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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1948
Page
4
Editor Alex H. Washourn discusses changing tastes in bread and notes a simple loaf remains the staple. Fragments reference Frank G Ward and mention nothing new in this issue, signaling a quiet season for bakery news.
In Hope, Frank Ward is praised as a good man who answered public duty with action. He chaired the Rotary Club, canvassed for funds, and supported boys' work and baseball, leaving a record of service that defines true community leadership.
Bay Gin Company files articles of incorporation in Little Rock on March 9 May planters gin company Inal Bay filed articles of incorporation. Authorized capital set at $20,000. Incorporator William Lt Gate Paragould named resident agent Rex Holt Bay and Heed Bondurant Memphis.
Cecil E Weaver announces candidacy for Hempstead County tax assessor in the Democratic primary. He cites experience as Circuit Clerk and war service, pledging an honest businesslike administration and an active campaign to meet voters.
Washington March 9 Harriman and Ellsworth C Alvord of the United States Chamber of Commerce oppose an immediate tax cut saying it would raise demand and prices. They testified to the Senate Finance Committee as hearings near a House passed 6.5 billion dollar tax bill. The chamber favors a cut, Harriman argues for maintaining taxation to curb inflation while warning inflationary pressures may ease later.
Governor Laney backs the Marshall Plan as best to curb Communism in Western Europe. He argues dollars now save later troop commitments and foresees continued U.S. Russia policy disputes. Cotton Council President Hatula A. Young endorses the ERP as vital for cotton prosperity.
The text notes an ancient Roman custom of giving an iron ring on mark ben'othal and credits the Encyclopedia Britannica with noting the gold ring introduction in the second century.
Washington reports based on Senate excerpts that U S military leaders in Germany doubt a decade without war remains credible. Defense Secretary Forrestal urged immediate hearings on universal military training as Gen Lucius D Clay warns Europe faces rising Russian pressure. A plan costs about 4.02 billion annually, starting July 1 1949, to train youths and feed reserves.
Frank G. Ward, 59, longtime Hope druggist and civic leader, died Monday night at his home after a long illness. He had run Ward & Sony at 400 North Elm for 40 years, was past president of the Arkansas Pharmaceutical Association, served on the State Board of Pharmacy, and led Hope Rotary. He is survived by his son James Rannah Ward of Texarkana and two brothers, Finley and Edwin Ward. Funeral at 10:30 Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Stephen Cook officiating. pallbearers named and doctors and druggists of the community honored as honorary pallbearers.
Washington leaders failed to agree on speeding up foreign aid legislation as debate stretches. A push for a single aid package covering Europe, China, Greece, and Turkey stalls amid Senate focus on European relief alone. Secretary Marshall intensifies pressure to enact the European Recovery Program by April 1.
After long service the radiator and water pump hose tends to deteriorate and should be replaced to avoid particles of fabric jotes the radiator core.
The 194 Red Cross financial drive reports total advances of 856.25 announced today by Thomas Purvis chairman of the division. Franklin McLarty co leads the solicitation with divisional chairmen named for Hope, industrial and residential districts, schools, and other areas. Early donors include Rueble Grocer Co Singer Sewing Machine Co Bruner Ivory Handle Co and Hope Star with varying amounts.
The ptarmigan, a tundra grouse, grows a snow white coat each winter. In a lab, shortening daylight triggers a seasonal white plumage even outside its natural setting.
Hempstead County today opened the 1948 Red Cross fund drive with Chairman Talbot Feild reporting a higher quota than last year. The goal is $5,736 with 47.1 percent staying in county. A kickoff banquet at Hotel Barlow reviewed activities by Mrs. Bundy Wingfield ONeal Pritchird and others as weather delays pushed the drive start. Since 1935 local residents have benefited from National Red Cross aid totaling over $8,000.
Hempstead County Chapter of the Reserve Officers Association will convene March 11 at Hope city hall at 8 p.m. Lt Col Sawallich will answer questions on reserve training for ground forces. Air Force officers at the 174th Base Unit Barksdale Field Shreveport may file for Texarkana squadron assignment. Information on open Air Force Reserve schools also offered. Major W J Hobbs urges all Air Reserve Officers to attend.
New York mothers hire press agents to push debutantes like Gladys Nobody into prosperous marriages. Aimed at social ascent, mothers arrange models, gossip column mentions, and high priced outings to lure rich suitors, with photography and lavish events kept in the public eye. The piece notes the harsh odds and likely futures of dowryless daughters.
The army orders a full report on the shooting of American soldier Pre. Jack Grunden in Vienna by a Russian guard. Gen. Clay may protest to Soviet authorities and, if unsatisfied, to Moscow via the State Department. Grunden, 18, Portland, attached to a military police battalion, was shot after a scuffle sparked by a Russian guard.
London March 9 Sir Stafford Cripps warned Parliament that Britain’s economy would collapse without substantial U S aid this year The white paper said only the Marshall plan can avert mass unemployment and production dislocation It projects a net national income near 36 0 billion dollars and a borrowing of about 1 0 billion dollars from abroad The report blames 1846 47 winter cold and 1847 drought for upcoming reductions and foresees severe food clothing shortages unless external aid increases Also notes reduced imports and an unemployment rise to 450 000 this year and tighter clothing rationing unless textile output improves
Southern party leader R B Robins urged Dixie Democrats to prepare a separate convention headquarters in Baltimore near Philadelphia as a show of seriousness against President Truman on civil rights. Governor Laney dismissed the move, saying he is not considering a fourth party and wants civil rights removed from the Democratic platform.
Washington dispatch notes GOP regulars oppose direct bids by General MacArthur and President Truman, with mixed reactions across factions. Some hope MacArthur could be a spoiler or Democratic cross-endorsement option, while leaders expect November to favor the party. Talks include potential bids by Dewey and Taft, Nebraska strategy, and a key Mississippi figure’s stance, with continued coverage on Page Two.
At Hotel Barlow Hope Kansas a Hope Kiwanis luncheon featured Carl Hinton special assistant to the Secretary of Agriculture discussing cotton crop insurance. The talk was introduced by Burle McMahon with guests Billy Green Midland Texas Lloyd Mangold Mt Pleasant Texas Jim Gentry Bisbee Arizona Francis Waite Masuolia and Hubert Thrash Hope.
Chicago dispatch notes prices in major commodities extending downward a second day. Crude rubber grains and cotton weaken while wool and seed oil also fall. stock markets close fractionally lower. Government actions cited as restraining purchases contribute to the broad decline.
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