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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1950
Page
4
The piece notes tense opposition to the White Star Paper mill site near Prescott causing protests in Murfreesboro andnudges Pike County tax power. It also questions labor actions amid a Southwestern Bell strike risk, Missouri King Thompson law and U.S. China diplomacy developments as Western powers press for recognition amid a disrupted Chinese government.
The Rev. George P. Hetenyi a 40 year old Episcopal supply pastor was sentenced to 50 years to life in prison for the fatal shooting of his wife Jean 25. Convicted of second degree murder December 5 the Hungarian born clergyman displayed no emotion in court before Monroe County Judge Daniel J. O Mara. He reportedly complained over suspenders removed after conviction and later returned. Prosecutors paraded 47 witnesses as defense offered no substantial challenge. Continued on Page Two.
Cloudy and cold this afternoon and tonight with temperatures dropping to 24 to 32 degrees in the northern and central portions tonight.
A sweeping storm moving from the Northern Plains to Canada caused at least 52 deaths, including ten in Canada and seven in crashes in the Northwest. Weather produced record cold from the Great Lakes to the Pacific, with significant damage from winds and floods. Temperatures plunged across the nation, and transport disruption continued in the Pacific Northwest and Midwest. The Vincennes flood threat grew after weekend rain, while ice and snow hampered travel and fishing on lakes. Agricultural mechanization focuses on the tractor.
A dispute over the site of a proposed 20 million dollar paper mill sharpens regional tensions among Murfreesboro Nashville and Prescott. Prescott is named tentative site near the Little Missouri river. Pike County Judge Erith Dixon threatens tax retaliation against Dierks Lumber if Prescott is chosen. Nashville and Murfreesboro mass meetings oppose Prescott. Dierks interests plan New York meetings. White Star Paper company named as the new firm. Engineers reports pending. site decisions deferred.
Tom Stuart and his wife, a Negro farm family with an 80 acre setup at Ozan, become the first in the United States to receive a farm housing loan. A $3,000 check to rebuild their burned residence was presented at Pine Bluff Memorial College events, with J. Y. Highall of the Farmers Home Administration officiating. John G. Lewis Jr and Lawrence A. Davis spoke, noting the family’s history with FHA and local ties as students Ralph and Easie Dean Stuart were also present.
Gladys Sorrells, secretary of the Hope Chamber of Commerce, will represent the city at the state-wide chamber meeting in Little Rock January 27 and 28. D Hodson Lewis, manager of the Southwestern Division of the U S Chamber, will be principal speaker at the banquet and moderator for panel discussions.
More than 250 automobiles drifted on the frozen lake after a west wind tore loose the ice cap from the Wisconsin shoreline. Officials say most people escaped. about 1,600 fishermen were rescued by boat and hundreds more reached shore before routes failed. The cap formed a looming floating island as waves widened gaps and rescue crews patrolled the coast.
Former Secretary of State James F. Byrnes reenters politics at 70 to run for governor of South Carolina. He, a wartime assistant president, has served as Supreme Court justice, war mobilization director, U.S. senator and representative. He attacks Roosevelt era spending, urges states rights, and says he will not seek president or vice president. Three other candidates already filed for the primary.
Robert E. Stripling formerly chief investigator for the House Un-American Activities Committee is slated as speaker in Hope this year under joint sponsorship of civic clubs and veterans organizations. A May appearance is planned with a meeting Tuesday at 3 PM at the Hope Chamber of Commerce offices to select a director and appoint committees. Participating groups likely include Kiwanis Rotary Lions Business Professional Women's Club American Legion posts VFW posts Auxiliary VFW Hempstead County Teachers Association and Parent Teacher Association.
A union meeting today in St. Louis will decide next steps in the CIO Communications Workers dispute with Southwestern Bell. About 50,000 in six states belong to Division 20. A nationwide strike had been braced but may be delayed to coincide with actions elsewhere. Negotiations stalled after a 15 cent an hour pay raise demand was rejected.
Kiwanis International marks its 36th founding anniversary during January 15 to 21. Established in Detroit on January 21, 1915, the organization now spans 3,000 clubs and 200,000 members in the United States, Canada, Alaska, Hawaii and the Yukon. Mitchell Sparks of the Hope Kiwanis announces plans and a major year end report recounts 1949 achievements including 18 million dollars raised for the Community Fund and health campaigns, 14 million in savings bonds, services to 1.65 million youth, 265,000 receiving guidance, 31,000 in public office, and 42,000 on public boards.
Mrs. Elmer Thomas grew a turnip in a small Patnos garden that measured 31 inches around and weighed 9 pounds 5 ounces. The plant yielded a remarkable vegetable reported to the Star office.
In Heber Utah six men spent 32 hours in a snowbound automobile during a blizzard after leaving Salt Lake City homeward from a basketball game. Sheriff Eugene Payne said the party hiked five miles to reach the main highway in subzero temperatures. The group included Marion Hiatt former Heber mayor and his brother Bernell Hiatt along with Kenneth Johnson Wayne Murdock Veil Wright and Joe Thomas. The car stalled after venturing five miles on a secondary road and was quickly buried by drifts. All were rescued in good condition after the ordeal.
A heavy rainstorm sent rivers in 13 Arkansas counties into torrents and prompted evacuations as the Red Cross aided more than 170 families. A new cold wave aimed for flood areas, with levees sandbagged along the St Francis and Ouachita. Judsonia and Calion faced rising waters. Arkadelphia saw falling levels as engineers worked to shore up levees.
Testimony details Tom H. Seymour and associates allegedly confronting M Reynolds in Texarkana area. Witnesses describe travel to Fulton, a struggle, and thefts including a $400 bundle and a $10 wallet. Prosecutors outline gunpoint actions and movements toward a wooded area as Henry Seymour testifies.
In a London report dated January 15, Edwin Shanke frames the first of six pieces on how nationalization affects British consumers and workers. He notes rising prices for coal gas and electricity, modest changes for workers, wage gains under public ownership, and mixed sentiment among railway workers who sought greater say in management.
In Fort Myers Florida real estate man W R Randell 66 in poor health and facing six month manslaughter sentence killed a Negro and his wife then himself with a double barrel shotgun Randell had been free on $10 000 bond awaiting Florida Supreme Court appeal He had previously been tried for the murder of his first wife in Elijay Georgia and was cleared The Randell home was found by Sheriff Thompson with both spouses dead from shotgun wounds
The Third District Livestock Show executive committee has announced the 1950 dates from Friday September 22 to Wednesday September 27. Entertainment is planned including fireworks, a Saturday special show, a district wide community singing Sunday, and a rodeo on Monday through Wednesday. A sub-committee will travel to Conway and Morristown for the State Livestock Association meeting in Little Rock to explore carnivals and extra entertainment.
Gen Hap Arnold, dead at 63, once threatened to quit the U S army when assigned to infantry instead of cavalry. He helped build the air force into a world power, commanded daylight precision bombing, and later critiqued the United Nations while warning against future wars. His career spanned West Point, Dayton flying lessons, and four to five star ranks before retirement.
Fragmented report notes Red River near Fulton Garland and Shreveport with light rainfall in Sunday readings. Mentions forecasted crests and river levels around late yesterday and anticipated readings by tonight and Monday.
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