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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1953
Page
3
Our Daily Bread Sliced Thin by The Editor Alex H Washburn ponders weather lore and a yard plow revelation. A dog plots trails under grass, while readers hear from Lee Norton and a bum weather observer traveling from Missouri to Texas. The piece ends with optimism for spring.
The United Nations dismissed two more American employees labeled Communist sympathizers, bringing total affected to seven. Irene Pogoresky, a bilingual stenographer, earned 3860 dollars and was dismissed January 21. Abraham Nadel, a Russian foreman, earned 36000 dollars and was placed on special leave until retirement at age 60.
A W Cobb aged 77 died at his home from a heart attack. Survived by five sons Willie in Oklahoma City John and Jack in Monahans Texas Ernest in Hope and two daughters Mrs John Winhan Texarkana and Mrs A T Hargis of Hope. Funeral arrangements were not listed.
Dust storms ripped through Oklahoma damaging winter wheat and blanketing towns in dust. Southeast winds felled power and trees, while California and New Orleans faced emergencies from floods and outages. Governors warned of ongoing storms, with California river flooding threatening Ovick. Midwest sleet and snow lingered as Southern California enjoyed warm beach weather and high 80s.
Washington report on the anti-trust case against seven major U S and foreign oil firms. Judge James Kirkland will review next steps as Herbert Brownell decides on prosecutorial moves. The case, tied to price fixing and market splitting, includes a grand jury examining voluminous company records.
Miss Helen Robinson led two demonstrations at the Hempstead County courthouse in Hope with Lorraine Blackwood. The sessions outlined child illness symptoms, weight loss myths, and breast self examination film to be shown again Monday night. All women in Hope and Hempstead County were invited to attend and leaders may collect their training kits at the Extension Office.
Har ald FE. Poole of Hope, Arkansas, serves as chief damage control man on the fleet oiler USS Kankakee in the Atlantic Fleet. The Kankakee returned to the United States after an eight month Mediterranean tour visiting Oran, Buca Bay, Crete, Gibraltar, Lisbon, Athens, Genoa, Sicily, and Marseille, conducting 82 fueling operations underway with ships from minesweepers to carriers.
John Wilson mayor proclaims National Veterans Week in Hope Arkansas designating the week to honor Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Ladies Auxiliary for sixty years of service and patriotism with civic community support across American life.
American pilots scored a fifth straight day of air superiority over North Korea, blasting four MIG jets from Korean skies. Capt. Dolphin Overton III and 1st Lt. Harold B. Fischer Jr. joined as new aces, with Capt. Cecil G. Foster adding two kills. The Allies claimed over 78 enemy aircraft destroyed or damaged since June 1, while American Sabres suffered one loss to air combat and three to ground fire.
The combined wealth of Secretary of Defense designate Charles E. Wilson and his wife was estimated at more than 5 million dollars, based on securities listed with the Senate Armed Forces Committee. Wilson held large blocks in General Motors and Texas Illinois pipeline, with numerous other bank and utility shares. The filing also noted government bonds and smaller holdings in Detroit and other companies.
Fifteen cars of a Missouri Pacific freight derailed near Bald Knob early today, ripping up over 600 feet of track and delaying traffic for about three hours. Wrecking crews from Bald Knob and Little Rock worked through the day to clear debris as a locomotive overturned and the line to Little Rock was severed. Snow fell lightly as Arkansas observatories reported subfreezing readings at multiple towns, with forecasts calling for generally fair weather tonight and tomorrow. In Korea, the U.S. Third Infantry Division disclosed that 37 enlisted men and one officer of the 64th Infantry Brigade were court martialed for refusing to fight last October.
Little Rock reports the Arkansas General Assembly proposes suspending the annual renewal limit on liquor licenses, with permits valid indefinitely but revocable for cause and subject to renewal fees and regulatory compliance. Other notes include a livestock roaming repeal bill and a women's minimum wage proposal, while marriage license waivers were targeted for removal.
The DeAnn Lilac Club will sponsor a yacky party and pie supper Friday Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. at the club building. Prizes will be given to the tackiest man and woman. All funds go to the polio campaign.
A polio victim, identified as Bill Kennedy, returns home to Dale from the Minnesota hospital. Mrs Bunke’s grandson is reported to be recovering and settling in, with family awaiting continued improvements and support.
Washington report describes the death of a Finnish State Department expert, Montgomery, found hanged at a private home. Police and investigators, including Lincoln White, pursue notes and testimonies about Montgomery’s behavior, relationships, and possible motives amid a tense investigation.
A special film titled Self Examinatory for Breast Cancer will be shown Monday night in the Hempstead Courthouse courtroom. A local physician will answer questions and the Hempstead Medical Society sponsors the event. The screening is free to the public.
Farmers in Hempstead and Southwest Arkansas are urged to vaccinate cattle against Bangs disease during February. County Agent staff plan herd visits with vaccinators to cover all farms, following last week’s herd vaccination drive. Nationwide, tens of thousands of calves have been vaccinated as part of ongoing Bang’s Disease protection efforts.
Global flu outbreak claims millions ill with influenza. Public Health Service notes not an epidemic. Immunization drive among U S troops and civilians underway. Virus identified as a variant related to strains causing London 1951 and US outbreaks.
New York feature profiles about a small group of gum creators and tasters who dedicate their careers to chewing gum. Douglas Brown, quality control director at Adams Gum, explains daily chewing, flavor testing, and the evolving industry from its American roots before the Civil War to modern demands for firmer gum and stronger flavors.
President Eisenhower names General Van Fleet as new Korean commander amid pivotal shifts in Asia policy. Officials describe the move as part of broader plans to strengthen allied forces and deter aggressors.
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