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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1949
Page
3
A Hope man argues that declaring the Atlantic Pact will not prevent war and may mislead Americans into believing the nation is ready for global conflict. He cites Russia as a non- threat unless provoked and warns against complacency as world power dynamics shift with air power and allied munition efforts.
Arkansas State Police sergeant Charles Boyd, district supervisor of the Safety Patrol, aided Hope grade schools by presenting a Safety Patrol film with Lt. Jack Rhea, swearing in patrol members from fifth and sixth grades, and distributing belts and badges to captains Franklin Horton, Jerry Ozraer, and Clifton Booth.
The Hampstead County Community Home Demonstration Clubs held a training session on March 15 at Weger High School Hope in the Home Economics Department. Blanche Randolph demonstrated three canning methods including chicken and sausage canning, with 14 HD women and 121 club and MH A girls present from 10 communities. Eleven jars of meat and chicken were canned and shown at the Fourth Animal Meat and Egg Show on March 10 at Yergo High School with additional lard displays observed.
Actor Joe E. Brown plans retirement due to illness with reports of a malaria treatment at a Philadelphia hospital. Details on his condition and any upcoming appearances are unclear though family indicates Sue Brown and Morey Ja may assist in the interim.
The Arkansas Highway Commission outlined priorities for about 14.998 million in projects across nine districts with emphasis on paving and grading on highways 67 70 279 and related routes. District Six including Little Rock was not considered. top priorities include 12 miles on Highway 67 south of Hope, 4.4 miles east of Clarendon, and the 12 mile Lake Village Montrose segment on Highway 82, with costs ranging from 286000 to 721000 dollars.
Mrs. Allie Morton of Hope area says she is the youngest grandmother in Tie Stand county at 31. Her grandchild Mary Wright is 4 months old, mother Christene Morton Wright is 15, and Morton's six children include Jerry at 22 months. A telegraph tale about a younger claimant prompted her visit to The Star.
Boston March 19 UP The mother Anna Sullivan 45 seeks permission to visit her illegitimate son Gerald Sullivan kept in a dungeon like room since infancy. Attorney Daniel J OConnell for Sullivan to plead before District Judge Frankland W Miles. Sullivan says she loves the boy and will work to regain custody, despite a neglect charge and health issues. Gerald previously escaped once and was found barefoot in the street by police.
Washington reports Senate Democratic Leader Lucas invited Southern Democrats to rejoin the fold for Truman’s domestic and foreign bills but Dixie lawmakers warned the arrangement would be temporary and they could walk out if civil rights proposals pass. Lucas predicted Southern support for much of Truman’s program and highlighted key senators likely to lead fights on rent, European recovery, and reciprocal trade.
The Hope public schools Magic Program on KXAR earns regional acclaim in the Journal of Arkansas Education May issue. A three page feature highlights Student Parade at 11:39 a.m. daily with photos from Blackwood Paisley and a Hope Hick broadcast. Mrs BR E McMahon chairs the speech department and oversees broadcasting, with help from Sophia Sue Harper. The article quotes McMahon and School Superintendent James H Jones on broadcasting as a self expression channel, noting 75 percent of students have appeared on air over the year.
Mrs. W V Oldwell 3a a native of Nevada county died Friday in a Doxarkana hospital. Services set for 2 pm at Central Baptist Church Teuna Herndon with Cumnetius Funeral Home of Hope in charge. Survived by husband three daughters Mrs John Phillips Mrs Arvington of Shreveport and Mrs Troy Afimand Prescott two sons Gibert and Joe brother and sister-in-law in Magnatia and Py Wer. sister Mrs Minnie Rhodes and Mrs Jim well.
Ashdown girls win to advance in the state tournament at Newport. Scored by Bellefouty and teammates with key performances from Ade Syutinar and Marked Pree, the team pulled ahead in a tense matchup as playoff progress continued in March.
Washington observers expect swift Senate passage of a 12 to 14 month rent extension before the current law ends this month. The banking committee approved the measure, with Senate debate set for Monday and a likely vote Tuesday night. The plan allows up to 10 percent rent hikes but caps total increases since June 30, 1947 at 15 percent. State legislatures could decontrol parts or all of programs, amid mixed support and debate over centralization versus decentralization.
