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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1950
Page
4
The editor Max H. Washburn offers brief reflections on daily bread and moral sustenance, shaping a compact meditation on simple needs and steady virtue.
A reminiscence about early 20th century journalism and education. Brown Turner, a linotype operator turned editor and writer, climbs from Arkansas roots to prominent roles at the Washington Telegraph, Nashville Tennessean, and Kansas City Star. The piece argues newspapers prove democracy, not requiring college at the top.
Little Rock June 7 Republicans will not name their candidates for the state general election until August 15 The state convention which customarily names the candidates or yesterday conferred the authority on the smaller state committee The committee meeting date of Aug 43 is after the second Democratic primary Some observers speculated that the identity of the Democratic nominee for governor might influence the Republicans in naming their candidate Harold Stassen former governor of Minnesota and unsuccessful 1943 Republican presidential nominee addressed the convention urging southerners dissatisfied with the Truman administration to join the party
Kennessey Collins, a Ken tuckian from Bourbon in Corn County, headlines the American Legion Air Show at Municipal Airport Sunday June 1 at 3 pm. His one wheel pins and daring maneuvers thrill crowds as he pulls the stick back and the tiny plane climbs and recovers. The event promises many more stunts for visitors.
Partly cloudy and warm this afternoon and tonight in Arkansas with scattered afternoon showers. The outlook for Thursday calls for continued warmth and patchy showers as the region edges toward evening increments.
Laney, Arkansas gubernatorial candidate and chair of the States Rights Democratic committee, rejected Republican calls for coalition. He said he would not join any Republican or independent bid against the Democratic nominee in November, despite GOP hints at collaboration after their state convention.
An unseen gunman killed Roy Shelton about 39, shot twice and mutilated as his harrowed farm equipment passed over him on a pond creek farm 12 miles southwest of Fairfield. A nearby farm hand Frank McKibben, 49, was shot at twice while aiding, but not hit. The Shelton brothers have been central figures in decades of gang warfare in southern Illinois.
The Cierny softball team will host a benefit event at the school on Thursday to raise funds for the team. All candidates are invited.
General MacArthur moved to crush the Communist party influence in Japan by purging 17 political figures from Akahata and banning the party. Eight MPs were among those removed, while Akahata shouted defiance with banners pledging the party’s indestructibility and calling for defense. A general strike was declared, but police raided union HQ seeking a letter denouncing MacArthur.
Mrs Betty Hamby widow of the late C Hamby died at her home in Prescott yesterday. She is survived by a daughter Mrs W C Lassettue of Memphis a son Wells B Hamby and a younger son T B Hamby both of Prescott. Funeral services were to be held today.
All members of the American Legion are asked to meet tonight at 7 at the Chamber of Commerce office. The briefing will last about 18 minutes.
The University of Arkansas experiment station at Marianna will hold its annual Youth Study Day on June 16. John L. Cameron, assistant director of 4-H and Boys' and Girls' Club work, Arkansas expocake A ie tend.
Secretary of State Acheson said the United States opposes arming Western Germany as a security measure. He noted General Bradley’s testimony favored no rearmament and stressed military rather than policy views. Acheson urged Western powers to strengthen defenses and not wait for Soviet policy changes.
Deacons of the First Presbyterian Church will meet tonight at seven thirteen after the prayer service at the church.
West Memphis pageant chief Barbara Moyley 18 is named Miss West Memphis 1950 after last night’s beauty contest. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Ma. Teddy Jones will address First Presbyterian men at the Thursday supper meeting at 8 o’clock. All church men urged to attend.
Washington reports that Edward K. Barsky and 10 other leaders of the Anti-Fascist Refugee committee were ordered jailed for contempt of Congress. Convicted for refusing to produce records, Barsky faces six months in jail while others receive three months plus $500 fines. All ten are New York City residents and will await transfer to D C custody after a court date. The group says its aim is aiding Republican Spanish refugees amid Cold War tensions with officials labeling it subversive.
U N secretary general Trygve Lie urged all members to back his 10 point peace plan and China representation settlement. He warned progress toward world peace hinges on seating Red China and Russia returning to UN meetings, as he offers 19 proposals for a two year peace program and may push them to the Security Council and the full Assembly.
Arkansas seeks forfeiture of $45,000 bonds for Martin Lane and Harry Smith who failed to appear at the state penitentiary after being ordered to the prison farm for burglary and grand larceny. Both men convicted in Mississippi county, remained at large as appeals stalled. Supreme Court actions left bonds in force and then denied review.
James Roosevelt wins Democratic gubernatorial support while Warren dominates California Republican primary. South Dakota ousts Gurney with Francis Case set to face John Engel. In California, Roosevelt leads early Dem tally with 54 661 to 41 704 and Warren leads Republican votes, reflecting a tight, multi ticket contest. Helen Gahagan Douglas leads the California Senate Democratic race with Manchester Boddy and Rep. Richard Wixon also in the field.
A bank cave in on Red River below Fulton is being repaired by the U S Corps of Engineers. Completion is expected by Friday. The river is low allowing men to work. The cave in is of minor nature.
Riley Lewallen announces a sod planting demonstration with a Bermuda grass planter on Friday at 3 pm, in conjunction with the tree planting event. The two row self‑operating machine requires only power and a planter operator. Bermuda roots go into the hopper.
The 78th national convention of Theta Kappa Omega high school fraternity will open in Magnolia Thursday and run through Saturday. Sigma Epsilon chapter of Mag faut hosts the event. About 100 delegates are expected. National president is George Morrisey of Pine Bluff.
New York dispatch reports Frank Pace Jr. says U S Army tanks lag Russian models despite postwar gains. He notes high tech research drives ground forces and warns against matching Soviet forces tank for tank. Gen Collins stresses not to mirror Soviet force structure. Cites tactical weapons and potential atomic delivery by artillery.
Fragmentary notice indicates a paving petition for West 1st Street was presented and referred to the Bureau. The inquiry mentions Yer district 18 in the city and a call for action on road tracks and related works.
From Washington comes a fragmentary report noting Senator Doughton and the Senate's bleak year ahead as discussions focus on excise tax cuts. President Truman's proposal looms with figures around sixty million dollars while the final approval remains uncertain.
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