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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1950
Page
4
A fragmented reader letter discusses publishing business quirks and daily paper habits. Anecdotes cover double subscriptions, household influence, and the puzzling minor theft of a morning paper, with a humorous note on neighbors taking or misplacing sections.
Farmers Home Administration offers loans to family-size farms lacking credit. Loans cover dwellings barns water supply fencing pasture soil treatment terraces drainage and soil conservation. Refinancing allowed if a small portion of the loan finances existing debt. Sharecroppers renters and day laborers may qualify to purchase or improve farms. Interest at 4 percent repayable over four years. early repayment encouraged. Contact Mr. Sparks, county supervisor, FHA Hope for details.
Cornelius, Rotary district president, will tour the district this week. Thursday he travels to Crossett for an annual ladies night banquet where he will address secretaries and presidents of the Hamburg and Crossett clubs.
Forecast for Arkansas shows mostly cloudy conditions with tiered thundershowers. It will be cooler this afternoon with increased cloudiness tonight and Wednesday. Monday highs near 94 and lows around 72.
Ozark briefs report former Gov Ben Laney accusing Gov McMath of using highway funds for private projects while McMath defends his administration s road and economic efforts in North Arkansas He cites regional railroad and livestock aid and warns against retreatists amid Cold War tensions. Laney campaigns in Gordon Prescott Hope Arkadelphia and Ozark with two speeches in Ozark.
M. D. Garrett of near Patmos delivered 23 home grown watermelons reported as the first melons of the season. The patch, planted in March, produced melons weighing about 45 pounds each.
W E Clark of Little Rock challenged the Arkansas state licensing board for general contractors over a CPA attestation requirement. He says the board refused to receive his license renewal application due June 30, citing non compliance. Pulaski chancery court was asked to compel reception of Clark and others before the deadline, arguing the CPA rule is capricious arbitrary and beyond the board's authority.
Washington June 27 Conferees in the Senate and House voted a one year extension of the Presidents draft powers amid a tense Korea situation. The measure would allow the President to mobilize the national guard and all reserves to active duty while keeping congressional control over inductions and drafting. Senator Byrd noted rapid agreement after earlier deadlock. The House had earlier approved a two year extension of the peacetime draft act for 18 to 25 year olds.
Washington reports the State Department loyalty board cleared diplomat John S Service of loyalty questions. Senate investigators seek a key to a 1945 FBI recorded talk between Service and Amerasia editor Philip Jaffe, amid the Amerasia secret documents probe.
Captain Dorsey Fuller announced a drill night for members of Co A Arkansas National Guard. All members are requested to report at 7 30 p m.
The columnist argues the Soviet Union is not ready for a third world war despite actions in Korea Greece and Southeast Asia. He contends Russia fears genuine confrontation and that Western resolve could trigger a safer outcome. He urges calling Stalin now as a test of resolve.
Harvey D. Booth of Arkansas Safety Council accepted an invitation from the Hope Chamber of Commerce to visit Friday evening at 7 00 PM to organize Hempstead County Safety Council. A public meeting at Hope City Hall will present an honor roll award for Hope's safety record. The drive aims to spark accident prevention in homes, schools, factories, and on highways. Arkansas loses about six million dollars yearly to accidents. public awareness can cut costs.
The Southwest Arkansas Hospitality Association in Narrows Lake area has issued membership cards through the Chamber of Commerce. Annual dues are 32 dollars, granting rights of a SWAHA brave and a copy of the monthly smoke signal with Lake area news. Funds from memberships will aid in publicizing the new recreational area.
A minor collision occurred yesterday at Hazel and East Division streets involving a truck driven by James Shuford and a taxi driven by W C Rothwell. No serious injuries reported and police investigated the incident.
The United States signals a demand for UN backed military action against North Korea. Ambassador Warren H. Austin and U.S. officials discuss a proposed resolution of importance as the Security Council convenes amid global tension. The U.N. Korea mission has moved south, blame placed on North Korea, with Britain and others weighing stern measures.
A Seoul report says the United States will use manned bombers to drive back North Korean invaders and that an American general is to command a joint defense operation. President Truman reportedly ordered planes and warships to aid South Korea. Brig. Gen. John H. Church is named to lead, with Gen. Arthur supplying aircraft and anti tank weapons, amid mounting U.S. involvement in Korea.
Walter L. Carter of Hope will retire from the parcel post window after 27 years of service on June 30 at age 70. He began in 1890s postal work and recalls opening the window at 7 am during Proving Ground days, noting long lines and friendly faces.
Hempstead Democratic Central Committee met with candidates and reps at Hope City Hall and conducted a ballot placement drawing. W.S. Atkins resigned as Ward 4 committeeman due to his candidacy. Merion was elected to fill the post.
President Truman directed the U S Seventh Fleet to be ready to intervene to prevent a Communist victory in Korea and to protect allied positions in the Pacific. The briefing touched on Chiang Kai-shek forces, negotiations with Congress, and warnings to keep the line against Communist expansion in Asia. Some senators praised the stance as forthright while others urged firm action to contain Korea and the Philippines.
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