17 Jun 1949
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1949
Page
1
A fragmented memo shows the north conference approving a plan for joint conferences at Little Rock. The proposal, tentatively approved by the Rock conference, awaits final backing from both sides before formal adoption.
A garbled report notes eo governior Crit Gene aragould was at Dickson alt hospital after an emergency appendicitis yesterday. The piece references Marion Pitrell, Kansas, and a claim of past service as governor with scattered dates and incomplete phrases.
Milton Babich denied shooting Patricia Birmingham but said he has not slept well since the incident. The 19 year old defendant, on trial for first degree murder, faced cross examination over alleged sexual relations with Patricia’s sister Kathleen and the elopement with Kathleen to Michigan. The case centers on Patricia Birmingham’s death and Babich’s alleged involvement, with tense exchanges over details of the night and the location of events.
State Police Director Herman Lindsey reports May saw thirty people killed in 24 traffic crashes in Arkansas. The tally includes 175 injured in 89 non fatal wrecks. Through five months in 1849, traffic deaths total 143, below 156 in the same period last year.
Little Rock’s Travelers toppled Atlanta twice to seize first place in the Southern association as Al Picchotti and Art McCon nell won the opener 5 2 and the nightcap 4 2. Birmingham blanked Memphis 21 0 to move up, Chattanooga and Mobile split 4 3, while Nashville and New Orleans divided their twin bill 4 3 and 6 3. The Cracker errors aided the Travelers in the first game.
AP foreign affairs analysis discusses whether Frank Delano Roosevelt Jr. benefits or suffers from sharing a famous father. The piece cites Austen Chamberlain on how lineage opens doors but invites scrutiny, with examples of political and business dynasties, including the Roosevelts, La Follettes, Morgans, and Fords, and notes the pressure to live up to a renowned parent.
Chicago June 17 Eddie WaitkusIs mystified by the shooting described it as all like a bad dream while in a hospital bed amid letters from fans He laughed and joked with reporters about the attack noting the assailant Ruth Ann Steinhagen a 19yearold hotel visitor shot him with a .22 rifle The case led to a mental examination order and a 25000 cash bond for assault with intent to murder Doctors said his return to baseball remained uncertain but possible later in the season He recounted the events saying he came to a hotel room found a note from a woman and was shot after approaching a window He said she had a cold expressionless face and that it still feels unreal to be shot
The government rested its case against Alger Hiss, a former state department official accused of perjury to conceal espionage. Witness Benjamin Firsheim testified he misinterpreted earlier testimony by Whittaker Chambers before the House Un-American Activities Committee.
Los Angeles June 17 The county grand jury weighing a link between police and Hollywood vice rings reviewed secret testimony by Brenda Allen a madam who ran a bawdy house for moviedom. She testified about officers paid for protection and warned of wider exposure.
Hot Springs Arkansas moves to regain sports prominence with football clinics by Frank Leahy Matty Bell and John Barnhill plus a pre season Philadelphia Eagles training camp in August and September public showcase with Clyde Scott. Local boosters tout publicity potential despite past jinxes on boxing and a heavy schedule of events across horse racing fishing and basketball.
Homemakers in Homnstead county can now use moth proofing chemicals to protect woolen, fur, feather garments, and carpets from moths and beetles. Lorraine Blackwood notes Methoxy chlor kills many pests with relatively low human toxicity and requires retreatment after dry cleaning to maintain protection.
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