Political notes and weather chatter mix in Hope missive
A Hope reader laments harsh winter weather and parking fines, notes radio temp reports from Philadelphia show 24 to 25 degrees as 1 a.m. EST, and reflects on political shifts with Sen Glen Taylor denouncing party bosses while courting third party voters. The page carries commentary on MacArthur, Eisenhower, and public figures in a blend of notes and opinion.
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Brees
Hope
Jau’ Ilva
Arkansas
Thatere
St. Louis
Chicago
Wad
Philadelphia
Maine
Florida
WCAU
Philaryi
Iphia
Names listed for April term in Hope area court records
Twenty years ago today a grand jury list for April term includes B C Ayeker Arch Moo Kent T Cornelius Henry Jor R O Bridewell J BE Ward Sy Mechath all from Hope W D nes K L Stuart of Orans E A Abbott HoH Beall R B J son of Columbus Roy Holt of Tokio W S Gordon R L Wilson of Patmos Jerry Turner of Spring Hill and Henderson Jones of Patton. California flood toll reaches 248 in the San Francisco Quito area. The Cohens and Kellys in Pars is favorite candy team at the Queen Theater.
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Grand Mary
B. C. Ayeker
Arch
Kent
Cornelius
Henry
Jor
R. O. Bridewell
J. BE Ward
All of Hope
W. D Nes
Stuart
Orans
Abbott
Hoh. Beall
R. B.J Son
Columbus
Roy Holt
Tokio
W. S. Gordon
R. L. Wilson
Patmos
Jerry Turner
Spring Hill
Henderson Jones
Patton
California
San Francis
Quito
Cohens
Kellys
Parsis
Cassndy
Queen Theater
Truman Pledges U S Against Communism
President Truman vows full U S political power against the spread of communism including in China. Secretary Marshall warns the world is in a great crisis, urging calm to avoid rash actions as a five point plan forms to meet the crisis, with emphasis on European recovery, Western European political association, and resisting communism globally.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
Truman
iChina
Marshall
Russia
Thehhief
Federal Council of Churches
Marshal
Senate
House
United States
Europe
China
Congress
Greece
U S May Abandon Palestine Partition Plan
New York report cites UN and U S sources indicating the United States may reverse support for the Palestine partition plan. Diplomats fear a retreat could push the UN toward a federated Arab Jewish state and weaken the world organization. Warren R Austin signals calls to bring in Arab and Jewish representatives despite Russian nonparticipation in talks.
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New York
United Nations
United States
Palestine
Holy Land
Warren R. Austin
Ays Ars
Austin
Andrei A. Gromsyke
Russia
Senate Vote First Real Test of Marshall Plan Figure
The Senate moved toward a crucial test on the European recovery program as it prepared for a pivotal vote on whether to approve 3.3 billion dollars for the first year or accept Taft’s 4.0 billion alternative. President Truman urged fast action to keep aid flowing.
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Senate
Oliver W. Dewolf
Washington
Marshal Says
Taft
Rohio
House
Truman
Europe
Western
Marshall
Federal Council of Churches
Truman Brands Parson's Story a Lie
Washington reports President Truman denounces a Pearson column as lie out of the whole cloth and denies calling New York Jews disloyal. Pearson defends accuracy while noting the White House omits the word gossip. Pearson claims the column described Pal estine remarks to a New York publisher.
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Washington
Truman
Colummist
Pearson
New York
New York Mirror
White House
the Mirror
Palestine
Bernard Baruch
Baruch
Bell Syndicate
Hint to Motorists Muffler Troubles Affect Car Performance
A vintage note explains that a clogged muffler after long use makes the engine rev and lose power. It suggests a test by disconnecting the exhaust pipe to observe any performance improvement, indicating muffler fault if power increases. The tip emphasizes muffler condition as a factor in engine efficiency and acceleration.
Edwards to Supervise City Job
The Board of Public Affairs canceled a competitive bid for a condenser pit and turbine foundation at the Water and Light Plant after B W Edwards of Hope was the sole bidder. It awarded a $2,000 contract to Edwards to supervise the project and provide equipment, with estimated total costs around 17 000 dollars versus a 19 000 dollar bid. The work involves excavation below the plant building foundation for a 1 500 KW generator delivery, raising questions about the city assuming financial responsibility.
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Municipal Water & Light Plant
B.W. Edwards
Hope
Board of Public Affairs
Edwards
Western Powers Sign Treaty to Halt Communism
Prospx Belgium March 1 Britain France and the Benelux nations adopted a 10 year treaty for a political economic and military union of Western Europe to check the march of Communism. The text will be signed next Wednesday by foreign ministers of Belgium Britain France Luxembourg and the Netherlands. Delegates completed their efforts around the conference table after more than a week of talks. The treaty reportedly binds the five nations to mutual aid in defense and economic cooperation with colonial resource coordination and living standards improvement. It was unclear if Germany would be named as aggressor.
