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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1949
Page
3
A House committee heard arguments on a bill to expand veterans pensions and disability allowances. Proponents claim the plan raises monthly benefits and adds hundreds of millions over decades, while critics warn of high costs and potential shifts in eligibility. Amvets endorsed the measure, opposing earlier bills as too costly.
President Truman outlined a proposal for a 4 million tax increase during a conference to prevent the government from running a deficit. He stressed the need for national funds to cover essential expenses and avoid a financial shortfall.
Landowners urged U S engineers to straighten the White River from its mouth to Newport. At a meeting yesterday a resolution was adopted asking Congress to authorize a survey to determine cost and feasibility of straightening the channel to speed water flow and lower flood crests.
The Memphis and Shelby County board of censors bans the Universal-International release City Across the River. Chairman Lloyd T. Bentford condemns it as having no moral lesson and no value, while stars Stephen McNally Sue England and Barbara Whiting are credited in the film.
President Truman reiterated a goal to retire two to five billion dollars in debt yearly while emphasizing rigid economy. He cited retiring about 26 billion in national debt since taking office and discussed social security with Rep. Doughton, saying additional taxes are not yet necessary. He warned the deficit for the current year would be well below four billion, with earlier estimates at six hundred to seven hundred million. The fiscal year runs to July 1.
DeWitt MacKenzie discusses Moscow radio's call for potential US Russian economic collaboration. He notes ideological clash, warns interference risks, and recalls historic refusals and propaganda battles. He argues practical ties require amity, non interference, and robust counter espionage safeguards before any cooperation could occur.
Dr Robins addressing the Kansas Chapter of the American Academy of General Practice criticizes President Truman's compulsory health insurance as a threat to voluntary medical care. He labels it a bureaucratic scheme jeopardizing private practitioners and the 55,000,000 Americans in the voluntary system while urging support for free practice and medical progress.
Prescott News reports Monday church and community events including the Women’s Missionary Society meeting at 3 PM at Mrs. Joe R. Hamilton’s home with programs on The Stewardship and Where Love Is. It covers WMA circles, garden clubs, a Methodist Sunday school party, a Chamber of Commerce Retail Merchants Committee meeting, and plans for a free retail merchandising course starting May 24 with multiple area merchants signed up.
Two trustees escaped Tucker Prison Farm yesterday in separate incidents. Landreth Reese, 28, from Pulaski County, and Fred Anderson, 23, from Craighead County, arrived four days apart and left four hours apart. Reese was jailed for burglary with a three year term. other details are incomplete.
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