This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1952
Page
3
A columnist criticizes the Supreme Court and judges for political posture and attacks on the press. He argues elected judges invite scrutiny and warns that court hostility to the press threatens free reporting. He cites Jackson’s Florida case and a Tampa Tribune editorial as evidence of tensions between justice and media.
A violent wind and brief storm near Spring Hill Saturday night damaged several barns and house roofs and toppled a tree that blocked the road. Two people were injured when a fishing trip car collided with the tree near Spring Mill Hill. Henry Harvell and his wife suffered injuries and damage to the vehicle. County workers freed the road after a large oak was cleared and the disruption to utility lines ended around 11 p.m.
Mercury dipped to 50 below in Fairbanks as a second cold snap in 10 days chilled the region. Dense ice fog forced flight cancellations and kept residents indoors or rushing to complete errands before vehicles and exposed skin froze in minutes.
Bob Meyer of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission announced no size limit on bass as of January 1. He said the regulation is in effect though not yet shown in the latest pamphlet, and there is also no limit on white perch.
A Florida editor denounces Justice Jackson for blaming newspapers and urges Americans to scrutinize presidential choices. The piece warns that if Jackson's view becomes law, a free press would be sacrificed, robbing citizens of reporting on crime, threats, and public danger. It argues such bias could enable dictatorship through legal manipulation.
Muriel Nissen associate of Dorothy Dix continues her famous newspaper column. She studied journalism and psychology at Columbia and has worked for the New York Herald. Nissen conducted the Sunshine club for children and wrote a widely syndicated stamp column. She married in 1929 and has three children. She remains active in community affairs and leads a local church circle.
The Arkansas governor defended Highway Department purchasing procedures during a three day Audit Commission hearing. He said officials acted in absolute good faith and criticized cross examination limits. Former Gov. Laney supported the audit and urged full public disclosure while noting political pressure on the probe.
Pulaski County Sheriff Tom Gulley ends plans to run for governor and will seek reelection as sheriff. He cited deference to his wife Mrs Gulley and said he should not take on added responsibilities at this time.
Hope Fire Department logged a very quiet weekend after a busy Saturday when grass fires were extinguished before causing damage. No fires were reported on Sunday.
Terrell Cook and Kenneth Guthrie, sons of Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Cook and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Guthrie, recently joined the U.S. Navy and are now taking basic training at San Diego.
Washington reports Moscow is feeling the pinch of Allied trade restrictions as the Soviet Union seeks to buy American goods indirectly and press allies. Officials warn shortages of machine tools metals ball bearings industrial diamonds wool and rubber threaten production and slow rearmament while Western tech advances outpace Soviet copying.
Dallas January telegram signed Agnes is believed to be from a wife and targets Cecil Rice of Dumas Arkansas, the man on trial for the murder of his wife Agnes last December in Mississippi River vicinity. Rice, free on $25000 bond, was in Pine Bluff when the message arrived. police seek sender identity as trial looms.
The January session of Conway Circuit Court begins with Judge Tad Dickson presiding. The State of Arkansas versus Mina Stil is on the docket. Arkadelphia defendant Ajay is noted, and Hope residents Gatorand Grant are mentioned in connection with the case.
United Press reports a spate of plane crashes leaving at least 42 dead. Survivors from a Korean airlift described icy water, rescue by volunteers, and a grim scene near Port Angeles and Sandspit in Canada. The Army chartered plane carried service members returning from Korea when disaster struck. wreckage at sea and in the mountains left many unaccounted. Continued on Page Two.
In Ismailia officials promise a complete investigation into the murder of Sister Anthony on convent grounds. Reports say attackers killed her as she tried to intervene, with tensions rising over the incident and international reaction. Local authorities pursue leads amid conflicting accounts.
District Scout Leaders meet at 7 30 tonight at the Methodist church Hope for their annual tests under Oddy Jones loyalty. The opening committees include Syvelle Burke Elmer Brown Joe Ptargis and Clyde Coffee. District units will be served by a staff to support 27 units and their leaders in 52 Boy Scouts programs and activities.
The report notes President O. C. Melson announcing the forthcoming request of eighty five billion dollars for the budget. Meyer and Maury Teart discuss association work while Dr Molson cites community service as key to the plan.
President Truman sent Congress an 85.444 billion? budget push aiming to raise total military aid and security programs to 10.04 billion next year, expanding Air Force and defense spending while criticizing opposition budget cuts. He warned of risks if the United States delays action and urged funding for civilian defense, Social Security, and veterans benefits, while noting several controversial programs would be left out.
Three lawmakers offer Yes, No, and Yes and No stances on televising congressional sessions. Savile supports broader TV access while Gillette warns against distraction. Wiley sees potential drama but cites practical limits. The piece notes long days of debate and mixed news worthiness with limited entertainment value.
Minimbang Korea reports stalled Peace Talks with both sides rejecting concessions. Subcommittees plan to reconvene. key disputes include repatriation of prisoners and military airfield construction. UN condemns Communist bombing and reports Allied resistance near Kaesong, while both sides warn of renewed fighting.
The Hope high school band will perform Schubert’s Fifth Symphony in B flat on Thursday night January 31 in the high school auditorium. The concert marks the first Arkansas performance of this work by any musical group. The orchestral score, adapted by John R. Cannon for band, expands the original scoring to include winds and brass, excluding drums. Tickets go on sale by band members.
Fragmented OCR text references US Navy figures and a gala, mentioning Secretary Kimball and wartime context with numbers 50 to 400. The readable portions point to a brief notice about a naval event or keynote, but essential facts are unclear due to damaged text.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.