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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1949
Page
4
A traveler recounts a night halted on U S 87 near Roy's Service Station when a roadside dog parade blocked traffic. The trucker moved the pups to safety and the line resumed. The piece then reflects on President Truman's call for unified military aid and the lessons of the Weimar era.
Washington reports Senate expenditures committee approved a resolution directing President Truman to cut executive agency funds by 10 percent. Chairman McClellan said the measure would save 2 to 4 billion dollars in the next fiscal year, aiming for a balanced budget without new taxes depending on receipts. The move comes amid a clash with the Senate appropriations committee over European recovery funds.
Mrs Victoria Olive VanDusen aged 71 died at her home 44 Campbell Hot Springs after 30 years residency. She belonged to First Presbyterian Church and is survived by husband Marion S Van Dusen five sons Chester Baltimore Glenn Stuttgart Raymond Hot Springs V O Rock and Frank Memph is Tenn two daughters Helen Simith Hebecca Van Dusen four sisters Florence Rosencrantz Stuttgart Freda B Waggo ner Leata Haynes Wagp ner Jacksonville Amanda Higgincottom Carlinville Il one brother Dan March Carlinville Ill nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren Funeral services pending with Caruth Funeral Home. Bamboo plants can grow up to 16 inches in a day.
Forecast calls for thundershowers in the afternoon across Arkansas with a warm evening ahead. Expect humid conditions and mild overnight temperatures as a warm front moves through the region.
Washington officials say the European recovery program is in a critical stage with ultimate success at stake. President Truman linked the ECA funding fight to Cold War strength and urged Congress action on the Marshall plan, the Atlantic pact, and Western aid for allied nations.
Washington June 13 UP The Supreme Court held Standard Oil of California violated federal anti trust laws by contracting with independent gasoline dealers to buy all fuel from Standard The decision, written by Justice Frankfurter with dissents by Justice Jackson and joined by Chief Justice Vinson and Justice Burton, found the contracts reduced competition in interstate and intrastate commerce Douglas warned the ruling could enable oil firms to build service station empires via agency devices and subsidiary acquisitions.
Baltimore date June 13. James W. Stanek a 49 year old printer died after pneumonia following a hernia operation at Maryland General Hospital. On the operating table his heart stopped once and again after surgeons massaged the heart for extended periods. He remained unconscious until Saturday.
Western diplomat says Andrei Vishinsky agreed to private talks with Ernest Bevin to seek a limited life for Germany and a possible Berlin currency plan. West aims to adjourn the foreign ministers council by Thursday with a future session, while debates on East-West Berlin access and currency continue. Acheson blasted Vishinsky’s proposal as propaganda and fleas, as the council shifted to a secret session. First gunpowder use in artillery noted from 15th century history.
Hope community clinic meetings highlight a high city need for street markers. Lions Club begins a drive to place markers with city cooperation urged to improve navigation and safety.
The Hope Lions Club selects a city street sign project after consulting city officials and the Hope Chamber of Commerce. The plan mirrors Nashville’s Street Market Campaign and will fund aluminum house numbers sold to homeowners for one dollar fifty per set.
The Arkansas Supreme Court ordered Robert Walker to serve 21 years for the fatal stabbing of Stanley Jewel Johnson in Cleveland county last July 6 during a gang fight. Walker admitted participation but denied using a knife. the court also ruled against five other error claims and took up the case of C E B Carnes and others cited for contempt in Fayetteville.
FBI agent Robert J. Lamphere testified in Judith Coplon’s espionage trial that he reported employees of the Soviet trading agency Antorg had acted as espionage agents. The testimony, dated June 18, references a larger case unfolding on page two.
Carolyn Holdridge, president of the Hope Future Homemakers of America chapter, travels to Memphis for the regional FFA convention at Municipal Auditorium. About 3000 girls from eleven Southern states and Puerto Rico attend. Carolyn has led notable work in the local BHA and recently attended the IKA leadership camp at Couchdale.
