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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1948
Page
1
In defending unions, the Switchmen's Union president argues against strike breaking and urges the public to consider the American worker. He notes government seizure risks, cites Truman and Goldsborough, and warns that industry wide shutdowns harm commerce, prices, health, and policy, calling for new solutions beyond current bargaining.
Washington reports the Justice Department ordered the deportation of Jacob Abraham Stachel, national education director of the American Communist Party. He was seized in New York, sent to Ellis Island, and faces removal for illegal entry and subversive activity. Stachel, 49, Austrian born, linked to the party’s National Committee and Daily Worker board, entered the U.S. in 1911 and again without visa in 1931. The action aligns with Attorney General Tom C Clark’s policy against subversive agents.
Joy O Nea l William Jacks Jean Ielle Hooper and Virginia Berry named top graduates. Grocery stores in Hope close Thursdays in summer. A new Hope Lewisville highway under construction with target fall completion. Dr H G Bennet appointed head of Oklahoma A M I College. Fair catalog finished and ready for mailing. Mets 071, Giants rookie star at 20, batting .850.
Norfolk, June 1 Two dozen sailors and Marines perish when a 50 foot Navy launch sinks in a storm while returning liberty party to the Kearsarge two miles off the Norfolk station. Rear Admiral Sprague says the count may rise to 22 Marines and 23 sailors. search continues as task force sails delayed.
Washington report says Paul Robeson appeared before a Senate Judiciary Committee and refused to answer if he is a Communist. A possible contempt citation hinges on quorum and legal questions, with signals of further hearings as the House passes a Communist control bill and awaits Senate action.
Government spending trails White House projections for the fiscal year ending June 30 with ERP and foreign aid slow to spend. Analysts estimate a surplus between 7.2 and 7.5 billion dollars, aided by a tax cut, even as revenue may edge higher than official estimates.
The United States pressed Russia for a rapid reply to the Western powers plan to restore Trieste to Italy. Washington notes say Moscow has not rejected the principle but opposes a private conference and may modify the Italian peace treaty.
Washington discusses MacArthur not returning home for a Senate committee inquiry, with Bridges indicating no demand for his reform. MacArthur cites political risk in testifying before the Appropriations Committee and suggests testimony later if needed. Wainwright proposes upgrading the invitation to a formal request if he returns home. Georgia's 28 votes align against Truman while GOP leaders emphasize nonpolitical positioning. Arkansas and Alaska delegate actions shown. local incorporation news included.
More than 400 people died violently during the extended Memorial Day holiday with traffic accidents responsible for over half. From Friday 6 p.m. to Monday midnight the fatalities reached 404, not counting a flood disaster in Port, Oregon. The Hampton Roads area reported the largest single accident loss. Pennsylvania led states with 33 deaths, followed by Illinois 26 and New York 25.
Razorback Club members will receive priority for tickets for four Memorial Stadium games. Printed tickets ordered for mailing on June 20 with priority to club members. All interested persons urged to join Razorback Club Inc Fayetteville. membership required for priority, says Leo Robins.
A Santa Fe passenger train struck a washout near Lake Avalon and the engineer was killed with five crew members and one passenger injured. Telegrapher C A Hoyle named the dead engineer as K D Shumate of Clovis, while 1,000 feet of track washed out by a cloudburst, according to the Clovis office.
Governor Ben Laney criticized Memphis Mayor James Pleasants for pressuring approval of the $2,001,000 Dixie Downs track in West Memphis. Laney warned political resistance could affect the permit and noted Memphis leaders canceled the Tennessee site for a states rights meeting. He preferred Birmingham for a possible jump convention if Southern delegations miss Philadelphia. Continued on Page two.
Tomorrow employes of local stores and business offices get a break. Practically everything in town will close starting at 12 noon. It is the regular summer closing period and most of the city's offices, all grocery, department stores, beauty shops and appliance houses will close each Wednesday afternoon during June, July and August. Local and out of town shoppers are warned to make their necessary purchases before noon each Wednesday during these three months.
HAL BOYLE argues that a sudden war would resemble past conflicts, with no pushbutton victory. A munitions board primer warns of total mobilization. war would begin at home, demand full national effort, and require overwhelming manpower, industry, and logistics to counter a major power like Russia.
Israel said it accepted the United Nations cease-fire appeal with an unconditional communication, while noting Israel’s understanding of terms. Arab League leaders met in Amman as Jewish air raids hit Amman before the talks.
Navy veteran Thomas A. Rowe, 22, of Huntington Park California, swam more than two miles to shore after a liberty launch sank off Hanpton Roads. He reached a hospital ship at Norfolk Naval Station in fair condition, suffering shock and exhaustion. He recalled clinging to life as waves and rain battered him, finally reaching a dock where bystanders awaited.
The American Legion will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday night June 3 at 7:20 in the hall at Municipal. Members are urged to be present.
Washington reports and Oregon flood tolls. John L. Lewis urges dismissal of injunction aimed at forcing bargaining with Southern Coal Producers Association. NLRB suit argues Taft Hartley act requires good faith talks. Lewis contends constitutional issues and excludes Southern group. Columbia River flood toll climbs and Vanport damage tallied amid evacuations.
Washington June 1 Powerful efforts resume as President's aide Jurin R Steelman convenes negotiators from major railroads and three disgruntled unions after a Memorial Day pause. The unions with about 190600 members vow to strike if a government order ends. Legal battles over the Norris LaGuardia Act and past mine case set backdrop as hearings loom June 4 on a union motion to affect the injunction.
Washington leaders warned against declaring a debt moratorium for European nations arguing it would impair credit and hinder private financing. A committee heard arguments as Western European states seek aid, with a proposed total package around 5.4 billion dollars after an initial 55 million already allocated.
Eighth annual Arkansas Boys State session at Camp Robinson features enrollees electing officers for two counties. Slates of Nationalist and Federalist camps vie for posts including judge, clerk, sheriff, treasurer, and prosecuting attorney with candidates from Harrison, Fort Smith, Hot Springs, Paragould, Blytheville, Jonesboro, El Dorado, Helena, and other towns.
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