06 May 1947
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1947
Page
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Frank Ramsey found a 1861 cotton sale statement from J. W. Champlin Co. New Orleans in the Holt home. It lists 2 bales of 85 pounds each, gross and net figures, with river insurance, fire insurance, freight, drayage, and commissions totaling a net of 70.95 dollars.
James Thrasher reviews Secretary of State Marshall's performance at the Moscow conference. Marshall demonstrated tact and intelligence, securing better press coverage, urging a reduction of four-power occupation forces in Germany, and pressing for renewed talks on Korea. He faced Soviet resistance with calm resilience and kept American interests protected.
National Hospital Day honors Florence Nightingale on May 12 while stressing community and staff effort. Julia Chester Hospital will hold Open House on Sunday May 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. to mark the occasion.
About 780 Future Farmers of America youths from southern Arkansas toured the Fruit and Truck Branch Experiment Station in Hope. The morning program included a station tour with six stops followed by an afternoon program featuring bands, greetings, and talks by state FFA officials.
The Southern Baptist convention in St Louis runs May 6 for five days with about 10 000 messengers expected at Municipal Auditorium. Dr John W Raley Oklahoma Baptist University president chairs the order of business committee and notes a new departure in planning with a theme Human designs Gods destiny. Speakers include former Oklahoma Governor Robert Kerr former Minnesota Governor Harold E Stassen Evangelist Charles F Taylor Judge Camille Kelley and Dr George D Kelsey. Kerr speaks on The book we teach and Stassen on Baptists and world peace.
The VFW and Senator Pepper urged Congress to raise GI Bill subsistence and job training grants for veterans. They proposed higher monthly living stipends for singles and dependents, and increased wage and training grants to reduce veteran withdrawals from school due to rising costs.
The volcanic lighthouse on the island of San Salvador in the West Indies has long served as a guiding beacon for mariners. Its fiery flash by night has aided ships for centuries.
Hempstead county citizens will gather at the courthouse Sunday May 11 at 2 p m to dedicate a war memorial honoring local servicemen who died in World Wars I and II. Rear Admiral Croyden Wassell will deliver the address. the granite monument stands on the courthouse lawn with names of the fallen.
President Truman opened the three day national fire prevention conference in Washington urging rehabilitation for 23 million handicapped Americans and backing a broad health program. He warned fires and auto accidents stem from carelessness and called for reduced fire losses through concerted action by officials and private groups.
In Hillsdale Michigan on May 6 a poultry farm burglary ended with 25 dozen eggs and three yeggs involved. Lawrence Bechtel of Montpelier Ohio was arrested after selling 15 dozen eggs and confessing to breaking in while claiming two accomplices fled amid a spray of eggs. Police seek the other two suspects.
In selecting mates men prefer women whose intelligence matches their own level, a University of Ornia psychologist reports. The finding suggests assortative mating based on cognitive similarity.
Dr. J. R. Grant of Ouachita College was guest speaker at Fairpark last night for a Kiwanis Ladies Night and chicken barbecue attended by about 120 Kiwanis members and guests. He shared stories from life as unlicensed teachers shaping his view that all people are teachers and learners.
The House approved debate rules 168 to 22 to press a showdown on the administration’s 400 million Greece Turkey aid program. Rep. Eaton outlined the high risks of passage, while opponents warned of bankruptcy, Communist threats, and draining resources.
More than 1000 Nevada County residents attended a Fiddler's contest at Prescott Gym last weekend where prizes were awarded. Sponsored by the Prescott Kiwanis Club with L. J. Bryson as master of ceremonies judges included Dr. M. H. Kennedy Jewell White Gene Lee and Mrs. James Prescott. Three blackface visitors from Hope added to the program with Lyle Brown Hollis Rae Luck. Rae Luck is president of the Hope Lions Club. The event was deemed a success and another contest is planned next year.
The article notes a postwar shift in the Soviet Union where top military leaders are eclipsed by Communist party officials. It contrasts USSR practice with the United States, discusses Stalin's successor, and observes limited public visibility of Red Army marshals in Kremlin politics.
The Arab higher committee for Palestine charged the UN Assembly with discrimination and withdrew its hearing request as the 55 nation political committee prepared to act. Soviet Russia signaled plans to challenge the British American plan over a UN fact finding panel on Palestine and include the Big Five. The Jewish agency’s American section awaited a formal call to testify while Argentine delegate Jose Arce proposed accepting the assembly's recommendation. The US backed plan favors a small neutral inquiry body with no Palestine ties.
Emperor Hirohito met General MacArthur in Tokyo for the fourth time amid questions about U S defense guarantees for Japan under the new antiwar constitution. No details were released. discussions centered on the charter and future Allied security, with speculation on premier selection and Diet politics.
A Chicago dairy strike that halted about 90 percent of local milk supplies ended after 26 hours. Settlement was announced by Associated Milk Dealers, Inc. and AFL Dairy Employes Local 754 after 12 hours of talks. The pact awaits union ratification, with attorney Frank J. Gillespie expressing strong confidence.
Senate voted to trim Labor Department and federal security agency funding, approving a 1.676 billion dollar appropriations bill for these bureaus. The cut total undershot Truman’s request by 100 million and marked a rare Senate spending restraint after years of higher House approvals.
Su perintendent Jimmy Jones told the Hope Lions Club that equalizing assessments could raise the district's bonded borrowing capacity without raising the 18 mill levy. He noted 1946 district property value above 3.5 million dollars and plans to increase assessed valuation by 1948, with local funding and limited federal aid emphasized. The district faces crowding and plans to rebuild Brookwood, add a Ward two school, and convert Oglesby into a junior high within a 6-24 system.
Washington reports government mediators moved the wage talks in the Southwestern Bell strike to St. Louis for intensive bargaining amid union demands for a $12 weekly increase. The company would offer a cash wage rise before week’s end, while arbitration remains opposed. Negotiations also involve AT T Long Lines and NFTW, and officials expect a settlement soon.
Fort Atkinson Wisconsin authorities say a blond man aged 20 to 25 driving a sedan near Georgia Jean Weckler's home is a suspect in the kidnapping of the 8 year old. Father George Weckler appeals on radio for the girl’s safe return as searches continue with no solid lead and a reward offer totaling 6200 dollars.
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