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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1950
Page
4
A May vote in Hope will consider installing parking meters after petitions, with officials saying meters would curb all day street parking and push shoppers to nearby lots. The move aims to regulate downtown parking and create off street spaces as traffic awareness grows.
In Chicago on May 12 a massive railroad strike continued to idle hundreds of thousands of workers across major carriers. Violent incidents were reported near Knoxville while emergency services ran on limited schedules. unions demand a second fireman on diesel units, which carriers and fact-finding boards rejected.
At 8 o'clock tonight at the high school the Glee club presents An Old Kentucky Garden a two act operetta based on Stephen Foster music. Leading roles are Herschel McBay Thulin Chism Bobby Messer Anita Copeland Jin Yocum Odis Keith Mary J Hooper with Flossie Hartsfield Jack Taylor Roberta Howard and others. A Hindu dance features Kathleen Walker and Sally Jo Webb in Oriental-musical. Directed by Ruth Hamilton Rand with Helen Marshall at the piano. Admission 25 cents students 60 cents adults.
Hopewell Elementary PTA reported a highly successful benefit play on Wednesday night titled The Ghost of Beep dene. The all parent cast included Bessie Barber Georgia Lee Watson Helen Williams Melrose Williams Ethel R. Tyrus Amie B. Weston Corrine Burne and PTA President Eminack in a community fundraiser.
Notice from Philander Smith College states a summer school will be held at Yerger High School from June 2 to July 8. Negro teachers interested in courses should attend and register for the desired classes.
Cloudy skies prevail with showers in the east and south this afternoon and tonight. Saturday looks unsettled with lingering rain risk and cooler temperatures across eastern and southern counties.
Washington observers report that a senate subcommittee examining loyalty files on 81 individuals found far more FBI material than anticipated. President Truman allowed access to FBI material but not the raw files, while Chairman Tydings noted the volume and detail in the department records exceeded expectations.
Arkansas State Police officer J H H Porterfield and Sheriff Buck Baker mix duty with fishing near Alton when they encounter two Negroes fleeing with a still. They arrest the pair, seize a half gallon of moonshine, and turn over custody to a state patrolman while resuming their outing and catching a sizable fish.
Column proposes a sensational plan by American housewives to disrupt nationwide gambling by suing bookies and pooling funds. It cites a suburban case where a wife won a suit for 11,195 dollars and imagines mass schemes to bankrupt bookies, warning of human flaws and risks if tried.
The Presbytery of the Presbyterian church calls a meeting in Houston on May 15 to dismiss Steve Cook so he may accept a call to Third Presbyterian Church in Houston Texas. Cook previously served as pastor in Bullinger Texas and moves with his family in mid May.
The city and county wire tent revival opens tonight behind the courthouse and runs through May 24. Rev. Walter Cross and Juba L. Baird will lead nightly services and provide pastel pictures, with youth activities planned for attendees. The revival welcomes all denominations.
May 12 in Warsaw reports Konstantin Rokossovsky former Soviet army commander is named to Poland's military leadership and Polish Communist party politburo. The elevation follows expected party shakeups with rumors of purges and broader reforms in Poland's government and defense establishment.
Washington May 12 1947 federal judge David Pine ordered Eugene Dennis secretary general of the American Communist party to begin a one year prison term for contempt of Congress. Dennis opposed to delaying until June 22 appealing in New York where ten leaders face similar charges. Dennis held in DC jail while decision on sentencing location is made. Dennis known as Francis Eugene Waldron born Seattle active in California Milwaukee Russia trip 1945 and work in Spain during the civil war.
Conservatives gain momentum as municipal elections in 378 towns show a rightward swing. Voters chose one third of councils yesterday, signaling possible gains for the Tories in the upcoming national vote. Final results awaited later today.
Washington May 12 The Justice Department announced a civil action against seven large oil companies for antitrust violations across production transportation refining and marketing of crude oil and refined products in the Pacific States region including California Oregon Washington Nevada and Arizona Defendants listed include Standard Oil Co California San Francisco Texas Company New York Shell Oil Co Tide Water Associated Oil Co Richfield Oil Corp General Petroleum Corp and Union Oil Co of California Los Angeles.
Clarksville report shows burglars hit three area county seats. A safe at Clarksville high school Supt A L Kendall lost 3300, 300 of which was school funds. Kendall said two other buildings in Dardanelle and Russellville were entered. little or nothing was taken there.
Washington May 12 Republicans cited Senate votes rejecting Truman plans as proof Congress will not back the Fair Deal. The 63 to 30 vote nullified the NLRB revision, with 18 Democrats joining 934 Republicans, and a separate 65 to 13 tally rejected a comptroller of the currency proposal. Senate Republican leader Wherry said the labor board showdown proved Scott Lucas lacks broad support for the President’s program.
Philadelphia May 1. AFL leader Green says he will keep negotiations open with CIO while a joint committee to meet is named. AFL reps Tobin McGowan Tracy may attend. Green urges policy shift toward Germany and recognition of the Federal Republic as a sovereign state.
Edits note from the Weather Bureau Little Rock presents practical tornado safety tips. It explains where tornadoes occur, frequency by state, how to recognize a tornado by funnel shape and roaring sound, associated weather signs, and typical timeframes. The piece emphasizes preparedness for readers in Warren, Arkansas, and surrounding areas.
A fragmentary May dispatch from Berlin refers to forced cuts and a final declarer, with mentions of a midnight action and diplomas, plus a contingent leaving today. Other lines note staff members and a group, with about 30 dependents and possible further leaves tomorrow.
The readable text hints at wartime utility rate changes and earnings facts tied to a temporary basis during the war. It mentions Southwestern anit and Kansas, with references to change and service details, but the fragment lacks clear entities and a full event.
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