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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1948
Page
5
A jumbled reminiscence recounts winters, ice picks, and snow with stray notes on World War II and Eisenhower. The fragment references a Pennsylvania setting, hometown basements, and a political editorial debate about leadership and public figures.
Henry A. Wallace named Elmer A. Benson of Appleton Minnesota as national chairman of the Wallace for President Committee. Benson, a former governor and senator, had a long record of alleged Communist front affiliations cited by critics.
Road conditions in the area are hazardous with discolored surfaces. Drivers are urged to exercise caution as maintenance crews keep bridges in as safe condition as possible amid ongoing disruptions.
Denton Texas reports Hope State College for eh announces bachelor decree awards for Martina Jane len Taz Maio Betty Tune Munty. Degrees to be conferred at the College Auditorium with Hebyu J delivering the address. Miss Mas BOW, daughter of Mrs S. D. Mason, is a veteran in physical education. Miss Munts, secretarial training major, is daughter of Mr and Mrs Clydl Monts and a member of the Agisian sucdal elu.
Report cards will be distributed to students amid a noisy scene as administrators address duties and expectations. The event involves personnel from a local school and reflects ongoing efforts to improve student performance and accountability.
Lille Rock reports 563 new influenza cases last week, raising the 1938 total to 1 6289. Chicken pox totaled 74 last week, pneumonia adds 83 new victims, and there are 232 pneumonia cases this year, compared with 171 a year ago.
Washington voters face a heated House debate over the 6.5 billion tax package. Knutson and Doughton push for GOP and Democratic alternatives amid calls to trim or expand taxes, with President Truman signaling possible vetoes and a showdown vote set for Monday. The outcome hinges on party alignment, production growth, and inflation relief proposals in a polarized Congress.
Senator Ball says the Treasury allows income tax deductions for donations to eight groups labeled subversive by the attorney general calling them Communist fronts. He notes the groups appear on a November 25 list of subversives and on Treasury lists of charitable and educational organizations. Ball warns the move is dangerous as it implies federal support for organizations aimed at overthrowing the government. The eight groups include Joint Anti Fascist Refugee Committee and National Council of American-Soviet Friendship among others.
William C. Troutt, 77, pioneer Arkansas newspaperman and longtime publisher of the Jonesboro Evening Sun, died today after bronchial pneumonia. He co founded the paper, helped run it with his sons Fred and John, and served on state boards. Survivors include two sons, a daughter, two granddaughters, a grandson and two great grandchildren. funeral set for 2 PM tomorrow at First Methodist Church.
In a colorful survey by fashion writer Hal Boyle, Mrs. Veranios Dengel curates a Baedecker of American style, listing cities where women set trends and men note the outfits. The piece savors regional flair from Washington to Seattle, Dallas to San Francisco, highlighting how dress defines urban life and social pace.
A dairy farmers spokesmen urged price controls and rationing, proposing exports be restricted until essential home supplies are secured. Charles W. Holman, secretary of the National Cooperative Milk Producers, told the Senate Banking Committee a program assigning minimum quantities of essentials for domestic use would curb price spikes and prevent stockpiling. He argued wage demands would rise anyway, pushing unions to push for higher wages regardless of productivity.
The March of Dimes campaign in Hempstead County is extended due to weather. Governor Ben Laney is honorary chairman, with Jim LaGrassa as county chairman urging donations to help polio victims and dependent children. county fundraising was only partially met.
Final rites for Donald Gunter Shyeurolt Tippemin, killed yesterday in a highway wreck near Quragn, were held at 2 p.m. today at Shiloh Church. He is survived by his wife and son, his parents, two sisters, and several relatives. Pallbearers included Frink King and Homey Beverley among others.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a discussion of Polotons lunatoes and tobi mW belwur, with mentions of "rools" and "feud" amid a dive and leaves. Names and concrete details are unreadable, producing a brief, enigmatic item reflecting a damaged historical page segment.
Freezing rain and sleet plagued Arkansas with widespread damage to utilities. Southwestern Bell estimates 175000 dollars in damage, Arkansas Power and Light 200000, and Western Union 18000. The storm left roads iced and traffic slow, with three minor accidents reported locally. A transport loaded with cars left the highway near Mack's camp and two out of state cars were involved in a minor crash near Guernsey. Temperatures ranged from 16 to 26 degrees, with some thaw in Hope as warmer trend anticipated.
Arkansas faced a severe ice event with widespread damage to forests and communications. Weather observers noted a southwest to northeast front path across the state as sleet and rain disrupted highways, halting buses and delaying travel. Air travel partly resumed, many industries paused for fuel conservation, and 17 deaths were tallied in the cold spell.
London reports a foreign office spokesman indicated Russia’s protest against reopening the American air base at Mel- Taha Wheel Field near Tripoli would be rejected. The issue stems from a misinterpreted Italy Tripoli treaty and Libya under British military administration. Moscow’s note to Britain and Washington followed the U.S. decision to resume operations at the field as a temporary refueling station.
Three vampire bats at the London zoo are fed a nightly diet of half a pint of horse blood whipped with an egg beater. The routine is described as a whipped blood regimen used to sustain the nocturnal mammals.
Chicago dispatch details a brutal cold wave from the Dakotas to the Gulf region. Temperatures plunged below zero across the Panhandle and Texas while ice and sleet disrupted industry and utilities in Arkansas Oklahoma and Tennessee. Livestock losses mounted in West Texas and the Rio Grande area faced heavy damage forecasts. Communications lines failed in Texarkana and El Dorado as repairs continued.
Special notice reports that meetings were changed with weather permitting. Morgan Gritfit announces veterans training and high school classes resume Monday night. Harry Hawthorne comments that World War 2 books will be available until weather clears.
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