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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1948
Page
3
Alex H. Washburn reports on a steamer departure linked to Bizonia issues in a brisk transit note. Names and details are sparse, but the item signals a shipping movement connected to postwar European arrangements and trade routes.
A rambling column parodies romance amid politics as Bizonia the British American zone of Berlin is explained and contrasted with Graustark style fiction. The piece notes steam versus diesel tugboats on the Mississippi, and rail discussions on inflation and price policy, ending with President Truman and the Council of Economic Advisers on economic clarity.
An elderly local feature notes a 20 year old program at Bliss Hall where six bales of coat and adves were presented by baritone Julia Sidney Waddle and her pupils. Attendees included Katherine Brigit, Nell Wile Ewins, Rubye Blevins, George Nouloon, editor Ruggles, Helen Cannon, Winter Cannon, Anda Widup, and Miss Nita Jim Chewings hosted the BO PW Club. A. L. Betts announced for mayor with opponents including Clarice A. Stuphenson.
Texayiana Labor Trial Underway in Local Court details charges against organizers Lee Malin Lynchburys Vac Owen Balen Dera Ala and red Thomeson Springfiold Ty for violating Arkansas anti vigence labor law. Also tried are Ed Washington Eugene Seastragg Andrew Weaver plus others charged with whipping a worker and attempting to prevent work. Jury selected amid inflamed Miller County public opinion.
The Arkansas supreme court affirmed a seven year manslaughter sentence for Odell Ramick, 87, of Stuttgart, in Pulaski Circuit Court for killing his wife, Wils Del Alley. The trial record included testimony from an eight year old daughter, with the court noting no error in admitting that testimony. Several other criminal appeals were affirmed or remanded, including cases involving illegal liquor, theft, and judgments in various circuits.
Marines arrive aboard the carrier Midway in Marsa Geirsea Bay as the U S Navy expands its Mediterranean presence. High ranking officers observers reinforce the Marine contingent to deter any adverse events and support American interests in Palestine or Cyrenaica. Operations expected to finish by Friday.
In Little Rock bulletin dated January 19, Laney announced that he will not be a candidate for any office at this time. The statement clarifies his political intentions and leaves open future possibilities without committing to a race.
Little Rock Arkansas Gov Ben T Laney planned to announce political plans at a capital news conference this afternoon amid a ceremonial Freedom Train visit. He avoided specifics, saying the statement would come sometime this afternoon as crowds gathered in cold weather at the Missouri Pacific station. Observers debated whether Laney will seek a third term while commenting on his recent rhetoric against tactics in politics and calls for fiscal policies, county tax reform, and school expenditure.
Former adviser Baruch tells Senate Foreign Relations Committee his peace mobilization program includes stabilizing farm prices for three years, easing inflation with price controls and taxes, cutting nonessential public works, reviewing projects, and forming a concurrent world security plan. He endorses the Marshall Plan but says dollars alone won’t save Europe and urges bold action to mobilize for peace.
The Associated Press reports a trend toward slightly warmer conditions in Arkansas with a light show possible in some areas Monday night. Snow is forecast for the southwest portion later today and for the east and south portions on Tuesday. The cold spell, which drove temperatures to near zero in some places, began to ease Sunday with lows this morning ranging from 14 at Morristown to 2 at Camden and varying across Monticello 16, Little Rock 22, Batesville 22, Texarkana 22, Harrison 23, Gilbert 25 and Fort Smith 26.
Gandhi ends his hunger strike after 121 hours and 45 minutes drinking sweet lime twice. He vows to continue harmony in India with leaders from Hindu, Muslim, and Sikh communities pledging complete friendship and backing a seven point program for safety of lives and property. A 120 member committee will review progress nightly as the fraught nations seek peace between Hindu dominated India and Muslim led Pakistan.
Washington county AR January 17 a work order has been issued for black topping of about 1.5 piles of the Springdale connection. Highway Director J C Bukox noted today the project will start soon with crews and equipment mobilized to the site.
A fragmented account traces the White House’s birth from quarrels over design, site, and costs. It notes presidents’ spending on entertainment, tobacco bans, and modernization, with Roosevelt defending the mansion as the nation’s property and evolving executive offices.
Coroner reports Lucius Morris 26 and Checline Bradley 17, both of Saratoga, died of carbon monoxide poisoning in a car found on a side road about three miles north of McNal. Last seen Sunday afternoon heading toward Saratoga. heater and switch on, car out of gas. Investigation by Arkansas State Police and Sheriff deputies.
Ada Lois Sionel Fisher, a 29 year old Negro graduate of Langston University, will enroll in the University of Oklahoma law school after a court ruling on equal education. Officials will request transcripts as registration proceeds under a special directive from state regents. The case follows a long legal fight ending with the Supreme Court order for equal facilities for Negro students.
Vague notes show opposition in only two city races with candidates yet to be announced. City officials listed include City Attorney Glen Walther and City Recorder Mrs. Charles Rey Uren, with aldermen and ward names garbled.
The Rev. John by Mebarton pastor of St. John's Catholic church died last night in Louisville. He was born in Brinsley and had served the parish in New Albany Indiana. Funeral arrangements were not immediately announced.
Weymouth Mass January car r id nearly two miles after being struck at a crossing and swept into a railroad cowcatcher. Cohasset tireman Lot Bates 60 or older was pinned by the steering wheel and carried by a Greenbush to Boston train. He was in critical condition at South Shore hospital. Engineer A H Chambers said he stopped after a flag woman Mrs Alice Daly flagged the train.
Washington reports that two Republican lawmakers introduced a bill authorizing a Truman administration meat rationing plan. The measure would fund up to 1 million dollars for Agriculture Department preparations and allow a detailed program to be submitted to Congress. It would auto go into effect unless both chambers disapprove within 30 days.
Baruch, advising government leaders, told the Senate committee that he favors restoring the excess profits tax to 50 percent of wartime levels and opposes a two year flex reduction for income taxes. Harriman supported Truman, warning of an inflationary risk and urging tax levels to hold.
A brutal cold wave grips the Midwest to the East with record lows and heavy snow. Officials report at least several dozen deaths from exposure and related hardships as temperatures plunge across states from Pennsylvania to Texas. Fuel shortages and conservation orders accompany the storm as widespread schools close and heating demand soars.
Reports from Jerusalem indicate Jewish and Arab forces clashed across Palestine after the November vote on partition. The toll includes several Jews killed in Haifa suburb battles and busier fighting near Betht Ty, with casualties reported on both sides. An Arab attack disrupted coastal rail service as violence spread through the region.
Two automobiles were damaged in a wreck at Fulton today near the intersection in Austin. State police reported a collision involving a vehicle driven by a man identified as Jack Otwel.
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