Parking Meter Plan To Create New City Revenue
A brief item notes a parking meter plan proposed by Ajex. H. Washburn to create new city revenue streams.
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1950
Page
5
Hope's Curious Parking Meter Idea Sparks Local Debate
A Hope town council meeting on parking meters stalled with no attendees. An Indiana plan from Elwood proposes courtesy nickel envelopes to waive fines for overparked cars, funded by a small chamber fund. The idea aims to speed turnover and boost patronage, with residents urged to reuse the envelopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope City
LaGrohe Williams
Elwood
Ind
Elwood Chamber of Commiteree
Chamber of Commerce
Indiana
Legion Selects Boy's State Delegates
Hope high school seniors Pau Med Hodper Gladys Hooper Jerry ONeal and Billy Gunter were chosen as Arkansas Boy's State delegates by local American Legion posts with sponsorships from the Hope Lions Kiwanis and Rotary clubs. The eight day program runs May 27 to June 3 at Camp Joseph T. Robinson and trains youths in self government through city county and state simulations. Traffic deaths in the United States in 1932 totalled 32000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Huddleston
American Legion of the Hope High School
Arkansas
Pau, Med
Mad Hodper
Mel
Gladys Hooper
Hope Lions Club
Robert DB
Bobby) Ross
Raymond Ross
Hope Kiwanis Club
Jerry ,O'Neal
Earl O'Neal
Hope Rotary Club
Billy Gunter
W. BH. Gunter
Leslie Huddleston Post
American Legion
Arkansas Department of the American Legion
Americanism
Josph T. Robinses
Arkansas Boys
Weather forecast for Avkgnsas city
Cloudy conditions with limited sun and mild temperatures. Occasional showers likely this afternoon as a cold front passes, with winds remaining light and no significant temperature swings expected.
U.S. Ordered to Cut Staff in Romania
Romania demands a reduction of U S diplomatic staff in Bucharest accusing U S diplomats of spying and closes the information center. The move follows a pattern after Czechoslovakia and Hungary, with U S retaliating by cutting Romanian staff in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Romania
London
United States
Bucharest
Legation
Czechosiny
Prague
Washington
New York
Legation Gersonnel
United Nations
Budapest
Pastures Demonstration Planned for Friday in Hope
County agent Oliver L. Adams announces a Friday morning study day for farmers at the M. S. Bates pasture on West 16th Street in South Hope. Attendees will view reseeding crimson clover and a mix of Ladino clover, singletary peas, Persian clover, white clover, hop clover, lespedezas, cheat, Kentucky 31 fescue, Dallas grass, and Bermuda grass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver L. Adams
M. S. Bates
West 16Th Street
South Hope
South
Bates
Mr. Bates
Kentucky
Wreck Victim to Be Buried at Washington
Willian Howard Dickson 25 native of Washington killed in auto accident May 13 at El Centro California. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs W J Dickson six brothers Ben Tom Robert Manuel Sherman Richard all of Washington and six sisters Mrs Richard Reeg Dorothy Opal Lin da and Martha Low Dickson of Washington. Funeral at Washington Methodist church 3 p m Friday conducted by Rev Lewis Gitar Ly oiahaceed sign can be read pREgon With
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian Howard Dickson
Washington
el Centro
Cal
J. Dickson
Ben
Tom
Robert
Manuel
Sherman
Richard Dickson
Washing ‘Toon
Richard Reeg
Dorothy
Opa
Linda
Martha Low Dickson
Washington Methodist Church
Lewis
Spa Man to Head State Labor Group
Fort Smith reports Charles W. Mowery of Hot Springs was re elected president of the Arkansas Federation of Labor at the close of its annual convention. Lester Newland of Little Rock was elected vice president and treasurer, with an executive board including J. D. McPherson Pine Bluff Wayne Gienn Camden and H C Bryant Jonesboro. The labor body will meet next year in Texarkana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Smith
Charles W. Mowery
Hot Springs
Arkansas Federation of Labor
Texarkana
Lester Newland
Little Rock City
Ways and Means votes to cut overpayment interest to two percent
Washington reports the House Ways and Means Committee voted to reduce the interest the government pays on tax overpayments to 2 percent from 6 percent, while keeping the late payment rate at 6 percent. Estimated annual savings run to about 67 million dollars. The panel also advanced a tax-cut plan on capital gains and stock and bond profits, prompting disputes among members over who benefits, and outlining proposed changes to capital gains rates and holding periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Ways and Means
Combs
D-Tex
Winds Pound Sagging Dikes at Winnipeg
Weather and flood reports describe near gale winds battering Winnipeg dikes as defenders race sandbags to seal breaches. Civilian and military crews work to protect the city under a 30.2 foot crest with ongoing reinforcements and updated rainfall forecasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Man
Berday
Manitoba
West Sets Up High Command to Block Reds
London reports the Western powers agreed to establish a high command to block armed attack or Trojan horse actions. A permanent council of deputies, likely led by an American, will coordinate anti Soviet defense measures and rearmament plans while bolstering Western economies to curb Communist exploitation. The 12 nations: United States, Canada, Britain, France, Italy, Norway, Denmark, Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Portugal, Iceland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
W. Averell Harriman
Robert A
Frace
Maly
