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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1949
Page
5
The Navy announced Rear Admiral ls. le O Stone will move from Bethesda Naval Hospital to the medical officer post at the First Naval District in Boston. The change is described as routine and unconnected to Forrestal’s death.
June 2 report from Laidon notes Britain extends self government to Cirenaica and names Emir Sayed Mohamed Idris El Senussi as head. Paris reports Bevin may pursue Italian trusteeship under UN. Arab leaders press for a united Libya and oppose reinstating Italians.
Chicago chief of the U S office George R. McSwain was ordered held in contempt and placed in custody of Attorney General Clark until he produces FBI records on Roger Touhy. Judge Barnes imposed the punishment after McSwain refused to yield files, deemed disobedience to court. Otto Kerner Jr. urged adherence to the court order in the case.
Washington reported on June 2 that President Truman is honored with a Greek consulship in the U S a marble slab gifted by Greece sits in the Smithsonian from the temple of winged victory at the Acropolis of Athens. The slab names Truman as praxtenos for consul of the Hellenes and it is loaned to the museum as a token of gratitude for his efforts toward universal peace.
Weather forecast for Arkansas indicates unsettled conditions with thundershowers possible Friday. Readers should expect afternoon and evening activity, especially in eastern and southern counties, with potential showers extending into the night.
New York June 1 Chambers stood as star government witness in the Hiss perjury trial as he defended his role claiming he never received top secret State department documents. The defense sought to minimize Chambers while the government outlined allegations of 63 typed pages from 1938 and the use of a Woodstock pica machine.
Hempstead county teachers may board a bus to Arkadelphia for the first five weeks of summer school. Departure is next Monday at 8 AM from the Diamond cafe, with daily trips and costs to be set by turnout.
Encyclopedia Britannica notes botulism cases repeatedly arise from home canned foods when the boiling point is low.
A Soviet News Times article from Moscow on June 2 condemns the Fulbright plan as a device to control propaganda and information services in Western Europe. The plan, backed by Sen. J. W. Mulbright of Arkansas, would use funds from foreign debts owed to the United States to finance exchanges for students and teachers between the United States and participating nations.
Nanking's new Communist administration has brought relative economic stability and a calm mood after the Nationalist departure. Unemployment numbers are high, with 1.2 million civil servants displaced, and possibly 500,000 dependents affected. Foreign residents face fewer restrictions, though diplomats must re register cars and phones under their own names. Prices for essentials remain more stable, while imported goods stay costly.
President Truman said a national cross country stamping tour may not be necessary and put the idea on the shelf for now. He indicated it could be unnecessary and would not speculate on next year, planning to stay in Washington as long as Congress is in session and perhaps longer. He has no vacation plans beyond a memorial day weekend cruise, reaffirming proposals to Congress as must legislation and urging patience until adjournment. A brief penguin brood note follows about a little Adelie penguin brooding under snow, illustrating continuing instincts.
Washington June 2 UP The House approved a veterans pension bill by 385 to 127. It would grant $72 a month to needy 61 year old WWI and WWII veterans, costing an estimated $65 billion over 50 years. Senate leaders signaled caution, sending it to the Finance Committee and showing little appetite to advance the measure this session.
Jasper on June 2 a community funeral was planned for J Wilburn Moore 62 vice president of a bank shot fatally by Albert He Mayer 34 near Holand Ark late Tuesday. Mayer was killed after exchanging gunfire with officers in the courthouse corridor. Moore’s funeral was set for 3 p m in the high school auditorium.
The article states that the average person loses about one pound every eight hours due to moisture evaporation through the lungs and skin and through physical activity. It emphasizes the role of respiration, perspiration, and exercise in body weight reduction.
Washington reports Rep. Trimble D Ask urges national unity to uphold democracy. He cites forefathers and argues that laws protecting against communism fascism and nazism require combined effort. He emphasizes farm security good roads and ample education for all children.
Tornadoes hit four midwest states yesterday, wounding fourteen near Tarkio Missouri and a family of three near Essex Ta. The twisters damaged several farm homes as storms moved through southwestern Iowa northwestern Missouri northeastern Kansas and southeastern Nebraska with calmer weather in Illinois and Wisconsin today.
Washington June 2 Senator Hickenlooper charged the atomic energy commission with violating the atomic energy act. He urged firing AEC chairman Lilienthal and cited emergency clearances granting access to restricted data. Hearings open on charges of mismanagement as Groves may be called to testify. The senator anchored his case on security breaches and high personnel turnover.
The Tabernacle Vacation Bible School opens Monday morning June 13 at 8 45 with Mrs W Manny as principal and department superintendents in four age groups. Registration Friday June 10 from 8 45 to 11 45 as Balloon Day. Commencement Friday night June 24. Bus route to rural areas to aid attendance.
In this reflection on human anxiety and safety, Hal Boyle argues that security is humanity’s oldest quest and the pursuit itself often undermines peace. He notes universal jitters across social strata, the futility of chasing perfect security, and suggests Heaven or acceptance as potential answers.
The Rev J W Story Association Missionary will preach at Sweet Home Baptist Church Saturday night at 7 30 pm June 4. Elder Story will preach at Union Grove Baptist Church Sunday afternoon at 2 40 pm June Every one is invited to these services.
President Truman said at a news conference that several women are under consideration for ambassadorial posts. He indicated women are being considered for ambassadorships to several countries, including Denmark, and noted multiple candidates are in the running.
Washington June 2 The atomic age unfolds as a public indoor drama with Senator Hickenlooper and AEC Chairman David Kalltenthal trading charges over alleged mismanagement. The session, led by Senator McMahon, promises a wide-ranging inquiry into the atom program and accountability of commissioners.
A new 75000 administration building at the state prison farm was dedicated with convict labor. The parole board, meeting for the ceremony, released 27 inmates including James Baker Greene county July 27 1948 burglary and grand larceny two years and others from Hempstead Union Jefferson Ouachita and Mississippi with crimes ranging from burglary grand larceny to second degree murder and rape, sentences from one to twenty one years.
Fragmented notes reflect Senate and House clashes over labor policy Taft Hartley provisions closed shop fear and repeal talk. References to Truman supporters and Democratic stance on minimum wage appear amid uncertain timing and potential presidential action.
The meeting explored veto power for mandatura with ten states each holding a veto, while Bevin and Bevin urged unanimity on major issues and majority rule for secondary matters. Acheson pressed for modifications and unity amid Soviet and French positions, citing Potsdam precedent as Western armies still held joint victory in Berlin.
The funeral service for Glenn O. Hayt of Galveston Texas was conducted at the home of a sister in Hope, with pallbearers Wallace Cor Lex Helms and Karl ONeal among those listed. Burial followed at the cemetery.
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