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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1948
Page
3
An unclear report describes platies among ice-keepers and mentions a shifting sequence from a southern region toward a northern area. The text references a yearly flower season and hive movements, with stray figures like 8005 appearing amid fragmented notes. The source is garbled and lacks coherent facts.
Washington reports the federal income tax deadline for filing the second quarter tax estimate. Taxpayers may adjust estimates to reflect cuts since the original March 15 filing. If amending, a quarter payment is due. overpayments will be refunded after final 1948 returns. Additional exemptions apply for age 65, blind, and other provisions for married filers.
The State Righters unveil a four point plan tied to their opposition to Civil Rights measures and a push within the National Democratic Conference. The text references Standings, party planks, and regional views amid postwar tensions, with Burma and Asia policy intersecting broader Cold War debates.
AP Foreign Affairs Analyst James D. White reports Burma's socialist state may move toward communism. A Rangoon repost quotes Prime Minister U Nu saying Burma would follow Russia, nationalize foreign property, and pursue radical reforms despite the unconfirmed source.
Arkansas notes report Senate friction over a year long Reciprocal Trade Agreements bill with revisions. Mentions Arkadelphia actions, Os Wheeler and Amity, and a National Guard mobilization near Monticello. Reports pricing shifts and anticipated retail price changes amid broader wartime measures.
President Truman barnstormed the southwest and sharply targeted Senator Robert A. Taft during a West Coast tour. In San Bernardino he quipped about not throwing eggs at Taft and teased his rival as crowds estimated up to a million gathered in Los Angeles. Truman planned six more stops from Ashfork, Arizona to Raton, New Mexico, railing at Republicans and blasting Congress.
A late Saturday fire in Searcy destroyed four chess establishments and damaged several others, with an estimated loss around 100000 dollars. Firefighters gained control after an extended effort, limiting further spread and saving much of the surrounding block.
Hudson and Union Auto Workers reach a third round wage deal worth 7,000 to 18 cents per hour across a two year contract extension to August 1, 1950 with retroactive increases starting June 7. Ford Motor Company and UAW negotiations follow to extend similar terms to remaining plants.
The newly formed AP state association announces its first meeting at the Arlington Hotel Hot Springs Friday after this week at 8 PM. Executive members include Tilden State Vice Chairman Alex Washburn and leaders from Hope Fort Smith and AW Yaglds, with planning for dues.
President Truman denounces Congress as wrong on domestic matters and urges action on an eight point program covering prices housing labor social security health education and reconstruction. He calls out foes who pass laws while burdens fall on ordinary citizens and remarks his tour will end with formal appearances on the train platform.
Potter says he will not return to the Philadelphia Athletics after Connie Mack benched him in a balk-filled loss to St Louis. The veteran pitcher arrived home in Alabama as Philadelphia seeks waivers, arguing he gave his best in three tough games but cannot win them all.
Ralph Kite of DeQueen accepted reappointment as chairman of the state news photo committees. Mrs Enda Howe of Hot Springs and Matilda Tothey of the Arkansas Democrat, Little Rock, accepted appointments to the committee. A meeting of the newsphoto committee was announced for Kot Springs during the Arkansas Press Association gathering. A second note advises taping the end of a curtain rod to ease running it through a hem and prevent tearing.
Competition in the Southern Association was keen last night with only 11 runs across three games. Chattanooga topped New Orleans 3-2 on Bob Willits two run homer in the 12th, while Little Rock beat Birmingham 2-1 in the top of the ninth. Memphis at Atlanta postponed by rain. Nashville visits Mobile.
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