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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1949
Page
4
The piece criticizes blanket scolding of world affairs and argues for Israel’s creation as a response to competence and will. It contrasts United Nations ideals with power to enforce, noting ongoing border conflicts and the role of Western Allies in preventing wider war.
A special report notes defense budgeting and economy measures by the National Security Organization commission. Led by Herbert Hoover, it includes McClellan and Forrestal, with Eberstadt guiding the research. Budgets requested far exceeded Truman’s estimated affordable defense outlay, highlighting the arms services’ push for two thirds of funds. The series continues with details on tank production and budget anomalies.
Hope and Hugo, Oklahoma join in opposition to the St. Louis and San Francisco line plan to discontinue passenger trains 773 and 774 east of Hugo. A Friday Oklahoma Public Service Commission hearing in Oklahoma City will hear the protest led by Mayor Lyle Brown and Talbot Feild Jr. The city council adopted a resolution against abandonment, citing loss of railway mail service and a seven hour, 125 mile schedule that would erode passenger service. Participants included Chamber of Commerce President George W. Robison and Secretary Manager B D Forsythe.
A McNab resident appeals to local officials and merchants to oppose the discontinuation of the Frisco passenger service. She writes petitions to Hugo, Saratoga, and Putton, seeking support to keep mail and travel links open. Hope and Fulton residents rely on the train for doctors, shows, and connections. Hope will join Hugo in the fight at Oklahoma City on Friday.
In New York a Brooklyn mother identified as Mae Belsky, 32, with her three year old daughter Victoria leaped into an express train from a crowded subway platform. The tragedy killed both on the spot and was reported by UPI.
Gov Sid McMath announces a special election for February 15 in Arkansas to decide bonds up to 26 million for highway improvements. Senate bill No 13 passed, allowing annual bond issues up to 7.1 million with a 3.2 percent interest rate.
E D Douglas, president of the Negro Civic League of Hope, spoke at Bethel AME Church last night as the Negro Civic Center, owned by Bethel but run by trustees, opened on a three denominational basis and to all. Committees were elected including Trustees C H Yerger J D Mayers L Powell R A Hicks C W Hicks and others. Advisory Addie E Clark and John D Nelson. Religious Education EB Nelson Ch W K Milley co- ch EB L Hicks Myrtle Yerger Yerger DD Mayer H Bows nd G Scoggin. Program L Hicks ch E M Nelson W Frye N R Yerger. Hostesses E J Roks ch and L Green. Clothes Room Kit hens Committee Catherine Johnson and others. Building Upkeep Arthur Slaughter B D Mayer W G Miller William Muldrow. Social De L Swift Dr B C Lewis D Orene Cole R and W Hicks Clementine Freson. Pilk Wilson Olivia Watson E J Kouks Lilie Lewis L M Davis Mary Jones Josie Brieson and 9 Douglas.
Washington reports say enlistments may keep the draft law idle as the Army’s strength holds at about 1,210,000 including 5,000 West Point and Annapolis cadets omitted from official tallies. President Truman asked Congress to draft 4,000 men further, while Persidel notes the Dec 61 full quota target for year end remains in play.
In Little Rock on January 20 senators heatedly debated a bill authorizing cities to issue bonds to fund natural gas transmission and distribution systems. Senator Lake pressed action, Senator Fagan sought a public hearing, a clash over tactics ensued, then the bill was sent back to judiciary with a public hearing slated for next Thursday. The chamber also passed a Nicholson bill to liberalize teacher retirement benefits by about 34.13 percent.
Texarkana and Norman Kau fman and Wright, held in Hempstead County jail, await return to Kingsport Tennessee on charges of burglary and transporting stolen property. Prosecutor says they filed a writ of habeas corpus to contest extradition. Bonds total 12,500 each. previous arrests included narcotics charges in Miller County and a confiscated 1949 Pontiac with burglary tools and narcotics found at arrest.
Little Rock Jan 20 An Arkansas weather update says the state will loosen winter’s grip with milder temps tonight and tomorrow after a cold spell with subzero readings in several cities. Snow flurries occurred in northwest sections, while freezing rain left icy patches statewide earlier this week.
New York reports on the creation of Mrs. Truman's inaugural hat, a unique mauve ostrich feather piece designed by Mile Remy with Hungarian assistant Nanouchka. The hat links Africa, Italy, Hungary, and France, and will be kept by the Smithsonian after the ceremony.
A nine-wousewives and three businessmen jury in Hollywood weighs if Claude Marsan the French lecturer crossed decency in a talk on love described as beyond the birds and bees. Marsan denies lewd intent while his attorney cites Mae West and Sears Roebuck as influence.
James S Brooks 88 died yesterday at Bite Rock hospital in Los Angeles He is survived by three sons T P F of Shreveport W Wy of Stephens a daughter Mrs Bessie Moses of Hope a brother J S Brooks of Yakima Was Funeral services were at Herndon Cornelius funeral home at 2 p m today Burial in Evening Shade cemetery
Mrs Breits MacPherson reported to police yesterday the loss of a diamond valued at about 4500 dollars. The item was at Oglesby school, within Moncity, denoting a local incident involving a stolen or misplaced jewel.
President Truman in Washington pledged a world wide crusade for peace and freedom. He labeled communism a false philosophy that threatens security and urged expansion of a new program of economic development to wipe out misery and hunger worldwide. He outlined four major foreign policy actions including continued support for the United Nations and economic recovery programs.
President Truman pledged to widen peace and combat communism as he took a four year term. Chief Justice Vinson administered the oath on the east front of the Capitol as crowds watched along the parade route and millions heard by radio and television.
Washington Jan. 20 President Truman began inauguration day with a 7 a.m. breakfast at Blair House. About 100 veterans from Battery D and old friends attended. He walked to keep sober until the parade, joked about passing autographs and dollars, and told his daughter and wife he might share the habit with his descendants. Captain Harry, as he is known, greeted guests who sang a song he helped write and saluted the fellowship of his war days.
Little Rock January 26 Arkansas revenue department begins reviewing state income tax returns going back as far as 140, led by W. R. Orton chief of the tax division. Audited returns and indicated delinquencies will be pursued, with focus on both state and federal filings.
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