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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1949
Page
4
A reader’s biting letter attacking the Red Cross remains on the editor’s desk, cited for its cynicism and bitterness. The piece questions banquet spending, fundraising drives, and wartime aid, while noting the editor’s policy against printing attacks on the Red Cross. The author recalls wartime aid and cyclone relief, and the editor defends restraint in publication.
New York reports Bill Odom plans to sleep for a couple of days after a record nonstop flight from Honolulu to Peter Levy. The 29 year old pilot faced uneasy moments before bed, with the NAA check and instrument requirements noted. Odom, divorced, says he would like to make future record attempts and may visit his mother on Long Island.
Uneven wording suggests two bills aim to empower Air Force leadership and broaden oversight. One measure would grant civilian authorities greater control over planning and procurement while extending strategic options. The other targets armed services budgeting and rail transportation implications for fiscal year planning.
Moscow announced its third cabinet change in a week as Premier Stalin expanded the government from 2 to 14 members. Alexander Yefremov became deputy premier and lost his machine tool industry post to Anatoli Kestousov, while others vacated foreign minister and foreign trade posts. The move comes amid Cold War tensions in the Mediterranean and pressure on Turkey regarding the Atlantic pact.
SOPI A warrant shows Joseph Matusik set up a housewide recording system to prove his wife Eve’s alleged infidelity. He played back recordings before shooting her, then attempted suicide. The case reveals hidden microphones in multiple rooms and a frantic scene with his daughter Cecilia and other children present. Matusik survived injuries. investigators found hidden microphones and no conclusive evidence of the wife’s infidelity.
The text marks the 37th year of the Girl Scouts of America with birthday observances. It references the first group founded in 1812 and mentions unclear names and local figures such as Miss Mabel Eldridge amid disjointed phrases about labels and ceremonies.
In Washington on March 9, Democratic leaders announced plans to file a cloture petition in the Senate to end the southern filibuster. If Vice President Barkley sustains limits on debate, Southern senators may appeal, risking a Senate vote on Barkley’s ruling. The move aims to clear a path for anti filibuster rules tied to President Truman’s civil rights program amid White House pressure.
Secretary of State Dean Acheson stated the North Atlantic pact clearly defines the United States and allies will defend against aggression from any quarter. He praised progress toward a formal treaty in Washington likely to be signed in early April, with eight nations named and possible additions under consideration including Italy Denmark Portugal and Iceland. The current eight are the United States Canada Britain the Netherlands France Luxembourg Belgium and Norway.
Washington March 9 UP two American military strategists say Russia cannot mount a large scale air or amphibious assault on continental United States now. They warn Russia might move on land in Western Europe, the Middle East, or the Far East. The Joint Chiefs of Staff may oppose a continental unified command until Eisenhower reviews the plan. President Truman seeks authority to create a permanent unified command structure. Continental forces are currently organized into six theater commands including Alaskan Al sept ic Caribbean European Far Eastern and Pacific.
Munich report says a former Czechoslovak intelligence officer testified that trained Czech agents were deliberately placed in U S military areas in Germany by the Czech ministry and intelligence service. He testified for the prosecution in the case against eight men accused of collecting U S military information for a foreign power.
Washington March 0 4 Congress member Tackett from Arkansas introduced bills to authorize the Model Works Administrator to construct new post offices in Waldron Boonenville and Ashdown Arkansas Each project could cost up to 165000 and aims to expand federal postal facilities
Arkansas leaders named at the Natal Cotton Council annual meeting include K Barringer of Memphis as chairman and W L Baker of Pine Bluff and FP Wade of Little Rock named to vice chair roles. Other officers were selected during yesterday's session in Arkansas.
Maggie Auld aged 55 died yesterday at her home near Sutton Nevada county. She is survived by husband G R Auld six grandchildren and several relatives including Rosalee Taylor Portland Oregon Liddie Buchanan and Jewell Buchanan Prescott Margaret Stevens Emmet and Hazel Hair Hope a son Pearl Oscar California two brothers Harmon Brooks Texas Oscar Munn Lanesurg and sister Rose Glanion Banton. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Teddy Jones, manager of the Cal Employment Service, has been nominated again for the committeeman role of the Arkansas Chapter of the International Association of Public Employment Services, a position he has held previously.
