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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1951
Page
3
A blurred OCR snippet describes a Texarkana newspaper launching a tabloid style daily paper named The Paper. It notes publication times around 4 p.m. and references a possible strike, with daily editions planned excluding Sundays and Mondays.
A young national photographer, Karen Kawarng Daly Ayom, recalls U S prisoners in Korea and the confusing, dangerous aftermath. She describes danger, crowds around her, and a wish for peace as she witnesses war’s human impact and questions who died.
Navy officials oppose shutting three locks on the Detachment river seeking to keep navigation open. Maj. Gen. Plok says locks should remain for defense and transport. Arkansas congressmen plan public hearings Saturday to press their case against General Vick’s order.
Washington reports indicate U S leaders weigh a potential pact with Spain to gain military bases and strategic leverage. Sherman meets in Madrid before talks with allied allies, while Britain and France oppose widened ties. Senators urge advancing negotiations despite diplomatic friction spanning London Paris and Madrid.
The Civil Aeronautics Administration may relocate its Walnut Ridge Arkansas communications station to Jonesboro. A Fort Worth regional office survey will decide if Jonesboro can efficiently replace Walnut Ridge, with a recommendation due within days. If moved, six employees would transfer, and the operation would continue weather warnings and observations with altered staffing.
Glen Walther of Little Rock, attorney for Dixie Downs Inc, will again ask the Arkansas Racing Commission to review its denial of a permit for a West Memphis horse race. Walther planned to file today but delayed to gather evidence. The Arkansas Supreme Court earlier refused to review the commission’s ruling.
Local church activities fill midweek with meetings and rehearsals across First Christian Assembly of God Methodist and Presbyterian venues. Kiwanis dinner Thursdays at Hotel Lawson. Center Home Demonstration Club met with Mrs Buford sharing lessons on pitcher making and nutrition. Lynell Harrell birthday dinner at Lawson Hotel honored by family and friends. Bobbie Lois Box bridal shower hosted by Tate McGuire with games and prizes.
Four Arkansas communities including Jacksonville plan to contest a proposed rate increase by Southwestern States Telephone Co. The firm seeks PSC approval to raise rates to add 100000 dollars annual revenue in Arkansas. W H Nixon of the Jacksonville Chamber says town representatives will meet in Carlisle tonight to plot strategy.
Leaders backing the Act 242 drive filed 14 more petitions with Secretary of State John Wells in Little Rock, totaling 2 768 signatures to offset a prior deficit. Wells noted plans to submit up to 10 000 signatures before tonight's midnight deadline. Secretary of State G Hall said his office will count signers to verify proper execution. A stray line notes a hawk or eagle pursuing prey toward water.
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