lenient sentence after the victim's family urged mercy. The defendant John Kiingaman, 70, fatally shot a son and was described as gouged by the crime and the jury's prior stance. Police testimony noted the plea influenced punishment.
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