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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1948
Page
3
Senate and House conferees clash over home rule provisions and local rent boards. With five weeks left before March 30, efforts to reconcile differences stall as lawmakers consider options to end the stalemate or let the issue die.
Belgrade March 29 the interior ministry said a March 14 blast at Racha coal mine killed 71 workers was caused by a diversionist group. Racha on the Istrian peninsula near Trieste, the ministry said documents shown indicated orders from outside.
Reported momentum for the Draft Laney campaign grows as Arkansas figures plan a meeting in Los Angeles to discuss forming an organization. Felton of Marianna says he is one of several men gathering. Gov. Laney reiterates he will not run unless the movement gains vast support. Portis of Lepanto and Hendris of Horatio are to attend, Crain of Wilson to be out of state. Nathan Gordon of Morrillton will seek re election as lieutenant governor. Francis Cherry of Jonesboro files loyalty pledge to run for 14th district chancellor.
Amid Berlin power-sharing, Soviet objections over Western plans and stalled council meetings deepen rifts. Sokolovsky’s walkout after London talks highlight renewed tension as American, British, and French advances face Russian resistance, threatening postwar Germany’s path to stability.
Both Houses push large aid packages to Europe and Asia including 9.2 billion for military and economy aid, 275 million for Greece and Turkey arms, plus 463 million for China civilian and military use. White House backs universal military training. Truman urges revived draft.
The crop reporting service states Arkansas commercial hatcheries produced 1,642,000 baby chicks last month, a 61 percent rise from February 1947. The report notes strong growth in hatchery production across the state.
Testimony shows support for universal military training and mobilization plans as Senators note urgent security needs. Gurney reports emphasis on quick passage of draft and UMT measures, while Taft predicts a large military expenditure. Chamber of Commerce backs UMT as essential to national and world security.
Washington reports that the United States rejected Yugoslavia’s proposal to exchange Trieste for Gorizia. Officials stressed Trieste is not Yugoslav territory and not for bargaining. They noted Western powers consider the matter with Savoy and Soviet input but doubt Tito’s regime will sway policy. Trieste remains under UN supervision.
British and French officials anticipate mid April Western ministers will expand a three power plan to merge the German zones and set a future German government. They will also discuss Trieste reunion with Italy and the U S relations with Marshall Plan nations and Brussels pact members.
An isolated report recounts a local scene in Miles City Montana where a performer named Dick Pemberton undertook a unique cleaning routine during a church service. The anecdote highlights unexpected sounds and a quirky domestic moment linked to a Sunday school setting.
Athens report cites Free Greece radio alleging Greek government forces used poison gas in an attack on March 13 in the Kastoria area of Western Macedonia. The broadcast blamed American officers and soldiers for the act, while also noting government claims of guerrilla losses and battles in Olympus and Serrai locations during February and March.
Lincoln Nebraska March 27 Governor Earl Warren of California urged anew that the question of aggression be submitted to the United Nations fairly and squarely without fear of consequences. He told a Nebraska Republican Founders Day audience that even if the UN test means reorganization, it is preferable to prevent Europe becoming a subdivided arena under aggression.
Washington reports that Rep. Andresen alleged secret information leaked from the Agriculture Department last September led to enormous profits for some individuals. Testimony before a House committee, led by Andresen, included George A. Parks of fats and oils division noting a pre announcement leak before a September 10 decision to boost export allocations. Jaxport exports for late 1947 rose to 70,000,000 pounds, lifting market prices and triggering speculation. The department investigated rumors but did not identify the leak source.
Fragmentary notes describe Arapesh customs where individuals abstain from eating names of their own tribe and give gifts to others, with each man singing so that another may eat. Cultural practice appears described in terse, historical phrasing.
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