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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1952
Page
3
A brief dispatch notes the Our Daily Bread steadying paper output amid mill leadership at Alex MH Washburn and references the No 2 Newsprint Mill of South. The item highlights production conditions and leadership signals affecting output.
A Southern industrial dream is cited with the Lufkin Texas paper mill of 1940 and the Coosa River mill in Alabama opening in 1950. The 1951 annual report shows net sales nearly 19 million dollars and profit per share of 5.87, plus land and plant costs. The article argues lower raw material costs and favorable labor policy boost Southern mills, despite high construction expenses.
Governor Syd McMath pledged to repair the Gordon to Arkadelphia stretch and keep Highway 67 in good shape during construction. Oil firms and travel agents would be told the road is the through route for tourist traffic this summer. Hope led the delegation with eleven members, including Mayor John Wilson and chamber president Ben Owen.
President Truman convened a White House meeting with CIO Chief Philip Murray and steel executives to resolve the industry labor clash. A three day strike ended yesterday at his urging, but firms fear resumed operations amid high costs and potential protests. U S Steel plants in Gary and Pittsburgh remained closed as production lags and union leaders threaten action if the lockout persists.
Willie Sutton, aging at 52, was returned to Sing Sing Prison with his old inmate number 84599 after a Queens bank heist. Judge Peter T. Farrell sentenced Sutton to 30 years to life for the $64,000 robbery, with prior life terms pending his 1932 conviction and escape. His associate Thomas Kling also drew 30 years to life for the same bank theft.
Intermediates from Hope District will participate in a Sunday Sacred Music Festival at 2 30 pm in the Methodist church recreation rooms. The local MYF led by president Janelle Yocom sponsors the event featuring choir vocal solo duet trio clarinet and trumpet.
Washington May 3 The Justice Department is expected to take over the Senate investigation of alleged influence peddling in the government’s cotton stockpiling program. Sen Eliender of Louisiana plans to send a transcript of cross examining testimony from two days of public hearings to Justice officials. Sen Aiken of Vermont said he would delay revealing on the Senate floor the names of two cabinet members allegedly involved in the deal.
Second Lieutenant Billy J. Gentry of the United States Marine Corps received Naval aviator wings at NAS Pensacola. After enlisting in 1950 and starting flight training in 1951, he completed pre flight at Pensacola, followed by primary, advanced, and combat type training aboard the USS Monterey. He will report to the Naval Air Advanced Training Command in Corpus Christi before assignment to MCAS El Toro in California.
Hal Boyle notes shifting courtship as traditional hand kissing yields to palm kissing and massaging fingers, while many American women now have rough, work‑hardened hands from home electrics. The piece surveys evolving gestures and the growing challenge for suitors.
Santiago reports Chile has canceled its 1951 copper sale pact with two U S firms and will enter the free market May 8 with full output. Mines run by U S companies produce about 400000 tons yearly, with prices debated to raise wages amid a strike involving 12300 workers.
Radio station KXAR will broadcast two special religious programs as a public service to boost church attendance. The programs titled Thee out of Love and other content run daily from Sunday through Friday next week.
San Francisco May 3 The Quadrennial General Conference of the Methodist Church adopted a four year general budget totaling about one million dollars annually for 1049 to 1052 The world service budget stands at 8425080 while other funds cover episcopal salaries and administration The new denominational cooperation fund redirects 200000 to the National Council of Churches and 85515 to the World Council of Churches reflecting a shift toward interdenominational fellowship
William R. Schneider, a St. Louis attorney seeking the Republican nomination, files a federal suit against Columbia Broadcasting System alleging denial of equal broadcasting time. He asks for an injunction claiming he is entered in the New Hampshire primary in March and the Oregon primary on May 18, while CBS has invited other candidates on free line 6% and public service. U.S. District Judge Hare orders CBS to show cause by next Friday.
Mrs. Reteccun Neswall, a 62 year old Dallas widow, was found guilty of murder in the shooting death of her husband Thomas W. Boswell, 65. The jury deliberated 1 hour 40 minutes before returning a verdict of guilty and she received a life term. Her attorneys plan a motion for a new trial and an appeal.
Members of the Arkansas State Practical Nurses Association plan a three day convention in Little Rock May 9 to 11. Officers will be elected Wednesday. Dr. Jean C. Gladden of Hurri ca, vice president of the Arkansas Medical Society, and Dr. Hayden C. Nicholson of the University of Arkansas School of Medicine will speak. Arkansas Peace Officer Association will also hold sessions May 9 and 9.
The County cancer crusade surpassed its $1,000 quota with $1,120.78 raised led by chairman Syd McMath. Donations came from 928 contributors and workers joined in the effort. Home Demonstration clubs added $25. 60 percent stays in Arkansas for home programs and 23 percent goes to eater rescue.
A scrambled Allied report notes Canada and U.S. officials in Panmunjom debate over a U N peace plan. General Nuckols and Marshal Nam conducted a joint session with overnight recess requested. Joy signaled cautious await, while Red newsmen insisted on repatriation of all prisoners. No final agreement disclosed.
The Housing and Home Financing Agency approved a capital grant of 80,385 and a loan of 1,034,448 for slum clearance and steel development in five Little Rock blocks. Administrator Raymond M. Foley paid the contract yesterday. signing with Little Rock Housing Authority chairman R. Rodding Stevenson set in motion city participation.
G W Ware, author of a new book on porcelain, returns to Hope after seven years in Germany. He previously led the Fruit and Trig Branch Experiment Station for the University of Arkansas and served as assistant director in agricultural education. His son George Jr. studies in Fayetteville.
Denver dispatch reports the U S Air Force curbing flying hours due to an oil strike. Units including B-29s and fighters face limits, with Carswell and Fort Worth area bases affected. Reduced monthly hours cited as essential to conserve fuel already in short supply.
Washington, May 37. Truman's foreign aid dominates the schedule as Congress debates measures. Reports indicate plans to cut aid and votes on proposals loom for next week. Committees prepare action while lawmakers weigh budget implications and foreign policy priorities.
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