Rent controls shift amid postwar housing debate
Washington dispatch reports the administration plans to scrap wartime rent ceilings in rural and small city areas. It argues the move is political to bolster big city rent controls, while wartime policies deter new housing investment. Legion members are urged to vote on funding a baseball lighting project at Fairpark, with the writer’s financial support noted and optimism about fund safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pi Washington
Hope
Congress
Leslie Huddleston
American Legion
Joe Jones
Legion
Fairpark
Lefion
Post
No New Taxes but to Pay More by Tax Revisions
Arkansas lawmakers, led by Governor McMath, enacted tax revisions that raise revenue without new general taxes. Truck license fees rise, income tax revisions and sales tax on liquor increase revenue, while a new use tax applies mainly to mail order sales. Other measures cut cigarette tax, refund farming gasoline tax, and direct proceeds from handle-leftovers at Oaklawn Park to the state and track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Thomacson
Little Rock
McMath
37Th
General Assembly
Kloney
General Revenue Fund
Mississippi
Sklahoma
State Revenue Department
Slendard
Oaklawn Park
Periodically Scotland Asks Home Rule-Queen Is a Scot
AP analysis traces Scotland’s repeated push for home rule since 1707. It argues economic ties favor unity, notes polls showing limited support for full independence, and cites historical figures and myths to illustrate Scotland’s political stance within Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Queen of
England
Prescott Chamber Banquet Draws Wide Out of Town Guests
The Prescott Chamber of Commerce announced an annual banquet for Tuesday March 15 at 7 pm with a long list of invited guests from southwest Arkansas and Little Rock. Attendees include A B Bonds Jr., Wayne Fletcher, George Benjamin, R C Williams, A M Harris, J B D Goodwin, H M Meyer, J P Tuohey, James J Holloway, George Hollard, Willard B Simoneons, Howard Stone, Nathan Goulter, George Dews, B D Forsythe, George Robison, W Mac Graves, Edgar Pryor, Ed Williamson, Bob McClure, H K Pullat, and L B Teoley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Southwest Arkansa
Littlle Rock
A. B. Bonds, Jr
Little Rock
Wayne Fletcher
Arkansas Resources and Development Commission
George Benjamin
Keep Arkansas Green Association
R. C. Williams
Missouri Pacific Railroad
A. M. Harris
Cattle Rock
J. BD. Goodwin
H. M. Meyer
American Refrigeration Transit Company
J.P. Tuohey
James J. Holloway
Arkansas Economic Council-State Chamber of Commerce
George Hollard
Willard B. Simomeons
Texarkana Chamber of Commerce
Howard Stone
Nathan Goulter
Nashville Chamber of Commerce
George Dews
Arkadelphia Chamber of Commerce
B. D. Forsythe
George Robison
Hope Chamber of Commerce
W. Mac Graves
Edgar Pryor
Camden Chamber of Commerce
Ed Williamson
Magnolia Chamber of Commerce
Bob McClure
Nashville
Arkanasi
H. K. Pullat
Berry Asphalt Company
Magnolia
L. B. Teoley
Kxar At
Hope
Garland School Holds Flag Raising Ceremony at Hope Grade
The Hope Grade Schools flag raising occurred last Monday at 9 30 AM at Garland School with Skippy Bryan leading reveille and fifth graders handling the flag salute. Marilyn Ked wards and others led singing as Bridgers conducted the salute and students wore Hone School colors. Ginny Hersden presented the new United States flag and thanked many staff helpers for planning, stitching, and financing materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Univa
Hope
Garland
Reveille
Skippy Bryan
Bridgers
Marilyn Kedwards
Sue Moses
Virgie Caston
Donna Kennedy
Red Cross Campaign Contributions Listing Across Donors
A partial list of contributions to the Red Cross campaign appears, naming numerous individuals and businesses such as Hope Star, Dutie Hardware, Gibson Drug Co, First National, and many local residents. The column notes varied gift amounts and multiple households, with the entry ending mid list on page two.
