08 May 1947
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1947
Page
1
The article presents Our Daily Bread content from the Our Daily Bread company featuring Alex H. Washburn. It frames a series of paragraphs likely discussing religious or devotional reflections and related quotations.
A columnist argues against a centralized federal education system. He cites education chief J. W. Studebaker on federal aid, warns of propaganda risks, and urges local and state funding with limited federal support to preserve democracy and decentralization. He opposes a single national school system, proposing local financing and controlled federal help for equalization.
James Thrasher notes public fear after Hiroshima and the debate over atomic energy. He highlights Collier’s magazine Year Two articles by Lilienthal Velie and Maisel, stressing leadership, control, and the need to protect the U.S. head start in atomic science.
National Hospital Day honors Florence Nightingale whose birthday is May 12. Local hospitals note that progress rests on community effort and medical staff. Julia Chester Hospital plans Open House May 11 from 2 to 4 p.m.
One thousand seven hundred thirty five veterans toured the Fruit and Truck Branch Experiment Station in Hope Arkansas to study broccoli and cauliflower trials, soil conservation, pasture development, bee culture, pruning, and insect control. The event, arranged by O J Seymour and Cecil M Bittle, featured staff from the University of Arkansas and extension services with a Hope High Band concert welcome.
A Southern Baptist Convention committee plans to oppose any use of public tax money for church schools. The report warns that upholding court actions could threaten public schools and allow many denominations to access public funds, urging allied action against Catholic school funding efforts.
The State Department said Russia seeks 400 freight carloads of white flour from Romania. The flour would feed Soviet military forces in Romania, while the U S has shipped emergency aid. Officials noted no violation of Romanian commitments unless unreported exports occur and warned aid could stop.
Secretary of State George C. Marshall was elected an honorary member of the Wellesley College class of '45 by the college’s women students. The former army chief of staff received the unusual recognition during a May day event at Wellesley Massachusetts.
Sicilian police consider referring Charles Lucky Luciano to the commission on enforced domicile to determine if he is a public menace. He remains jailed in Palermo after arrival from Genoa, with baggage including gold ingots and diamond jewelry held for police review.
Rio de Janeiro May 8 federal police and troops padlocked 445 Communist clubs after the supreme electoral tribunal ruled to outlaw the Brazilian Communist party. The decision, 3 to 2, led to suspensions of labor unions and immediate calls for calm from party leaders.
Secretary of State Marshall prepares to transfer U S zone in Germany from military to civil authority reversing State Department tradition. The move signals broader use of State Department in implementing the Truman Doctrine in Greece and Turkey with military and economic aid planned after congressional approval.
Hempstead county plans a May 11 dedication ceremony for its war memorial. The program features Rear Admiral Croyden M. Wassell as dedicatory speaker, with music, prayers, and a firing squad. Captain Wassell, born in Little Rock, rose from medical officer to Navy captain during World War II.
In observance of National Music Week the Friday Music Club presented a program in the school auditorium on May 7 at 8 45 a m. Mrs Basil Edwards club president announced emphasis this year was not on American composers. The program featured I Love Life Ive Seen the Fairies by the Choral Club with listed members and accompanist, a vocal piece Oh Miss Hannah by Mary Louise Keith and a two piano duet Polonaise Militaire plus a Faust selection by Haynes Gardner Hyatt and Edwards.
A Naval Reserve traveling recruiting unit for Arkansas will be at Hope City Hall on Friday May 9 and Saturday May 10 to enlist men in the inactive naval reserve.
A piece by HAL BOYLE reflects on postwar life in Bloomington Indiana in May. It contrasts old hunting for relief with new peace time routines and minor comforts from marriage to housing. The piece notes changes from military discipline to civilian dependence on daily chores and job progress. Peace two years after the war is analyzed with humor and hopeful frustration.
Undersecretary of State Dean Acheson announced in Cleveland that due to the Moscow conference failure the United States will push ahead with reconstructing Germany and Japan without waiting for Big Four agreement. He outlined a five point Truman doctrine program and urged authority to embargo exports to certain countries to direct trade where desired.
President Miguel Aleman arrived in Mexico City with three cabinet members and his son to a crowd estimated at 300 000 to 400 000. He praised U S Mexican ties and said Truman's visit signals a new era of friendship and cooperation between the two nations.
The Rotary Club of Hope hosts a Ladies Night Friday at 7 30 p m in the High School cafeteria. All members and ladies invited with guests welcome. A fine meal and program prepared. Tickets from Clyde Coffee and Ea Clifton. buy soon. No noon meeting Friday.
Washington reports a settlement between Bell system long distance operators and NFTW officials for a pay hike averaging $4.40 a week. Up to 200,000 NFTW members remain on strike. some Buffalo and Boston workers get $5 raises. Government conciliators say other Bell disputes may follow quickly.
Europe virtually ignored the VE Day anniversary amid postwar concerns. Britain planned no official celebration while Paris honored with a wreath and a brief parade. Berlin held a 4000 strong review, and Italy observed the day as a holiday with subdued enthusiasm. Yugoslavia and the Netherlands noted the liberation milestone in limited ceremonies.
Mrs. C. W. Hood of Ng Ark died at Baptist hospital in Memphis Tuesday night. She survived by a brother Emmett Brown of Jonesboro Ark.
Senate action bans union controlled health and welfare funds and the involuntary dues check off with a 48 to 4 vote. Taft praised the move as curb on industry wide bargaining while opponents argued over votes and potential veto chances. The measure allows funds where employers and employees are equally represented and limits fines to ten thousand dollars for violations.
Washington lawmakers clash as Republicans accuse executive departments of smear campaigns while plans to slash budgets for the new fiscal year draw sharp opposition. Speaker tabs and committee leaders tout control over state and commerce budgets, with officials criticizing the process.
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