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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1949
Page
3
A compact feature on the Our Daily Bread publication chapter, noting the seventh issue and its aim. Describes intended audience reach, devotional content, and layout focus for readers seeking spiritual guidance. Shares brief context about contributors and publication cadence.
Teddy Jones told the Third District Stock Show executive committee that a state funded multi purpose building could fund and serve beyond the Stock Show. The community needs a field house and possibly an arena type or combined auditorium to suit year round use and repay the investment.
Washington May 7 with Rep Sims predicting a good chance the House will pass a new version of the labor bill compromise within a month. The bill may include plant seizure and injunctions in national emergency disputes, diverging from earlier versions. Senate advocates push for seizure or injunction or both, hoping Democratic support and union protections against arbitrary acts. The House labor committee aims to craft a compromise acceptable to southern Democrats and strong union districts after defeats of the Wood and Taft Hartley aligned measures.
Spring Hill students present Treasure Island directed by Mrs J T Merell on Monday night May 9 at 8.00 in the school auditorium. The cast includes Leonard Fant Marvin Lipyard Mate Stsins Bobby E Cobb Thurman Wright Kinnie Atkins Jy Ravinand Chav Bobby Jae Wright Glen Townsend Lena Sooter Jimmie Aaron Mirfa Brown Hollis Moses Troy Plo wers Ruel Weight and Playa Turney, with musical contributions by Mayjone Ants Hamilton and Beatrice McCleallou.
Bonn May 7 Western Germany rejected Communist pleas against forming a new state. The convention completed most steps toward adopting a West German constitution and set a final step for tomorrow, anniversary of Germanys surrender. An interim government will run until July elections for Bundestag members.
Berlin and Western and Soviet authorities held low level talks on restoring interzonal rail service after the blockade ends next Thursday. Officials expect about 13 trains to reach Berlin on the first day depending on track conditions and signal systems.
B A McKim of Narh Little Rock was elected president of the state convention of Christian Churches of Arkansas at the 67th annual meeting in Hot Springs. Joe Mark of Stuttgart was chosen president of the convention's lay men’s council as the gathering closed yesterday.
In Hot Springs an intimate jury convicted Opal Mae Stahley, 96, of voluntary manslaughter for the fatal shooting of her former husband Archie Shoults, 44, who was a World’s mason. The jury fixed her sentence at seven years. she testified she shot after he beat her and stripped her clothing during a July quarrel.
AP Foreign Affairs Analyst DeWitt Mackenzie recounts a chat with Dr. Hu Shih in New York. Hu argues material aid is less crucial than U S moral support and warns that Nationalist China faces collapse unless Washington stands by Beijing. He says Chinese intellectuals educated in the U S stay influential. Hu ties Communist strength to Moscow and warns regional fate hinges on American backing.
Ann Burroughs, daughter of Mr and Mrs Burrroughs, was selected as Girls State representative by the American Legion Auxiliary Communities to represent the genuine Girls State meet. She was chosen from a single list of recommended students based on scholarship leadership and character.
United Press reports more than 150000 workers nationwide idle due to strikes. CIO UAW at Ford and Lincoln Mercury plants in Detroit facing unlikely settlement as 62290 union members walked out. Additional auto industry walkouts idled 71100 workers across several plants amid alleged speedups. Bendix and Hudson Nash Packard plants affected. Indiana coal miners strike in sympathy with UMW walkout. Atlanta bus drivers on week seven of a strike, Mobile bus drivers also striking, Northland Greyhound line idle four days. Deere and Co. and UAW talks prompt 660 idle at Moline and planned meetings in Iowa for Monday work.
Bill Wray, camping and activities chairman for Hempstead Boy Scout District, announced the annual Cub Scout Olimpies to be held May 14 at Kiepe High School. Events include pitty-yard dash high jump standing broad jump running broad jump baseball throw distance soft ball throw distance pull ups and a 200 yard relay.
Clifford Franks resigned from the Hope School Board after 11 years as Ro M. LaGrone Jr announced. The board appointed Clifford W. Bridgers of Arkansas Louisiana Gas Co to fill the unexpired term. Franks leaves after an attorney general ruling barred dual service. he will remain on Hempstead County School Board.
Homecoming services will be held at Bairds Chapel on Sunday May 15. Everyone is invited to attend and join in the luncheon. The announcement notes many well known residents are expected to attend.
Lansing reports on 2a-year-old Democratic governor G. Mennin Williams, a rising figure who backs New Deal reforms amid a Republican legislature. Observers note his cross-partisan appeal and labor backing, while highlighting limited legislative gains and plans for corporate and consumer tax shifts.
Fourteen three year olds race in the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville with Olympia favored after a frontrunning Wood Memorial win. Palestinian and Old Rockport pose strong threats as betting favors Olympia at 5 to 2 with other contenders Capet Wine List and Diamond Jubilee entries following. Conditions forecast partly cloudy and cooler, potential muddy track if rain or heavy clouds arrive.
Adolphine Andrews daughter of Mr and Mrs James McRae Aberews has been chosen from a large group to attend the Junior Red Cross encampment this summer. She is a high school junior and an outstanding student.
Washington dispatch details chaotic House maneuvering over the Lesinski and Wood labor bills. Members vote to send the measure back to the labor committee, creating confusion as the House toggles between forms and votes, altering outcomes and delaying action on labor legislation.
Miss Elsie Weisenberger’s junior high room staged two one act plays in the auditorium on Thursday afternoon. Cast lists include Kenneth Stuart Carolyn Locke Johnny Cox Millis Brown Bille Ropers Bonita Cash Floyd Hartsfield Jerien Mlawers Ruane O'Steen John D. Whitten Don Fuller James Hunt Maury Lou S played a piano solo Bullet. In the second play the cast included David Griffin Pauly Roley Hou Ruggles Dana Cunningham Carolyn Coffee Lyla Brown Allie Mse Nayliv Dicky Sauierbach.
Detroit May 7 A strike for 65 days stalls Ford plants in Dearborn Detroit and other cities. Mayor Orville L proposed inviting Ford and CIO United Auto Workers leaders to address the impasse but no response from Ford by press time. About 8 600 workers in assembly plants at several sites may be laid off next week and 7 000 more idle at Murray Corp supplier in Detroit as the walkout widens.
Shanghai reports renewed Red military actions approaching the Talngua area and the eastern Pacific fleet base at Tsingtao. Peiping radio says rear troops attacked outer defenses with 15,000 Reds claimed to be engaged from two sectors west of Shanghai and northwest of the city. US Admiral Oscar Badger’s Western Pacific command indicated naval forces pulled back from Shantung and Tsingtao.
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