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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1948
Page
3
Arkansas junior college trustees vote to raise the school’s status and offer arts and sciences, education including physical education, and business administration degrees. New programs slated for the 1948-49 year. Legend notes the mandrake root hid Adam in biblical myth.
Washington May 11 The House gave final approval to the seven group airforce bill by voice vote with no debate. The Senate was expected to back the conference version and send it to the White House later today. Meanwhile the Senate Armed Services committee planned to approve a draft and universal training plan.
Delegations in a one day Dixiecrat gathering showed uneven commitment to walking out if the party adopts a civil rights plank. South Carolina Mississippi Arkansas and Alabama signaled strong splits with Alabama already naming delegates opposing Truman. Georgia stayed aligned, while Texas Tennessee and Crump supporters showed varying pledges. Florida North Carolina Virginia and Louisiana observers remained seated under their banners.
Senate leaders push a 3.198 billion air power expansion and a combined draft UMT measure toward approval. The plan would draft 190000 men annually from ages 10 to 25 for two years, with exemptions for farmers dependents and most veterans, and a safety clause to protect medical staff. Funding would buy 4200 new aircraft for air force and navy once signed.
David B. Robertson of the Locomotive Firemen and Engineomen leads criticism of railroad management while unions denounce government intervention. Nine engineers concede to a 15½ cent wage hike proposed by a Presidential fact finding board, but White House talks fail over operating rules. Royall says no settlement yet, forms seven civilian‑led railroad regions under army command to operate trains while seeking advisory union input. Temporary restraints expire May 19 as talks resume.
Rome May 11 Luigi Einaudi led as top contender for the Italian republic presidency. On the third ballot he received 462 votes, short of the two thirds needed, as Christian Democrats shifted support. Provisional President De Nicela and union leaders coordinated to avert a nationwide strike through a court injunction and telegrams directing workers to report for duty.
Fragmentary OCR shows a radio schedule for Mutual Network with program titles, host names, and times across May 11 and May 12, listing classics such as Captain Midnight Cap, Tom Mix, Newsreels, music shows, and sign offs. It reads like a daily grid of morning to evening slots.
The Associated Press reports the top radio line up for Central Standard Time with stations listing programs from Dinah Shore through The Green Hornet and Town Meeting. later notes NBC CBS ABC and MBS daytime slots. A political summary describes the third ballot in a senate election with De Nicola leading, Sforza and Orlando following. many ballots blank or scattered among parties.
An old time ad claims stomach gas sour taste disrupts sleep and mood, urging readers to take SSS Tonite Tonic. It attributes increased gastric juice flow to the tonic, promises stronger digestion and blood, and cites millions of bottles sold with advice to buy now.
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