Chicago march 9 pro longed wage hour dispute between nations pacts and 1 000 000 Nok operating vimptoves headed for final settlement. Unions and workers agreed to submit disputed issues to a presidential emergency board for a final binding decision. The central issue is 40 hour work week for railroad industry. The three man board previously recommended reducing the work week to 40 hours and a seven cent hourly wage increase retroactive to October 1. Negotiations remain unsettled as the parties assess the board recommendations and plan further talks chaired by Dr. William Leiserson with members Dave Cole and George A Cooke.
A review of Lloyd C. Danging The Big Fisherman will be held in the recreational room of Dope Methodist Church at 7 p.m. Thursday March 11. Mrs Hal Pinel wife of Rev Finnell will present the review, sponsored by the Graves Sunday School Class, with readers and book lovers invited.
Donald Rayfess, 21, of Arkana Delta Texas was returned to Hope to face charges after allegedly passing three bad checks totaling over 200 dollars. He was arrested by local officers and notified by Corpus Christi police.
New Yorker Georgia Gibbs known as Her Mills, famed for working with Danny Kaye and Bob Hope, laughs at the idea of marrying a comedian. She recalls restless stars, improv quirks, and how a life with comedians would demand a straight man’s role.
The Arkansas House reversed course and approved 82 to 11 a bill funding a new tax commission with $86,000 annually for a three member agency to take over tax duties from the public service commission. An additional $31,600 was allocated for the agency starting July 1. A prior larger bill had failed. The body also advanced major sums for livestock show buildings, fieldhouse at the University of Arkansas, and state construction funds for shows, plus budgets for education and child welfare. A senate measure to consolidate school districts across county lines was defeated.
The Axis Sally treason case against Mildred Gillars goes before a federal jury of seven women and five men after a six week trial. Judge Curran ruled the testimony ambiguous and stated the defendant remains an American citizen with possible penalties up to death if convicted.
Donnie Roy Brown son of Wy and Mrs. Lester Brown of Spring Hill gave a methods demonstration on sarctary sill for the Spring Bum senior al Clute club meeting on March 8 with Wrenford Cos presiding and Margaret Hatfield reading the rat. Lorraine Blackwood presented Virginia Datherty with an award for outstanding clothing duty work in 1948 in Chicago County. Demonstrations covered textile painting by Mrs. Blackwood for junior and senior 4 H girls and Donnie Brown's dairy cow production demo with Byron Studdlesau assisting.
Leite Frances Smith age 7 of McCaskill Arkansas earns one of nine first place Widners in Milton Bradley America the Beautiful Crayon Art Contest for kindergarten and second grade students. Drawing titled A Jungle Beast selected by a national panel at the Waldorf Astoria.
Legion plans a dinner at the Legion Hut Hope Airport at 7330 pvt Thursday for members of the organization and their wives. Special guests include Pred Bo bowtsau Harry Kawtharac Jon Jones Clyde Cullen Lerrad Hutsen Hirelel McQowell WoHy Gunter Sa Raseyjuned dunes Alvin Rey nolds J. P. Young Homer Beverley Osvarery Band HH. Joys Miss Barley and K. 2. Todley. All instrumentalists supporting the basketball team are invited to attend.
Talks to settle a wage dispute between union workers and Lion Oil are set to restart Friday. Union officials pressed for wage increases for about 420 employees at the chemical plant, with discussions to be led by the two sides.
Homer Ferguson of Michigan demanded a congressional inquiry into the Justice Department’s handling of Miss Coplon’s transfer from confidential work after connections with a Soviet agent. He cited Senate and House panels tracking alleged communist ties as he urged hearings on espionage actions linked to United Nations staff and the alleged espionage ring.
In Manla on March 9, reports describe a mounting political crisis in the Philippines with two major public gatherings planned. Veterans march for full U.S. vets pay while Quirino supporters convene to back his bid for the presidency, as Avelino struggles to maintain Liberal Party control amid a looming convention.
Memphis dated March 9 two women Vivann Anderson 25 and Elizabeth Lerog-Bins 27 linked to a 44000 February 8 First National Bank robbery have been brought from Miami to Shelby County Jail. They were joined by two male suspects, John E. Anderson and Clyde Melton Johnst, with one fugitive still sought after his Miami jail breakout.
Norman Maine chairs the Third District Livestock Show Poultry Committee with members Barnae Mrs. LQ Spr or Willis Cobb and Lester Huckabee. Limited shelving will constrain poultry exhibits. contact committee members for details.
A minor vehicle incident occurred at Third and Main involving George, Lei Ningtun, and Margret Lowe. All three drivers sustained minor damage. no serious injuries reported. Police were on the scene.
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