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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1948
Page
3
A concise column by The Editor Alex He Washburn examines daily bread topics with sharp, pointed observations and a brief personal stance on current issues.
Fragment from Jenkins Minnesota outlines a World Peace Association postcard questioning UN authority and penalties for advocating war. It recalls prewar memories, cites U S Steel finance woes, and critiques inflation and policy shifts affecting steel workers and prices.
Washington report on Senate debate over a $4.8 billion tax cut as Republicans rally behind the bill. Senator Morse declares support, joined by Senator Langer, with several Democrats backing the measure while Senator Connelly opposes. House already approved a larger $6.5 billion cut. Conference negotiations expected next week.
The Samoa Red Cross thanks Hempstead County Junior Red Cross for seven gift pieces including seed and shell bead strings, nut shell eggs, and a woven fiber mat. The items are on exhibit at the Hempstead County Library.
Jones named to head Century Bible Class at First Methodist Church at 245 a.m. tomorrow. About a dozen members are named Jones and 25 others are expected to attend. Around 200 total are expected for the program with every phase led by a Jones.
Francis Cherry of Jonesboro lightly known as a possible governor candidate today filed for reelection to the 12th Chancery District. He signed a party pledge with Harvey G. Combs, secretary of the Democratic State Committee, and said another corrupt practices pledge would be delivered to the secretary of state later today.
A series of tornadoes and destructive gales killed more than 50 people and injured over 300 across Texas to New York. The disaster displaced hundreds, damaged homes, stores, factories, and churches, with millions in losses. The Red Cross mobilized aid and an initial $250,000 was allotted for Illinois Missouri Tariana and Ohio.
Washington reports prompt criticism as America abandons its partition plan for Palestine. Congress voices betrayal charges while diplomats warn the move may doom the United Nations. Taft calls it a policy reversal. Senate leaders refuse comment amid consternation.
Hal Boyle argues modern homes cost more than sin’s wages and criticizes architecture for shaping residences. He envisions beds as central furniture, proposes a living room bedroom, and imagines a house with a hospital bed, integrated kitchen, and self feeding fireplace.
Rome reports clashes as campaigns speed up for the April elections. In Castellamare di Stabia south of Naples Communists attacked a St. Josephs day parade of Christian Democratic youths. police intervened and gunfire followed. In Rome fighting erupted after a Communist leader's speech sparked clashes with moderate Socialists. no casualties reported there.
Arab and Jewish leaders warned that all out war would spread across the Holy Land despite UN moves to abandon partition. Both sides blamed the other for immigration and vowed violence could follow any peace enforcement. British and American forces boosted patrols as tensions rose and public demonstrations were anticipated.
An automobile owned by Homer Harrison of Mupe, stolen in Prescott Thursday night, was found in Arkadelphia last night, police reported today. The report mentioned damaged ceramic tiles and unclear details about the surrounding buildings.
Newsweek prints a story about Guru Letters linked to Wallace and a Russian cult. The piece mentions Trieste talks, Western powers proposing Italy reclaim Trieste, and Yugoslav control concerns amid postwar treaty arrangements. The report notes security council issues and governor selection disputes.
Three Texans die in a morning collision near Gurdon as a car carrying five rides sideswipes a truck. Killed are Hazie Dodson Durre 30 Houston J H Cox 40 Houston and Bessie Buleah Baker 42 Houston. Seriously injured Clifton D Cantrell Jr 19 Houston and J T Pryde 40 Houston. Roy Eslick 23 San Antonio sustains lesser injuries. The accident occurred March 26 with several taken to a Prescott hospital.
Jerusalem reports two major Jewish factions the Haganah and Irgun Zyumi Leumi operate openly and covertly alongside Arab forces. The Yarmuk Army led by Fawzi Bey El Kaukji is assembling from volunteers with armored cars artillery and tanks while Arab irregulars harass supply lines across Jaffa Tel Aviv and Haifa.
Hollywood fans gather at Shrine Auditorium for the 20th annual Academy Awards. Favoritism centers on Gentleman's Agreement for best picture and Rosalind Russell for best actress in Mourning Becomes Electra. Contenders include Colman, Peck, Reedgrave, and Garfield. Elia Kazan and Celeste Holm noted among top winners in Daily Variety poll. Ceremony begins at 6 15 pm California Daylight Time with expanded balcony coverage.
The report traces Westbrook Pegler’s decades long claim of secret letters about Henry A. Wallace. It details Wallace’s religious exploration, Roerich Pact advocate ties, and a Bostonian era Roerich museum project intertwined with Wallace politics and science views.
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