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Pross
Belgium
Britain
France
Europe
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Western Union
Ernest Bey
Germany
Bomb Threat Clears U S Consulate in Jerusalem
A false bomb warning evacuated the U S consulate in Jerusalem. Police searched the building for an hour but found no explosives after a caller warned it would blow up in five minutes. Consul General Rob ert B McAfee and staff later returned to offices. The report also notes mergers and tensions among Jewish paramilitary groups Haganah and Irgun with broader Middle East implications.
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Jerusalem
United States
Jewish Agency
Robert B. McAfee
William [Potter
Weiss Staber
Flowers Draw Big Crowd at Manhattan Flower Show
The International Flower Show in Manhattan attracts about 150 000 spectators as 1 000 contestants vie in 23 events. Don Ruehrs and Lowell Kennedy led Normandy garden displays while guards protect fragile blooms amid enthusiastic elderly visitors and wedding cake orchids.
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New York
Manhattan
Cliff J
Ferdinand the Bull
New England
Raleigh
N. C
Don Ruehrs
Rutherford
M. J
Jas
Normandy
Roehas
Lowell Kennedy
Anti MacArthur Clubs Reported in Japan Broadcast Policy Limited
In Tokyo reports say anti MacArthur veterans clubs are forming in the United States. U S officers announce a policy to limit Armed Forces Radio broadcasts in Japan to factual events tied to the general's campaign, while shortwave Los Angeles broadcasts continue. Officials warn the move could curb voter information for Japanese absentee voters amid occupation coverage.
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Tokyo
MacArthur
United States
Armed Forces Radio
U. S
Armed. Forces Radio
Japan
WVTR
Los Angeles
Herad
Allied
Lars
Allied Headquarters
School Bus and Truck In Minor Collision
Bennie Clanahan drove the school bus and Tommy Baker drove a truck in a collision at Washington and Third Streets yesterday, causing only minor fender damage. City Police investigated the incident.
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Bennie Clanahan
Tommy Baker
Washington and
Third Streets
VFW to Again Pick Up Scrap Paper Sunday
The Veterans of Foreign Wars will again pick up scrap paper Sunday March 4 between 2 and 4 p.m. Please have bundles of paper and magazines in a collection place.
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VFW
Temperature Drop Report From Experiment Station
The Experiment Station reported a night of 16 degrees with temperatures not exceeding 32 degrees over the 24 hour period indicating unusually cold weather for the area and time.
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Aera
Well Completed Stephens Well in Columbia County Field
R H Crow announced the completion of the DB Brown No 4 well in Columbia county. The well is flowing about 10 barrels daily from the upperravis peaks at the 2,506 feet level with 42 gravity oil.
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Stephens
R. H. Crow
Grand Jury Receives Meyers Case
A federal grand jury began considering evidence at 11 40 a m est today against Maj Gen Bennett RE Meyers accused of witness tampering. The jury of 10 men and 2 women will decide Meyers guilt or innocence after a three week trial. Meyers faces up to 3 years if convicted on all counts. The case involves Aubornation of perjury linked to testimony about wartime payments from Aviation Electric Corp. to a former associate, Lamarre, who has pleaded guilty to related charges.
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Washington
Bennett E. Meyers
Senate
Army Air Forces
Alexander . Holtzoff
Meyers
Ens
Ila Raca
Bennett RE. Meyers
Alexander Holczoft
Mayers
Mrasciinian
Dixie Senators Brace for Civil Rights Showdown
Washington dispatch reports Dixie senators facing a imminent clash over civil rights measures. Southern governors plan a conference to press anti poll tax anti lynching and anti Jim Crow actions as President Truman faces a party rift and possible blame if laws pass. Senate allies warn of political risk while McGrath prepares a report from the Democratic National Committee on the civil rights request.
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Jack Bell
Washington
Dixie
Quittin
Erylcc
Harmony Bama
Sparkman
Wes
Truman
Capitol Hill
Congress
Presid
White House
Fou
J.howard
McGiGrath
McGrath
Twenty Stunts for Amateur Night at the Library Club
The Library Club hosts Amateur Night tonight at 7 30 at the high school. Tickets cost 10 25 and 35 cents with prizes of 10 7 50 and 5 dollars. Stunts include The Absent Minded Executive and Red Hot Riding Hood as entries with King Queen and Prince coronation planned. Proceeds fund library equipment.
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Kent Sisters
Pemps School
Red Hot Riding Hood
F.H
Old Maids
de OA
Philips
Mii May
Legion Banquet for Cage Team Planned at Hotel Baela
The American Legion committee will host a banquet for the cage team at Hotel Baela at 7 o clock Monday night. Members wishing to arrange transportation should contact Harry Clyde Coffee. Principal speaker will be Armitage. Legion plans include junior baseball discussion with Frank Molar manager Nolen Collet ager and Lawrence M. coach. Ophan Co. co sponsors baseball team.
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American Legion
Hotel Baela
Harry
Clyde
Legion
Armitage
Th Legion
Frank
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Texas
State Department of Agriculture
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Truman Brands
Parson
Tel Aviv
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Irgun Zyai Ileumi
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Irgun
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Flowers
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PFC
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