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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1948
Page
2
Dublin marks St Patrick's Day with thousands in the streets as all military branches march past College Green. President Dean O'Kelly reviews the parade while fighter planes salute above. Churches fill and Cabinet members ride in state. a few cross into Ulster for a holiday drink.
A historical sketch traces Henry Wallace’s links to Nicholas Roerich and the Riverside Drive lamasery network, noting Roerich’s followers, publicity schemes, and 1929 cornerstone events in New York. It highlights figures like Louis L. Horch and Samuel Rosenman, and mentions Roosevelt era influence and urban culture figures intertwined with the Roerich movement.
Baylor guard Jackie Robinson, star player and ordained minister, will miss preaching at Ninth Street Baptist Church as Baylor travels to Kansas City for the NCAA Western regional. If Baylor advances, he heads to New York for the national semifinals. a loss to Washington could keep him in Missouri for a youth revival.
Washington March 17 The nations defense chiefs agreed on an immediate expansion plan for the air forces and Congress appeared ready to back it with money The joint chiefs of staff reportedly approved a blueprint to bring America's air power close to the 20500 plane strength recommended by the president's air policy commission The air forces would be nearly doubled in plane capacity and the Navy's air arm greatly improved The agreement followed Key West talks and a plan to fund the expansion with the full 11 billion dollar budget plus more for air forces The House GOP steering committee pledged to provide adequate funds to maintain Army and Navy while building up the air force Speaker Martin said the armed services would get everything needed to defend the country Senator Taft favored a five billion dollar air forces budget The Senate and House sought clearer admin defense plans and details on the challenge ahead Secretary Marshall and Defense Secretary Forrestal were to testify tomorrow
Readable farming guidance advises germination checks for cotton seed and planning for terraces waterways and pasture. It urges dairy cattle winter freshening, seed corn treatment, chick rearing, and machinery readiness amid scattered stray prose about a local legend and a money tale.
Tampa scenes evoke spring training memories as fans recall Coaltown matching track records at Hialeah and Babe Ruth signing balls for charity in a Miami club. The piece blends nostalgia with mentions of Connie Mack and DiMaggio, plus mint prices at Miami markets and a note on gambling hotspots along the coast.
St Louis University Billikens favored by a slim margin over New York University for the NIT title and a U S Olympic trials berth at Madison Square Garden. Western Kentucky and De Paul meet in a consolation tilt as NCAA tournament activity shifts to Kansas City and the Garden hosts East and West finals.
The Oaklawn program lists first race entries with horses like Stork Of Peace Scotch Please and River Jack and odds notes. second race features Ariel Pat Ensign Mary B Red Mist and more with eligibles. third race shows Salsand Thank You Sir Al's Play Duskys First and others with Valentine Jim among eligibles. fourth race lists Akusha Risk ing Al Dive Bomber Play quemine and more with Royal Hour among eligibles. The card includes six races with purse levels around 1200 and 1300 and multiple 4 yos up and 6 fur trips, plus noted x or iB marks for some horses.
Bartlesville leads a 16 team National A A U field as title favorites with Denver Nuggets Oakland and Hollywood clear top contenders. Bartlesville expected to beat Denver Baton Metal Hollywood over Warrensburg and Nugget expected to defeat Southeastern State Pachers of Durant. Hollywood and the Nuggets advanced with wide margins as second round results unfolded.
Oaklawn results list six races with purses around 1200 and fast track. Hot Time and Flying Jim led in early events, with multiple horses noted across the day. A stray dialogue between locals mentions a spaghetti factory and macaroni joke amid the racing pages.
In Little Rock, March 17, play resumes in junior high boys and senior high girls state tournaments. First round games finish tonight in Van Buren with Van Buren vs Hartford girls and Siloam Springs vs Mi Ida. Siloam Springs and Jonesboro lead girls and boys respectively, with Helena upsetting East Side of Little Rock and Mt Ida, Hermitage, and Star City among noted scorers.
Boxing results from New York and surrounding cities list multiple bouts with winners by points or knockouts. Notable names include Sugar Robinson, Elmer Violent Ray, Sandy McPherson, Steve Belloise, Mickey Doyle, Pat Kelly, Tito Valles, Maxie Starr, Horace Bailey, Baby Ditch Culbertson, and Alfred Logan with venues at Park Arena Broadway Arena Sunnyside Garden and cities such as Buffalo Miami and Los Angeles.
Broadcast lineup lists NBC CBS and ABC shows across morning to afternoon hours with hosts and program titles including Gilder sleeve Duffy's and Tuwiphrey Drama and Welcome Travelers Bride and Groom Alexander Program Fire Jamboree plus various times and station slots. Names like Dennis Bay Margaret O'Brien and Lilienthal appear among listed presenters and programs.
St Joseph Mo Maresh 17 The championship of women's National AAU basketball moved to quarterfinals with six Southern teams among the eight contenders. Defending Atlanta Blues defeated Milwaukee Twenty Chip 53 24 to reach a quarterfinal. Nashville Generals and Des Moines AIB other quarterfinal pairs. Winston-Salem Hanes and Des Moines Central Banks also set to clash. Cotton fibers about 91.3 percent pure cellulose and 7 percent water.
A fragmented OCR list outlines a dense radio and TV schedule across Wednesday to Thursday, listing hosts, show titles, and time slots from early morning to late night, including Adventure Parade Superman Capt. Midnight Tom Mix and various newsreels, musical programs, and sign offs.
A prank at Coal Hill High School injured 11 year old Dorotha McIntyre, breaking her neck and leaving her paralyzed. The ball was hurled playfully by a male student during a gymnasium game, striking her and causing a collapse. The incident occurred as students played in the school gym.
Legal notice outlines Beng arat city election in Nope Arkansas on April 6 1948 to elect city attorney city clerk and one alderman per ward. Voters decide annexation of Magneta Addition lands to Hope Arkansas with detailed parcel description and ward polling places listed Wave 1 Five Station Ward 2 Hemstead County Courthouse Wax 8 City Hall Ward 4 City Hall.Witnessed March 16 1948 by Sheriff Claud H Sutton Albert S Fink.
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