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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1950
Page
3
A bachelor recalls a tale where a boy in ashes near the home eats leftovers from ash trays. A dry remark about salt in milk ends the mischief, as a friend quips that the childless man knows more than parents about raising children.
A reflective essay contrasts old America with modern reliance on machines. It recalls weight driven clocks, water mills, windmills, and the shift to gas engines and electricity, noting the rise of constant, infallible service but greater daily effort to make ends meet.
Brady Texas January 21 Anu San ara Peterson, a 15 year old girl, is found guilty of murder with malice and faces life in prison. A jury of farmers and ranchers deliberated five hours ten minutes before returning the verdict at 9:38 pm CST. Loretta Fac Mozingo, 14, testified she held the gun and that Sandra Peterson was under marijuana influence.
Partly cloudy skies will warm up across Arkansas this weekend. The forecast calls for higher temperatures Sunday as conditions stay mild with light winds.
Norfolk, Jan 21 The navy cancelled the USS Missouri from next month's Caribbean war games by inches of water. High naval officers expect a Feb 2 high tide to refloat the ship while a Navy board, formed by Adm. Blandy, probes how the vessel ran aground. Nearly two thousand men and twenty one ships tried to move the ship yesterday. some blame a new electronics device testing and a leftward drift in the main channel.
Six national council committees outlining plans for cotton future spoke in Memphis as the annual general conference nears. Delegates from producers ginters warehousemen and crushers will discuss foreign markets and post ECA strategy amid Britain’s cutback on cotton purchases and hopes to capture post ECA markets.
Arkansas faces a grim tally with 13 deaths already reported from floods and accidents. James DeSpain, 23, near Blytheville, perished in drain floods at Big Lake. companion William Booth, 40, is missing after their overturned boat. Eight-year-old Alvin Dean Looney drowned near Bentonville when dragged by his horse. Walter Jenkins, 82, died in a traffic crash near Plumerville.
Stephens January 21 The oil fields report two wells completed during the week Burnett OW company Seater Realty A-3 a twin to A-2 in section 6 15 19 Ouachita county perforated from 3249 to 3263 feet in the Travis peak sand pumping expected to exceed 160 barrels daily for the Curry field McAlester Fuel Oil R W Wesson B-7 section 2 15 18 completed from Glen Rose at 2100 feet no capacity reported McAlester W D Watson section 20 15 19 Hamilton area dry and abandoned at 3236 feet Marvin A Green et al set surface casing to drill Raymond Crawford number section 22 15 19 north end of Wesson field blossom sand test
In Moscow on January 21, Foreign Minister Vishinsky denounced U S Secretary of State Acheson as lying and slanderous for alleging Russia seeks annexations in Manchuria Mongolia and Sinkiang He spoke to foreign correspondents as Chou En Lai arrived in Moscow amid signals of possible treaty talks between Russia and the Chinese republic The Kremlin statement defended the Soviet position and accused Acheson of intent to advance imperialist aims in Asia and the Philippines Ryukyus and Japan The State Department in Washington said it would comment on Vishinsky’s remarks
The Washington post office announces a substitute clerk position with a civil examination set for February 4. Open to any applicant within the Washington delivery zone. For details, contact the Washington post office. The note adds a historical reference to asbestos with a long timeline.
Washington reports a revived civil defense program with 150000 aircraft observers to be trained in 25 states by the Air Defense Command. Observers will man posts and assist radar warning, with local governments handling implementation as federal civil defense oversight resumes after delays and postwar reorganizations.
The Chinese Communists deny Russia seeks to annex northern China and reject U S charges of domination. Hu Chiao mu of Peiping states that Acheson and Ward statements are incompetent rumors and that Sino Soviet friendship remains strong.
James H. Jones announces the second semester of the 1949 50 term begins Monday January 23. Students should ensure schedule changes are made. Report cards for Senior and Junior High will be issued Thursday January 26 and must be signed and returned by Friday January 27.
J B Ritchie of Strong Arkansas assumed duties last week as supervisor of Nevada County schools replacing Basil H Munn who was dismissed December 36 by the county school board. Ritchie, a former Nevada County resident, finished school at Blevins and holds a BA from Ouachita and an MA from Columbia. He has 18 years experience at Smackover and Strong.
Hal Boyle recounts a humorous plan to dodge January bills by letting a wife manage finances. The narrator imagines unconventional solutions, laughs at the tightening money grip, and muses that everyone has no dollars. The piece contrasts thorny bills with domestic antics and a wary outlook on installment collectors.
Washington reports leaders see rough seas for the Truman program despite a 236 to 183 win over a GOP Dixie coalition. Civil rights issue costs GOP votes, while southern Democrats rally. debate swirls on rules committee power and potential anti job discrimination bill slated for next Monday vote.
Reports circulated that Mayor William O Dwyer’s health may force resignation. An aide said nothing is seriously wrong and a rest should help. The 59 year old had earlier entered Bellevue hospital for nervous exhaustion after starting a new term.
Secretary of Agriculture Brannan told Arkansas River Valley Pasture Improvement members in Ausselville that Arkansas is becoming a leading livestock producing state. He credited progress in agriculture and discussed price support plans, noting they may not be perfect but are necessary until a better solution appears. He warned against letting farmers fail.
Washington reports the Truman administration won the battle in Congress but not the war. The rules committee’s power was weakened as a majority in the House, including some Republicans, voted to curb its ability to block Truman’s civil rights program. The battle shifts to Senate approval where southern Democrats may filibuster.
Harrison January 20 The Arkansas and Ozarks railroad hopes to begin operating between Harrison and Seligman Missouri within two weeks. General Manager A Jotic disclosed the plan yesterday seeking permission to haul mule teams and freight as part of tentative service expansion.
Pittsburgh district sees large coal miner strikes amid unrest. Officials expect about 90,000 strikers to press demands while Salvation Army aid volunteers distribute flour and coffee as talks continue. Captain Robert Shannon emphasizes relief efforts for families with many children.
Los Angeles reports Stroble found sane after insanity plea. Trial revealed confession to killing granddaughter Linda with strangling and stabbing. Supreme Court delays death sentence deliberations while defense and appointed officers pursue insanity defense.
The annual football banquet will be held at a hotel with Elmer Smith and local booster members offering remarks. Speakers include university figures and coaches from Arkansas. Organizers expect around 100 fans as guests and aim to promote high school football and ties to Razorback programs.
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