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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1948
Page
4
A brief column by Alex H. Washburn appears at the intersection, offering concise reflections on daily life and editorial notes. The piece presents a compact glimpse into common concerns and mild social commentary.
A report discusses Abdullah of Transjordan possibly absorbing Arab zones in Palestine via a bloodless plebiscite under UN oversight. It envisions an end to hostilities and a path to self rule, while noting obstacles from Moslem leaders and the Grand Mufti.
Twenty years ago today a city hall spelling bee ended with Mrs J A Henry winning the routes. Mrs T H Bennett was a finalist. The event used the Blue Back speller and Hope will host a district meeting of Arkansas Editors on March 24. Hope High School is accredited by North Schools. Doupglag Fairbuiks was central to colleges and playing in the Gaucho at the Saenger with leading lady Mary Bickford.
Local troupe the Blevins Legionaires will stage a Negro Minstrel in the school gym Friday March 19. Crit Stuart portrays Rev C P Rozzbane with a sermon, supported by McCaskill Marlbrook and other actors presenting lighthearted scenes.
Washington March 17 The House approved a rent control bill by 251 132 tied to stripping federal powers, but the Senate rejected the House plan and pushed a longer end date. The Senate bill would keep federal review and veto power over local actions and extend controls to May 4 1949. Different aims spark a conference committee to decide who sets rent ceilings.
In Little Rock on March 17 Southwestern Bell Telephone plans a 62.9 million dollar eight year program through 1953. Division Manager W E Gosdin cited the need for higher rates and outlined 22.5 million in 1942 49 with roughly equal spending in both years. He testified before the Arkansas Public Service Commission as part of a petition for an 1 890 000 annual rate increase. The plan includes converting 11 cities from manual to dial exchanges and replacing old crank systems, with 41 cities unnamed. The hearing opened with Gosdin and Co R Dewitt of St Louis presenting costs and operations data.
Arkansas Free Enterprise Association executive director Tol G. Dauselt calls the growing cooperative movement part of a shift toward collectivism. He praises opposition by Arkansas Wholesale Grocers Association to freeing cooperatives from taxes. He urges state tax alignment of cooperatives with private enterprise and urges grocers to back anti civil rights proposals at a Southwide conference.
A presidential fact finding board will investigate the CIO United Packinghouse Workers of America strike that halved meat production. The three men, led by law and economics professors, will report by April 1 to President Truman, influencing possible injunctions and NLRB action.
A New York Times poll of 14 Democratic Senate candidates for 1948 shows only three ready to be counted as pro human rights. Washington reports 13 of 24 questioned are incumbents from the deep South. Secretary Clinton P. Anderson seeks Hatch’s seat in New Mexico. Only two would support Truman for re election, Murray of Montana and Green of Rhode Island. Anderson says he is running as a Truman Democrat but a Truman supporter. Southern senators duck the Truman label, few on record, many opposing him politically. Statements from senators include Basuand of Mississippi, Eilender of Louisiana, McClellan of Arkansas, W Lee of Nine, Sparkuman of Alabama, all signaling varied, cautious stances toward civil liberties and party alignment.
Blevins Vet Farm training group met last week in the Blevins school district to promote community relations and buy and sell farm produce and supplies. Officers listed include President Dewey Hopland and Secretary Treasger Frank Curtiss with Reporter Lea Webb. Members will meet bi monthly. Attendees included Hope soil conservationists and a AAA officer discussing crop insurance.
Hope will hold a routine general election on Tuesday April 6 to nominate city officials and decide whether to annex the Magnolia and Hempstead Heights additions, the Hope Brick Works, and part of the Missouri Pacific Railway east. If approved, the measure goes to the County Court for discussion and approval.
The Crop Reporting Service says Arkansas will harvest about 4,000 acres of watermelons this year. This total mirrors the 4,947 acre crop in a previous year but sits about one percent below the ten year average.
The Communist bloc dominates all 17 Czechoslovak parliamentary committees as the new session opens. Immunity cases loom, with 11 deputies resigning, six about to lose immunity, and 45 expelled from anti Communist parties. Babora Skrlantova faces graft charges and may be restored to full status.
Tonight’s Dixie Bowl football game screening features Arkansas Razorbacks versus William and Mary College. Parker Booster Club invites locals as guests with Red Davis and the coaching staff expected to attend. Sandwiches and drinks will be provided at 7:30 p.m.
Washington reports paying income taxes has become nearly painless due to short forms and withholding. Fewer than one in ten thousand taxpayers complain, with the main objection now the cost. Anecdotes reveal humorous misclaims about dependents and odd notes to collectors, yet tax agents maintain a cheerful stance as public humor persists.
Sy Bob Brown Little Rock March 17 A fighting Southerner shifts to support for President Truman's call to Congress for a temporary draft, universal military training, and swift European recovery aid. Arkansas Governor Ben Laney backs preparedness while Col. Patrick C. Harris notes legislative needs and school-based registration to revive Selective Service. Truman warns of Soviet aggression and urges action to strengthen armed forces and the Western European pact.
The home of John P. Cox on South Elm Street was entered last night or early today and about 53 dollars stolen from wallets and purses. A thief gained entry through a window and left Mrs. Cox’s guest purse containing 30 dollars. Purses and papers were found in shrubs outside the residence. A separate report notes an attempted break in at Mrs. Florence Sandridge’s residence and updates on a High School robbery suspect.
Hope High School announces the junior class three act comedy Dont Take My Penny to be staged Friday April 9 directed by Mrs. B G McMahon. Rehearsals are underway in the school auditorium with a cast including Catherine Cox Tony Boyett Peggy Pentecost Arch Moore Ellington Jimmy Dick Hamminns Betty Murphy Norma Jean Pranks Emily Jo Wilson Rob Hyatt Martin Pool Jr Mary Anita Lasvler John McLeod Mary Lou Moore Mary Ken Downs Nancy Catup Ray West and ed W Jones.
Emmet High School Juniors present the comedy Dawn on wv on March 9 at 7 30 p m in the subdet andi ng to the $-act price of 15 and 30 cents Directors are Mrs Nona Cofield Mrs Jack Pankey and Mrs W Thompson Cast includes Alma Bougan Margaret Smith Floy Thompson Mary McSwinney Betty Manic Billy Gist Billy Rowe Donald Hill Mary Lou Natthews Herman Johnson J C Sexton and Johnny Reyenga
Washington reports mixed reactions in Congress to President Truman's universal military training plan and a revived draft. Some Republicans call it a crisis, while others seek more study time. hearings on UMT begin with Secretary Marshall as first witness and Henry A. Wallace to testify soon. House leaders back draft and UMT discussions as a step toward security, with selective service limited to ages 18 to 21 and exemptions for students or workers.
Five nations pledge collective security and economic cooperation in a Brussels pact aimed at rapid action against armed attack in Europe. A consultative council will coordinate economies and work with existing organizations to build a Western European recovery and unity seen as a core for a future union.
Hope council last night advanced the underpass at Hazelis crossing and voted to close three other crossings at Wal Louis and Washington Streets tied to Missouri Pacific Railway. The chamber of commerce submitted the resolution through the Aj pass Committee. A Harris urged fencing at the school. The Park Committee and the Street Department discussed fire ordinances and the annual audit by McDuffie Currie Co.
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