This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1948
Page
5
A column argues democracy slows decisive action as it reviews wartime ships to Russia and the slow pace of ERP approval. It contrasts a republic with a dictatorship and urges a sharp stance from Washington, noting Italy's April election and potential Allied aid shifts. Continued on Page Two.
A fragmented scan recalls Basil Newton charging Rotary Club ties to Mrs WS Kennedy winning a national laundry service award. Mentions a free tune for children, South Arkansas editors meeting, and a cinema reference to Rin Tin Tin. Named figures Garnett Mani, Evelyn Murph, and others are listed amid chaotic notes.
Prosecuting Attorney James H. Pilkinton said his office will not back any faction in the Hope District school election dispute. He noted his role is to advise on the law, not intervene in ballots or election conduct. The controversy arose after Foy Hammons criticized ballot grouping and instructions. The vote totals were 414 for M. Duffie, 212 for Clifford Franks, 200 for Hammons, and 135 for W. B. Ruggles.
The Hope High School Library Club presents The Cross and the Grown an Easter pageant tomorrow at 1 PM in the auditorium. Directed by Mrs. Frank Masoni, the annual production features a large student cast and no admission, with public invited.
Flood danger eases across many western and central states as Mississippi River levels fall in Quincy and Ohio and Missouri basins show improvement. Engineers say limited rainfall spared major floods. some isolated areas still report rising waters and emergency actions including shipments and aid for Manitac and surrounding regions.
Senator Burnet Maybank urged Attorney General Tom Clark to seek indictments against individuals responsible for exporting airplane engines to Russia. He named insiders and outsiders of government, amid a House probe on surplus goods flowing to Russia. President Truman defended continued exports as largely historic purchases and Commerce Department oversight. Forrestal noted discussions with Harriman on war material shipments and ordered a review of surplus disposal. Styles Bridges called shipments disgraceful and almost treasonous. A House panel revealed 46 surplus bomber engines sold to Russia and private traders in the past year, and Moore-McCormack Steamship Co records were under examination as the main transporter of U. S. goods to Russia.
Washington march 25 The top military leaders urged Congress to expand the armed services and to draft ages 19 to 25. Secretary Forrestal outlined world events and urged steps to match Russia. President Truman said a revised defense program would be sent to Congress with costs not yet estimated. Proposals include increasing manpower by 349 500, adding 3 billion dollars for expansion, drafting men 19 to 23, and a universal military training system to furnish about 950 000 new trainees annually.
Rome reports an Italian foreign ministry spokesman said Italy is willing to negotiate directly with Yugoslavia on Trieste and the free territory, conditioned on restoring Trieste to Italian sovereignty per the British French American note. The move follows Western Allied proposals for a protocol tied to the peace treaty. Police broke up a student demonstration in Bologna as elections near on April 18 amid strikes by printers and union pressure. Premier De Gasperi defended the April 16 vote date, noting campaign rallies have been limited by labor actions and that the main contest pits De Gasperi’s Christian Democrats against the Communist Socialist Front.
Fragmentary report describes a British response to Russia protesting a meeting. It mentions negotiations, U S actions, and submarine surface activities. The text is garbled but indicates tensions between Britain, Russia, and the United States over diplomatic and military matters.
A special school election is scheduled in Nashville District No. 1 covering Howard and Hempstead counties on May 1 from 2:00 to 6:20 p.m. to vote a building fund tax to pay principal and interest on proposed $128,000 in new construction bonds. Bingen School House in Hempstead County will house the polling place.
President Truman said he will use all lawful means to settle the coal strike after a board report due by April 5. He noted the panel was appointed after mediation failed and indicated the government may seek court orders to halt the strike once the report is issued. Officials hope miners return to work but prepare for further savings orders.
The Air Force asked manufacturers how quickly they could scale to full war production, as Congress weighs up to 10 billion dollars in defense spending. Plans envision expanding to 70 groups and producing tens of thousands of aircraft, with five years to reach a 21 500 plane Air Force and 14 500 naval air arm.
Washington reporters chronicled the American Gem Society annual final exams where judges tested identity skills using refractometers and diamond scopes. Delegates like Evert Hardy of Boston described a six hour written test, a one hour oral, and a lab phase naming 20 stones correctly, stressing mineral identification over color.
New York plane maker Glenn L Martin says the Navy has perfected guided missiles that can locate and wreck enemy ships halfway across the ocean. He cites a shoming guidance device and warns of a radioactive cloud and new bacteria weapons with an A-bomb far more powerful than Japan’s. He predicts rapid readiness for missiles, while the AEC had no comment.
President Truman urged the United Nations to convene Arab and Jewish leaders for a parley to halt bloodshed in Palestine. He said the U S reversal favors a UN trusteeship as a path, with potential use of troops only if necessary, while stressing a political solution over partition.
In Jerusalem on Holy Thursday Christians prayed at the site of the Last Supper while gunfire disrupted the observance as Arab and Jewish tensions flare. Roman Catholic and Protestant worshippers shortened ceremonies with archbishop and church leaders altering plans. Armed guards patrolled the old city walls to safeguard worshippers during the fragile period.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars last night elected LaGrone Williams as commander for the new year at a meeting at the hut on Highway GT east. Other ten officials named include Senior Vice Commander John Keck, Junior Vice Commander Sliff Billings, Quartermaster Jimmy Miller, Post Advocate Royce Weisenberger, Chaplain Lloyd Osburn, and trustees O. P. Lloyd, Halsey, Kenneth Vail, plus 38 months UT and 12 months in unspecified posts.
Charles Aumitage, local chair of Cricinette, was unveiled to the board of directors at the recent meeting of the Southern Chamber in Oklahoma City. Mr Armitage returned to tape last night.
The monthly singing service at First Pentecost Church is postponed due to Easter observances and will resume on Sunday, April.
Washington march 25 reports that President Truman will propose new billions in defense and ask Congress to override a veto on a large tax reduction bill. The House passed the measure 1289 to 1067 and the Senate approved 78 to 18, with votes split along party lines. Republicans and some Democrats contend the tax cut is urgent while others fear debt and inflation. The president may seek a veto override early next week with 20 days left to act.
The Women's Council of the Firth Christian Church schedules a Good Friday observance on March 26 at 2 30 pm. Rev. William P Haworth conducts prayer and talk sections, with Mrs Ted Duet singing Must Jesus Bear Alone and Mrs L B Toole delivering a talk. The program features hymns 302 and 360, an organ postlude by Mrs D J Camp. All church women are invited.
Rev S A Whitlow will address the Scottish Rite service at First Baptist Church of Hope tonight at 7 30. The event honors the Masonic lodge and features thirty second masons and local officers including Thomas Cannon Pa Nest Pentecost Harry Wie Alva G Rives Ira J Amos Embree Frank Douglang Bonds and Edward F McFaddi Justice of the Arkansas Court.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.