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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1950
Page
4
Our Daily Bread columnist notes a free Ruhr valley vote among miners and steel workers showing a shift away from Communists and Nazis. The result suggests Germany moving toward self-government and a democratic path to sustain peace in Europe amid postwar tensions with Russia.
James H. Jones, superintendent, urged Hope district parents with children entering school for the first time to consult a family physician and ensure birth certificates, vaccinations for smallpox, diphtheria, whooping cough, and tuberculosis skin test are completed. A child turning six by December 1 may enter school this fall.
Gordon Prescott reported a rare find of 7 to 10 acres of volunteer cotton on Isaac Henry’s Patmos farm in Hempstead County. Henry plowed down last year’s stalks and the volunteer crop persists without a hard winter freeze, a phenomenon unusual for the region.
Partly cloudy conditions continue this afternoon tonight and Wednesday with scattered thundershowers. Temperatures remain steady with highs around 83 and lows near 71 across the period.
Washington June 30 Chairman Doughton of the tax framing house ways and means committee says a 433 million dollar corporate tax increase in the general tax bill goes too far. He notes 14 Democrats supported it while 10 Republicans opposed. If he opposes on the floor next week his stance could tip a close vote. Doughton leads the bill and holds influence over tax matters. The bill also cuts excise taxes by 1.01 billion dollars to partly offset the rise.
Paris June 20 delegates from France Western Germany Belgium Italy the Netherlands and Luxembourg met to plan a coal and steel merger under an international authority. Schuman urged binding decisions beyond national limits while Britain hesitates but hopes for success. secret sessions will map pool control and a treaty draft from Monnet cushions the framework.
Dr C Crow of Hope was a principal speaker at the Southwest District Arkansas Chiropractic Association meeting held Sunday. He noted changes since practice began and praised chiropractic research for addressing disease causes, as the district plans to meet in Hot Springs on June 23.
Arkansas records a second polio death as a two year old from Little Rock, Billie Duna Nance, dies from the disease. K. W. Newman of University Hospital notes the death occurred Saturday and is attributed to polio.
Durgeon Bay Wis June 20 a vice president of the American Farm Bureau Federation condemned high farm price supports saying the $1.80 per 100 pounds rice price is unrealistically high. Rice growers like Brinkley Ark Romeo E Hart told a Midwest farm bureau training school that mechanization has cut labor needs from 25 to five men, reducing the value of government support.
FBI director J Edgar Hoover seeks 200 more agents to chase Communists and Red sympathizers, backed by House and Senate appropriations committees. Hoover testified two months ago that 54,000 known Communists and 500,000 sympathizers form a potential fifth column, with plans for 400 extra staff to handle the workload and boost internal security.
In Breabenville Ohio June 2020 a Pennsylvania man Joe Pacific 32 Canonsburg electrician kidnapped Nick Cursi 14 and Joseph Zalmerchik 19 forcing them into a car trunk during a two day 1500 mile ride. Pacific assaulted his wife and fled a police pursuit before being killed by a police bullet. coroner ruled the death justifiable.
Hollywood reports stating Judy Garland attempted suicide were denied by husband Vincent Minelli who said there is no truth. Garland, 27, was suspended by MGM last week for failing to report on a film and was resting at home after a reported hospital treatment, with Betty Hutton replacing her in a role.
Scout Air Squadron to Meet tonight at Ellis Hall at seven o clock. All members urged to attend as prospective squadron master will be present.
Inesboro June 2012 three counties in the Jones census district show growth over ten years. Craighead county rises from 47,200 to 50,565. Mississippi county declines from 86,217 to 82,339. Poinsett grows from 37,670 to 39,011. Clay and Greener counties lose slightly. totals list Jonesoperas population at 16,260 and Blytheville at 16,221. Paragould at 9,660.
James H. Jones announces Fulton Elementary earned an A rating from the State Department of Education for 1949 50 along with district schools. Rating based on term length class size teacher qualifications library and related criteria. The district awaits final rating for Negro schools and Hope High School gains approval by Worth Central Association.
A satirical guide advises a groom to dominate the household with quiet control. It counsels doing chores, greeting with a kiss, and keeping the mother in law satisfied. The piece mocks traditional power in marriage while describing a manipulative, jokey path to lasting control.
A tentative agreement may end the four day Los Angeles transit strike with street cars and buses set to roll early tomorrow. In Pittsburgh, milk strike talks broke off as negotiators work on a proposal. bakers in five West Coast cities continued a walkout affecting about 90 percent of wholesale baking.
A Hempstead native aged 58, BE Gilbert, died Sunday at his Pine Bluff home where he lived 26 years. Born in Powers, he was the son of the late John F L and Alice Coleman Gilbert, early county pioneers. Survivors include nephew Carl Gilbert of near Hope.
The First Pentecostal Church at 4th and Ferguson streets hosts a revival announced by Rev. Ai. P. Hudspeth with Rev. and Mrs. Ore C. Hoover of Minden Louisiana. Hoover has years of evangelistic experience and a unique approach attracting attention. Public invited to attend.
A load of cross ties on a siding at Fulton caught fire last night. Fire fighters reached the scene but limited water supply kept the blaze from spreading. Ties and a pathway were destroyed. A small rodent in the area is noted for leaping several feet.
Alexandria reports the British freighter Indian Enterprise exploded last night in the Red Sea near Suez, with 73 or 74 crew aboard. Only one survivor was confirmed among 74, and Norwegian tanker H Westfal Larsen rescued that person. A Lake Chilliwack radioed word of the blast and said survivors were burned.
Reports say negotiations between Hungary and authorities include possible release in weeks. The crown, a 11th century relic seized by Nazis, was found by US troops in Germany and kept in Wiesbaden before wartime. Vatican and Hungarian officials press for its return amid travel ban concerns in the United States.
June 20 Tokyo reports reveal split views among U S defense officials over Formosa aid amid growing Communist threat. An unidentified officer urges immediate protection for Formosa, while Secretary Johnson's stance remains ambiguous. Maj Gen Earle Partridge and Far East air forces stress danger of losing the island, with MacArthur advocates urging vigorous action and strengthened air bases across the region.
Washington June 2 Senate debates expansion of the Social Security program to add about 10 million workers to coverage and raise current and future benefits. The House bill differs on details with finance committee study of a pay-as-you-go system and higher annual earnings subject to taxes.
AP reports two fatalities from a traffic crash, a drowning victim in Lake Hamilton near Hot Springs, and another autos and water-related death. The list includes Sally Ann Ellhausen, 12, from Tulsa, and Henry Stout, 40, of North Crossett, with authorities noting no foul play. Howe’s body was recovered from Lake Hamilton shore, suspected to have fallen from a boat during a fight.
An automobile overturned on a curve near Cook's Gin on Gig Highway 6t about 0245. A passenger riding with Rufin Shaw, Sis Sutton of Prescott, suffered an arm injury. The vehicle was demolished. City offices noted.
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