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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1947
Page
4
The Supreme Court may decide if the new anti portal pay law is constitutional after President Truman signed it, ending most pending suits and leaving some cases possibly to reach the high court in about two years.
C A McDonald found a clever improvised lure in Rimrock Washington on May 14. He attached a hooked can opener with a spinner to his line and landed 16 silver trout including one at 14 inches.
Final settlements for W. T. Bain guardian of William F. Bain Incompetent Annie Mitchell Rosenbaum administratrix of S C Mitchell Percy E Ramsey deceased were filed on February 15 1947 March 17 1947 and March 29 1947 respectively. Interested parties must file exceptions within 60 days or the accounts become final and barred. R C Turner Probate Clerk (SEAL) Arthur C Anderson Deputy Clerk.
Westbrook Pegler argues that guru letters allegedly written by Henry Wallace show his openness to Communists and Soviet Russia. The piece cites expert opinion linking the letters to Wallace, discusses Yoga, and suggests Wallace’s ideas aimed at a world harmony beyond national borders.
The text states that lepers are highly susceptible to tuberculosis and that raw sugar before refinery whitening appears yellow. It presents two separate factual notes about health susceptibility and sugar coloration.
The Greenville Bucks won 9 to 6 at Hot Springs, extending their streak to seven games and narrowing the gap on the leaders. Clarksdale Planters lost 12 to 7 at El Dorado as Helena fell to Greenwood 10 to 5. Tonight’s games feature Greenville at Hot Springs, Helena at Greenwood, and El Dorado at Clarksdale.
Arkansas and Mississippi city leaders met in Memphis for a Commercial Appeal luncheon and to outline future projects. Blytheville mayor E R Jackson spoke of a six year improvement plan and a strong cotton stand. Clarence J Thomas Clifton Hill clarified budgeted projects for a $119000 water system and a water festival.
The Southwest Conference golf tournament entered its second day with Texas leading by two points. Texas totaled 603 while Rice and Baylor had 605. Steve Creekmore Jr of Arkansas led with 144 and Richard Smart 145, three points behind SMU’s Gerald Joyce, at the halfway 36-hole mark.
Little Rock May 15 Four suits totaling about 1.5 million dollars filed in U S District Court are expected to be dismissed after President Truman signed a law barring such claims. Judge Trimble said 81 suits remain under portal pay claims against Ford Bacon and Davis Cities Service Defense Corp Reconstruction Finance Corp and War Emergency Pipelines in Arkansas.
In Arkansas last week 3824 cancer cases were reported to the state health board, doubling the prior week's total and bringing the year’s tally to 198. Pulaski county led with 10 cases, followed by Union and Independence. multiple counties reported single cases. Diphtheria added four cases, raising the year total to 85. Andrew N Overby named to head the IMF if confirmed by the Senate.
Little Rock May 14 1947 The Bureau of Agricultural Economics says Arkansas peaches may yield 2 986 000 bushels by May 1 1947 about 16 percent larger than last year and harvests in other parts of the state are well under way.
In Atlanta, May 16, the Lookouts edged the Travelers 7 to 6 after a late burst. Dolph Matulis earned the win as Nashville tied Memphis for fifth. Fred Biggs took the loss for the Chickasaws. The Pelicans lost 5-4 to Birmingham, shrinking their lead over Mobile to three games. Chattanooga rallied to beat Lithonia Rock 7 to 6 with Bill Sinton homering for the Rocks. Gil Coan hit his second homer of the series for Nooga.
Arnold Turner a 25 year old fugitive with prior sex offenses was held for the rape slaying of five year old Carol Thompson in Norriston Pa. He was arrested in a Manhattan apartment and admitted to waiving extradi tion to Pennsylvania. A homicide charge was filed by New York police awaiting Pennsylvania warrant. Turner matched the suspect description and was caring for his infant son during arrest.
May 15 Fayetteville reports plans for the Arkansas Historical Association convention on the University of Arkansas campus Friday and Saturday with Dr. William B Hasseltine of Wisconsin as guest speaker on Education in an Atomic Age. Arkansas leaders stress education's pivotal role for national progress.
In preliminaries at the Southwest Conference track meet in Waco Texas six sprinters near 9.7 or faster threaten records with Baylor Texas A and M and Arkansas stars leading the dash. Parker and Martinez on clash headline the 100 while Texas and A and M duel for the title as final rounds approach.
Pat Mullin, hitting .444 and leading the league with 13 doubles, drives in runs and shows power for Detroit as a possible successor to Hank Greenberg. His 14th inning single initiates Doc Cramer’s game winning hit in a 4-2 win over the A’s, helping Detroit extend its AL lead.
The six year old’s body was found in a well after she was raped and beaten. Turner surrendered as Det. Harry Rankin and Trooper Dennis Ogan aided the investigation. Turner reportedly told police the names of merchants who denied seeing him in New York or Norristown prior to the incident.
The list shows scheduled games across both leagues. American League matchups include St Louis at Boston Detroit at Philadelphia Cleveland at Washington night games. National League features New York at Chicago Philadelphia at Cincinnati Brooklyn at Pittsburgh night games and Boston at St Louis night game.
Detroit beat Philadelphia 4 to 2 in 14 innings, St Louis 2 over Boston 1, Chicago 8 over New York 2. Cleveland toppled Washington 9 to 1, Pittsburgh 7 beat Brooklyn New York 8, Chicago over Cincinnati 11 to 3. Fort Worth, San Antonio, Dallas, Houston games noted as results with some postponements. Chattanooga 7 over Little Rock 6 in 10 innings, Nashville 13 over Memphis 6, Birmingham 5 over New Orleans 4, Mobile 6 over Atlanta 4.
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