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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1949
Page
5
A reader speaks on how government planning affects daily life from butter prices to minimum wage and postal pay. Catholics and Protestants debate federal school funds while Cardinal Spellman attacks Eleanor Roosevelt, urging view that federal aid may never come.
Jackson July 24 Barter plan could unload cotton surpluses abroad as an assistant secretary of agriculture and B D White cotton exports specialist suggest. A cotton fibre shortage overseas blocks purchase of cotton fiber, making it perhaps better for government to invest in strategic materials from abroad rather than hold cotton under price support.
A mobile X-ray unit has treated 2,309 people locally as part of a tuberculosis drive. The service operates at the Cammunits plant today from morning to afternoon and will move to Paistsey School Friday afternoon, with schedules announced for next week.
Local report notes a collision between a car and a truck with no injuries. Oakland County responders described the scene on Pend streets near Hardy and Mauldin, with drivers Cox and Never mentioned.
Col M W Melten is named new commander of the Civil Air Patrol in Arkansas. The appointment follows a reorganization program and aligns with the wartime service, as Reeves of New York assists in the statewide plans. A meeting of officers to discuss the Arkansas unit’s future is announced.
Jakes E. Rogers of Patines was held as an army deserter yesterday. Authorities say he faced charges for allegedly evading duty and involvement with a separate man acting as an ERD agent. A patrol team reported the incident near the Mort Kaos facility, with additional details pending official review.
A weather forecast notes a warm period with clear skies and light winds. Temperatures rise into the afternoon with mild evening cooling. No significant precipitation expected, and humidity remains comfortable for outdoor activities.
Washington reports a new congressional move to rescind federal education aid amid religious controversy. Rep Morton KY proposes a state needs based formula omitting parochial restrictions, with support hinting but no immediate action. He argues for a hands off federal role and funds apportioned by school age children.
In Havana, July 28, Deputy Eugene Burrows of Waveland Ark. says he shot and killed Billy Frame of Waveland while Frame and another man attacked him as he prepared to resign his badge. Burrows claimed Frame grabbed for the deputy's pistol and was struck with it. the weapon discharged accidentally. Burrows was held without charge pending investigation by Prosecutor Robert Williams. Frame's death marks the eleventh Arkansas fatality by violence or accident this week.
Payetteville July 24 AFL union leader Joe Folsom head of the Fort Smith building trades council and an AFL international coal carrier official was fined 1000 dollars and jailed six months by Washington Chancellor John K Butt for contempt of court. He violated a prohibition on picketing at the Fayetteville electrification project under construction. Folsom said he would file a petition for review with the Arkansas Supreme Court Friday.
Profit forecasts for 1949 show a strong first half with high earnings across manufacturers and heavy industry. Early reports cite U S Steel and other major firms posting gains while several large producers revise outlooks as the year progresses.
Hope Junior Chamber members plan a free Waters melon feast in downtown Hope at 6 PM Saturday with 580 melons donated by Royal farmers. A 7:15 PM meeting at city hall will discuss last minute arrangements. donors include Patmos farmers led by Linyard and Smith, plus Experiment Station area contributors such as Ralph Brown and John Lord among many others.
Atlanta July 28 AP The estranged wife of Superior Court Judge Robert Carpenter asked police protection after he was charged with shooting John Lockwood, a former friend and business associate tied to a recent divorce suit. Carpenter, free on 500 bond, admitted firing several shots near his wife’s home, while Lockwood survived injuries from glass and debris. The case follows a tangle of divorce and alienation suits involving Carpenter, his wife, and Lockwood, with multiple legal actions and a tax suit ongoing.
New York July 8 reports Martha Bedls says Michigan authorities questioned Ray mond Ferpandes and Delphine Dovelling about the killing of Mrs Janet Pay in Albany. She claims investigators lied about the case and the couple were brought to Michigan on charges of aiding in the murder. The story cites a tangled scheme involving money and false alibis and references a purported concert hoax connected to a honeyed romance plot.
Marianna July 28 Henry Hensen of nearby Jefferson reported yesterday he snagged a gar weighing 212 pounds and measuring about six feet. He said he caught the monster at the mouth of the St. Francis river where it joins the Mississippi.
President Truman agrees to congressional demands on sharing atomic secrets with Britain and Canada as lawmakers press for a firm plan. Acheson outlined a strategy to maintain the status quo while starting exploratory talks, with the joint committee seeking to prevent any higher level disclosure without executive consent.
A four year old girl died after four years in an iron lung in Arkansas. The victim, Murling Byowty, was from Dew Brown of Quamoek and died at a Little Rock hospital after prolonged illness. The report notes lingering medical struggles and unclear treatment outcomes as officials listed causes and care details.
McMath delivers a pointed critique of Harold Stassen's positions in a contentious public exchange. The speech references Minnesota politics and names several figures within the political circle. The remarks focus on policy disagreements and party alignment, highlighting regional tensions and leadership criticisms.
Washington announces that Army General Omar Bradley Admiral Louis Denfeld and Air Force General Hayt Vandenberg will lead a U S military mission to Europe to discuss arms aid and the North Atlantic pact. They will meet European signatories, seek current conditions in Europe, and report to congressional committees in about ten days. The trip will include visits to Frankfurt London Paris and Vienna before returning.
An Associated Press survey shows infantile paralysis cases in 1919 running far ahead of 1944 with 6,435 cases and 337 deaths through July 27. The report notes weekly increases, state variations, and that nearly two thirds of cases are in nine states led by Texas and California, while Oklahoma reports many recoveries and ongoing equipment needs.
A rough, OCR fragmented report notes 600000 workers and unions discussing pensions and wages in the steel industry. It mentions President Truman, a wage grid around 20 cents per hour, and a three hour addition amid stalled talks and a wall of proposals. The board considers pension concessions, with references to 1946 1947 and a continuation on Page.
In Hope, a seller’s market develops at the Far Market with more buyers than sellers. Hope Chamber of Commerce officials report melons selling at around two dollars per hundred in recent days, with prices varying by quality. Over 14 semi trucks at the Farmers Market sought melons, and a shortage is pushing bids up. Farmers urge faster deliveries, aiming for higher prices at the market rather than the patch. Yesterday melons brought fifty to sixty cents a hundredweight, with one load selling at 24 cents per hundred, prompting producers to ship more. The outlook remains bright if truckers meet demand. otherwise prices may drop next year.
Mer 14 observed a birthday bit while in an iron lung with parents Miivand Powell of San Antonio present. The report notes a birthday yesterday and references the family and location, reflecting a local health and family milestone.
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