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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1948

Page

2

Daily Radio Schedule and Program List

A dense list of radio programs and times for a June weekday, featuring The Falcon, Charlie Chan, Republican Convention coverage, music shows, news and devotional segments. Notable items include Gabriel Wearter, Kate Smith Speaks, U. S. Naval Band, and various musical interludes. The schedule spans morning to late evening with multiple time blocks and show titles.

Mone Spotls Henry J. Taylor the Falcon Charlie Chan Billy Rose Gabriel Wearter Ozark Valley Prescott Cecil Brown Kate Smith Victor H. Lindlahr U. S. Naval Band Martin Brock Robert Harteigh Johnson the Baird Captain Midnight Tom Mix Fulton Lewis Jr Gabriel Heatter

Radio Schedule Across Networks in New York June Night

Central Standard Time listings show NBC offering Skylark's Song at 9 30 with Cave drama and Jerry Wayne Show at 6 40. CBS features Talent Scouts and Godfrey, ABC presents Mark Warnan Soundoit and Marga Whiteman Talent, plus The Falcon and Charlie Chan finale on MBS. Tuesday includes Fred Waring music, Perry Mason on CBS and Breakfast Club with Harold Turney piano.

Central Standard Time New York NBC Skylark Cave Heaved CBS Jerry Wayne LA Godfrey ABC Mark Warnan Soundoit Marga Whiteman MBS the Falcon Charlie Chan Fred Waringmusic Perry Mason Fran Wendetka Harold Turney Piana

Jack Kramer Crowned Undisputed National Pro Champion

Forest Hills, N.Y. Jack Kramer from Los Angeles claimed the National Professional Championship by defeating Bobby Riggs of Altadena, Calif., to become the world's top professional tennis player. A U.S. Children’s Bureau baby care discussion is noted as a best seller with over 22,000,000 copies distributed.

Forest Hills N.Y Jack Kramer Los Angeles Bobby Riggs Altadung Calif U.S

Conn Louis bout preview and quirky local ad tale

In New York on June 21, as the Joe Louis Billy Conn rematch looms Francis Alpertatl predicts a knockout for Conn noting his speed and form Jersey Joe Walcott prepares by learning from past mistakes. In Kansas City K O M league officials discuss selling fence ads with Reynolds and Krupp as unlikely buyers and a local joke shows Reynolds a used car dealer and Krupp a junk buyer.

New York Joe Louis Billy Conn Francis Alpertatl Francis Conn Jersey Joe Walcott Louis Snene Tola Reynolds Krupp Sill Ida Krupp

Louis Favored to Retain Fight Title

New York June 21 Joe Louis prepares for Wednesday title defense against Jersey Joe Walcott as Sol Strauss to announce radio TV setup over ABC NBC telecast sponsor price 100. Bookies expect Louis win odds 12-5 shortening to 2-1 as Walcott gains support. Yankee Stadium gate could reach one million dollars with $900,000 likely. advance sales exceed $700,000. Walcott finishes sparring at Grenloch N J and claims peak form while Louis works four light rounds at Pompano Lakes N J. Louis weighs 214 pounds and expects to weigh around four pounds more than December bout.

Jack Cuddy New York Joe Louis Boxligg Jersey Joe Walcott Actisty Sol Strauss Philadelphia Strauss ABC NBC Razor Louis Walcott Grenloch 20Th Century Peluas Futte Yankee Stadium Camden Pompion Lakes N.J Shamus O'Brien McKinel English Dick Hagan Roy Taylor Mannie Seamon Joe

Scott Nears Olympic Track Hurdles Berth

Associated Press notes Scott from Smackover boosted to likely U S Olympic hurdlers by winning the National collegiate 110 meter hurdles in a meet record 13.7 seconds. Arkansas star Charles Guy Baler also competes in decathlon trials in Bloomington and Evansville, with final tryouts July 9-10 in Evansville, Indiana.

