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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1949
Page
3
The editor discusses how using reference books and libraries empowers individuals to learn what they do not know. He cites government pamphlets, catalogs, and periodicals as accessible sources, stressing learning to use the catalogue and library organization to pursue new tasks without delay.
State police raided the Blackfish Take club near Forrest City, confiscating gambling equipment and a small arsenal. Seven men were arrested, including Henry Mallory and other club operators, with authorities seeking a grand jury investigation as Gov. Sid McMath supports the action.
Funeral services for Pvt Sol Beekhany, 20, will be held at 2:30 p.m. at Smith's Shidael. He is survived by six brothers, Robert and Rodnes of Lewisville, and brothers in Houston. two sisters, Mrs Oliver Bynoky of Shreveport and Shiy Waygh. The post notes the service will take place in Lewisville.
A Verger School building was entered last night. No obvious items missing believed by authorities. A bar used to pry a window, police reported the incident with limited details.
Washington March 1 Senate leaders pressed into new conferences to seek an acceptable way to sidetrack the filibuster now in its 13th day. A solution to end the talkathon could require around the clock sessions and would test deep Democratic party splits amid pressure from pending civil rights legislation and administration bills. Lucas said no understanding yet, but another meeting of the working group is likely as Truman’s Key West vacation looms.
Washington March 14 New trouble piled up in congress today as President Truman seeks to strengthen rent controls and other 1949 program elements. With rent controls expiring March 31 and a Senate filibuster, Senator Tobey favors a six month extension allowing states to take over. Truman proposes two years or 15 months as alternatives. Senate subcommittee drafted a rent bill under Senator Sparkman while Maybank and Sparkman push for relaxed rules. Administration bills also convene including tariff extension, a long range housing plan, foreign aid extension, and repealing the Hatch Act replacement. Dozen committees held sessions, with nominations and labor issues and more bills before Congress.
Police arrested a man identified as Wilkie Magis after he allegedly peered into a window at Bud Coilivy street in West Six rt. The incident occurred about 1 month ago when officers were summoned following reports of a window peeping at a home.
A reprint from the Star shows a Army Engineers map of Millwood dam on Little River two miles west of Saratoga. Hatched areas mark authorized projects awaiting funds while cross-hatched zones indicate under construction, highlighting Millwood as much larger than Blakely Mountain and Narrows dams in nearby river projects.
Washington reports that about 70 strategic targets in Russia have been earmarked for possible attack. The B 36 superbomber, operating from continental bases, is said to strike all targets without refueling and return. Top secret maps at the national defense establishment mark major Soviet industrial centers within a 4000 mile radius.
Mrs. M D Armstrong, 76, died yesterday at her home near Emmet. Funeral services will be held at a church in Rowen on Tuesday.
George Peck and Vincent Foster of Hope testify before the House Appropriations Subcommittee in Washington on March 7 regarding general funding for levee and drainage improvements and planning for the Millwood Reservoir to control floods along the Red River Basin. Arkansas and Louisiana delegations urge multi‑million dollar federal support, citing past floods and potential regional benefits including flood control, water supply, industry, and tourism.
Clyde Coffee of Hope is named Hempylead county chair man for the Fifth Annual Easter Seal sale by the Arkansas Association for the Crippled. The drive aims to raise 840,000 to aid rehabilitation in Shuare counties and at the Jack inville Children’s Convalescent Center. State chair is Eling Walker of Union Mile with orthopedic surgeon Samuel B. Thomson assisting. Half the money stays local. the rest funds better therapies and services for cerebral palsy infantile paralysis and rheumatic fever.
Hope area residents will glimpse the latest fashions as more than 40 local models showcase designs from local stores. Directed by Mrs Thelma Barse the event at the Saenger theater in Mone features men women and children with rehearsals from 12 to 1 30 p m and afternoon and night shows planned with Luther Hollamon at the Hammond organ.
A peyro minstrel by the Columbus MYA, staged by men at Columbus High School auditorium on Friday night March 18 at 7 40. Cast includes Joe Hicks Pet Downs Barnard Webb Johnny Thompson Lee Hicks Forrest Middlebrooks George Clundenin Ralph Boyce Huey Van Riper L K Boyce J C Mipp and Willig Wilson. Admission 35 cents for children 45 cents for adults.
A minstrel show packed with songs and dances will be presented by Spring Hill senior girls basketball club at Byte augmma t o'clock Tuesday night. Directed by Jean nehty Sutlws, the public is invited.
Pvt Holley Mason Jr of Gravette Arkansas was charged with negligent homicide after a car crash on U S Highway 71 near Rogers killed John J McClellan Jr son of U S senator. Mason was arrested by state trooper Wallace Parnell and deputy sheriff John Black. Bond set for March 22 circuit court at Bentonville. A university student and another soldier were injured.
City police announced the arrest of paroled convict Johnny Lee Green of Ashdown for entering and robbing the homes of Bob Levins and Joe McCulicy here. He was serving a two year burglary sentence and was arrested near a downtown taxi stand after admitting the two robberies and selling a pistol for three dollars.
In a March decree by the presidium of the supreme Soviet Nikolai Voznesensky is relieved as chairman of the state planning commission and deputy prime minister. Maxim Saburov takes the planning post and becomes a deputy prime minister. Ivan Goolyakov is removed as president of the supreme court. Saburov will supervise the fourth five year plan as the government reshuffles foreign trade and other ministries. The council of nationalities approved the changes announced by Alexei Gorkin.
Hollywood reports that Joan Bennett has welcomed a new granddaughter through her eldest daughter Mrs Diana Anderson. The baby girl, born recently, adds to the Bennett family, with Diana Anderson’s husband John Hardy Anderson an aircraft parts manufacturer.
Pittsburgh report outlines a large scale stoppage by coal diggers led by United Mine Workers chief John L. Lewis. Exemptions were set for western states while mines in Pennsylvania and other eastern regions idled. Lewis warned of broader action against Truman’s nomination of James Boyd as director of the Bureau of Mines.
Mrs. Ernest Grabar, head of the Cancer Society, announced bandages are now available at the County Health Office for any cancer patient in Hempstead at no charge. A Victory Demonstration Club team and members including Mrs. Tester Alfor, Mrs. Clayborne Rowe, and Mrs. Kat leen Ames helped prepare dressings. Paper wrapping was donated by J.B. Cook Co and local phans aided.
A fragmented roster lists participants in Kiwanis Queen Contest and Kiwanis Club Ministrel Queen test with sponsor names and shop affiliations such as Charlotte Tarple, Jo Anne Shields, Linda Foster, Kelly Marlar, Charlotte Hobbs, Phaliga Chism, Jodi coffee, Nell Poste Western Auto, Betty Mitch Hardware, Jeanette Smith, Tish Smith, Barbara Bright, Una Wiggins, and Coca Cola Joy Kennedy among others.
Oklahoma City on March 14 reports say tests will indicate the cause of death of Vernie Arthur Vogier 39 a former highway patrol trooper who collapsed on a downtown street Saturday night He and fellow trooper Harry Davis had resigned in connection with an investigation into gambling conspiracy along the Oklahoma Arkansas border Physicians obtained samples from the body and a laboratory report was expected today by police officials.
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