Clyde Coffee, longtime local merchant, is appointed manager and buyer for Willis Men's Store of Hope. He previously worked with George W. Robison and Co. for 18 years and was a partner at Routon and Coffee Store. He will specialize in men's clothing and invites friends and customers to visit at the new location.
The Civic Improvement Association plans to begin development of Negro Park at a regular Thursday meeting. Committees were formed to start work, and attendees contributed funds to the American Red Cross drive.
Guadalupe California reports a growing dog population with about 9 000 canines. City officials note fence damage at the pound and illegal shooting fears while the Mahe Society raises legal concerns. Mayor Paul Carlin highlights intractable imbalance as residents observe stray dogs driving up traffic issues.
St Louis March 19 A labor dispute at Missouri Pacific surfaced as Wabash strike entered its fifth day with stalemate. Brotherhood leader Lash said Missouri Pacific operating employees struck December 15 and that talks with management will occur after Wabash discussions. Missouri Pacific spans 11 states and 4,700 workers are affected.
The Associated Press reports seven deaths from Arkansas fires this week. Two Meade brothers perished in a Piggott dwelling blaze on Friday afternoon, joining three other victims as the toll rises. Leon Meade Ithyee and James Meade were asleep when their mother left to visit a neighbor. the house burned before discovery and the bodies were found in a bedroom corner.
HAL BOYLE laments a nation of indecision. He argues Americans fear being wrong or right, preferring others to decide. He recalls military delays and office executives as symbols of a broader paralysis, urging bold choices to end the pervasive hesitancy.
Washington March 19 A cautious Senate flatters toward underwriting a historic North Atlantic Security pact presented by Secretary of State Acheson as a shield against aggression. Senators praised the plan while voicing concerns on costs and war-decision power, as Moscow and Communist outlets decried the alliance as a threat to the Soviet bloc.
Three Fort Smith residents formed Westark Liquors Inc and Western Distributors Inc to export liquor wholesale to other states under a 1948 act. Incorporators include F. Palcorner Blanche Malvon er and W. H. Bruce with authorized capital listed at 100000 and 2500 paid in. Revenue Commissioner Dean Morley said export permits would not be granted until an investigation is completed. Milk prices in Arkansas markets softened recently with declines in Little Rock and Fort Smith up to three cents a quart and smaller drops in Pine Bluff Jonesboro and Blytheville. A 65 year old man and an eight month old boy died in separate Arkansas house fires. one due to an exploding kerosene stove in Benton County and another in Pine Bluff.
A delegation of New York Democratic congressmen led by Rep. Emanuel Celler plans to meet at city hall to discuss a possible congressional investigation into wiretapping. Mayor William O'Dwyer is expected to testify before a grand jury next Tuesday on alleged telephone tapping of 76 top city officers. Millionaire Robert Ryan urged indicting O'Dwyer for fraud as part of his bid to clean up city government. Indictments sought would include all participants in questioning two accused tapers at city hall.
Miss Sue Buchanan of Blevins High School won the District American Legion High School Oratorical Contest held in Hope on March 18. Judges and officials noted regional winners progressing to Magnolia College and state contests with cash prizes and a $100 scholarship for the state champion.
Chicago police report two gunmen robbed Joseph Gooch outside the Locknut Corporation on West 47th Street. Gooch, 53, lost a leather bag containing tools used in his job valued at 75 dollars. The thieves followed him from a clearinghouse where he cashed his paycheck and then fled.
Sydney reports that the United States plans rocket tests with atomic propulsion on a central Australian range. An agreement with Britain and Australia will grant use of the range, with safeguards, to observe and develop long range weapons. The 700 mile range includes a 1300 mile landing stage and may host tests aimed at Japan.
State police report a southbound passenger train struck a car at a rail crossing. Coroner J P Mati identified the deceased as Ednas Chester Okeley 30 Mrs Glass Worthh 34 and Tina Spencer 41 all of San. The wreck carried the car and its occupants a short distance before the train could be halted. The train was en route to Longasport.
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