Carl Bell Associated Press Iyde Scott U.S London University of Arkansas Charrles Guy Baler Ruauits Bloomfield N.J Scott Evanston Smackover Northwestern Bill Porter UCLA Craig Dixon Arkansas Forrest Spec Fred Walcott

Lemon Stealing Spotlight From Feller

Cleveland spark plug Lemon dominates with a no hit bid and a three run homer as the Indians split with the Athletics in front of the largest crowd in Cleveland. Feller wins opener, Yankees and Red Sox keep pace. Phillies Eagles and Cubs rally in others.

Baseball Roundup From AP National League and More

Yesterday's scores show Boston 4 4 Cincinnati 1 1 and New York 2 6. Philadelphia 98 Pittsburgh 0 7, Chicago 6 Brooklyn 3. American League Cleveland 4 10, Philadelphia 3 0. New York 46 St Louis 2 2, Boston vs Detroit 3. Chicago 11 Washington 4 4. Texas League listings include San Antonio 11 Fort Worth 1 and others. Charlotte Naismith, granddaughter of Dr James A Naismith, teaches musical education at Geneva College in New York and leads the 30-member Scotch Lassies entertaining during intermission.

Southern Association Clu W. L. Pet Nashville Go Mobile Memphis_ eo Hirmingharm Atlanta Aba Chattanooga Little Rock Toe New Orleans Ww. L. Pet Cleveland Philadelphia Boston Detroit Washington Rennee St. Louis Chicaga A National League L. Pet Pittsburgh & OR Ag New York Brooklyn Cincinnati Chicauga Ay Cotton States Engine Team Pvt Greenwood Giz Hot Sprivus Natel Ae Sit ET Dorado Greenville Helens Fine Butt Oe Associated Press Pittsburgh Cimernnatigh St Louis Chicago Washington Dallas San Antonio Fort Welch Yulga Beaunont Sleeveport Oklahoma City Chattanougy Mobile Little Rock Memphis Birmingham Charlotte Naismith James A. Naismith Geneva College Geneva Giumes

Locke Sets Record to Lead Field at Chicago

Locke captures no vietary championship with 72-hole 266 to lead by 16 over Elsworth Vines. Vines shoots 66 final round to tie for second at 282, with various peers from Midlothian and Phoenix close behind in a weathered Chicago tour event.

Locke Chicago Bobby Locke Elsworth Vines South Africa Midlothiam Juywat Datteh Harris Healy Elsworth Vi Vines Ond Olive Swag Alexander Todor Johny Bulla Phoenix Georgs ‘Azvig Canshocken Jimmy Walkup Dick Metz Arkansas City Kas Jim Fert San

Greenwood and Bathers Maintain League Lead

The Greenwood Dodgers and the Hot Springs Bathers kept their one two standing in the Cotton States League with wins over first division teams. Greenwood beat Natchez 3 0 in Natchez while Hot Springs won its fifth straight 7 4 at Clarksdale.

Associated Press Greenwood Dodgers Hot Springs Tom Buck Pine Biotff J. W. Mayn E Albrecht Helena Clarksdale Pine Bluff Grethville Natchex Greenwood el Borado

Southern Association action lights up Mobile and Memphis

Mobile Bears beat Little Rock 7 1 and 3 to 9 6 in openers while topping New Orleans 9 to 6 and 7 to 6. Birmingham split with first place Nashville as Atlanta and Chattanooga also split. Lookouts won the finale as Little Rock, 7th, had coach rally. Sessi’s homer sparked a six year rally for Mobile in the opener. Aymand Carduni won. Lou Ruescher homered to break a 1 1 tie in the second game, Russ Opplin credited with the win. Memphis over New Orleans in the seventh inning scored four to tie then won. Schedule lists Mobile at Little Rock, Birmingham at Nashville, New Orleans at Memphis.

Lemon Cleveland Yankees A’s St. Louis Foet DiMagglo Red Sox Detroit Tigers Hal Newhouser Vern Stephens Luke Appling White Sox Senators Washington Sid Hudson Braves Reds Boston Tommy Holnes Earl Torgeson Dutch Leonard Philadelphia Pirates Ralph Kiner Cubls Dodgers Brooklyn Associated Press Mobile Bears Little Rock Southern Association Travelers Memphis New Orleans Pelicans Birmingham Nashvile Barons Atlanta Chattanooga Crackers Lookouts Mobile Sessi Bears Aymand Carduni Lou Ruescher Russ Opplin New Orleans Pely Chicks Lime Rock Birminghiwin Nashville New Oullins

George Dunklin Retains Tennis Crown at State Closed

George Dunklin, Pine Bluff, winner of the 1946 and 1947 titles, again claimed the men's singles in the Arkansas state closed tournament by defeating Eugene Lumwert. Dunklin played through the event without losing a set. Ed Barnett and C. L. Chambers of Little Rock won the men’s doubles, with Hixson of Fort Smith taking junior doubles.

