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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1948
Page
5
A youth recalls hunting a bear with a mismatched rifle in Stoddartsville and lessons about preparedness in a fable tone. The second piece, by James Thrasher, urges Americans to support ERP despite personal sacrifices, stressing shared global responsibility and the pull between self and world affairs.
A 20 year old letter notes confusion over a word with three accepted spellings per the dictionary, cites Mrs H T Bennett and Miss Beryl Henry, and mentions a funeral generation meeting in Prescott. The item also highlights a poultry lecture series at City Hall sponsored by Mosers and Menrage with an ex convict speaking on a tale titled The Story of a Sleoh.
Ten men were killed and four injured when a B-29 from Spokane crashed on landing in dense fog at MacDill Field Florida at 2 32 am. Survivors were taken to base hospital in good condition. The aircraft from the 2nd Bomb Squadron struck the runway edge, ignited, and burned, with wreckage scattered widely. Names of the dead awaited final notification. injured listed as First Lt Roy M Walsh and three others.
European reactions split along lines as non Communist papers hailed Truman's preparedness speech as a defense of freedom against Communism. Communist outlets and Moscow tied to panic and war talk while Western press and governments urged unity, with Britain welcoming the speech's defensive slant and Greece's Sophoulis praising assurances for freedom and independence.
A 17 year old Negro boy known as Baby Ruth admitted breaking into a store run by Amon McKinley near Duck's Gin and stealing 4 28 in cash last Saturday night. Police report a burglary at Mrs. J. M. Houston’s home and another at John P. Cox residence, with another attempted entry at Ethel Hulsey’s home. Authorities investigate the other burglaries.
Secretary of State Marshall left for California to address Russia program policy. He spoke at the University of California Berkeley charter day exercises tomorrow and at UCLA in Los Angeles this afternoon, traveling aboard President Truman's plane, the Sacred Cow.
Venice witnesses police records detailing a 27 year old woman Edna Bessie Dinsmore and two emaciated children kept in a strange house at 7 Avenue Twenty. Two elderly women Misses Josephine Vella and Marie Clavely held on false imprisonment charges. A 13 year old boy found in girl’s clothes sparked the investigation alongside other rescued youths. Authorities describe Dinsmore as underdeveloped with the mentality of a seven year old. The apartment housed debris, 37 canaries, 10 guinea pigs and two dogs. The women face a March hearing after bonds set at 3500 each.
Secretary Forrestal urged the Senate Armed Services Committee that armed forces need higher ceilings to reach strength goals and support universal military training. He indicated a draft could add about 340,000 to 350,000 men, but did not release specific figures and warned details would be submitted later. Continued on page five.
The Arkansas High School Band from Texarkana under J R Brandon will perform at Hope High School auditorium for the student body at 3 15 p m on Tuesday March 23 A joint rehearsal of Hope and Arkansas bands follows in the school gym then at 7 30 p m the Texarkana band will give a public concert on the school stage The public is invited to attend and support Hope.
Washington March 18 Republican senators approved moving ahead with a major income tax cut measure despite potential hikes in military spending. Chairman Millikin said the GOP conference backed a $4.5 billion reduction and aimed to conclude debate this week. President Truman called for universal military training and a revived draft while Republicans argued the budget surplus would cover extra spending.
A chamber of commerce committee asks the Arkansas Highway Department to study an underpass plan for Hops Arkansas. The letter notes rapid city growth since 1940 and cites geographic location and railroads as both a growth driver and a future development obstacle. Continued on Page Four.
A wartime analysis warns the United States would face a critical equipment shortage far exceeding manpower. Only a fraction of 550,000 soldiers would be combat effective, with stockpiles depleted after aiding Greece Turkey China and others. Experts cite industry conversion delays, signaling a long, costly path to rearmament and mobilization.
Paris based security officials said ten Russian citizens were arrested last night and detained for questioning. Highly placed diplomatic sources indicated the United States may sign a limited military pact with the anti Communist bloc in Western Europe within a month.
Brig. Gen. Taylor and six passengers bailed out as a plane from Templehof lost engine power over Berlin. Taylor, U.S. war crimes prosecutor, was among those parachuting and landed in the Soviet zone. Squires and Grady guided the crippled craft to Gabow Field. MeHaney, son of Arkansas Justice, is identified among the parachutists with his wife Miss Marilyn Newsom.
John Chew, part of Chicago’s recent graduating class at Fenger High, stands out as a late starter who began grade school at age 12. He accelerated through eight grades in four years, earning a reputation as a fast learner despite a rocky start.
United States will take a back seat in the United Nations debate on Czechoslovakia's communist government. Fresh State Department instructions suggest no strong Security Council action over Moscow's alleged role in the Prague coup. Gromyko signals Russia will resist walkout tactics but seek a full airing as Chilean and Czech officials spar over evidence and testimony.
Washington March 17 AP The government moves to fight inflation with a nationwide security loan drive slated April 15 to June 30. A three day conference will launch the effort emphasizing volunteer salesmen like wartime bond campaigns. President Truman urged a restrained bond sales push to encourage saving and curb inflationary spending. No firm figures on funds or debt retirement were given.
Minor accident near the high school caused minor fender damage before police reported. Vehicles were driven by Mrs. Tom Rexroat of Hope and John Schuje of Patmos.
Fragmented notes discuss potential draft reforms under Major General Lewis, with aim to speed induction and machinery setup. Mentions Truman era relief, Hershey, and preparation for a lottery or numbered draft, weighing old files versus updated status and possible religious considerations. Potentially references 25 to 10 times variance in pool size.
In Chicago on March 18 a large portion of a dance hall floor collapsed during a St Patrick’s Day event, killing a 33 year old woman and injuring about 100 people. The three story brick building at 3339 North Clark Street buckled as the top floor gave way, trapping revelers for hours. rescue teams evacuated dozens to hospitals where many remained in serious or critical condition as police and bystanders aided in pulling people from the wreckage.
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