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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1948
Page
3
Alex H Washburn presents Winter Music in a Our Daily Bread program featuring likely seasonal selections and intimate solo performance. The event highlights Washburn as featured performer with potential accompanying pieces and a focus on melodic winter themes.
Mrs Lillian C Stouton notes in a Hope columns that a joint concert by violinist Martin Sanger and the Hope Choral Club is set for April 23 in the high school auditorium. A Winter Town Mail drama and music series is being discussed. The piece argues a municipal field house would boost attendance, promote acts, and raise funds for better programs, noting the Ministerial Alliance recently declined Wings Over Jordan due to seating limits.
James Thrash er reports a Bronx special election where Leo Isacson of the American Labor Party won over Democrat and Republican candidates. The result is framed as a repudiation of policies, with Wallace and Isacson praising minority grievances and criticizing Palestine and Truman policy. The piece notes the district’s demographics and suggests limited national impact.
Forrest City March 3 Charles Fleming announces withdrawal from the St Francis county judge race to seek the Arkansas governor’s seat. Fleming represented St Francis county in the state legislature in 1932 and served four terms as county judge.
Czechoslovakia will nationalize foreign trade but not devalue the currency to create a special trade dollar value, said the foreign trade minister. Antolin Gregor stated Prague aims to keep business with western nations and advance new deals with Norway and Belgium, with France and Switzerland temporarily extended. He noted imports and exports may shift to government agencies. Gregor also discussed grain help from Russia and UNRRA aid, while the March 4 European edition of the New York Herald Tribune was banned for a critical report.
J E Martin Jr 22 was in serious condition late Friday night at Mich Meagher Hospital after a knife fight at the Rendezvous Cafe on West Seventh. Dick Hunter of Hope was arrested by Arkansas State Police as he entered Hope by taxi and faces charges once the extent of Martin's injuries is known. Hunter's capture involved cooperation with the Texarkana police and the taxi company. Martin was stabbed in the abdomen jaw and other areas.
Gen Albert C Wedemeyer, China expert and former chief of staff to Chiang Kai Shek, advocates limited military aid and advisory troops to accompany economic assistance to China. He warns dollars alone won t stop communism and says the US may pay with blood if it fails to act.
Hope High School Library Club presents Amateur Night with stunts up to five minutes each on Friday March 12 at 7 30 p m Register by March 10 with sponsor Mrs Frank Magon Prizes of 10 50 and 0 go to top three entries Admission 15 25 and 40 cents Proceeds fund library needs
The State of Arkansas through Prosecuting Attorney James H Pil lanton petitions Chancery Court of Hempstead County to cite Robert Johnson for contempt for violating an order issued September 1, 1947 prohibiting possession or sale of intoxicating liquors. Johnson, connected to Calvin Douglas Place Nos 3 and 8, has been arrested twice more on liquor charges and faces potential confinement in Hempstead County Jail if found in contempt. The petition cites two January 1948 municipal court convictions as evidence of ongoing untaxed liquor violations.
Mrs. Edgar Williams state president will address the Blevins PTA at a meeting Tuesday March 8 in the school library. Mrs. Richard Arnold announced buses will run to provide transportation for attendees. A special invitation has been extended to all county PTAs.
New York letter recounts Trellis Mae and Horfenge discussing husbands spending on tips and service. Wilbur, overwhelmed, begins paying for a wife led by Trellis Mae. After escalating tips, wardrobe envy, and comic scheming, Wilbur finally writes a check for a new dress and boasts to colleagues.
Miss Mary McSwain, president of Brazil, will be guest speaker at the Jett B. Graves Sunday School Class of First Methodist Church at 9 45 am tomorrow. Mrs GC C Russell, president, urges all members to attend and bring a guest.
Arkansas State Police reports 353 fatal highway accidents in 1947 with $1,598,639 in property damage, down from 1946 figures. Hempstead County shows 19 incidents in 1946 versus 44 in 1947 with deaths. Nevada County records change from 9 or 12 deaths in 1946 to 12 in 1947, reflecting statewide trend monitored by District No. 4 in Hope under Harold Porterfield.
Hope High School has received a charter to the Thespian Society, a national honorary dramatic organization. Sixteen seniors and two faculty members will be initiated Monday at p.m. in the auditorium as the charter is presented to Principal R. E. Bawer by Mrs. B. McMahon. Thespian Groupe 36 sponsor. Mrs. Scott Phillips of Arkadelphia High School will assist. Members of the drama workshop will participate. The motto is Act Well Your Vocation, There all the Honor Lies. Colors are blue and gold. flower blue delphinium and yellow rose. Sidney Stanford supervises bulletin board posters. Public invited to Monday's program.
At the United Nations Security Council the major powers were urged to find a way to carry out the Jewish Arab partition plan for Palestine. Britain may boycotted sessions while the United States and Russia prepared for a big power meeting in New York. China France and several nations abstained or opposed the move, leaving the council split on endorsing the Assembly’s partition decision.
Washington March 6 UP Evacuation plans for 75 million city dwellers in event of major bombing attacks were revealed by Thomas H MacDonald U S Public Roads Commissioner He said federal and state engineers are surveying highways in Washington and Oregon to provide civilian escape routes from major west coast cities West coast systems will serve as a pattern for the nation He noted mass hysteria could follow an attack but planning can minimize impact Main streets should channel traffic out of town through wagonwheel routes and alternate paths be laid for major highways to prevent deadly congestion He said European refugees had few routes and thousands died He added the plans align with the federal aid highway system and four lane links between major cities with federal and state funding.
Leland Longing, early associate of Starvey Couch in Arkansas Power and Light, died in Pine Bluff after a heart attack at a hospital. He had health problems in recent years, served as a director of the company, and stepped back from active duties in 1927 while vice president at the time. Born in Magnolia, he studied at Southwestern Roadway school under Pat Neil, later Texas governor and Baylor president.
An Australian born labor leader, Bridges of Northern California, was ousted by the CIO over his support for Wallace and opposition to Marshall aid. The move follows a Justice Department probe into his status, while Bridges retains his posts and a Washington aide notes no opening of the deportation case.
A youth riding a bicycle was struck by a car near McRae Hardware. He was taken to a local office for treatment for a knee injury requiring several stitches. The automobile was driven by Mrs. H. E. Hadden of Patmos. Minor damage occurred in the collision yesterday in Hone.
Monday night Red Cross drive kickoff banquet set for the Hempstead County area at the Heb Hotel Barlow with all workers to attend. County quotas and a countywide drive will follow the event as part of the fundraising effort.
Fort Smith on March 6 saw taxi cabs absent from streets as drivers walked out in protest. The city’s taxi service suffered widespread idle hours with radios idle and several owners among the striking drivers. Management had reduced fleet size, and a spokesman for the drivers cited ongoing tensions and talks with representatives as the stoppage began.
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