Pine Bowl George Chietin Pine Bluff Arkansas Dunkin Eugene Lumwert Dunklin Ed Barnett C.L. Chambers Little Rock C.J. Hixson Fort Smoith Barnet Chambers Lawrence Lut Dean Reid Fort Smith Hixson Charles Crigger Blytheville Glover Deal Crigger Joe Huges

Thousands Attend GOP Convention in Philadelphia

Thousands of Republicans flood Convention Hall in Philadelphia on June 21 as they fill the arena for the next U.S. president. The scene shows signs from states, cameras, and a marching band. A protest stands outside and labor tensions surface with WEIL broadcast concerns. The atmosphere reflects formal proceedings amid crowding, ceremonial songs, and a white suited attendee.

Convention Hall Philadelphia United States Weil Charles Silberman American Communications Association CIO Silberman Wiliam Livingood Ronald Samuel Walter Hallanan White House S.A James H. Duff Pennsylvania

One Dies Many Homes Damaged in Tornado Ashland Mo

A small tornado struck Ashland Missouri injuring one person and destroying Buford Sapa’s home. His wife and four children along with a brother in law escaped injury while others lost roofs. Power and telephone lines were torn down as the storm remained localized near the town of about 450 residents, twelve miles north of Jefferson City.

Ashland Neuse Missouri Buford Sapa Jefferson City

Guard Set to Handle Rush of Recruits

Washington reports a rush to join the National Guard as a new draft law limits conscription. Exemptions apply to those enlisting before the president signs, with 18 through 25 year olds facing 21 months of service. World War II veterans and certain professionals may be deferred.

Washington UPI National Guard Congress Guard Truman St. Louis Boston San Francisco Army Pearl Harbor V-J Day

Greek Troops Crack Down on Guerrillas

Greek Army reports initial successes in a large offensive against Communist guerrillas led by Genn Markos Vafiades. 60,000 troops attack guerrilla strongholds in Grammos region as elite units seize the Alvista ridge near the Albanian frontier amid heavy casualties and artillery duels.

Athens UPI Se ‘'Grammos Greece Markos Vafiades Free Greece Fuer Villas Stong the Yi George Kulogeropoulos Kozane jBuerrifas Alvista

Federal Workers to Receive Bigger Checks

Washington reports most federal workers will get higher pay starting July 1 if President Truman approves. About 430,009 postal employees would gain 440 a year and 850,000 civil service workers would gain 430 a year. Congress sent the bill to Truman after reconciling House and Senate differences. The plan also raises postal rates effective January 1 for air mail, third class bulk mail, and special delivery stamps, plus a four cent fair mail charge.

Washington Truman Civil Service Congress House Sendfer Senate

Mystery Shrouds Fatal Shooting of Patient

A veterans hospital patient was fatally shot near Fort Roots in Lite Rock. William Swords Bowers, about 25, of Stephens Avenue, was on a pass when a man approached, fired, and fled. Five .25 caliber shells were found. three women witnessed the shooting. Bowers died en route to the hospital.

Lite Rock Veterans Hospital B.F. Mackey Wiliam Woodsward Bowers Stephens Ayk Fort Roots Bowers Wright and Summit Avenues Mackey On Hasi Pits

Allied offensive advances around northwest Greece strongholds

After heavy air and ground bombardment six divisions of the Second Corps attacked a iron U shaped front from Konitsa to Taormina and Kastoria to Grevena. The opening near the Albanian frontier threatened guerrilla resistance led by Vafiades veterans as hundreds of guns roared in support.

Konitsa Greece Taannina Enirus Kastbria Grevena

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