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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1954
Page
4
Editor Alex H. Washburn reflects on genuine prosperity, arguing that true wealth rests in practical gains and steady growth rather than flashy success. The piece emphasizes measurable progress, prudent choices, and long term resilience.
A fragmented bulletin links longer life among women to social power while a trade association notes the Advertising Council weighing a nationwide Prosperity campaign to counter recession fears. The piece argues postwar psychology, fiscal policy, and high taxes shape business resilience, with households armed with savings and unemployment reserves influencing bargaining power amid potential deflation.
Durnis Gallion, formerly of McGhee, is appointed manager of West Brothers Department Store in Hope. He has eight years with the company. W. B. Biden, formerly of Maniulind, becomes assistant manager, with two years’ service.
A youth stole a jeep from a Lithu Rock used tox lab and fled toward an Antoine station. Treopay Guy Downing recovered the vehicle as authorities pursued. The 47 year old youth was arrested here. Little Rock authorities planned to pick up both the youth and the jeep today.
Sen Bricker R Ohio said he would accept a reasonable compromise on amending treaty making in the Constitution to keep the Republican party intact. He argued his plan would not hinder negotiations with allies or the President's conduct of foreign policy, and disputed President Eisenhower's objections to the measure. Knowland said compromise talks would continue as Bricker insisted the amendment would not affect U S defense talks or atomic energy policy.
Washington expects Congress to approve a public housing program somewhat smaller than the 95 000 units President Eisenhower requested. House sources say the House will reject the proposal while the Senate favors it, suggesting a possible compromise similar to last year’s. The administration insists on building 35 000 more units in the next fiscal year, making public housing the first of eight proposals to reach a vote amid a funding cap set last year.
A bitter mother from Monticello Arkansas said her son Cpl William Cowart is right to want to return home but fears he would face prison or hospital if he comes back before world peace. She spoke after Panmunjom talks on Korean prisoner repatriation and noted other families also wish to talk to prisoners. Cowart, among 21 U.S. prisoners who refused repatriation, asked for peace and to discuss with the United States, possibly residing temporarily in Peiping.
In Texarkana, a spree of violence ended with farmer Jack Strachan 55 of Basster being killed after he shot his estranged wife Josephine and wounded a state patrolman. Strachan, famed as a rifle shot, had threatened to harm his family and had recent dealings with a tuberculosis sanatorium. The patrolman, W C Hanna 37, cornered Strachan in a fence row and was killed in the ensuing confrontation. Continued on Page Two.
New York columnist Hal Boyle notes many try for TV acting as everyone eventually appears on screen. He recounts his own first pro TV appearance, joking about playing Richard III’s corpse and the odd stage-to-screen transition amid shifting rules and expectations.
The Defense Department ordered dishonorable discharges for 21 American POWs who converted to communism and refused repatriation. Their pay and veterans benefits are halted, and the Army overruled recommendations for undesirable discharges, citing court martial processes. The men remain in the Korean neutral zone as Red forces refuse to accept them.
The Senate Labor Committee approved Albert C. Beeson for the National Labor Relations Board by a 7 to partly line vote amid sharp exchanges between Republicans and Democrats. Sen. Lehman denounced attempts to rush the nomination, while Lewis blasted Beeson as anti labor, as a fourth panel meeting on his nomination was scheduled.
A group of cancer scientists reported to the American Cancer Society that cigarette cigar and pipe smoking did not appear significantly linked to mouth cancer. The study from University of Minnesota Medical School points to chewing tobacco and snuff as possible mouth cancer culprits while exonerating smoke.
A Thursday night benefit dance to aid the March of Dimes is announced by WHS chairman Andy Andrews. The event, at the National Guard Armory, invites public attendance and directs all proceeds to the Local March of Dimes fund.
A pot luck supper at the Blevins Cafeteria on Thursday January 28 at 8 50 p m will raise funds for the March of Dimes. Attendees are urged to attend and pay 50 cents per plate. Chairman Mrs Norman Jones presides.
The Communist military command agreed to custody of 40 pro Red Allied prisoners after a request from Reds to turn them into civilian peace fighters. North Korea's Radio Pyongyang cited Gen. Lee Sang Cho asking Lt. Gen. K S Thimayya to arrange transfer. The prisoners have refused repatriation and remained in the neutral zone compound since the start of the homecoming explanation period.
Five men from Hope attended a Nashville meeting where final arrangements were set for a registered Hereford auction in the Livestock Show Coliseum on March 2. Johnny Brannan Ray Lawrence Kenneth Ambrose Terrell Cornellus and Bob Shivers represented the Kansas Hereford Breeders Association. Fifty two heads of registered Herefords will be sold.
United Press reports coffee prices climb with little retail relief and experts warn worse is coming as wholesale gains push toward 1.25 dollars a pound by late February. Burglars seized 12,000 pounds from a Chicago warehouse and Southern California housewives circulate chain letters urging coffee-free months. In Washington, shoppers move from luxury blends to standard brands.
The Arkansas Health Department reports a rough start to 1954 with 736 chickenpox cases in the first three weeks, up from 294 in 1953. Mumps rose to 109, polio to five, while measles dropped from 623 to 102 in the same period.
Governor and Mrs. Branels Cherry will attend the opening services of the new Presbyterian Church in Hope on Sunday January 31. They will be present for the dedication and participate in worship at the completed building in the city.
Washington reports Lt Col Edwera Hendrick quoted on the 23 year old former prisoner of war Dickerson from Crackers Neck Virginia. The inquiry will determine if he must face a court martial after charges were announced Friday night. Cant. Wilton B. Persons Jr. named to represent Dickerson. Maj. Garn Persons connected to Congressman Eis Howe.
A plane stalled at 350 feet yesterday and crashed 11 miles south of Blytheville. Pilot Marion L. Cooper of Ongeola suffered only minor injuries.
Article fragment discusses traffic violations blamed on drivers, claims by Chief Willis that physically handicapped drivers are not involved in accidents, and comments on local police handling of traffic issues. Includes stray notes about a church event and an unrelated recruitment mention.
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