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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1948
Page
4
A brief note by editor Alex Washburn argues that when civilization falls it yields thin bread and fragile structures, reflecting on social fragility and resilience.
The Atlantic Report on the Middle East contrasts ancient Arab civilizations with current poverty and slavery while urging civic duty at home. In U S policy, James Thrasher notes Congress’s rush to expand air power, conflicting plans, and a lack of unified defense strategy.
Twenty years ago today a dairy industry meeting was planned to discuss improvements as the Farmers and a plan gathered. Officers selected include President Frank Ward Vice President Hol McPudins Treasurer Roscoe Fryatts and Directors Henry Griffin and Leslie Daniels. Luvu UDC to hold memorial services Sunday at Ruse Tan cemetery with Rev. Bowen Corri gan Griffin and Lither Cote assisting.
Storms dumped 1.25 inches of rain in 15 minutes at Hope, with 1.42 inches total. High winds, hail, and flooding disrupted streets and knocked out power. two transformers failed and lines were down citywide. Texarkana saw 83 mph winds and 1.50 inches of rain. El Dorado reported hail and rain but no damage.
Rex Wileman, 12, a rising Tom Sawyer in a Nationwide Pictures production, visited Hope for auditions in City Hall Auditorium. He performed songs and scenes for local kids and their families, then helped with Swingtime on KXAR before touring major cities for the musical. The benefit show at City Hall Auditorium May 20 and 21 raises funds for the Veterans of Foreign Wars post.
Pines Swimming Pool on Russton Highway opens Saturday May 8 under Tilman Bearden and Ishittel Cheery. New facilities include a safe beach, picnic sites, and daily fresh water with a half million gallons of spring water added daily from a large reservoir. Diving boards are enhanced and improvements await public use.
No. 2 grade strawberries averaged 6.65 per crate while processing berries rose to about 21 cents per pound capped. The May 2 price range for No. 1 grade berries was 7.00 to 7.75 with an average near 7.35. Processing berries were about 19.5 cents capped and movement was estimated at 25 cars of 440 crates each.
A violent tornado swept McKinney and Princeton Texas destroying homes and injuring 43 others while killing three people J H Maynor Yola Lowry and Arthur Holmes. Power lines were cut and field kitchens aided the homeless as damage in McKinney reached over 500000 with about 100 homes harmed.
Dr. Forrest C. Pogue of Murray Kentucky, eminent historian, told Memphis reporters he does not believe a third world war is imminent. He noted ongoing tensions at Trieste Berlin Korea and Greece but cited the Democratic Italian victory as easing Western defense.
Chicago May 4 A mediation conference with the nations railroads ended with no progress toward averting a strike set for May 11. Frank Douglass chairman of the National Railway Mediation Board said the attitude of the carriers was unchanged and they would give no more than the presidential fact finding board recommended. He expected a short meeting later with Brotherhood representatives as talks continued since Thursday. Continued on Page Two.
An American B 21 crashed near the takeoff point during a training flight over Germany. One crewman was killed and two others, Lt Thomas G. Roberts Jr and Lt James E. Silger, were burned but survived. The nine other airmen aboard were spared as the wreckage burned and the squadron continued its mission. Field crash crews acted swiftly, with rescue teams at the scene within two minutes. The aircraft, valued at $400,000, was destroyed, and the squadron was part of a group arriving for Mediterranean training. The dead man's identity was withheld pending next of kin notification.
Washington May 4 The Senate neared a decision on the oleomargarine tax repeal bill. Aiken and five other senators conferred about compromises to keep oleo from being sold as butter in public eating places. Fulbright indicated no agreement was reached and a Senate vote was seen as likely today.
Spring Hill High School announces the senior class with Cornelia Garner named valedictorian and Marjorie Ann Betts salutatorian. Commencement is Thursday May 6 at the High School Gym with Glen Walker delivering the address. sixteen seniors will receive diplomas. Public invited to attend. Constrictor snakes do not break bones when they squeeze their victim, death from interference with heart and breathing actions.
The tale centers on Petais Creek Johnny Perrett and the Homestake Mining Company in the Black Hills. It chronicles a lifelong search for specks over big nuggets, the rise of Homestake as a major mining operation, and the enduring legend of Johnny who died in 1438 beside Deadwood. The piece notes the site now sustains thousands, with vast operations and 80,000 people connected to the mine.
Ohio Republicans mobilized early for the May primary pitting Taft against Stassen for 23 of 53 national convention delegates. Reports from major cities showed Republican ballots outpacing Democrats, with heavy GOP turnout in Cleveland Akron and Columbus. Dayton and Toledo saw lighter Democratic support. Columbus anticipated a record 90 000 votes amid cool dry weather.
In Columbia Mo May 4 Henry Wallace told about 5000 in a Capitol lawn speech he is not a Communist and accused hecklers of being fellow travelers He cited civil rights as essential to free assembly and speech warning democracy abroad hinges on it The crowd alternated between shouts and chants as the third party candidate urged free speech amid accusations from opponents
Baccalaureate service for graduates will be held at the school auditorium at 423 p.m. Sunday May g with Rev. William P. Hardegree of First Christian Church of Hope as speaker. Graduation exercises follow at $ pm Thursday May 13 in the same auditorium. public invited.
Joe B. Greene, a well known Hope resident linked with the Arkansas Employment Security Division, underwent a serious operation at a Texarkana hospital today. His condition is reported as well as could be expected.
The Chicot county grand jury urged the state to seize county farm duties and sell the Lake Village facility. It also proposed 1949 legislation to create state prisons for misdemeanants, citing numerous county inmates as felons downgraded to misdemeanors. The panel investigated the Elma Little death at the farm on April 21 and recommended removing James Wolfe from his duties.
Washington May 4 congress members from both parties urged a stronger United Nations to promote peace with or without Russia. Reps Hays and Judd called for leading a charter overhaul, arguing for action with Russia if she cooperates and steps without her if she refuses. They warned the veto hampers peace efforts but must be modified, amid hearings on UN structure.
Roy Steuber of Little Rock firm 545 Inc. donated 100 phonograph records to the rural Youth Center in the Ells Building. Hope Kiwanis Club sponsors the center, which started last month. Hervey Holt announced the gift today.
A State Highway Department crew began blacktopping Highway No. 4 from Sardis to Washington. The highway is closed to traffic with detours guiding motorists from Hope to Nashville via Blevins McCasskill and Fulton.
Voters in the Nashville School District of Howard and Hempstead Counties approved selling 118000 dollars in building bonds for a grade school in Nashville. The sale will be held today at Nashville High School with a 13 to 0 vote at Bingen.
The Rocky Mound Home Demonstration Club will hold a benefit supper with an amateur show at the school at 7 oclock Friday May 7. The public is invited.
May 4 reports from Jerusalem describe Jews capturing the Arab village Yeshu dia near Lydda as Arab Legion units clash with Jewish forces at the General Hospital area. Skirmishes spread across Palestine with tension rising as the British mandate nears end and UN truce efforts proceed.
Jackson Mississippi May 4 Gow Fielding Wright of Mississippi says there will be segregation in the state regardless of actions by so-called do gooders. He plans a statewide broadcast to explain States Rights and insists segregation is the only solution for proper race relations. Wright, a National Democratic party group leader, says most Negroes do not understand white Southern aims and that whites will demand segregation despite opposition from others.
Kiwanis members hear a film on wildlife in Arkansas during a regular meeting. Allday’s program features Tom Mull of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission showing wild geese and other game in the state. Guests include C. E. W., Marshall Hendrix, and Powell.
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