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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1948
Page
5
A historically styled column argues the United States risks electing a military president and recalls presidents Washington Jackson Grant Eisenhower and MacArthur. It warns Congress may reclaim legislative power if a civilian is not in office and contrasts current trends with Soviet isolationism as Einstein critiques world government.
Twenty years ago a Black girl’s body was found in a bend on Chas Brian road near Hope. Sheriff Dorsey Ray arrested a Black man as a suspect. A “Get-Together” Sewing Club met at Mrs W H Allen’s home as Rolarians heard a talk on Hope’s early days. W Y Foster and Judge Wilson discussed Hempstead roads. Mrs J W Anderson hosted a missionary society program. An 17 year old and others were noted.
In Pulaski Chancery Court James Mackrell sues Arkansas Racing Law, seeking audit of Oaklawn Jockey Club records. Comptroller Truemper and Revenue Commissioner Cook file separate answers, each denying constitutionality claims while debating proper audit procedures for the Arkansas Racing Commission.
Helsinki report says seven Finland delegates to negotiate with Russia aim to go to Moscow within about ten days. Premier Mauno Pekkala to head talks, with three members opposed to a military pact. President Paasikivi stresses compulsory labor, not free choice. Stalin’s interest cited as favorable for Finland’s peace aims.
In Nuernberg a U.S. court convicted eight SS officers linked to Heinrich Himmler’s racial purity plan. Five admitted only membership. Inge Viermetz was acquitted. Convicts named include Ulrich Greifelt and Col Rudolf Creatz with later sentencing set. The program featured forced abortion, child placement, and deportations leading to labor or death.
Washington reports reveal the selective service system studying universal draft of men and women to support an all‑out war effort. Maj. Gen. Hershey says inactive reserves will be trained for activation as needed, with six regional conferences under way to organize ready manpower for fighting and war production.
Virginia moves to let a Democratic convention decide how 11 presidential electors vote about Truman. Gov. William M. Tuck backs the measure amid Southern anger over civil rights proposals. The plan avoids pledging to Truman unless the national platform is acceptable.
An 11-year-old Nevada County Black boy named Bowman was struck by a car on the highway near Prescott about 7 am. He was not believed seriously injured. The driver was Lt. Schueler of Wilmington and Officer Milton Mosier investigated the incident.
Scout Group 63 of Fulton announces a pie supper at the cabin on Friday night March 12 at 7 30 pm The program includes two quartets the Okay Juniors of Okay and a Texarkana girls quartet Funds raised will benefit the Fulton troop.
The Arkansas Merit System announces results of the Typist and Junior Stenographer exams from February 28 at several high schools. Of 41 examinees, 21 passed and 20 failed. Unsuccessful applicants may retake on March 27 April 24 and May 22 at the listed high schools. Seniors show strong interest. registrations now require a completed application before exam day. For details contact the local Employment Security Division or Mrs Tenny Dean at Hope High School.
A fragment notes oilskin suits used early in World War I that could resist gas but proved fatiguing and uncomfortable due to tightness and restricted movement, leading to exhaustion for wearers.
Democratic National Committee chairman Howard McGrath denounced Henry Wallace as impractical and pro appeasement at a Philadelphia Bulletin forum, pledging a united Democratic effort against the Wallace run in November. Carroll Reece said the Republicans are a united party with no Moscow wing.
Prague March 10 GP Jan Masaryk non party foreign minister in the new Communist government killed himself today in a leap from his second story offer the government announced He was Gen Lev Prehyla a Czech resistance leader commented Suicide It is possible Masaryk was the son of Thomas Masaryk founder and first president of the republic His death took from the Communists the use of the distinguished name The controlled radio said Masaryk must have been seriously aggrieved and wounded by the malicious tendenious attacks made upon him by the Western press Officials of the foreign ministry after a ferled reluctance to confirm the report finally announced Masaryk had died at 8 a m The government broadcast at noon officially announced the death It followed the announcement with the solemn requiem music of Anton Dvorak the great Czech composer The government delayed without explanation foreign News agency telegraph circuits for 20 minutes Masaryk last appeared publicly Sunday He looked harassed haggard and worried The controlled press had quoted him as telling Czechoslovak Army officers last Thursday You can count on me I am one of you We must have unity with the Soviet Union Our place is at their side We must be grateful if Russia allows us to be there We made a bloodless revolution and have entered a new phase of history Even while Masaryk s body borne from the courtyard where he fell Dr Prokop Drtina who was minister of justice in the previous Continued on page two
The Red River Valley Association will hold its 1948 annual meeting at the Washington Youree Hotel in Shreveport Louisiana on April 6 and 7. Honored guest John W Snyder Secretary of the Treasury will speak along with Lt Ben Wheeler Army Engineers Senator John Overton and other southern congressmen. Hope Chamber of Commerce plans representation and local citizens are urged to join by contacting the Hope office.
The interview portraits Eamon De Valera during a visit to the Waldorf Astoria, noting his hectic life in pursuing Irish independence from Britain. It recalls his controversial past, his cautious stance on force versus arbitration, and his belief in eventual peaceful Irish unity with Britain.
Washington reports the Cotton Council joined retail grocers in demanding repeal of federal taxes on margarine. William R. Blake of the National Cotton Council said the taxes burden the South and affect cottonseed oil, a key part of farmers income, while the industry seeks market growth in seed products to compete with synthetic flowers.
Washington March 10 Pi Cal Vin. Mettee a former G I chauffeur for Maj Gen Bennett B Meyers testified Meyers offered him $2000 to provide false testimony about wartime profits from a plane parts firm. He said Meyers directed him to claim Lamarre drove the car and that Meyers owned the firm. Lamarre pleaded guilty to perjury and fled to protect Meyers at the general's direction. The U S Attorney General said the government expected to complete its case today.
The owner of two buildings used as Negro night spots closed them and said they are not for rent. One known as the Blue Flame at Sixth and Laurel, the other on East Avenue D near Handle Mill Bath. The sites in the Negro section faced frequent police raids and liquor charges. The owner will use the Laurel site as a Negro Youth Center under local supervision.
An automobile driven by Eloy Wright of Hope Rouwde One was considerably damaged late yesterday afternoon when it collided with a truck driven by Burl Winberry of Hope at Hazel and Division 1 streets. City Police investigated.
Snow and sleet swept into north Arkansas ahead of schedule causing heavy travel disruption. Weather officials reported two to three inches of snowfall in Springdale and Gateway areas with sleet elsewhere. Temperatures near 14 degreesMinus tonight bring more mixed precipitation into eastern and southern portions. Morrow Chicago March 2 notes national severe cold fronts.
Testimony notes Chenault urging U S aid to China to deter communism in Asia. He argues China’s large population and strong geography could provide manpower for defense if properly equipped, but warns against slavery and Russian influence. The plan envisions multiyear funding and a strategic role for China in resisting expansion.
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