Lewis Calls 2 Weeks Protest Coal Strike
John L. Lewis orders about 400,000 coal miners east of the Mississippi to stay home for a fortnigh t startin g Monday. Railroads and coal related industries face idleness as 10,000 Chesapeake and Ohio workers are laid off next Wednesday. Express workers in New York threaten a two day slowdown pending a 40 hour week and 25 cent hourly wage increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi River
John L. L Lewis
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Pennsylvania
United Mine Workers
Truman
James Boyd
Bureau of Mines
New York City
Railway Express
AFL Brotherhood of Railways and Steamship Clerks Union
George M.harrison
New York
Grand Central Terminal
Harrison
Chicago
Express
France Mourns Death of War Hero General Giraud
Paris reports the passing of General Gerneri Honore Giraud at a Dijon military hospital after an illness. A veteran of two world wars he escaped Nazi captivity multiple times and helped organize Free French resistance in Africa. He earned the Medaille Militaire the day before his death, an unusual honor for an officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Generri Honore Giraud
Giraud
Africa
Militar
Dijon
St. Cyr
Charles de Gaulle
Vet Payments Not Subject to Income Tax
Jamies A. Winn of Little Rock announced that veteran benefits from the Veterans Administration are tax-free and not counted as income for tax purposes. VA representatives, including D. T. Stearns, will be at the Hempstead Courthouse local office after 10 a.m. each Friday to assist veterans with questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grhlulty Paemetta
Veterans Administration
Jamies A. Winn
Little Rock
D.T. Stearns
Hempstead
Festival of Fashion set for Hope at Saenger Theatre
The Festival of Fashion, a spring and summer apparel show for men women and children, opens Wednesday at the Saenger Theatre in Hope. Coordinated by Mrs Thelma Barse the event features latest casual wear sports wear millinery and shoes from Hope stores with dramatic lighting and a Easter themed presentation. Participating shops include Charles A Haynes Co Lewis McGarry Co George Robison Co J C Penney Co Sue and Lee Shop Foster's Shoe Store Hitt's Shoe Store Patterson's Shoe Store and Specialty Show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope
Saenger Theatre
Thelma Barse
Charles A. Haynes Co
Lewis-McGarry Co
George Robison Co
J.C. Penney & Co
Sue and Lee Shop
Foster's Shoe Store
Hitt's Shoe
Patterson's Shoe Store
Virginia Hosmer
Carson Lewis
Bart Young
Corbin Foster
A.stonequist
McClellan Loses a Second Son in Arkansas
Fayetteville March 12 Jom DL McClellan Fr 23 year old son of Senator McClellan died at Veterans Administration hospital from injuries after an auto accident near Rogers Arkansas Wednesday night He was a second year law student at the University of Arkansas Senator McClellan en route to Fayetteville after attending reburial service for Pvt Max McClellan who died in North Africa in 1940 He was a member of Kappa Sigma and other campus groups
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayetteyile
Jom
McClellan
Senator McClellan
D-Ark
Veterans Administration Hospital
University of Arkansas
Rogers
Ark
Frank Gordon
Fayetteville
Pvt
Max
North Africa
John Jr
Sheridan
Kappa Sigma
Arkansas Student Political League
Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity
Yau Kappa Alpha
Ceremony Speaks for Men Late From War Return Home
A Brooklyn pier crowd of 400 welcomed 6,783 silent WWII returnees aboard a transport named for Barney Kirschbaum. An army band played taps before Col. Edward R. Martin offered prayers on a day of grief and memory. Mothers and families sobbed as coffins were revealed and the pier echoed with Taps and Onward Christian Soldiers.
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New York
Brooklyn
Barney Kirschbaum
Yall
Edward R. Martin
the Caplain
Jung Pier
Jung
Levery
Senate civil rights fight stymied as Southern rebels win vote
Washington March 12 Southern Senators with Republican help saved the right to Milbuster yesterday and administration read hers said the Truman civil rights program may be as good as de! ’Tented. R The showdown votes, both dé to 41 in favor of the Dixie lawmakers, defeated administration efforts to lag debate with a rules change and left senate leaders with a tough decision. Should they continue the fight and try to outlast the Southerners in the current filibuster now in its twelfth day, or concede defeat and move on to rent control and labor law changes piling up. Truman’s civil rights program seemed doomed as Democratic Leader Lucas signaled possible quit to push top-priority measures, while Southerners and GOP accused each other of scuttling the fight. The filibuster stretched into a long session with a noon Saturday special session planned.
