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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1951
Page
3
Our Daily Bread notes supplier letterheads often omit street addresses or post office boxes. The piece argues firms must include exact addresses for reliable mail delivery and directory services, even in large cities like Texarkana, to avoid postal confusion and improve business communication.
Chicago observers watched a riverfront blaze explode into television history as a five hour fire at 302 North La Salle Street killed three firefighters and injured five others. About 68 units battled the 76 year old brick structure with alarms, torches, and boats, while smoke filled the Loop and tunnels under downtown. Officials estimated damages at $500,000 and noted occupants escaped.
Kansas farmers plan to plant about 2000 acres of early Irish potatoes this year based on federal state crop reporting service figures. The figure is 20 percent below last year's harvested acreage and 61 percent under the 1940-49 average, reflecting cautious planting intentions amid conditions.
Washington reports Fulbright claims no bribery findings and cites a Senate investigation set to report evidence. He alleges several thousand dollars were received by RFC officials to influence loans as the Lustron mortgage foreclosure proceeds, naming individuals tied to Lustron and RFC.
Washington reports strong signs the senate may accept a substitute for the defense department plan to lower the draft age. Compromises discussed include delaying combat until training or delaying induction to age 18 years and 6 months.
A minor accident occurred on South Main Street involving J. G. Cole of Immet and H. S. Honen of Hope. Both vehicles sustained minor damage with no injuries reported.
J M Duffle chairman of Selective Service Lyeval Band calls attention to Special Registration No 1 Priorities 4 and 4 on January 14 1951. The Director orders registration January 15 between 8 00 am and 6 00 pm of all men under fifty with medical degrees who are not already registered. Those who receive degrees after January 15 1951 must register within five days. Special Registration No 1 October 1980 covers physicians dentists and veterinarians not in active service since September 16 1940. Reserve members in priorities 3 and 4 are exempt. Everyone eligible must register January 15 1951 between 3 pm and 6 pm before a designated official or local Selective Service Board.
Philippine Sea off Eastern Korea reports detail a Kentucky moonshiner inspired device on a carrier, a rusty barrel with coils used to mix napalm. Navy crews describe its mixed success and pilots recount vivid battlefield outcomes while crew pursue a better delivery pan to carry more napalm.
A report notes an educational survey being conducted in Hoperns survey area without local district sponsorship. Details are unclear and officials caution about the survey’s origin and backing.
A chaotic wartime report details U S indictments against Miantian Corp and Goeford Laboratories over VA fraud tied to veteran students. The same dispatch notes Red forces mounting attacks on central Korea, with the U.N. front holding despite heavy pressure as divisions clash near Wonju and the surrounding supply routes, temperatures plunging and continuing combat along key mountain passes.
Sheriff Claytt Sutton and Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Royce Welsenberger warned county residents to keep livestock off the highways after reports of five stock running at large. They stated it is a legal violation and violators will be prosecuted, with possible fines and impounding of animals.
A spare tire and wheel stolen yesterday from a truck parked near Shanhouse Inc was recovered by city police. The truck is owned by Roxie Allen, Shanhouse employees, and the tire’s thief is named Meusey who reported it.
The Christmas tubercular seal campaign is about ten dollars short of last year as Charley Reynerson reports only five cents collected so far. Sixty percent stays county, twenty five percent for state work, and fourteen percent goes to the national foundation. He urges locals to mail in checks for stamped charity in December.
Washington debate centers on withdrawal of American troops from Korea amid calls for a UN and domestic action. Reports cite President Truman urging restraint while Congress and officials weigh reentry of forces under Allied command and potential shifts in the China theater and atomic policy.
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