30 Jan 1948
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1948
Page
1
Blio funds carry over from the first page with partial entries listing Mrs R M Brian Goodbar Lucille Bruce Olive Reymond F Jones Siefan Goodlett Burns Taylor and others. The fragment notes employees totaling 4200 and a date line shows 773.90 dollars in the context of a continuing story.
At a Pine Bluff news conference Governor Laney defended racial segregation as a long standing part of the educational system, criticized anti-southern FEPC proposals as political folly, and argued southern unity could tip a presidential election if Republicans and Democrats align. He cited progress for Negro education and greater focus on improving the A M N College for Negroes at Pine Bluff.
A Reuters styled summary notes nations export much liquor for U. S. dollars to buy essentials. Senator Sparkman criticizes the president's move as a challenge to Republicans to uphold anti inflation aims. Taft promises hearings by the Economic Committee within a week to decide recommendations. Natural gas use in China is cited for lighting and evaporation, while a发现 death toll highlights rheumatic heart disease as a leading cause among children.
President Truman grieves Gandhi's assassination calling it a tragic loss to the world. Presidential Secretary Charles G Ross says a formal statement will be released later. In London, Winston Churchill reacts with shock to the killing and warns of potential violence from settler politics.
Prince Rene of Bourbon Parma said his daughter Princess Anne will wed former King Michael of Romania in May, not at a Swiss winter resort. The ceremony may be in Copenhagen Paris or Villefranche, with preparations starting soon. Anne and Michael, engaged, will not make an official statement yet. Anne’s bridal clothing may be made in Sweden, and the couple may settle in Villefranche or Fernheo.
Ouallala Neb Jan 39 A Union Pacific City of Francisco streamliner derailed 12 miles east of here. Twenty five people were injured seven seriously. none critical. Five cars were on their sides. Ambulances and doctors rushed to the scene from North Platte. A seven car special from Omaha picked up the uninjured passengers and returned them. A broken wheel on a power unit was blamed.
Market report from Chicago shows butter receipts 508532 with prices unchanged while eggs steady at 12 607. live poultry steady to lower with fowls at 31 and ducks wholesale 86. hogs mixed with weights 180 270 down 25 40, cattle limited, vealers 26 34, lambs steady. Grain futures weak after snowfall. wheat down about 3 cents. corn and oats declined. soybeans off 1 0 cents. New York cotton futures eased under liquidation with May around 34.8 cents.
The Hope Star of Hope Arkansas lists publication details including price, date January 18, and staff roles such as E Patmar president Alex H Washburn editor publisher Pawl H Jones managing editor George W Hosmer Mach Supt and Emma G Thomas cashier. It notes Associated Press membership and circulation areas across Hempstead Nevada Howard Miller and Palakyatte counties with national advertising reps.
New York trading opened with a tentative recovery as leaders celebrated some advances while prices and volume tapered. Standard Oil of California jumped on a dividend raise. many issues showed fractional gains or losses, with several prominent names slipping amid uneven activity. In New Orleans, cotton futures fell on weekend liquidation and weak demand, closing lower across most contracts.
A severe Vermont inn fire at the Jesse Welder Inn in SS Albans drove 1093 guests to flee or leap from windows leaving four unaccounted for and injuring 10. Fire destroyed the front three story section and a five story addition with losses estimated at 200000 by the fire chief, while real estate men put replacement costs at 300000 to 500000. The blaze origin, found by owner George E. St Laurent in a cocktail lounge, remained undetermined amid 16 degree below zero wind chill.
The neck of a bird allows greater freedom of motion than that of a snake, reflecting differences in vertebral structure and musculature that support varied head movement and feeding strategies.
Jacqueline Horner a 15 year old runaway from Hollywood prominence is made a ward of the juvenile court and will be transported home to her mother Mrs Clara Horner under Los Angeles juvenile authority. She objects saying she wants to be normal and avoid more work as authorities say she was found in San Francisco January 21 after an eight day search in a hotel room with Wallace Wells a 20 year old Navy seaman from Hood River Oregon.
Washington lawmakers spar over meat rationing and price control after President Truman signals potential action only if prices are fixed. Senator Flanders says rationing may be needed though he opposes price controls, while Senator Buck argues Congress will not back price controls.
In January weather, State Game and Fish Secretary T A McAmis reports about 10 090 ducks near Weiner in Poinsett County are in serious difficulty from scarce food. Walter Mebane of the Fish and Wildlife Service says 150 bushels of wheat were scattered and another 150 bushels sent in. No verified reports of ducks starving in Stuttgart area. Deer in White River area driven by high water face danger from icy travel hindering and exposing them to predators. Quail likely to suffer from lack of food. In a separate note, Arkansas statewide community development campaign kickoff announced by Greater Little Rock Chamber of Commerce aims to balance agriculture and industry, attract employment, and promote regional growth led by C Hamilton Moses of Arkansas Power and Light Co.
Little Rock January 20 The Arkansas Resources and Development Commission and the Arkansas Economic Council State Chamber of Commerce today formally launch a state development campaign.
The president asked for holding reserve power to restore rationing and price control on a limited basis if needed. The Senate Banking Committee is weighing legislation to grant such authority.
Airplanes must depart from airports with surface temperatures reaching about 140 degrees before climbing to altitudes where temperatures drop below freezing. The rapid ascent allows flights to reach cooler air in minutes, aiding engine performance and fuel efficiency.
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