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Washington
Senate
Truman
Jatcas Dan
Barkley
Lucas
D-Ih
Key West
Fla
Arkansas highway program eyed for 15 million in work
Arkansas highway commission met to review a proposed 15 million dollar expansion of the state program. J B Lambert and H M Johnson led discussion on 220.5 miles of paving 391.7 miles of gravel roads and 15 bridge projects. Contracts awarded included bridges over Rip Cypress and Cat Creeks and paving along state routes near Pine Bluff and Little Rock.
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Rogram
Arkansas
Highwa’ Tion
E Yolnson
Sesson
Johnson
Prima
J. B. Lambert
Helen
McMath
Memphis
J.C. Baker
yesterdas_ highway
Little Rock
Conway
Fenden County
Mississippi County
Riy
U. S. 79
Pine : Bluff
Broadway
S. Highways Co
Yeay
Rip Cypress
Cat Creeks
Marianna
Dance Construction Co
Alligator
Frenchhan’s Bayou
U.S
Hugh
Ron
Booneville
Construction Co
Fort. Smith
Prairie
Dallas
Carter
Boa
Lamp
Mack
Star
Mena
Norman
Reynolds and Williams
Tyle
Texas
Ozark National Forest
Wolis
Williams
Hoxie
Passage of 15 Month Rent Bill Braces for Senate Fight
Washington report says House leaders foresee final passage of a 15 month rent control extension after a 178 to 163 vote to defeat a 90 day limit. Democrats kept allied Republicans in line as a final vote was postponed. a decontrol plan would shrink controlled areas but preserve 500 zones. The bill remains a watered down version of Truman’s request and faces Senate obstruction.
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Washington
Rexultant
McCormack
Massachusetts
Senate
Dram
House
Truman
Bob Hyatt Wins Bausch and Lamb Science Award
Robert Lee Hyatt named peal winner of an honorary science award medal for scholastic achievements in science. The award offers five scholarships by Bausch and Lamb Optical Co at the University of Rochester. The $1500 ear scholarship will be presented at graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lee Hyatt
Bausch and Lamb
J. Herndon
Bausch and Lamb Optical Co
University of Rochester
Ear
Young Hyatt
Presbyterian Youth Hayride Planned by Church Group
Presbyterian Young People plan a hayride with roast and pie on March 12. All youth members of the church are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Peert
All Young
Opie Church
Vat Pal & Pom
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Washburn
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Varhequer Andyadster
Fargland
Margaret Brent
Leonard Calvert
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Red Cross
Hope Hope Star
Beryl Pickard
Dutie Hardware Company
Steve Badger
Harold B
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Oscar
T. Li
First National
Lyle Brow Co
F. Router Wesson Peta
Earl White
Carl » Howeil
H. McCorkle
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Irving Dodson
Jim Dodson
J. L. Lewis
A. B
Geo. W. Keith
Bertha Page
Thompson Teyane
Roland Patisrson
Eva Owen
C.C, . Spraigins
J. L. Rogers
L. F. Higgagon
Fred Ells
Kathleen. Broach
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W. C. Miller
W.C. Mille
Ralph Bailey
John Chevalle Columbus Fees
Horace Elien
Webb
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J. Delaney
Collins
Ward
Leonard Ellis
L.C. Johnson
W. Johnson
WJ. Arnold
Chas
Cornelis
Mattie Royster Davis Weaver
J.J. Battle
J.C. Orion
Fulton Temple
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Carl Mouser
Nuwinie Jett
Jack Brown
Harrell
Lytin Harrell
Ed Wilson
Tom Beasley
the Shams Faauls
J. C.pate
Sam
Floyd Green
D. Lester
Sam’ Weaver
Chas. Rowland
Jin 'T. Rowland
R. Johnson
Kenneth Cox
Harold Rusenbaum
Lewis
Oye
Myers
Francis M. Lemay
Bob Hyatt
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