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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1951
Page
1
An 18 year old named Oraito Atkhand faced formal charges in a king’s court. The defendant stands accused of arranging a dangerous plan involving a weapon device and intent to cause harm. The case proceeds with a scheduled hearing next month.
The report outlines Fulbright's handling of the inquiry and political implications. Maybank proposes allocating 23000 dollars from the banking committee funds to support the effort. The discussion cites potential non political aims and the scope of the committee's investigative powers, with arguments about timing and oversight.
A historical OCR fragment lists numerous names and donations to a Red Cross fund drive. Individuals such as Mrs. Vernon C. Dalliston, Mrs. Annie Boalie, Mrs. J. H. Hubbs, and Ruthstohnsen contribute varying amounts, with totals ranging around one to five dollars. The list includes many others, some with uncertain spellings, alongside occasional references to shops and organizations.
A wild west style gunfight in a rural Nebraska county leads to the death of one desperado as deputies and highway patrol pursue three fleeing suspects. A late model Dodge crashes after a long pursuit. two accomplices captured, one killed amid a quick dusk chase across rugged terrain. Police partners include Patrolman Ray Dahm and undersheriff Wilhelm, with further pursuit by Sheriff Crosby and riders. The clash ends with three suspects pinned on a ridge and the posse regrouping at dusk.
U N high command views Communist defeat in Korea as the only path to peace and believes a Chinese collapse would force Moscow and Peking to quit. Despite heavy losses, sources say no decisive end to the war is near. MacArthur notes the conflict is over supply and warns the Reds retreated in Seoul under Allied air and naval interdiction.
The witness Cantelio continued testimony on the third day as defense attorney George Sold attacked the reliability of statements. Wiretap evidence and the judge’s perjury charge potential were debated, with the court gripped by tense proceedings and jury concerns.
Tim Reese recovers from a long illness after a hospital operation. He plans a dramatic homecoming surprise for Jean Roland while Midge grapples with fear of losing him as his strength returns and life plans unfold.
President Truman, in Florida, defends administration aides amid inquiry, says history will judge his era by efforts toward world peace and avoiding a third world war. He dismisses criticism of his personnel and insists his house is clean as he compares his troubles to Lincoln and Washington.
Washington reports cheerful mood on price controls as inflation curbs, labor talks falter, and bank loan limits raise alarms. Price Director DiSalvo now targets mid May for stabilization, with three big orders rolling back food prices but risking farm price rises. Wages stagnation from Evie Johnston delays a wage board, awaiting labor and management moves. Secretary Sawyer cites limited impact from credit controls and urges tighter consumer credit restrictions.
In Little Rock on March 16 UP reports a Pulaski grand jury probe into alleged tampering in the state house journal is paused until Monday due to missing key witnesses. Four state officials were questioned by the grand jury committee, including House Speaker James R. Campbell and Journal Clerk Elizabeth Henry. The probe concerns the emergency clause on a uniform purchasing practices bill, with the hearing suspended as witnesses remain unavailable.
The Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis reports store sales in the eighth district rose 13 percent week over week, led by smaller shopping centers up 20 percent. Yearly gains varied by city with St Louis area up 1 percent, Memphis up 4, Louisville down slightly, and Little Rock showing notable strength.
A British express train derailed near Doncaster killing eleven, including a baby, with nineteen injured and many trapped as rescuers labored for hours to reach survivors. Investigators blamed excessive speed and poor track conditions amid a stormy day.
An advertisement features James Kee Tan of St. Louis promoting Hadacol a vitamin and iron tonic. It states previous health issues like heartburn and indigestion improved after taking Hadacol and urges readers to ask their druggist for the product.
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