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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1952
Page
4
An editorial argues looters emerge when civilization falters after disasters and urges aid to tornado relief. It condemns theft from stores and homes, notes police action and military may be needed, and calls for donations to the Tornado Relief Fund with public attribution for donors.
In Munsan Korea on March 25 Korean truce negotiators kept talks on exchanging prisoners of war in secrecy. Brig Gen William P Nuckols U N Command spokesman said any results will be published. The sticking point is POW repatriation with the U N seeking self choice while the Reds demand total repatriation for all POWS.
Washington reports CIO President Murray rejects a meeting with Defense Mobilizer Charles E. Wilson over the steel wage dispute. Wilson, returning from Key West talks, seeks wage-price peace negotiations while Murray calls Wilson biased and uninformed. The Wage Stabilization Board proposed a 12 cent hourly increase and other benefits, prompting industry price pressures. Continued on Page Two.
The Senate preparedness subcommittee will review secret reports on Russian air power as it evaluates U.S. defense readiness. Chairman Lyndon B. Johnson says hearings will mix closed and public testimony and assess 1952 53 production goals and future military output including tanks and electronics.
Four persons were injured in a two car crash west on Route 67 late yesterday. A 1951 Oldsmobile driven by Mariah Shadrinsky of Brooklyn struck a 1939 Plymouth driven by Roy Davis of Sheppard as the latter turned left. Shadrinsky and passenger Harry Finfer and Roy Davis and Jimmy Davis suffered non serious injuries and were treated at Josephine and GaUaugh hospitals. Investigating were Sheriff Claud Sutton and state troopers Hughes and Downing.
Newark airport, closed after three crashes causing 119 deaths, will reopen on a limited basis for military planes. The exact date awaits the U S Air Force decision. The port authority cites national defense shipping under the Mutual Security Agency as the reason.
James P. Finnegan, former internal revenue collector and friend of President Truman, was sentenced to two years in prison and a $10,000 fine for misconduct in office. He was granted bail on appeal for $5,000, with his attorneys planning to appeal within 10 days. Judge Rubey M. Huin condemned him as a public official who sacrificed his honor for dollars.
Two cars collided this morning at Third and Pine Streets. The drivers were Billy Schmitt of Hope Rt. 2 and Mont Wardlaw of McCaskill. Only fender and grille damage was reported. investigators noted.
A tornado period report from Jessie Sam wel of DeAnn states a barn at DeAnn's home burned to the ground along with two mules a sow corn hay and various farm implements. The old log barn, built about 65 years ago by R P Sam es, was erected with the help of eight workers.
At a Hope Chamber of Commerce meeting led by Ed Thrash agriculture chair, officials and Brown-Miller Pickle Co representatives discussed expanding cucumber acreage from about 700 to 1600 acres by next year. With pickle firm backing, U of A station has four years of cucumber trials. growers are invited to contact local agents to participate. The effort aims to boost income for small farmers and relieve local cotton shipping limits, noting current compress capacity and potential cotton yield improvements.
The American Legion holds a regular meeting at Airport chat on Thursday March 27 starting 7 210 pm with Haskell Jones as principal speaker. In the business session Go Getter awards will be made along with committee reports and selection of a Boys State representative. Menu features baked ham with all the trimmings.
Hong Kong dispatch reports Peiping radio claiming North Korea has captured a group of American spies who parachuted behind enemy lines to study guerrilla warfare. The spies allegedly wore North Korean and Chinese uniforms, carried radios and medicines, and had one month of U S Army training. The broadcast equated their mission with an International Red Cross inquiry proposed by Dean Acheson.
American Bible Society representative Loeckle of Texgrkana will show a sound film at Hope City Hall on Sunday March 90 starting at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
Syd McMath was appointed Hempstead County campaign chairman of the 1952 Cancer Crusade opening April 4. The drive aims to raise 16 million dollars for research, patient services, and education. He plans five committees and urges families to seek early detection and doctor visits.
Members of the local Lions Club heard a talk by Harvey Leggett district governor at the regular luncheon held at Hotel Danan. The event followed the organization’s scheduled activities in Little Rock with attendance by local club members.
Washington March 25 The Agriculture Department readies a new attack on the pink bollworm costly post in the cotton region. Hoyt chief of the Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine writes Representative Gathings that funds be shifted to research on eradication. He notes recent spread northward and toward Oklahoma and Arkansas and that current controls fail without favorable weather. Divorce final Los Angeles March 25 Singer Ginny Sims divorces Haytt R Dehn industrial engineer after 1945 marriage and two children.
Daniels and Taylor join Evans in seeking alderman seats in Ward One Ward Two and wards 4. Daniels, longtime Third District Livestock Association treasurer, will oppose incumbent Joe Britt. Ward Two candidate Fred Johnson a former policeman seeks seat held by Paul Raley who has not fixed term. Incumbents Thompson Evans and Charlie Taylor of Wards Three and Four announce re election bids.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions communities seeking food and cash support, referencing a church or group and Avon. It suggests aid plans or fundraising efforts but lacks clear names, dates, or concrete actions. The text is distorted, leaving only hints of social relief efforts.
Washington reports labor action loom in telegraph and telephone industries. CIO Communications workers in Bell System regions vote amid expiring contracts. Western Union AFL unit ballots under way with 30,000 employees. Strikes possible as wage, pension, and governance concessions are sought.
In a college reunion tale, Wilbur Fee arrives in a drinking costume crafted by his wife Treille Mac. The evening turns playful as Mae reveals a newspaper article about science and a prank helmet arrives, sparking a humorous domestic clash before sleep and a late arrival.
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