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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1949
Page
3
A brief column titled Our Daily Bread by The Editor Alex H. Washburr offers concise reflections on daily life and lingering questions about faith and routine.
A reader column notes that despite fears of economic decline, American business shows resilience. It cites cheap newsprint, low loan ratios, and scarce cars and homes, arguing the 1929 33 panic differences and urging calm despite price volatility and market shifts.
Little Rock reports Leon Tubb a 12 year old survivor of a mysterious Berryville shooting on March 3. He was brought to Arkansas Baptist hospital after a bullet lodged in the back of his head. His right arm and leg and vocal cords are paralyzed. His older brother Dewey seven and the family dog were shot dead. Police still seek answers.
Owners of the Missouri and Arkansas railroad reveal plans to reopen a Harrison to Seligman segment as the Arkansas and Ozarks Railway Company. New York investors M P Gross Franke and He Schwartz apply to the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority and expect a permit by April 6. The line would carry carload freight only using diesel locomotives.
One of nine Arkansan delegation members opposed the compromise rent control measure which passed both houses yesterday. Rep. Gathings dissented while six others including senators McClellan and Fulbright supported the bill. In Birmingham, Alabama, no water access exists to the coastal port of Mobile.
Washington reports contend the new rent control extension will trigger a government crackdown on the rent black market. Congress sent the compromise bill to the White House. Rep Patman predicts a rollback of illegal rents and end to the rent blackmarket, while House Leader McCormack says large rent hikes unlikely and cities won’t abandon controls soon. President Truman reportedly pleased with the bill's progress.
The Hope and Hempstead County Salvation Army Service Unit met in City Hall to review activities led by Field Representative K E Moss. Roy Anderson reported aid provided for food clothing lodging transportation and medicine plus plans to expand services and address campaign funding and regulatory challenges.
Stephens March 40 Py Litt le James LaMar Tribble, age nine, died at home after months-long leukemia and blindness since last Saturday. Hundreds sent gifts including a pet rabbit and goldfish plus over 100 dollars in cash. Father PB C Tribble had arranged a litter of pigs outside the boy's window so he could watch them grow. Survived by his mother and a sister.
Washington reports widespread price reductions dampening Truman anti inflation efforts. Experts clash on need for controls while some economists warn deflation risk. Notable moves include Kaiser price cuts in autos and Westinghouse radio discounts, and Sears advertising broad reductions amid easing inflation signals. A separate Germany note details a recovered prize case after surgery.
HAL BOYLE profiles John Garfield once headed for trouble who rebuilt his life through acting. Now 36, Garfield balances Hollywood and Broadway, preferring meaningful roles over stardom, wary of security but determined to stay healthy and creative in a risky career.
In New York on March 30 a crowd of over 600 pickets gathered at the pier to protest Britain's Israel policy as Western European ministers including Bevin and Gromyko arrived aboard the Queen Mary. Bevin, Gramyko, Spaggi, Stikker, and Bech planned to sign the North Atlantic pact in Washington next week. Gramyko declined to answer reporters questions.
Walter M. Aaron aged 88 died last night in a local hospital. He is survived by his wife and ten children, Mrs Hazel Ratecliff of Gayland City, Mrs Vida Sanderford of Camden, Ariz, Algie, Johnny, Odell, Bonnie, Vaklinu, Delrat and Bobby Nell Aaron of Hope. Funeral services set for 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Providence by Rev Floyd Clark.
Emirbet Junior Class presents Life at Aunt Minnies, a three act comedy, at Anvil 1 school Friday at 8 p m. Admission 20 cents. Cast includes Mary Ellen Fee, Joan Townsend, Dwight Pankey, Alice Mae Dougan, Tom Revenga, Jim Jones, Nellie Orwell, Carroll Ferguson, Maud Graeham, John Thompson, Amy Paul, Bobby Thornton.
The University of Arkansas won the southern collegiate poultry judging title. a three member team scored 3993 points to top eight land grant colleges. Jim Cole Hillman Kuen and Bobby Barnett scored 1346 1922 and 1424 respectively.
Memphis readers learn of new science aiding bridge hosts as U S Department of Agriculture chemists unveil a salt and oil pectin lacquer to coat salted nuts and chips. The grease reducing process for potatoes lowers weight and shipping costs while yielding drier snacks for guests.
The Patmos juniors present their annual Saet comedy Beeline Double at the school Thursday night. The cast features Judy Hollis Joan Pascell Gene Hols Billy Hollis and others as the village residents prepare for the performance.
A representative from the Tekana Social Security Administration will be in Hope on Tuesday April 5 at 2 p.m. to discuss Arkansas Employment Office matters. Measles cases in Arkansas rise to a record 1,114 last week, with 1,022 the prior week.
Maj Gen Clayton L Bissell former assistant army chief of staff is charged under articles of war and may face a court martial for acts while military and air attaché in London. He arrived in Europe for the investigation signed by Lt Gen John K Cannon.
H K Thatcher, Arkansas official lobbyist in Washington for 11 years, resigns effective June 30. He will leave as head of the Resources and Development Commission's agricultural and industrial division and Washington office director, to be replaced by Edwin Williams in the Washington post. Thatcher had led the office since 1938, with the office transitioning from independent agency to commission control.
Hollywood actor Douglas Fairbanks Jr received notice that he had been named honorary knight commander of the Order of the British Empire for his work in Anglo American relations and as CARE chairman. He said the recognition surprised him and plans a Buckingham Palace ceremony in late spring or early summer.
Tornadoes hit four towns in northwest Oklahoma causing two deaths and injuries to ten. Cant on Longdale and Blackwell suffered heavy property damage with numerous homes and businesses destroyed or damaged. Rescue work found Canton and Longdale less severely damaged at dawn.
Thomas Columbus Cox, 74, fled yesterday from his Hempstead home near Hope along Highway 29. Survived by brother M. H. Cox of Patmos. Funeral services set for 3 pm Wednesday at Betts Cemetery with Rev. Floyd Clark. interment by Herndon Cornelius.
The Rev. H. W. Worthey will erouch at Whiter Creek Church Sunday April 3 at 7 o clock. The public is invited.
Over 100 attend the Prescott Chamber of Commerce Ladies Night at Hotel Lawson featuring a Spring fashion show. Mary Jo Hamilton chairs the event with Frances Thrasher assisting, as a telegram greeting from J A Craig arrives and local merchants supply prizes and corsages.
Diplomatic sources report Syria Army Chief has taken over the government and proclaimed martial law. The move follows unrest over Palestine and wartime handling, with a new cabinet reportedly formed and negotiations for ceasefire underway. Ambiguity surrounds Azem’s fate and UN mediation efforts continue from Cairo toward peace talks.
Rowland, awaiting penitentiary, has filed a habeas corpus petition in U.S. District Court at Fort Smith. Attorney C Floyd Hutt argues his client's liberty was denied with due process concerns under the 4th Amendment after a prior Arkansas conviction and sentence. The U.S. Supreme Court refused to review. a temporary bond of 3000 remained in effect while a hearing date is set.
Baseball managers teachers committee members and all interested in the sport including Legion Leaguers are asked to meet tonight at City Hall at 7 30. The session prepares for the opening practice on Monday April 4.
Yarger Home Economics Department will stage two one act plays on Thursday night in March at 8 o clock. The public is invited to attend the school performances.
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