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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1949
Page
4
A Florida sky fireball sighting draws Navy and MacDill Field officials to label reports restricted though Tampa and Miami accounts differ. The columnist recalls flying saucers and fireflies while arguing adults dismiss such tales as childish.
Washington, June 7. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee urged immediate ratification of the North Atlantic pact as best to avert war. The report warned failure would have disastrous consequences abroad and urged action to sustain confidence in Europe. The treaty, signed April by the US, Canada and ten European nations, requires a two thirds Senate vote to become binding. Senator Connally predicts overwhelming approval and may pause debate on labor legislation to push the treaty. The panel said Senate approval would not commit the US to a 1.13 billion arms program for Western Europe.
Mrs Mangie D. Clark widow of Alec M. Clark dies at her son Ardell Clark home in Prescott. Survived by son Bryan of Hope two sisters Mrs Craig Woosley Mt. Mariah Nevada County and Enda Vickers Hope. Funeral set for DeAnn Baptist church at 2 30 p m Wednesday conducted by Rev Noel O'Steen.
The body of Pfc Allen Stuart, who was killed in action in World War II, is en route for reburial. He was the son of Worthey Stuart. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at Loncke Baptist Church with burial at Cave Hill Cemetery, under the Hicks Funeral Home. Brawling under British law is defined as creating a church disturbance.
A cloudy Arkansas forecast calls for little temperature change with patchy showers this Wednesday afternoon and evening. No major temperature shifts expected as the day progresses.
Washington reports May unemployment rose by 273,000 to 3,289,000, a new postwar high beyond February and despite higher overall employment than May last year. Farm jobs surged while non agricultural roles fell, leaving a net gain of 875,000.
Bavarian officials said Frau Koch would face a German court for mistreating Germans at Buchenwald. She ordered lampshades of human skin and may be retried after U.S. accepted double jeopardy limits. Alfred Seidl, her attorney, said access to her was limited. She is to be released next October from Landsberg.
New York June 7 Chambers admitted before the federal grand jury that he lied seven times in the perjury case against Alger Hiss. He testified during his fourth day on the stand that every grand jury denial was false. Judge Kaufman allowed reading of the grand jury minutes and noted inconsistencies between early grand jury testimony and trial testimony.
Louisville preacher Rev Erwin L McDonald formerly of Washington Arkansas Baptist church will broadcast Sunday June 12 on WHAS 840 kHz from 7 to 9:30 a m central standard time His sermon topic is Strength for Living Vocal numbers will be by his daughter Jeannine McDonald McDonald moved to Louisville for further studies after serving as pastor at Washington He earned the B D from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1947 and has since been director of public relations for the seminary.
Supreme Court upholds death sentence for Samuel Williams, a New York convict whose murder and linked burglaries led a judge to override a jury’s life recommendation. Dissent argues due process requires full access to information considered. The case raises questions about background, punishment, and societal responsibility in criminal sentencing.
A fragmented line notes a Romany Brunne invitation tied to the Mu B context. Readable details are limited but imply a formal invitation or recognition linked to a named entity and an event or group. Further clarity is required to specify roles, place, or date.
Federal Judge Albert L. Reeves ruled the jury in Judith Coplon espionage trial must see all items from her purse at arrest. He ordered 12 data slips and full FBI reports disclosed despite government objections, saying withholding would prejudice the defendant and imply danger to national security.
Arkansas Revenue Commissioner Dean R. Morley said taxpayers who filed under the old state income tax law do not need to refile after the Supreme Court ruling upholding a change that eliminates federal income tax payments and deductions in state returns. Those who filed under the old law will be billed for the difference with no penalty.
Walnut Ridge June 7 A 40 year old farmhand described as a degenerate was still being questioned today in the deaths of three small children who suffocated in an ice box. Officers said an alibi was broken down after a late night grilling and the man appeared nervous. The Arkansas state police lieutenant said the inquiry focused on whether foul play or an accident trapped the children. Deputy Sheriff Etchison said the farmhand is the first real suspect.
Laszlo Varga 19, a Hungarian divinity student who escaped a Nazi camp, was executed for the rape murder of Mrs. Eilis Rahe Morning, wife of a Wells Presbyterian minister. He walked to the chamber calm and prayed as guards prepared the death row site.
The Arkansas Trade School Inc of Pine Bluff received approval from the Arkansas Education department to begin training Negro students, effective July 1, the June 7 notice states.
In memory from Normandy, a veteran reflects on land and people. He contrasts rugged Norman peasants with American transient troops, noting the land heals as memories linger yet fade. He praises Norman resilience, their routine, calvados, and stubborn farming life amid war’s echoes.
Washington reports that Secretary of Defense Johnson said the military will not seek control of atomic energy developments. In a letter to Senate House Atomic Committee Chair man McMahon he stated the military will maintain its stance. The inquiry concerns allegations of mismanagement at the AEC and possible security lapses raising questions about loyalty of some AEC staff. The committee is split on whether to name employees publicly while considering the implications for security and administration.
President Philip Murray accused John L. Lewis of rumor mongering and lack of responsibility in denying Lewis statements about Murray and William Green. Murray said the Lewis charges were based on rumor and criticized his rival as a rule or ruin union official while defending Taft Hartley repeal support and denying any secret agreements on amendments.
Washington reports that the Air Force weighs a plan to turn part of Barksdale Field in Louisiana to the Interior Department for leasing to private oil exporters. Officials caution no decision has been made yet. A fairly large area near Shreveport is under review amid interest in exploration, though no reserves are proven.
An intensive search for a light airplane believed missing after leaving Hot Springs May 29 continues in southwest Arkansas. State Police Sergeant Milton Mosier and Hempstead Coroner R V Herndon Jr lead a growing force of volunteers and officials across a 20 mile area from Murfreesboro to Delight and beyond. Two planes from Hope and Texarkana scouted the swampy terrain as more than 60 searchers join the effort amid unconfirmed reports of a maroon and gray three-place Stason plane.
A U S plane, the C-40 four engine craft with ranging cargo capacity, jammed and crashed shortly after midnight. Officials say 19 aboard are feared dead while 28 were tested, including 15 children. Juan Leon of Ponce and Al Cogkrall of Massachusetts were among survivors.
El Dorado June 7. Oil production in Arkansas regulated fields is reduced 15 percent or about 19000 barrels daily under a temporary order by the state oil and gas commission. The commission will meet next week to decide a permanent policy with a public hearing planned. The reduction becomes effective yesterday as an emergency measure. Commission Chairman C C Bailey cited two unnamed buyers not purchasing full allowances, requiring producers to either store excess oil or reduce output to prevent drainage.
Motorists at Second and Main observed a rotating sign signal that cycles stop caution go. A local salesman placed the device to prove it works and city officials may approve ownership after tonight's council meeting.
The Christian Church plans a Laymen's Rally featuring Mark Rutherford national director of men's work in Christian Churches. The Hope rally proceeds on Wednesday June 8 at 1 30 p m at the First Christian Church with supper to be served.
Weary gunman Arthur Bistrom 37 and accomplice Harkiman, both from St Paul, surrender after eight hours hold up at a farm near Seward west of Lincoln. Hostage Ray Falke, an elderly man, freed unharmed as police closed in. Sheriff Charles Sass led the surrender as searchers shifted to the farm after the suspects abandoned a stolen car and fled on foot.
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