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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1950
Page
3
Residents and officials describe the Narrows dam near Murfreesboro as near completion with water 137 feet deep and a June finish. The hydro site promises 25,500 kilowatts, flood control, new industry, and growth for the Little Missouri area as power and tourism surge.
Washington March 4 14 Alaska's bid for statehood, approved in the House by 186 to 146, heads to the Senate amid Republican opposition and questions over population. Hawaii's measure follows as debate centers on equal Senate representation and the founders' intent. President Truman urged approval, while Alaska and Hawaii supporters argue for timely statehood fulfillment.
A series of accidental deaths in Arkansas rises to sixteen after a fire at a Williford home in Sharp County destroyed the dwelling. Victims include Hubert S and family members identified as his wife and son. The blaze occurred Friday, with authorities investigating the cause as accidental.
Cloudy afternoon with rain in the southwest. Cloudy tonight then a warmer Sunday across the area.
C C Shewmake senior project engineer told Hope Rotary Club the Narrows dam near Murfreesboro will back 137 feet of water as turbines and generators raise capacity to 25 500 KW. He projected flood protection land reclamation and a boom in industry and population, plus half a million game fish placed in the reservoir by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.
Hempstead Red Cross announces ongoing fundraising as campaign workers solicit contributions. The drive reports over 100000 dollars spent aiding flood victims in Eastern Arkansas, twice last year’s state total, with chair Dr. I C Crow directing collectors to Miss Annie Jean Walker at the City Mall. Numerous local donors and merchants listed include Singer Sewing Machine Co, W Sutton, Homer Hill, Newt Bundy, and many others. Continued on page two.
The Third District Livestock Show Association announced that Dr. Lewis Webster Jones, president of the University of Arkansas, will speak at the March 20 banquet at the Hotel Barlow. County agents, home demonstration agents, vocational agriculture teachers, and Board of Governors members will attend, with show rules, plans, and attractions to be discussed. Dr. Jones has promoted livestock development since becoming university president, and the association expects a kickoff banquet for what could be the biggest show yet in the southwest.
Laneburg lists seventeen students on the six weeks honor roll across grades seven to twelve. Seventh graders Myrtle Faye Pierce, Jaadkian Jones. eighth graders Mary Giunta, Vada Gene Guurley. ninth graders Mary Allie Murrah, Mary Jane Davis. tenth grader Hoon Durham, Edna Baker Wright. eleventh graders Maurine Buell, Mildred Purtle, Terryel Calhoun, John Barham. twelfth graders Wanda Sue Wren, Rebecca Yamlin, Bobby McCullough.
The United Auto Workers demand a $125 monthly pension and nine cents an hour raise from General Motors as part of a 31 cent package for 235,000 workers. Bargaining could begin April 1 with a May 28 contract expiry, amid broader CIO pattern consideration and benefits talks.
Henry F. Tate a native of Hempstead County died in a Prescott hospital after a fall at home. He slipped at his Raine residence and broke his neck. Survived by widow three sons Fay C. Tate Guy Tate of Magnolia John C. Tate of Malvern and three daughters Vere Mae Brevins and Clydy Lea Prugley Delight Marie Tro and Jean Bos. Brother John A. Tate of Prescott and mother-in-law Mrs W S Carter of Blevins. Funeral at 2 p m at Wells Chapel with Rev Horace Honea and burial at Marlbrook cemetery near Blevins.
Garden clubs plan a style show this afternoon and evening with prizes donated by local businesses. Participating stores include Crescent Drug Store Byers Drug Store Ward and Son Drug Store Hope Duentive Co Atchley Furniture York Furniture Heapstead County Hardyoye Tone Wardyware Lonny Bullies Mendwise Western Auto Lehn Auto Home Supply LaGrone Department Store Gibson Drug Store. Members meet at 8:00 a.m. Monday.
Washington reports a rapid shift as John L. Lewis and major operators reach fundamental contract principles ending the long coal strike. Agreement promises wage raises and royalties, with government mediation and potential stockpiles and rail adjustments shaping a swift return to production for 372,000 miners.
A fragmented report on the 1940s coal strike argues a legal setback favored miners, weakening owners and prompting government proposals. It discusses public pressure, potential government intervention, and the looming political maneuvering by President Truman to grant powers over wages and profits amid ongoing strike actions.
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