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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1948
Page
5
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Two people were killed and at least eight injured when two Rock Island trains collided head on near Little Rock on a May night. The Memphis bound passenger train and an Oklahoma City freight bore the impact, with several cars telescoped. Fireman and coach passengers suffered injuries as crews evacuated the wreck site.
An aged publisher and former Navy Secretary, Mary’s publisher Sune fe, died today at 12 day old. The report mentions missing ambassador duties and notes his service in the Navy under President Roosevelt.
Hope readers learn how the Temple Cotton Oil Company plant shifted from cotton seed to soya bean processing, backed by the Hope Chamber of Commerce to preserve jobs and expand services. The piece recounts 1947 plans to boost plant facilities, increase production, and sustain local employment, signaling a new agricultural industry in the area.
Washington reports both Republicans and Democrats plan to raise and spend about six million dollars for the 1948 presidential race. The Republican National Committee meets Monday to set a goal near eight million, while Senator McGrath of Rhode Island says Democrats aim for a similar total. McGrath notes the president has not stated intent to run, but he expects Truman to be a candidate. The GOP will also formalize calls for the Philadelphia nominating convention.
Fragmented report from Memphis area notes Crump failed to appear at a public event. Statements suggest threats to his life but witnesses did not see him arrive. Locale details include street names and a river rendezvous, with later notes of individuals relating to the incident and a return home.
Auto licenses are on sale at Hempstead County Courthouse and must be purchased by the end of February. Local residents are urged to buy today to avoid last minute rush as city auto tags are also available and may be purchased by February.
Berlin January 15 UPI German union leaders in the Ruhr threaten a general walkout affecting up to four million workers. Frankfurt reports the U.S. Army has been alerted to counter a potential Ruhr railway strike in the western zones as Ruhr officials meet with British officials in Duesseldorf to press three demands over coal surpluses, food guarantees, and worker voice in food decisions. British sources cite a top secret Communist plan named Protoul, allegedly obtained from unnamed sources.
Washington dispatch recalls the historic cage of the Jiggled Windowshade scandal at the Agriculture Department. An insider allegedly fed secret crop data to traders, spurring market moves and prompting the department to reveal a contentious new code name and security measures while officials sought to calm public alarm.
Missionaries and foreigners face danger as Civil War combats hinder evacuations near Chengchow and Lachowow in southwest China. Reports say several Americans and others were killed or wounded by armed Chinese forces. Evacuation planes struggled to land due to ground disruption, while a 101 bed hospital and staff prepared for transport to Hankow for safety.
Saturday night January 17 0 30 to 1940 features KXAR Saturday Night Jamboree with over thirty members of KXARK talent Slalt to kickoff the March of Diyos and Drive along with LaGrossa Fompstraed Courity Chairman. The talent donate services for the biggest shot of the year with Lynest Riggill and the Teneped Myldy Bays Revell Beivnt Honey Grint Meuron Grant aunt Ine McCullouen also featured. The program includes Lappy Hobby Biltin fun and svaga heard each weekday at 21h over EXALE Mae Miu and the Southern Burdles heard weekday mornings at 6 am with soloist Toni White and numbers by Bill Johnson Paul tates Gilbert Westmorland and Oarloug Wicker. Lir Boyd's Rhythm Drifters Pat Downs Lee Downs Johnny McRoy and Wilford Mauldigheard perform every weekday at Lego p.m. Ted Jones star of Memecy Dai and the Sub Lie Steinesters also appear. Mayer Albert inte introduces the drive program from the balcony of realy Halgudtoriin with reserved seating for the wearers of Eape. The program continues as one of the region’s most popular stations.
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A Constellation airliner with 29 passengers aboard landed safely at LaGuardia after engine trouble forced a return from a scheduled flight to Havana. The low-engined ship, operated by Venezuelan Airlines, had one engine reported as out and sought an emergency landing.
Washington uses name Edith Thomas on a 5081 trader list as senators probe commodity dealings. The committee plans to summon Senator Elmer Thomas and its witness list expands to traders tied to politics as scrutiny of 1947 wheat and cotton markets continues.
Mrs Bertha Ennninger of Seatile died yesterday after being trapped for six days with one foot wedged under a piano. She was found alone in her home by neighbors last Thursday and never regained strength to speak.
Washington sources report Secretary Royall warning the army budget may rise unless conscription is extended or a recovery plan found. He suggested increased compensation or other methods to avoid broad draft resumption, while Congress probes Marshall Plan style economic aid to Europe.
Von McLarty J W McLarty S A Hutson of Hi Auto attended a Ford dealers meeting in Texarkana Wednesday night at the Diver Motor Co. J A Jackson and Charlie Gran of Ford Motor Memphis Branch also attended. A special showing of the 49 Ford Bonus Built Trucks was announced with displays Friday and Saturday at the Hi Auto Company.
A car operated by EM and driven by ards sustained fender damage yesterday when it collided a large transport truck driven by Dale Gardner on Street. City pylies
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