New Hearings Urged on Hughes War Procurement Deals
Hope Star reports Democrats in the Senate War Investigating Committee urged new hearings into Hughes wartime contracts for photo reconnaissance and a wooden flying boat. The minority charged the panel overstepped its powers and claimed no fraud by Hughes or associates, citing past investigations and Meyers’ later conviction as context.
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Heather
Hope Star
Hope
Arkansas
Howard Huynes
Benet I. Meyers
Air Force
Areon
Meyers
Tom Sawyer praised across nation in lively reviews
Wide chorus of praise for the Tom Sawyer production with favorable reviews from Houston San Antonio and Washington D C. The show drew large crowds in Brownwood Corpus Christi and Alexandria while high praise from educators and officials accompanied news of charity performances to benefit the local VFW post. Tickets available from VFW members cast and Hope Hardware Co.
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Texas
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Virginia
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Washington, D.C
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Teio
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Hope
LaGrone Williams
Hope Hardware Co
Proclamation designates May 15 21, 1948 for Air Mail 30th Anniversary
City of Hope Arkansas proclaims a week in mid May 1948 to observe the 30th anniversary of United States Air Mail Service. It emphasizes the Post Office Department support for air transport growth, urges public participation in events, and calls residents to patronize the Air Mail Service. Signed May 18 in Hope.
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Pest Office
Washington
United States
Post Office Department
Hope
Albert Fink
United States Mail Service
Air Mail Service
City of Hope
Arkansas
UK War Funding Emphasized for Vital Navigation Works
A government official defended funding for navigation projects paused due to tests of economic justification and a rigorous screening process. He warned that failing to provide funds for wartime navigation would be foolhardy and inconsistent with meeting one of the country’s most vital transportation needs.
Light on the Mowing Problem in Memphis Story
Memphis inventor Ww. c. Wingo solves a night mowing issue by installing a headlight on his electric mower and a radio stowner to keep listening to his favorite programs. He calls it “Pain ess pushing,” noting practical night use.
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Tenn
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Wingo
Market Report Poultry And Produce Chitaga May 14
Butter prices eased on weak receipts of 788,250 pounds with AA 94, A 77, B 72, C 70.5. live poultry steady with truck deliveries. hogs at St Louis fair activity with mixed weights and prices. cattle supplies steady with cows, steers, and vealers showing varied but stable ranges. New York cotton futures steady with May delivery near 38.10 cents per pound as markets await export program details.
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Hope Star header and market data page fragment
The Hope Star publication from Hope Arkansas presents a mix of staff details and advertising data. It lists editors and managers, office addresses, and Associated Press affiliation, followed by dated commodity futures and market quotes with highs and lows.
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Paul H. Jones
George W. Hosmer
M. Davis
Etter
Hope
Arkansas
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Newspaper Enterprise Association
Grain and Provisions Market Report May 14 Chicago
May corn shortened on the board of trade as a May contract short covering boosted feed grain strength. May corn open interest remained high at 6,758,006 bushels. oats rose on hedging liquidations. CCC took 600,000 bushels at Minneapolis yesterday. Wheat closed 14-34 lower at 92.47 to 2.47 1/4, corn up 1/4 to 2-1/4, oats up 38 to 1 cent, soybeans steady at 44.04. Spot wheat not sold. receipts 10 cars. Corn and oats largely steady elsewhere with minor price shifts and varied bookings and car receipts.
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Board of Trade
Commodity Credit Corporation
Minneapolis
New York Stocks Rally in Strong Buying Rush
New York stocks surged in a rapid buying spree as traders pushed indices to multi year highs. The market closed near best levels with many leaders advancing 7 points and more. Transac tions topped around 8800 million shares as Dow Jones industrials neared key resistance. Local items highlighted General Motors U S Steel and American Woolen among many others advancing on the session.
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Santa Me
Canadian Pacific
Southern Pacificingis Central
Southern Railway
Great Northern Railway
NOY. Central
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Republic Steel
General Motors
Chrysler Carter
Goodrich
Goodyear
U.S
Rubber
Montgomery Ward
Caterplar Tractor
Douglas Aircraft
Sherley
Kennecott
American Smelting
International Nickel
Unian Arhide
Kastumin Kodak
Ameriat Woolen
International Pajer
Standard Ound
Erm Tendereies
Navy Seeks Continued From Page One Defense funds rise
President Truman requests 2.43 billion more for defense pushing total extra funding this year to 3.2 billion. House opposition stalls manpower plans including universal military training and a new draft. Senate expected to act and combine draft with volunteer training, while air force and army boosts outlined.
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Leo E. Allen
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Defenders Push Back on Senate Trim of Measure
Defenders of the bill led by Senators Reed and Ferguson push to cut back the measure while Taft signals support for reductions. Chairman Gurney of the subcommittee, which advanced the bill, notes an increase of 101,378,000 over the House version. Truman had recommended 465,669,000 in January.
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Ferguson
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GOP
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Truman
Daily Bread Contends With Red-Scare Tactics And High Tax Waste
The piece argues that daily bread workers face accusations from the Thomas Committee and its imitators, labeling communism un-American while noting belief in it is not illegal. It warns of widespread avowed Reds among journalists and union officials and condemns the committee for targeting suspects and front organizations, calling its spending excessive and publicity driven. It also fears the spread of farce like carbon copies in legislatures.
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Lday
Thomas Committee
Thomas
President outlines farm program aims and campaign strategy
The message emphasizes nutrition improvements for all, higher production efficiency, and better living for small farmers and laborers. Democratic leaders say the plan targets farm voters for November, with Congress expected to pass only a one year extension of the current program this session.
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Truman urges flexible farm price supports and continued aid
President Truman calls for a permanent flexible price support system to guide production as farm prices stay high. He urges Congress to back soil conservation, crop insurance, rural health services, electricity expansion, and continued agricultural research while expanding aid to farm communities. He touts wheat price stabilization and reciprocal trade pacts as key to maintaining foreign markets.
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Mendation
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Senate
Jury Deliberates on $91,000 Gunter Verdict Suit
Texarkana Arkansas federal jury continues deliberations in a $91,000 damage suit arising from a truck crash near Gordon last January. After two hours they were dismissed by Judge Harry J. Lemley and reconvened at 8:30 a.m. today. The suit, filed by Or Hunter as administrator of Donald G. Gunter’s estate, involves Strickland Transportation Company truck.
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Arkansas
Gordon Jast
Harry J. Lemley
Or Hunter
Donald G. Gunter
Secident
Strickland Transportationy Campany
Nash's Kaya Toe Itch Remedy Ad from Nash Bros Drug Co
Quick action home remedy ad promotes Nash's Kaya for toe itch with a money back guarantee after half bottle. Endorsed by Nash Bros Drug Co with 25 years of brand backing and one dollar size for obstinate cases. Contains four times as much in larger bottle. Includes offer to return unused portion if unsatisfied.
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