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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1948
Page
1
A brief item notes Alex H. Washburn, a press and radio figure, is among the first to fall in what appears to be a crackdown or casualty event impacting media figures. The piece references national or local repercussions affecting press and broadcasting communities.
An American editorial on Czechoslovakia describes early com munist aims to control the press and radio, the Slovakia information ministry purge, and Bratislava’s directorate changes. It likens events to Nazi tactics and warns democracy erodes when free debate ends.
Twenty years ago today a large crowd attended the local postmasters Masonic gathering. Officials included John K. Cox WM C Stuart Columbus SW Paul Kaiser J-W Jack Creath Gurdon SD A is Bunds Prescott 3D Frank Trimble Washington Jim Gates Gurdon master of ceremonies George Hays Gurdon organist F N Porter secretary Dr J H Weaver treasurer Syd McMath tile M McKamey decree paste mislations for deschers in Trempsteind. EB Austin states legislature changed school census time and Hermpsteed will have 11 043 persons left of school age.
A vast storm center formed over Texas and Oklahoma moves northeast threatening floods across lowlands in the Southwest and Midwest. The system pushes up the Mississippi Valley toward Missouri and Illinois, with risks expanding into the Ohio River Valley as warmer air melts ice and soil. Heavy snowfall cripples the Dakotas and Wisconsin, while Minnesota towns report isolations and fatalities from shoveling fatigue amid record snows.
A moderate earthquake awakened California residents early today, mainly in a pie shaped belt east of Los Angeles. It was felt around the San Bernardino Valley and other areas, with aftershocks reported minutes later. The quake's origin traced to the San Andreas fault region north of Upland and San Bernardino.
The report claims King Mihai of Bongwain plans a marriage to Princess Anne of Bourbon-Purraa in the United States. Olhas stated the princess would not accompany the former monarch and his mother on their trip to Washington during the Week ahead.
Arkansas Supreme Court sustains a lost will decree involving Fred Polatty and heirs. In Washington, Truman aides press a strategy to blunt Southern support for Henry Wallace’s third party, with McGrath and Connally criticizing civil rights measures and predicting political consequences. The piece notes Southern rebels plan to erode Truman’s Dixie base as Republicans ready to capitalize.
Prague reports say new cabinet ministers defended the Czechoslovak change as the will of the people amid questions of arrests and expulsions. They promised constitutional elections before June and pledged to maintain trade with the West while denying foreign commitments.
Phoenxville Pa March 24 Wallerod Wood 24 died eight days after surgeons closed a heart wound with 150 stitches in a five hour operation. Coroner J Elmer Gutwall said an acute dilation of the heart precipitated death. Officials noted all organs had been repaired previously but a severe heart strain caused the final outcome.
Helsinki March 1 Discussions began within the Finnish government on Prime Minister Stalin's proposal for a Finnish Russian treaty of friendship and mutual assistance. President Paasikivi will be told Wednesday of major party decisions on the idea, expected to be submitted to Parliament.
An Holpe city election will be held Wednesday March 3 to select a city attorney alderman Ward 1 and committeemen from three wards. Filing opposition includes City Attorney Glen Walker and John P. Vesey Alderman Ward 1 candidates Joe Jones and H A Shields. Committeemen Ward 1 Charles Wylie and B R Hamm Ward 3 Robert LaGrone Jr and Joe Marton Ward 4 Marvin Waterson and W W Compton.
Routine cases were being heard this morning in Hempstead Chancery Court with Judge A. P. Steele of Texarkana presiding.
New York astrologer Hellene Paul says girls born March 21 to April 20 have a 50 percent chance of marrying in 1848, with Aries best for finding a husband. She lists signs like Leo and Libra as favorable, warns Cancer and Virgo, and predicts a strong, ambitious year for Pisces marriages. Joe Stalin is noted as unlikely to be deterred, with “absolute murder” alleged as he advances in March.
Athens reports that over 60 officers and sailors were arrested on charges of attempting to sabotage the Royal Greek Navy. An informant said many were former sailors from a Communist organization tied to the 1940s Middle East mutiny. Explosives and damage to the destroyer Miapul and Crete’s turbines were cited. some inmates confessed plans to damage ships and naval facilities. In Epirus, government forces clashed with guerrillas as a major operation along an 80 mile front proceeded.
Snyder testified to Senate Finance about the House passed tax cut bill projecting 36.5 billion in a year. He urged Truman’s 40 dollar off plan arguing it is fairer and would offset with higher corporate taxes, warning premature revenue weakening endangers domestic prosperity and world peace.
British troops launched an intensified search for Jewish saboteurs blamed for blowing up the Cairo Haifa train, killing 28 soldiers and wounding 33, with tensions rising as factions accuse each other. The Stern Gang is pinpointed by British sources, while Haganah and Jewish groups report retaliatory violence and casualties on both sides. The incident heightens the Holy Land crisis ahead of Britain's UN handover on May 15.
President Truman refused to discuss his candidacy while at a submarine base, citing foreign and domestic problems. He cited ongoing Palestine, Czechoslovakia, and Finglad tensions, noted daily talks with Secretary Marshall, and warned presidential year politics hinder settlements. He defended housing policy and inflation controls amid railings on steel prices and wage controls.
Ed C. Hayes a 77 year old hardware store operator and civic church figure died in a local hospital Saturday night in DeQueen He was active in community affairs and served in various local organizations and church activities since moving to the city earlier years
Washington march 19 Senate debate opened on the 5.3 billion dollar Marshall Plan with Senator Vandenberg R Michigan denouncing Soviet influence and pressuring Western Europe to resist chaos. He warned a cold war and imperialist danger loom if aid is blocked, urging swift recovery and unity to avert disaster.
Governor Ben Laney writes Hope Chamber of Commerce to reassure no intent to deprive people or seize land in the Proving Ground. He says the state seeks accurate information and will inform members of the chamber and the public as soon as reliable details are available.
The Lions held a regular meeting to discuss letters from the governor and others reflecting the state's stance on local land matters. A second letter from a Mexico-based group addressed a project in the city, with Lion Henry Hoddegg noted as a guest.
Campaign notes show MacKrell launching bid with plans announced at 7330. The fragmentary text references family support and a governor’s race, but details remain unclear due to messy OCR.
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