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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1953
Page
5
Foreign dispatch recalls the U S Third Division's 65th segment in Korea where 94 men endured severe sacrifice while the regiment faced heavy losses. Veterans remember the cold night patrols, the grit under fire, and the sense of duty that defined their unit amid the war’s harsh conditions.
The text reports a heated debate over replacing the Cost of Living Index with a newer measure. CIO leaders, including Walter Reuther, oppose the change citing risk to union workers. Congress faces pressure from the wireline industry and railroads to keep the old index.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee prepared to confirm State Department nominees including Winthrop W. Aldrich as ambassador to Great Britain and Mrs Gewald Lord to the UN Human Rights Commission after delaying travel on confirmations pending FBI security checks. Gen. Walter Bedell Smith under secretary and James Bryant Cunant as high commissioner to Germany were among top officials approved, with further hearings postponed for security and royalty matters.
Pfc. Marvin Lee Austin of Arkansas testified in a Federal Court that he and Pvt. Raymund Lestie Button of Des Moines Iowa killed taxi driver Jesus Alvarez Gonzales during a robbery attempt near Ft. Bliss. Austin said Button piled tumbleweeds in the car and set it on fire, leaving the body inside. He admitted planning the holdup and securing two M b rifles for the crime but claimed innocence on the murder charge.
Gov. Cherry signed a law repealing the provision allowing judges to waive the waiting period for marriages. The measure ends quickie marriages in Arkansas, prohibiting waivers and clarifying marriage procedures statewide.
An almanac notes a partial or total solar eclipse will be visible across Arkansas tonight. Observers near Little Rock can expect a reddish ring several minutes after sunset as the moon passes between the earth and sun. Visibility varies by location and weather.
In Southampton a second fire broke out aboard the British liner Queen Elizabeth within 24 hours. Officials examine evidence for possible arson or sabotage as investigators intensify probes after a earlier blaze.
SEATTLE, (P) One plane was known to have crashed while two others were missing and presumed down in a new wave of aviation disasters along the North Pacific rim. Twenty-two aboard across the three planes are missing, including Capt. Julian D. Grer. com, commander of Fleet Air Wing 0 at Alameda Naval Air Station, California. A total of 299 persons are known dead or missing in ten prior military crashes since last November from Tokyo to Alaska to Montana.
The United Nations started fingerprinting its American employees to root out loyalty risks. About 3,681 Americans on the payroll will complete four page questionnaires asking about Communist or fascist affiliations. FBI scrutiny will follow for those deemed suspicious with top officers subjected to fuller reviews.
Washington officials and foreign diplomats expect President Eisenhower to outline future foreign policy steps in a forthcoming State of the Union message. Observers say the address will stress leadership of non Communist nations, allied unity, and a strengthened defense posture amid secrecy surrounding the plan. Secretary Dulles recent television address sought public confidence in the State Department and its services.
The document reviews bills introduced and actions taken by the legislature. It notes measures to set prenatal exam rules, vehicle weight limits, and meters. divorce policy changes, child protection funding, and state budgeting. Several bills passed or defeated cover taxation, elections, birth records, and judicial fund contributions, with adjournment details and governor signature noted.
Gov. Cherry said the fiscal vende bill passed in the Senate contains safeguards to prevent illegal safe purchases. In Little Rock the House reconsidered and approved a Senate resolution studying expanding the state highway system to include all roads. A fertilizer tonnage tax bill was discussed but not finally acted on. The Mouse defeated a bill to amend the law on employment.
In a final push for the March of Dimes, 75 mothers will canvass 7 to 9 tonight across Hope to boost funds for polio victims. Events include a VFW barn dance at Fair Park, a wedding sponsored by VFW and American Legion auxiliaries, and a basketball game at the High School. Local clubs, city officials, and radio coverage on KXAR will track hourly progress as stores and drivers collect donations citywide.
Washington scrutiny centers on whether a Korean raid was staged for show and if authorities sought a rapid inquiry. Rep. Hoffa and Wellin Gl Tvay pressed Defense Secretary Wilson for a complete statement of facts, urging transparent disclosure of the event’s timing and purpose.
Washington reports two appointees asked to sell all holdings as part of their confirmation process. The Senate Services Committee held hearings on nominees for the Army Navy and other posts. Chairman Saltonstall urged swift action as President Eisenhower sought prompt confirmations and potential stock divestment by Robert B Stevens and colleagues.
United Nations report outlines Britain’s probe into claims that African protectorates ship 5000 enslaved people monthly to slave markets in Saudi Arabia and Yemen. Officials say inquiry is hindered by lack of verifiable supply sources and by ongoing legal slavery in certain regions while trade is restricted elsewhere.
Washington reports detail methods used to conceal nuclear tests and track fallout. The Atomic Energy Commission disclosed partial techniques for keeping test information secret while sharing some data with President Truman in 1940 and 1951.
The New York area will see a total lunar eclipse tonight starting around 6 05 PM EST. Skywatchers are advised to watch as the Moon enters Earth's shadow and resumes its bright color before night ends.
In Tokyo the U S chief of staff General Collins and General Maxwell Taylor joined General Mark Clark and General J Tanchen Calling for talks about Korea. The mission signals possible shifts in command as plans for renewed pressure against China and Korea surface.
Hope Chamber of Commerce officers assign new committees to boost growth and road development. The Highway Committee is chaired by Frank McLarty with members including Ned Puyle, A G Garrett, Miss Bory Henry, Arch Wyllie, and others. The Hospital Committee, chaired by Miss Beryl Henry, includes Alex Washburn, Lyle Brown, Frank Douglas, Dr Jim McKenzie, Bob Turner, and Linley.
Funeral services are set for Murphey Laster, 40, who died in a vehicle wreck near San Antonio last night. He was a Saratoga native, and the community prepares to mourn his loss with burial at Bare Cemetery today.
Disorderly wartime fragment references United Nations and allied raiders in Korea. Mentions a village, a truce, and improvised weapons with unclear details. The readable text includes stray names and garbled phrases about resistance and combat.
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