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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1947

Page

1

Our Daily Bread Our Daily Bread

Local item notes bread preparation and a mention of Alex H. Washburn in connection with Our Daily Bread program offerings. Further context unclear due to fragmented OCR text.

Economic Stability Call Sparks Debate On Federal Power

The piece criticizes Senator Bilbo and federal control as ineffective after wartime emergency ends. It cites a pronouncement by ten economists, including former OPA chiefs, warning of an upcoming economic bust. The author argues centralized power inflates inflation and cites World War I and II as examples of government overreach.

America OPA Committee For Economic Stability of Americans For Democratic Action John Q

Stalin and Co operation in US talks

James Thrasher surveys Premier Stalin’s public answers to Harold Stassen about co operation, peaceable coexistence, and encirclement. The piece questions whether Soviet actions match its stated aims and notes Stalin remains the acknowledged Russian leader with influence and a voice toward America.

Stalin Molotov Gromyko Greece Generalissimo Harold Stassen United States Mr. Stassen Mr. Stalin Soviet Union America

Million Tons of Food Shipped to Germany in 32 Months

Berlin reporting says over a million tons of food have been provided to Germans by the United States and the United Kingdom in the first 32 months of this year to support the German feeding program amid disease and unrest. About 75 percent went to the British occupied zone, with the remainder to US-occupied areas.

Berlin United States United Kingdom Lucius D Clay

Germans Told They Must Get Down to Work

Frankfurt dispatch reports U S Military Government official James Newman warning Germans to focus on addressing the food shortage or risk strife and alienation of American aid. He said no work stoppages would be tolerated and warned of potential unrest between city and country residents if shortages persist.

Richard Clark Frankfurt U. S James Newman Hesse Newman

Orlando Won't Form Italian Government

Rome May 6 Vittorio Emanuele Orlando 87 refused an invitation to head a national unity government as Italy faces economic crisis. President De Nicola tapped Francesco Nitti and considered Alcide De Gasperi to lead or support a unity cabinet while trying to curb living costs and revive the economy.

Rome Vittorio Emanuele Orlando Enrico de _ Nicola Francesco Nitti de Micoia Nitti Nittie Alcide de Gasperi Christian Democrat de Gasperi de Nicola Orlando Versailles Gasperin Christian Democrats National Labor Federation

Federal funds advance postwar planning for Arkansas cities

More than 500000 dollars in federal planning funds have been advanced to Arkansas municipalities and agencies for a postwar building program costing over 17000000 dollars. The Federal Works Agency reports 108 projects approved, with plans for airports in Little Rock Fort Smith Pine Bluff and Siloam Springs hospital, dormitories and gymnasiums. Water system projects include Springdale Nettleton Mena Malvern Mountain Home and many others across the state.

Little Rock UPI Arkansas W. H. Marak Federal Works Agency FWA Jpeapce Arkansas Tech Russellville Magnolia A. & M. College Littl Rock North Little Rock Fort Smith Pine Bluff Siloam Springs Springdale Nettleton Mena Malvern Mountain Home Benton Salem Clarksville Melbourne Watson Flippin Joiner Black Oak Parkin Leslie Clinton Manila Black Rock Rector Yellville Corning Imboden Conway Oxford Amity Cave City Clarendon Dover Lepanto

Quest for Nazi War Secrets Nearing End

Berlin report states Allied investigators are close to completing efforts to uncover Nazi secrets including the flying bomb. FIAT and BIOS will close, with no Allied technical entries into Germany after May 15 and ongoing investigations to end by June 30.

Berlin Field Information Agency Technical FIAT British Intelligence Objectives Subcommittee BIOS Germany

Bevin Blasts Press as Handicapping Peace Talks in Commons

London reports Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin accused the press of hampering the Moscow Big Four talks and press coverage of the conference. He faulted U S media for sensational headlines while urging freer information and nonbinding frank exchanges ahead of key peace decisions.

London Ernest Bevin House of Commons Moscow Bevin Japan United States Foreign Office State Department George C. Marshall

Strawberry Price Falls as Growers Refuse Low Offers

In White county the strawberry market tumbled from over 10 a crate to 3.50 a crate amid grower refusals to sell below 5. Buyers blamed scant transportation for the drop as new offers of 4 a crate arose and some growers warned of dumping berries to recoup picking costs.

Bald Knob White County

Continuous License Plate IIIs Planned

Little Rock announces a new license plate type to be used for three to five years as a state economy measure. Bids for 1948 plates were rejected. contractors will bid on the new plate. If adopted a yearly tab would be added, saving Arkansas about 40 to 50 thousand dollars annually, with current annual plate costs around 89 thousand.

Little Rock Otho A. Cook Cook Arkansas

House Appropriations Panel Seeks Navy Budget Cut

The House Appropriations Committee recommended an eight to eleven percent cut in the 1948 Navy budget, potentially reducing active duty and civilian personnel by about 40,000 and closing some shore establishments. It trimmed requests to 3.135 billion while approving funding for research and aircraft procurement. The panel said the smaller appropriation can keep fleet efficiency and essential naval activities intact. Continued on Page Two.

