07 May 1947
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1947
Page
1
A fragmented item from Our Daily Bread references Alexr. Washburn and relics. The readable portion suggests a local church or devotional note about relics or relic collection. Further details are unclear in the OCR snippet.
In a column on community cynicism, James Thrasher argues Hope Chamber of Commerce must double member pledges to fuel postwar growth. He notes record bank deposits and sales but warns agricultural and industrial production decline without investment in production tools. He also analyzes UN military policing limits tied to the veto and the need for broader agreement between the U.S. and Russia.
The Presbyterian Church hosts a Fellowship Supper on Wednesday at 6 36 p m at the Cures. All church families are invited to attend followed by a devotional service.
National Hospital Day marks Florence Nightingale birthday and honors hospital progress. Julia Chester Hospital invites the public to an Open House on Sunday May 11 from 2 to 4 PM to visit and learn about hospital efforts and community support.
Republican leaders signaled openness to discussing labor legislation with President Truman only if the Senate yields a strong two thirds margin for the bill. Taft urged a Friday vote to outlaw the closed shop and curb national union bargaining while Morse voiced opposition to parts of the measure. Truman avoided commenting on specifics, saying he is glad to talk only when lawmakers have something important to discuss.
A 20 year old bearded faith healer named Avak Arakelian promises to cure illnesses as he plans a three month stay at his desert resort to establish a miracle mecca. He claims he can heal paralyzing seizures and other ailments through faith and prayer while doctors observe his methods.
Mrs. J. H. Barfield wife of a local minister and former county welfare worker was bound over to the grand jury on forgery charges linked to an alleged fifty thousand dollar embezzlement of welfare funds. Bond set at nine thousand dollars. Four witnesses testified that welfare checks were not seen but were presented by Barfield who reportedly cashed one or two checks weekly since 1941. Barfield did not testify. DPW officials placed her as employed 1934 to April 5 1947.
The navy forms a new Bureau of Ships section plus Radiological and Atomic warfare units to pursue atomic powered ships. Plans foresee battleship replacement by guided missile ships and armored interceptors, with submarines and cruisers redefined for atom use and Arctic cargo missions. Capt. Robert Quackenbush Jr. to command a small Arctic weather force.
The Southern Baptist convention opened in St Louis with over 8,000 delegates and visitors. A pre-convention meeting erupted when Dr J Frank Norris tried to question President Louie D Newton about Russia, then departed after a loud rejection. Speakers include Robert Kerr Harold Stassen Charles F Taylor and Camille Kelley.
Hope City Council voted to end free water and electrical service to local hospitals, shifting to outright donations due to financial concerns. Free hospital service had cost about $200 monthly. The body also set outside fire truck fees and raised volunteer firemen pay, and approved street and city staffing changes.
Three Army pilots from Maxwell Field visited Hope Municipal Airport as part of a survey of civilian airfields in Arkansas Mississippi and Louisiana. Capt L D Pyle Lt C W Muse and Sgt W Moss assessed runways facilities and lighting and planned to visit Magnolia Camden El Dorado and Crossett before reporting to Washington DC.
Statistics show bread offers the most nourishment relative to price. Following bread are peas potatoes butter cheese milk apples eggs codfish and beef in order.
Top Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee signaled few changes to the House tax bill totaling about 4 billion dollars in annual cuts. Chairman Millikin convened a closed session to map the plan as two weeks of hearings fostered industry support and CIO opposition with Treasury Secretary Snyder urging no immediate cut. The measure would retroactively apply from January 1 but some backers favor July 1, and the 30 percent cut for incomes under 1,000, a 20 percent cut for most incomes up to 302,000, and a 10.5 percent cut for the top bracket. There is discussion of narrowing the 20 percent bracket by lowering its upper limit. Continued on Page Two.
Bloomington report quotes Nobel laureate Dr. Herman Muller warning that any X ray dosage can cause inheritable mutations. He cites fruit fly experiments showing permanent changes and urges cautious use, especially in fertility treatments, while noting grants for genetic research and limits of alcohol and nicotine on mutations.
United Nations Assembly calls extraordinary plenary session in Lake Success to grant the Arab higher committee of Palestine a hearing before the 55 nation political committee with the same status as the Jewish agency. India urged equal treatment, while the Big Five face inclusion debates.
In Memphis on May 7 a strike against Frisco Transportation Company risks spreading unless a settlement is reached. AFL Teamsters official Dexter Lewis said offices in Kansas City Joplin and Springfield could join the action, with about 150 members involved across Memphis Dallas Oklahoma City Tulsa Amory Jonesboro and Blytheville. The dispute stems from a driver’s firing. Frisco’s headquarters are at Springfield.
Arkansas crops show good progress between rains though floods and poor stands in truck crops delay growth by about two weeks. Cotton planting is one quarter to three quarters done while corn planting proceeds with good stand. Peaches ripen rapidly and strawberry harvests move in White county. Crawford Sebastian area expects a short crop with packing starting next week.
A British source says Prime Minister Stalin assured Foreign Secretary Bevin Russia would remain neutral in Britain's dispute with Egypt over the British Egyptian treaty and the Sudan’s status. Egypt seeks UN arbitration as talks hit deadlock after a year. Stalin reportedly respects Britain’s Middle East position and sees no conflict with Soviet interests.
The Greek Turkish aid bill faces a sharp House battle with critics seeking to move the issue to the United Nations. Senate support remains uncertain after a prior favorable vote. Debate highlights split Republican ranks and partisan warnings about risking war or entangling NATO allies.
France's Socialist national council approved Prime Minister Ramadier's move to oust five Communist ministers, ending a government crisis. The vote 25 29 to 21 25 confirmed the break with the extreme left after a heated 12 hour session. Leon Blum supported Ramadier, warning resignation would threaten parliamentary government.
A large London agency provides forty two different co servants to households across England. The service expands domestic staffing, offering varied positions and placements for clients nationwide, according to the agency’s latest report.
Wisconsin and District of Columbia unions reach local contracts less than 12 hours after talks collapse. 11 000 of 300 000 on strike in 31 days. Wisconsin agreement covers 7 000 workers. District of Columbia pact for 4 000 members includes weekly raises of 2 to 4 dollars. National federation suspends nationwide efforts and returns to local bargaining.
Police logs summarize April actions including drunk driving and distur bance of the peace cases. They note arrests for untaxed whiskey possession and transporting whiskey plus gun and razor charges. Road violations include speeding licenses and operating without brakes. Cash totals show fines and bonds.
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