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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1951
Page
5
A reader voices concerns about rising transportation costs and service reliability. The letter argues increased fares strain budgets while warning that passengers seek financial safety amid delays and disruptions, urging caution over wage-related fare hikes and long-term funding impacts.
Three people died and more than 30 were injured when a New York Central passenger train derailed west of Detroit in a snowbound suburb. A Detroit to Cincinnati run struck sidelong with ten cars on their sides and several cars off the rails. Rescuers hauled injured to Wyandotte hospitals as crews searched the wreckage beneath searchlights after a night of sleet and cold. The fatalities included a Michigan State College student’s wife and child, and a young husband, B S Alten, who was injured. The ship was the Florida Central Royal Palm bound to Cincinnati City.
Iran’s Majlis unanimously approves nationalization of the Anglo Iranian oil company, granting two additional months to finalize details. Backed by the National Front, the move follows rising anti British sentiment, amid the assassination of Premier Razmya.
Prescott school board discussed state funding and revenue reports in a March meeting and announced that Prescott schools will close on April 27 unless additional state aid or public subscriptions provide funds. The district faces reduced local revenue and potential accreditation impacts for 1951 52.
Buffalo March 15 finacier from Fayetteville Arkansas has purchased the largest creditor’s claim against the New York Car Wheel company and offered to buy additional unsecured claims for 30 cents on the dollar. The total claims against the company were reported last October as over 1,000,000 dollars. The purchaser, L B Smith, moved to Fayetteville recently and also has interests in the Buffalo Gravel Corp Lackawanna automobile agency and L B Smith Plaza Inc building a shopping center in Lackawanna.
Horace Heidt and his youth-opportunity show perform tonight at Air Park Coliseum. The two hour program begins at dusk with the Heidt troupe arriving this afternoon and departing after the performance. Tickets are on sale downtown and at the Coliseum, sponsored by the local Kiwanis club.
Washington reports that a federal employee described as President Truman's close friend used his White House access to push for a government loan. Senator Nixon vows continued push for an influence-peddling inquiry as Hoey's committee reviews tips on defense-contract influence. Major, a GSA worker and Vaughan associate, previously faced scrutiny for aiding surplus-property clients and earlier ties to the administration.
Hempstead county deputies fear more cattle thefts after a report from W. M. Dillard of Saratoga. Sheriff Claud Sutton said no definite theft confirmed until a pasture search is finished. Two head were found at the Dillard farm.
Dr Myron M Nichols of the health department at the University of Arkansas and the State Board of Health will be at the Hempstead County Health Office Friday afternoon between 1 and 4 30 He will see children ages 10 days to 6 years at the outreach clinic The event aims to provide pediatric checkups and grow healthy child guidelines in the county.
Members of the VFW nominated officers and heard a tape program by Wes Ninemire. They will meet March 28 for further nominations and elections. Nominated posts include commander Andrew Dickinson and Wes Ninemire. senior vice Andrew Riner Clyde Purdue Fred Grisham. junior vice Lon Philips Jet Millican Willard Cassidy Andrew Duncan Paul Bain. Quartermaster Verdon Sparks and John Keck. chaplain Charles Chambers. trustees 36 months Buddy Melver Otis Burns Perry Henley. trustees 12 months Orville Taylor Dorsey O'Steen.
The Spring Hill PTA elected officers for 1951 52 with Mrs J W Reilly presiding in the high school auditorium on March 12. New posts include President Mrs Frank Smith Vice President Mrs Herbert Elam Secretary Mrs Leslie Huckabee and Treasurer Mrs Inez Rogers. The seventh grade under Mrs Calvin Caldwell won two dollars for the most representatives.
At a Hope Youth Center meeting George Fragier reports Charles Halbert 15 is elected President of the Junior Board. Tommy Doyle 10 is elected Vice President, Dana Lou Cunningham 16 becomes corresponding secretary, Nelda Thompson 15 is recording secretary, Pally Jo Compton 16 named member at large with duties over all committees. Officers serve March 1 1951 to September 1 1951 and will meet the Senior Board chaired by the Hope Kiwanis president to plan activities and oversee building redecorating.
Washington reports the Senate cleared its decks for debate on a resolution backing the administration plan to send four additional U S divisions to Western Europe. Committees would need joint approval from foreign relations and armed services. The measure seeks congressional consent, challenging presidential unilateral authority.
In New York on March 15 gambler Frank Costello faces possible perjury charges as he testifies before U S Senate crime probes. Witness James P McTanelilin testified Costello paid him 300 to 400 dollars years ago to check for phone wiretaps at the gamblers residence while Costello denies paying anyone for wire tapping. The testimony prompted further questioning by Senator Estes Kefauver.
Washington, March 15. Millions vow never again to delay income tax returns. The piece traces tax history from England’s early levies to the Civil War era, noting modern totals and political reactions. It mentions Taft’s constitutional amendment and Wyoming’s ratification date, with broad reflections on taxation.
Washington May 15 The Reconstruction Finance Corporation RFC faces growing accusations of influence from the White House and calls for abolition as a Senate banking subcommittee plans public hearings. Director C Edward Rowe defends the agency noting borrowers fear exposure in headlines while lawmakers push reorganization or shutdown amid bribery and loan scandal charges involving public figures and a 18.5 million loan to a company led by Guy Gabrielsen.
WOW Circle Names new officers and delegates in a meeting that night. New officers include Nethie Trethwell as president and Marie Coleman as vice president. Clea White is second vice president and Shirley Eastertine attendant. Pauline Stroud banker and Reba Hobbs chaplain are named, with Leoni Bearden auditor and Ruth Eden Boswell musician. Delegates are Marie Coleman and Pauline Stroud. alternate delegates are Shirley Easterling and Charlene Johnson.
Hempstead County received 48,070 in state transportation aid and 1 in a separate portion. District figures show Hope Jroonianactionurneen in LA Blovina 2,048 and Pawns 4 Ba Spring Wu 700 Savatona NY Washington CUWENOS. The association and local terms appear through unclear OCR.
President Truman releases a public letter detailing U S rearmament aims to prevent a global war while building defenses. He stresses preventing conflict and preparing for defense, inviting questions at a news conference after addressing tensions with Britain and other nations.
The Patmos Junior Class will stage The Wild Oats Boy, a comedy, March 23 in the school auditorium. Sponsor Mrs Lloyd Smith announced the cast includes Jimmy Nell Huett Ruth Ellen Gibson Sara McGee Dale Springs Verna Hotha Edith Wright Gnry Singard Burs rel Smithe June Tompkins Noe Ratelift Hobby Horton Ariton Halton and Dorsey Hollis.
Lafayette County residents doubt the cat’s meow after postman Iver Ward tried to pet a kitten on his route. The cat scratched his hand causing swelling before dying from what appears to be a repult injury.
Washington March 14 officials report cabinet inaction risks destabilizing the anti inflation program. Erle Johnsson urged stronger White House and congressional backing amid government mobilization efforts to stabilize prices and sustain the stabilization program.
Dispatch from Tokyo on March 1 recounts heavy fighting as Allied forces advance toward Pyongyang. Reports describe Communist resistance, shelling near the Korean border, and battles across multiple fronts with substantial casualties and rapid air and ground maneuvers.
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