19 Jul 1949
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1949
Page
1
A Wallace backed by the Communist American Labor party is set to run for U S Senator from New York, aiming to pull votes from Truman’s Democratic side. Analysts note the bid may siphon votes and influence the November election in the state.
Defense seeks full day to prep motions as State Supreme Court official Pecora orders Raymond Fernandez 41 and his 29 year old accomplice Beatrice Beck to face charges in the strangulation slaying of 66 year old widow Pay, with mail romance links alleged. Prosecution rests. federal ties and unrelated notes appear in the report including tobacco shipments and California population figures.
July 18 report from Cin on the Ku Klux Klan delaying seek to hide records. A grand jury order forces disclosure of grad iurs while a Supreme Court appeal looms. Indictments touch on burglary and violence tied to the Birmling case and related acts.
The producer of a Hebrew Princeton festival says he asked actors to suspend Blondel after a backstage incident involving profanity and an onstage outburst. Police later questioned Kenneth and producers urged Equity to suspend the cast member amid disruptions during previews.
The Home Demonstration Agent reports last year’s home warmed foods valued at 11 000 in Hempstead County and higher statewide. Freezing preserved 86 million pounds of meat and 22 million pounds of fruit and vegetables, with brining and drying adding thousands of gallons and pounds. Home preservation reduces cash outlay, provides year round supplies, and supports farm income during lean periods.
Shriners marched along Michiven Avenue in a five hour lakefront parade in Chicago. The event featured exotic animals and camels, Arabian riders, and clowns, drawing thousands from North America and beyond as President Truman attended portions of the spectacle.
A report outlines a planned presidential foreign policy address amid ongoing global tensions. Key figures mentioned include Abanith Douglas and Gen. Muleet, with references to U S policy on bases and international relations, and a May timing for the speech.
Police and community spokesmen protested the appointment of an acting chief in El Dorado, saying the decision ignored seniority and civil service rules. They demanded a formal, neutral process with input from local officials and pressure on officials to reconsider.
Foes of arms for Europe unite as senators debate revised treaty reservations. Key figures Taft Watkins and Wherry target a vote on a revised resolution to avoid provoking a combined pro treaty stance while opposing arms provisions. The Senate works toward a position on aiding European military policy and naval support.
Gerald Graham Bennis a dapper 2 year old socialite charged with stealing jewelry from Coast to Coast faces 18 years to life after seven counts. Investigators said Bennis, arrested in Cleveland in January, used jewels and a mink coat to fund a lavish West Coast lifestyle. Offenders implicated include Teresa Hornwily and Patricia Ritchie in related cases connected to stolen items.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Daphne Vichoy alleging a peeping incident near a forest area. Authorities report investigations and mention suspects or witnesses, with focus on privacy invasion and community response amid unclear details.
In Little Rock on July 19 a Missouri passenger on a near Clarksville train reportedly fell from a car while inspecting an air conditioning unit. John Amor Wert, aged 83, died in hospital after injuries were sustained. New Hampshire is referred to as the Granite State.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss alleged costs for polio related care under a new Postal Policy. Mentions hospitals, physiotherapy, and services with figures around thousands, urging readers to send for a postal card. No clear individuals or organizations identified.
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