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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1949
Page
6
A Nevada County News column cites invitations to farm tours and encounters with editors and staff, noting refusals due to vacation coverage. It references Lake Norfolk houseboat plans, local law enforcement praise, and a broad discussion of the Atlantic Pact and the Neutrality Act amid concerns over World War II parallels.
Un American Activities Committee fingered Gio Vanni Rossi Lomanite and David Hohin as members of a suspected espionage cell at the University of California Berkeley radiation laboratory. The inquiry tied the case to Steve Nelson and a San Francisco Bay area Communist organizer from the early 1940s. Rabin of Princeton University in physics faced scrutiny over Dr. Selware A. Contton, director of the federal bureau of standards, amid questions of loyalty and espionage risk.
A is unclear report notes a x ray machine breaking down temporarily. The piece mentions disruptions to medical imaging services and a potential return to normal operation by a specified time window. Names, dates, or exact locations are not clearly legible in the readable text.
A Hope Chamber of Commerce project, the Hope Farmers Market opened to praise from traders and tourists. Richard Erwin says 73 percent of locally grown melons have passed through the market, which spans 6 acres with planned expansion. The market on Highway 67 offers utilities and shaded lanes, growing fame for Hope melons. A new White Hope watermelon features Wilt resistance and high sweetness, appealing to smaller families and boosting local produce sales.
Widespread interest is shown in the proof of value demonstrations at McPherson Appliance Co downtown. A giant block of tee is on display, with spectators speculating on its height and potential uses. The event, featuring prizes including a decorative centerpiece, is expected to draw many visitors Saturday.
Chicago Tribune completes purchase of the Washington Times Herald from Cul Ruinst R. Met. and related parties. The deal transfers control of the Washington Trust holdings to the Chicago Tribune team and associated entities, with terms reported as finalized.
President Truman said Gen. Vaughan has permission to testify before the senate committee probing five percenters. He declined to comment on a medal ceremony story and said outsiders should not secure government contracts. He does not believe Vaughan is involved in the operations and noted uncertainty about the suggested number of five percenters.
New York era News Week reports President Truman criticized media handling of his officers. Maj. Gen. Harry Vaughn faced praise for a risky action while the President suspended him over an incident. The piece notes a ceremonial medal and a controversial vacation comment amid investigations.
Fragmentary OCR note reports a mayoral departure in Lonsdale with unclear fragments referencing office, dates, and reactions. Key entities are obscured, but the piece centers on a political leadership change and public sentiment.
Acting Prime Minister C. D. Howe stated Canada has the know how for an atomic bomb but has no intention to produce one. He emphasized Canada seeks peaceful atomic energy use and discussed sharing secrets with Britain and Canada, noting no request for U.S. atomic information. Gen. A G L McNaughton confirmed Canada possesses the knowledge for a nuclear bomb.
Polio equipment flights reported as infection spread grows in North Carolina and Arkansas. Case totals rise with 628 cases and 17 deaths cited, with Little Rock and Conway hospitals noting new patients. National guard plan discussed to bolster isolation capacity as hospitals convert chapels to isolation spaces.
An AP sourced note discusses weather outlook in central Arkansas with forecasts of unusually warm conditions and a notable reading, mentioning names and places in a garbled briefing. The fragmentary text suggests unsettled details but highlights a warm spell and potential system impacts across the region.
Washington July 21 A Senate appropriations panel urged large scale savings across army navy and air force with millions cut from the year’s budget. Proposals include fewer flying Navy and Air Force pilots at desk jobs potential $30 million savings and doubts about spending $150000 per ton truck and a $238000 gun. The drive aims to trim $1.118 billion from the $15.908 billion approved by the House for the fiscal year starting July 1 with stockpiling funds eyed at $825 million. Chairman Elmer Thomas seeks further reductions though defense officials and western states oppose the plan.
Tracy Snelling former Los Alamos public information director, missing for a week, appeared in Santa Fe district court on embezzlement charges involving Red Cross funds totaling 1,003.96. Snelling, 37, was located in Dallas after a four state search and flown back to Los Alamos, where he was jailed pending today’s court appearance. He allegedly failed to account for money raised at a film installation fund drive.
The Hempstead County Health Department said a 7 year old negro boy named John Williams was taken to Little Rock today to determine if he had polio. He is the son of Scott Williams who lives on the WoW Ellen farm about two miles south of Hope.
Le Havre reports the launch of the refurbished Ne De France on its first postwar voyage to New York. President Vincent Aurio praised the event as a sign France resumes a leading role on the seas. The liner offers 30 first class suites including 12 deluxe apartments named for French chateaux and decorated by noted artists.
At least TH persons have died violently in Arkansas this week. The latest of four traffic deaths was James McKay, 20, of Locust Bayou, killed in a collision near Holly Springs on Wednesday. Four homicides are reported, and one man fell from a train.
About 860 county and state officials are expected at the annual barbecue and outing hosted by Dan Felton. Governor Sid McMath will attend as guest of honor, joined by Attorney General Ike Murry and their staffs at the plantation event.
HAL BOYLE recalls the sacrifice of Major Thomas D. Mawle of the Staunton Military Academy who led his battalion toward St Lo during World War II and died saving his men. His body became the first allied force to enter St Lo, honored later with a bronze bust and a roadside tribute.
A 20 year old man, Hernan Maxwell of near Hope, confessed to raping a 23 year old pregnant farm wife near DeAnn about 9 am. Police arrested him at 3:30 pm in a wooded area beyond Hope, and he was moved to an out of state jail for safekeeping before being removed again. Crowds gathered around the courthouse as authorities planned to seek the death penalty. a large search for the suspect followed, and residents assisted with bloodhounds and deputies from multiple counties. The victim, who requested anonymity, said she fought off the attack and later stated she was doing fine at Jospine hospital.
Birmingham July 21 mob violence prompts Alabama crime fighters to intensify war on hooded gangs. A special session of the grand jury will probe foggings and cross burnings as State Attorney General Carmichael targets the Ku Klux Klan. Two white men, Bobby Buckner and Buck Burkhalter, were arrested in Goodwater area along with other officials named in the case. Police report a Negro victim, S. J. Thomas, hospitalized after being beaten. attackers reportedly included Klansmen but masks were not worn. Remarks concern leadership within the Ku Klux Klan and the governor’s order amid ongoing tensions and internal disputes.
The Senate weighed the nuclear treaty amid Wherry concerns on sharing atomic secrets. Me Conn chair said debate on arms for program would come later. A first show down vote on a reservation loomed after 3 p.m. as supporters argued no commitments bind the U.S. to rearm Western Europe.
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