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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1948
Page
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Market data from Chicago and New York reports detail mixed livestock and grain activity. Hog prices and receipts varied, beef cattle and veal moved with steady to higher trades, while butter and grain futures showed gains and declines amid shipments and weather notes.
The Hope Star publication details historic ownership staff and post office filing, listing Star Publishing Co. officers Palmer H Washburn editor and publisher and Jonar managing editor. It notes Associated Press membership and national ad representation. Rates are shown for city carriers and mail subscribers in multiple counties.
Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin told Parliament that only Communist obstruction stands in the way of world peace and settlement with the Soviet Union. He criticized Moscow's publication of talks and said a frank, private exchange between ambassadors is essential before any settlement. Officials noted Britain would be kept informed as U.S. and Soviet discussions unfold, while French leaders expressed cautious optimism about possible progress.
The article notes a potential upcoming strike by miners and the risk of government fines for daily disobedience. It contrasts ongoing penalties with prior large seizures from miners’ treasury. Judge Goldsborough’s pending sentence could push Lewis toward reasonableness and defuse the dispute.
Pickets march at Chrysler plants across Michigan Indiana and California as the CIO United Auto Workers walk out over wage demands. Talks broke down with the union seeking 17 cents per hour after a 40 cent demand. Production workers at Chrysler average about $1.50 hourly. The union raises a 1 million dollar fund to finance the walkout while police report orderly lines and guarded gates.
Secretary of State Marshall reiterated that Soviet policy remains peaceful and cooperative, while stating the United States stands ready for normal diplomatic exchanges if beneficial. He avoided committing to a Molotov-Smith public exchange and left decision on further statements to Molotov to the President.
The Rever end E. C. Schumacher will fly religion to three states in an airplane once owned by the Navy. Rebuilt by Harold A. G, the craft will be lent to Schumacher, a licensed pilot, whose evangelical work will take him to Wyoming Montana and Colorado. Grace bought the plane from the government.
In Jerusalem the ceasefire broke with gunfire between Jews and Arabs as Tel Aviv leader Rokach announced he now heads the administration of Jaffa. Jaffa’s municipal government collapsed, thousands of Arabs fled, and Palestine’s largest port Halfas is already under Haganah control. Abu Leben was named head of the Jaffa Emergency Committee after the municipal collapse.
A.T. and T. faces a five year no wage increase proposal rejected as mediation shifts from New York to the Bell system. Moran notes the contract with Moras expired and a strike could be called any time while the CWA in New Jersey reaches arbitration for 12,000 workers. Beirne says similar binding arbitration may spread to other states ahead of the Spokane convention.
Sen Byrd Will Maybank Russell and others who backed the segregation provision join the Dixie revolt against Truman civil rights policy. The Senate hedges on compulsory universal military training replacing with an 18 to 19 year old volunteer year and 19 to 25 year olds two-year terms with medical specialists subject to induction. A $3.2 billion air force funding bill speeds toward final passage, with House plans for a future draft bill pending. The segregation issue remains unraised in the House.
Little Rock May 12 Eleven state Democratic parties will be invited to join the anti civil rights effort opposing President Truman. Arkansas Governor Ben Laney said invitations go to Texas Louisiana Mississippi Tennessee North Carolina South Carolina Alabama Georgia Virginia Florida and Arkansas executive committees to appoint two members each to a campaign committee. A Jackson Miss meeting authorized Laney to name members from states not responding. A state rights committee meeting will occur once the group is formed. Laney said a permanent force is needed to be ready by the National Democratic Convention in Philadelphia July 2. The director selection and permanent force would be decided by the campaign committee.
Secretary of the Army Royall named Edward F. McGrady Harold C. Heiss and William K. Joyner to advise on operation of railroads under army control. The move aims to address operational problems affecting employment terms while government runs the trains as unions await a settlement on wages and working rules amid legal battles and threatened strikes.
Sidney McMath Horace Thompson plan statewide tours while Jack Holt opposes civil rights proposals. Thompson heads west for meetings in Texarkana Friday with four stops, McMath departs Friday on a week long tour including Clinton Sparkman Fort Smith Hot Springs Wynne West Memphis Helena Little Rock Magnolia El Dorado Laurinburg and Camden. Holt vows to stake his political future on his opposition to the civil rights bill as drafted. The Burmese New Year festival sees Tagoo water celebrations as workers humorously dunk higher ups.
Seventeen year old Betty Jane Kroeger was sentenced to 20 years in the state penitentiary for killing her father Fred Kroeger in Eminence Missouri. She testified she shot in self defense after witnessing her father fatally shoot her mother. A statement she signed after her arrest indicated she killed both parents. the murder charge for the mother’s death was dismissed.
King Farouk tells United Press he will not permit a Zionist state near Egypt as Britain s mandate nears end. Egyptian Senate backs intervention with Arab states in Palestine and considers martial law to protect military operations. Royal adviser supplied six questions and answers to the interview.
Arkansas Republicans join Southern Democrats in opposing civil rights legislation, denouncing it as an invasion of states rights. The platform pledges to block similar measures, back lynching prevention, and supports a two party system. Delegates and officers named for national convention. Osro Cobb reelected chairman. Idaho’s first official highway took three years to build and was 624 miles long.
In a dialogue, the king outlines military, financial, and economic support for Arabs in Palestine while opposing Zionist aims. He distinguishes Jews from Zionists, expressing loyalty of long‑standing Jews but rejecting a Zionist state. He says force may be necessary to counter regionists, hopes wiser counsel prevails, and asserts minority rights for Jews under Arab rule. His message to Arabs: be of good cheer, justice is on our side.
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