29 Jul 1948
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1948
Page
1
A six year old, Sandra Bird, was killed in a train collision. Her father Benny Bird, 35, was hospitalized with injuries. The Bird family has faced multiple fatalities including a younger brother and a sibling from an aspirin incident. The article notes farm fuel waste figures exceeding twelve dollars annually per tractor owner.
Chicago buyers reported firm to steady tone across poultry eggs and live stock with receipts and prices ranging on hogs cattle and sheep. Hogs traded 25 higher on top weights, cattle steady to mixed with higher loads, sheep active with top around 30.00, and cotton and grain sections noted varied futures and cash movement alongside Washington legislative developments.
The Hope Ark Star Press shows 1927 1929 publication details and staff roles, subscription rates, and Associated Press affiliation. It also reports commodities data with totals for wheat corn rye soybeans and oats, plus New Orleans cotton prices and daily trading around July 29.
In San Francisco on July 29 a 21 year old Milton Van Noland climbed a 50 foot flagpole aiming to set a new world record. He sought to surpass the 49 days and one hour mark set previously by Shipwreck Kelly at Atlantic City New Jersey boardwalk.
Lawmakers clash over a poll tax bill with sharp exchanges. Russell calls the drive dis grace to Congress, Baldwin notes states control of elections, Twu man cited as ignoring the law, O Mahoney calls the law inadequate and accuses Republicans of aiding profiteers as applause erupts from the gallery.
Washington reports labor data showing first half strikes down 37 percent from 1947, time lost due to disputes down five percent, and wholesale prices and weekly earnings at new highs. The midyear summary notes greater labor stability with fewer job changes.
United Air Lines DC-6 diverted to Harrisburg Pennsylvania from New York to San Francisco due to No 4 engine fire and rough engine condition.34 passengers were aboard when the aircraft landed after midnight. investigation and check of engine completed.
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