An informant in Warsaw says Cominform meets in Poland to plan action against Tito. Meeting at Karpacz near Wroclaw may last a week more with no official decision disclosed. Discussed are hardening lines against Yugoslavia and a new propaganda drive to counter U.S. aid in Western Europe. General MacArthur replied to Russia that it incites disorder in Japan, addressing claims of suppressed labor.
Des Moines June 13 Secretary Charles F Brannan urged public support for Truman farm policies to avert a potential farm crisis. He defended the Democratic party as the pro farm program force and outlined a Brannan plan favoring higher farmer returns with subsidies and price supports, contrasting it with the Republican Aiken law.
Nine scientists on the AEC scientific advisory panel told Congress the commission has a sound forward looking program and showed clear proof of competency. Oppenheimer defended exporting certain radioactive isotopes for research and said no isotopes were sent to Russia, some went to Finland and Norway. He testified amid Senate hearings over alleged mismanagement and calls to fire chairman Lilenthal.
Merchants and the Hope Chamber of Commerce sponsor Father s Day contests in Hope Arkansas with prizes for oldest and youngest fathers, those with most children, daughters, or sons. Register at the Chamber of Commerce by 2 p.m. June 11. winners announced June 18 at 2 p.m. Must be present to win.
On June 13 Marshal Yen Hsi-shan, a veteran warlord from Shansi, took office as premier after Gen Ho Ying-chin resigned. Yen, who has also served as defense minister, declined any cabinet post, pledged to defend Taiyuan, now held by Communist forces, and vowed to do everything for victory for the government.
Three giant unions brace for pattern setting wage talks this week. United Mine Workers with 450,000 members plans a stop page ordered by John L. Lewis to stabilize coal production. United Electrical Workers and United Steelworkers will present new contracts to GE, Westinghouse, and other targets, seeking wage gains or broader benefits amid possible royalty hike discussions.
Lafayette Roberts aged 87 died yesterday in a local hospital after living near DeAnn most of his life. Survived by four daughters Olive McDaniels Alvin Willis Eugene Clapp and Marjorie. two sons Briant and Herbert. a sister Beth Gray and two brothers Charlie and John Roberts. Funeral services to be held at Holly Grove Cemetery today at 1 pm with active pallbearers Ross Ralph Roberts Dewey Worthy Otis Gray Cecil O'Steen and Sylvia Burke.
Berlin June 13 postwar optimism leaves Germany less anxious than the Allied victors. The defeated nation feels renewed importance as it is courted by both East and West, seen as the keystone of peace, able to influence Western and Eastern powers toward its favor.
Washington reports the U.S. circuit court of appeals upheld convictions of screen writers Jolpaware Lawson and Trumbo for refusing to answer questions before the House un American activities committee about Communist ties. The ruling allows possible Supreme Court appeal. the film figures face jail and fines already imposed, while further action hinges on cross examination and constitutional rights interpretations.
A pair of accidents on Highway 67 near Hope left four people injured. In the first crash, E Patterson and his wife were driving a car that ran off the highway and overturned after being forced off by a large truck near the overpass east of Hope. In a separate incident yesterday west of Hope, a panel truck carrying home economics students from Texas overturned near Fulton. no serious injuries reported.
Local committee chairman Guy Basye announces a 7 o'clock meeting at the Hotel to mobilize $2400 for the Salvation Army drive. Members will present reports on last year’s fundraising, outline this year’s plan, and provide materials for workers. A movie about Salvation Army work will be shown. The campaign to begin Friday with a morgue morning effort.
Old Folks Day will be held at Bells Chapel Church near Belvo on June 19 with morning and afternoon services. Behalf of the event includes preaching in the morning and a Fathers program in the afternoon. Invitation extended to the community for participation and attendance.
A small blaze struck a Negro residence on C street around 2 PM midday. Fire officials said the fire was caused by a fault in the fuse and noted penties in the wiring contributed to the incident.
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