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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1949
Page
4
A concise column titled Our Daily Bread by editor Alex H. Washburn presents short observations on daily life. The piece offers practical reflections and crisp commentary typical of a local newspaper brief.
A Washington dispatch warns the federal government's deficit for the year ending June 3 will exceed double Truman's 600 million forecast. Revenue runs about 10 per cent below last year as expenses stay high, signaling a likely need to drastic expenditure cuts to avoid deeper financial straits. Senator Myrd laments the strain on financial soundness and urges restraint rather than higher taxes, stressing the risk to democratic government and private enterprise if deficits persist.
At a regular Hope Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting, J C Atchley Otis Buens Tom Fulton Johnny Walker Ralph Montgomery Hobart Shirley Lucky Vascola Gen Newbern Echols Locke and Dr Welter Sims were elected to the Board of Directors. New members Weaver Collins George Newbern Dr Walter Sims Paul McClellan Norman Bradford Lucky Vascola also joined. The group plans a membership drive with two canvassing teams and will relocate meetings to 6 45 p.m. on alternate Wednesdays during summer. Next meeting is June 29 with regular members urged to attend.
On Saturday morning June ig Earl Young city manager for Mar co Theatres hosts a free Kiddie Show at Saenger Theatre for Hope children at 1 43 a m with no tickets sold. Sponsors include Saenger Theatre Radio Station KXAR and others promising a special program with three color cartoons and four comedies and prizes for children. mothers invited to attend with their kids.
Fair conditions prevail this afternoon tonight and Friday with slightly warmer readings in the northern portion. Expect clear to partly cloudy skies in the north and west areas as the day progresses with mild temperatures and no precipitation indicated.
Washington June 16 The Federal Reserve Board survey of consumer buying prospects for January March shows potential for a sales boom if prices fall modestly. Across autos, houses and televisions, many Americans plan purchases but expect lower costs or stable high prices. The Fed notes possible need for stronger merchandising by manufacturers distributors and retailers to tap latent demand.
Nashville Peach club plans a five state radio drive covering 17 stations in Arkansas Louisiana Oklahoma Mississippi and Texas to lure truckers and buyers to the Highland District. KXAR will handle ads with Station Manager L B Tooley announcing the plan. EXAR will service selected stations for the growers. Campaign runs through June and July.
At the Yokohama trade fair on June 1, Japanese swimmers staged in an oversized fishbowl drew attention from American GIs. The gullible act featured mermaids who tossed rocks at the bowl, breaking it and soaking spectators, including several US soldiers near the front.
Eddie Waitkus Phillies first baseman was shot near the heart by Ruth Steinhagen a 12 year old admirer who confessed a secret crush on him. He showed slight improvement after oxygen and plasma. doctors delayed removing the bullet lodged in his chest. Steinhagen told police she shot to relieve nervous tension and not out of regret.
Flood warnings have been issued on the rising Little River by the U S Weather Bureau at Texarkana with crest expected near or above flood stage at White Cliffs tonight or Friday morning. The river stood at 21 3 last night. LOOKADOO RE ELECTED Arkadelphia June 16 J Hookadoo was reelected chairman of Henderson State Teacher College board of trustees.
London reports show English dissatisfaction with austerity and pace of change while unity remains. Hammers rebuild England amid shortages and scolding voices, as citizens weigh loss of traditional comforts against promises of a bolder future. Visitors notice patience in queues and wary optimism about a brighter but uncertain path.
The Big Four foreign ministers close to concluding secret talks in Paris on Berlin and Austria. Western powers seek no Berlin trade limits and aim to revive East West German commerce. Berlin railway strike and Tito Tito trade pact with Britain also feature amid Cold War tensions. Chinese Nationalists report heavy losses near Sian. Communists claim a far lower toll.
Congress approved a compromise bill granting President Truman power to streamline the executive branch. The Senate voiced approval, the House passed minutes earlier, and the measure heads to the White House for final sign off. Truman said he would press ahead with reorganization plans as soon as Congress acts.
Kathleen Babich 14 testified in Milwaukee that her pregnancy resulted from a affair with Milton Babich before marriage. She described Patricia Birmingham 11 learning of the pregnancy and teasing her, while defense questions probed the date of first intimacy. Kathleen, calm in court, said she would bear the baby next month.
Wymar Slatt 61 faces trial on a charge of poisoning his frail 60 year old sister Carrie Hiatt and burying her alive in a barn stall near his Lowcountry farm. Officers said she weighed under 40 pounds and was found two feet deep under boards and fertilizer bags. Hiatt confessed to killing his sister after initially denying it and led officers to the grave site. He was placed in a state hospital for 30 days of mental observation and deemed sane. Judge J Henry Johnson presides over the term in Colleton County General Sessions Court.
Readable reports from farmers in Hope area detail stalks with two blooms and two bolls brought to the Star office. Son Phillips of Hope Route 2 and Claude McCorkle, also on Hope Route 2, sent blooms and bolls from locations near Mupe and Kooky Mound on the C B Waddle farm and Edwin Ward place.
President Truman said unemployment is not critical and will be addressed in an economic message to Congress within three to four weeks. He referenced the census figure of 3,235,000 unemployed and discussed the issue after his meeting with Walter Reuther of the United Automobile Workers.
Birmingham reports a wave of violence as sheriff Holt A. McDowell coordinates with the FBI and state troopers, warning residents they may defend their homes. Investigators link recent assaults to unidentified assailants. Klan blame fades with officials pressing for security and calm.
Ex residents of Hempstead claimed doubles event prize money in the National Turners Bowling Tournament last month scoring 1244. Uleta Brakebill of McCaskill, listed as M vs Hoot, placed 29th in singles and her team finished third in the team event. her husband and partner scored 1370 in doubles. Mrs. Hoot to spend vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Inex Brakebill of McCaskill.
El Dorado police arrest 22 year old Fred Kendrix for the robbery and beating of elderly postmaster Mrs. Marie Landers at Oakland Louisiana. An all night manhunt by Sheriff E Bishop and George Edwards led to Kendrix hiding under rags. He reportedly admitted taking $50, spending it on clothes and nightlife. He is held in Union County jail awaiting transfer decisions.
Washington reports debated whether Argonne atomic laboratory located the container that held uranium-235 lost from the lab last February. Senator Hickenlooper pressed charges of mismanagement against the AEC and urged resignation of Chairman Lilienthal as details of the missing material and its container remain unclear.
Washington reports on a Taft Hartley labor measure debate as amendments seek to require oath and good faith bargaining from employers and unions. The proposed changes align with existing law while preserving the act's core provisions amid partisan debate and public opposition.
President Truman said he believes farm legislation will pass this session but cautioned some elements have already cleared Congress. He rejected reports that delays are intentional for campaign timing, and urged passage of a farm bill to aid farmers while moderating prices for consumers.
Denzil T Stewart aged 44 died yesterday in a local hospital after long illness. He was a Kroger butcher. Survived by wife, two daughters and two sons, several siblings and three sisters. Funeral 3 p.m. today at Hope Gospel Tabernacle, Rev H Pawh dridge officiating, burial in DeAnn Cemetery Prescott. Pallbearers listed.
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