William F. Arbygastashington Navy Marine Corps House Appropriations Committee Truman

Negro attorney shoots in DC court area killing two

A Negro attorney who failed his bar exam shot and killed two men and wounded two others on May 16 in the municipal court building area and on a street intersection before being wounded and captured. Ray Devendorf and Pvt. Hubert W. Estes died. Dalzell and Cecil A. Craig were wounded. Williams was under guard at Gallinger Hospital with two bullet wounds.

Washington Dan Williams Municipal Court Gallinger Hospital Ray Devendorf George Dalzell District of Columbia Bar Association Hubert W. Estes Williams Dalzell Cecil A .Craig Devendorf Daizell

Return to a Childhood Corner That Has Changed With Time

Kansas City recalling a boyhood street and shopfronts now altered by age, war years, and new owners. The piece names Hammer the shoe man, Ollie Eylar the undertaker, Jim Collins the barber, and a life-long block with 23 children still present, amid urban change and family memories.

Kansas City Thirty- First Street Woodland Avenue Hudson Cuky Ollie Hammer Europe Old Country Jim Collins Jim

Income Tax Break Favored for Community Property States

Washington report explains how married couples in 10 community property states can split income to lower federal taxes, leaving 38 states taxed higher. Examples contrast Texas and New York filings with $10,000 income, showing $1,178 vs $2,862 tax, and note Congressional bills to extend the break to all states at a cost of about $1 billion annually.

Washington Papa Mama Congress Arizona Idaho California Nevada Louisana New Mexico Washingiton Texas Oklahoma Oregon Jones Smith New York Internal Revenue Bureau Supreme Court Revenue Bureau Treasury Department

Altman Heads Arkansas State Hospital Association

Marvin Altman of Sparks Memorial Hospital Fort Smith was nominated president elect of the 1948 Arkansas State Hospital Association at its 17th annual convention in Little Rock. Moody Moore to be 1947 president. other officers include Tom England Helena. Sister Margaret Mary Warren El Dorado. R. C. Waren Pine Bluff. John Gilbeath Little Rock. Msgr. John J. Healy Ark La. Luther Rock trustee. John Rowand Trinity Hospital delegate to AHA. Al Pollard warned of hospital crisis and push for prepaid insurance and public relations program.

Little Rock Marvin Altman Ort Smith Arkansas State Hospital Association Moody Moore Arkansas Division of Hospitals State Death Board Altman Sparks Memorial Hospital Fort Smith Tom England Helena Margaret Mary Warren Brown el Dorado R. C. Waren Davis United States

Contract Talks to Decide Nation's Mine Strike Issue

Washington May 16. John L. Lewis and operators who produce three fourths of the nation’s soft coal opened contract talks that may decide if a nationwide mine strike occurs this summer. A six man UMW committee and operator delegates met two hours then recessed until further talks. Ezra Van Horn of Cleveland said he had no statement to release. Details of demands remained undisclosed as talks began after Lewis abandoned broad bargaining and agreed to meet with northern western and southern captive pit operators. Southern pits holding about a fourth of output pressed for separate consideration of their issues.

Washington John L. Lewis Lewis United Mine Workers Ezra van Horn Cleveland van Horn Northern Western Southern

Progress reported in St Louis telephone talks

Wanery negotiators report substantial progress on work jurisdiction during early morning talks to end a Southwestern Company telephone strike. Union general counsel Cotter cites a tentative agreement on jurisdiction while wage and arbitration issues remain unsettled. Sessions to resume later aimed at resolving contractor lets and related duties.

St. Louis Wanery Southwestern Company CDT Everett E. Cotter Telephone Workers’ Union AFL International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Cotter Denver

Woman Hires Negro to Kill Her Husband in North Carolina

In Lumberton, North Carolina, Mary Ellen Currin Rowland admitted hiring a Black man to shoot her husband, David Miller, as he slept. The gunman, Garland E. Cottrell, a farmhand, remains jailed after failing bond. Miller is seriously wounded but recovering. Rowland faces possible charges while in jail. The case centers on a love triangle involving Rowland and another man, with investigators noting planning for three weeks.

Lumberton N. C Willis C. Britt Mary Ellen Currin Rowland N.C Bny Britt Garland E. Cottrell David Miller Miller

Red Cross Official May Head Foreign Relief Program

President Truman is weighing Richard F. Allen for admin directing the foreign relief program nearing final congressional approval. Allen, Red Cross vice chairman and native of Craig Missouri, has led foreign operations since 1942 and is favored by Senate Relations Committee members for rapid confirmation.

Washington Truman Richard F. Allen Red Cross China Craig Allen Senate Relations Committee Congress

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Alex. H. Washburn Bilbo Senator Bilbo BY James Thrasher U.S Big Four Edmond Michel Chicago Altman Heads Hospital Association Tennessee Capitol Grounds Nashville Tenn State Capitol Lee Chapman Capitol Chapman Vollie John Haslam Tucker Vollie Bill Bates Thomas Lee Dugan Litthke Rock Frank McCracken Ft. Smith Mike Boucher Hot Springs Bates Arkansas Electric Eldon Chitwood Raymond Morris Wee Polkgemse Arkansas Supreme Court Ben Laney Agan Elmer Bates Hatfield Yollie Bill
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