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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1950
Page
3
Dewitt Mackenzies commentary was delayed by linotype tape damage and a buzzing mishap. A discussion on community grants contrasts with a local success story, as W. Shanhouse Sons, Inc. expands in Hope with 189 employees in a building financed by small holders and leased under favorable terms.
James H. Jones, city schools superintendent, urged area veterans to enroll in the year’s part time training. Courses include business administration, carpentry, radio, and electricity at Hope High and business admin, high school work, and electricity at Yerger High. Classes begin August 1. Unenrolled veterans should contact John Martin at the high school.
The Crow-Burlingame Co. will relocate from 208 South Elm Street to 418 South Walnut Street, a move announced by manager Roy O. Craine. The new site offers larger floor space and better customer parking. The company has operated in Hope for 15 years at its current address.
Key Republican leaders led by Senator Robert Taft oppose Bernard Baruch's push for strict wage price rent and rationing controls. Senator Homer Capehart backs restraint, arguing the emergency is not dire enough for sweeping measures. They plan amendments to temper Truman's lending real estate credit and credit curbs proposals.
Forecasters predict mostly cloudy conditions in Arkansas this afternoon and tonight through Sunday with a local thundershower. Temperatures are not expected to change significantly.
Radio station KXAR will conduct the first Mrs. America elimination on Tuesday night August 8 at the Saenger theater in Hope. George Frazier will host and admission covers the movie and the contest. Entries must be filed with KXAR or at sponsoring stores for blanks and instruction.
Oklahoma City July 29 A 1.5 billion development is predicted for the Arkansas White and Red river basins by representatives of eight states and six federal agencies. A two year study was outlined by an inter agency committee created by the 1956 flood control act chaired by Sen. Robert Kerr. States and agencies represented include Colorado Oklahoma Missouri Kansas New Mexico Texas Arkansas Louisiana and the interior commerce agriculture army engineers FPC and Federal Security Agency. Governors Mabry Johnson Smith Turner attended along with Senators Kerr Anderson and Schoeppel.
Capt. Terry Feild of Little Rock led a U S Army company behind enemy lines in Korea on a three day retreat to safety. He and 219 men escaped after two firefights five stream fordings and eight mountain crossings. Feild is son of Mr and Mrs W Terry Feild of Little Rock and nephew of Federal Judge Thomas C Trimble.
The world's rarest game bird, the Hawaiian goose or nene, faces drastic decline due to land use changes and heightened hunting pressure, shrinking its numbers to a pitiful remnant of not over 25 or 80 birds.
Harold M. Stephens of Stephens chinchilla farm brought nine chinchillas by air from Tulsa last weekend to Blevins. The herd includes multiple pairs and a baby female, all registered with the NCBA, purchased from Tomlinson Chinchilla Farm, Tulsa, regional distributor for Chapman Chinchilla Farms.
In North Little Rock a 13-year-old boy fired a pistol believed unloaded, striking his 15-year-old friend in the throat. Police said Robert Myers, who thought the weapon wasn't loaded, fired at Griffin in a boarding house room. The coroner returned a verdict of accidental death.
J B Still Clark County clerk will oppose Hope’s James H Pilkinton in the Democratic runoff for the Sixth Chancery District Chancellor, Second Division. Official canvass shows Still leading Goodson by about 50 votes. district tally lists Pilkinton 12,944 Still 9,050 Goodson 0.
Three Arkansans are reported missing in action in Korea, including Pvt. Larry E. Beckham Sgt 1-C Clyde U. Brown and Cpl. Haskell Malone. Wounded are Pvt. Jimmy T. Martin seriously and Lt. C. Boyd, both named with home towns Arkansas relatives.
The U S Department of Agriculture experiments with sprays intended to accelerate apple ripening. Researchers test effectiveness, possible impacts on flavor and storage, and potential commercial applications for apple producers.
Washington reports a major push to add about 4 billion dollars to U S arms aid for Europe as lawmakers debate safe European recovery spending. Presidents Truman Johnson and Acheson to discuss the proposal with congressional leaders at the White House.
General MacArthur spokesman gives conservative totals of North Korean losses since the war began with 32 000 killed and wounded 170 tanks destroyed and 100 damaged. He says conscripts fill front lines and some prisoners are rushed to combat after four days training. American troops are said to show stability and seasoning as they repel repeated North Korean attacks along the Kum River line Taejon and surrounding sectors near Hwanggan.
Washington reports the housing and home finance agency approved three public works projects. Mississippi County Drainage District No. 11 receives 10,040 for drainage system rehabilitation. District No. 13 gets 99,740. Gillett project receives 1,500 for sewage improvements.
General Walker ordered U S army units to stand and fight near Hwanggan with no retreat or surrender. He told division commanders there would be no backing off and that American positions would be held at all costs. Reporter note indicates continuation on page two.
Maj. Gen Hobart R. Gay, veteran of North Africa Sicily and France, leads First Cavalry in a stubborn withdrawal amid heavy enemy pressure. He laments the need to hold refugees, praises soldiers, and vows to attack once lines firm.
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