United States
Canada
Britain
France
Italy
Norway
Denmark
Holland
Belgium
Luxembourg
Portugal
Iceland
Field Day Set for Saturday Troop 90 to Meet
The cub scout field meet is rescheduled for Saturday at 9 30 a m at the high school after last week’s rainout. Troop 90 will meet with new scout master A L Willis and assistant Ben Edwards tonight at First Baptist Church. All boys 11 or older are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Jerry May In Hospital At Texarkana
Jerry May an 11 year old son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Muay of Bodean is a leukemia victim at St Michael hospital in Texarkana. Friends say the family has received over 1000 in donations to help take him to Boston for treatment. He requires a pint of blood daily and residents are urged to donate blood at the hospital in Texarkana. Type A or O blood is needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry May
Herbert Muay
Bodean
St. Michael Hospital
Texarkana
Jerry
Boston
Bodcaya
Hope
Duke of Windsor Says Happy Marriage Is a Good Life
New York reported interview with the Duke of Windsor after a film screening. He praised married life, spoke of missing his country, discussed writing his book and his current routine, while downplaying political opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Windsor
Hal Boyle
New York
March of Time
Fli
Adin
Tua
Jonesboro Bank Heist Tops Arkansas Robberies
In Jonesboro a masked gunman robbed the Peoples National Bank of about 18 thousand dollars during the noon hour. Officers search statewide with few clues, the most recent robbery in Arkansas since early 1930s bank heists linked to Charles Chapman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonesboro
Arkansas
Peoples National Bank
Charles Chapman
Camden
W. Y. Nash
Craighead County
Helen Veal
Tony Falk
Falk
Fal
Enoly
Chapman
Hope Bank
Cub Pack 90 Divides Into Four Groups At First Baptist
Cub Pack 90 at First Baptist Church is split into four groups announced by Frank Cocktill. Group No 1 includes Harald Porter and Jimmy Dodson among others. Group No 2 lists Ruth Jones Moy McLarty and Jimmy Tate. Group No 3 features Oliver Adams Webb Laseter II and Wayne Bailey. Group No 4 names Lauterback Slamy Lauterback and Dean England. The packs plan a meeting Friday May 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cub Pack
First Baptist Church
Pield
Frank Cocktill
Harald
Porter
Jimmy Dodson
Jerry Dodson
Johnny Watkins
Charles Wylie
Jimy Porterfield
Butch Graham
Henry Houstut
Jerry McPherson
Ruth Jones
Jimmoy McLarty
Jimmy Jones
Jimmy Tate
Jimmy Allen
Bobby Jones
Bill Tooley
David M. Hendrix
Jimmy Reese
Father of L. B. Tooley Suffers a Heart Attack
L. B. Tooley general manager of Radio Station KXAR was called to Clarksville Texas early this morning after his father the Rev B B Fouley suffered a severe heart attack and was hospitalized. The veteran Methodist minister is 82. He visited his son and family in Hope last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Tooley
KXAR
Clarksville
Texas
B. B. Fouley
Mr. Tooley
Hope
Bethel Youth Meet Schedule Released Friday Four PM
Bethel youths are set to attend a department meeting on Friday at 4 pm. Details indicate a local Youth Department gathering in Bethel to discuss community programs and upcoming activities.
Tito to Talk On U S Network In Evening Broadcast
New York May 18 ABC will air a telephonic interview with Marshal Tito of Yugoslavia tonight via transatlantic link. A Yugoslav UN correspondent will translate. The 8 30 p m to 5 p m CST program titled United or Not aims to shed light on major United Nations issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Broadcasting Company
Marshal Tito
Yugoslavia
ABC
Tito
Transatlantic
United Nations Correspondents’ Association
Switchmen of Ten Railroads May Strike
Ten midwestern and Western railroads faced a potential strike by 5,000 switchmen in a wage dispute. AFL Union President Arthur Glover in Washington said the walkout would target major carriers including Chicago Great Western and Northern Pacific with a 6 am deadline. The move comes after a six day strike against five carriers and after mediation channels were exhausted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
AFL Switchmen's Union of North America
Washington
Fie
Glover’ Gaid
Chicago Great Western
Rock Island and Pacific
Davenport
Rock Island and Northwestern
Denver and Rio Grande Western
Great Northern
Minneapolis and St. Louis
Northern Pacific
Termnal Company
Oregon
St. Paul Union Depot Company
Sioux City Terminal Railway Company
Western Pacific Railroad Company
Association of Western Railways
Brotherhood of Railroad
Glover
Finding Board
Truman
Trainmen
Order of Railway Conductors
Communist activity looms at Arkansas campus claims cited
Police and university officials discuss alleged Communist stirrings at North Little Rock and the University of Arkansas with claims of a card carrying student and possible campus case. Officials say they know of no active campus group and expect a federal investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payettevilly
FAI
Shell
Col. Corts
North Little
Roc
Cort
Sawshie
Anata
Sity
Arkanga
North
Little Rock
Pyle
Arkansa
McMath
Heai
Auth
Printer Takes Lead in Union Election
C G Sparkman of Detroit led incumbent Woodrutt Randolph in the AFL regional union race as 40 locals accounted for over a quarter of members. Sparkman held 9,868 to 8,?30, with results forecast to top 65,000 votes. Washington and New York City showed varied margins for both candidates amid a nationwide count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
C. G. Sparkman
Detroit
Aithin
Woodrutt Randolph
AFL Geographical Union
Sparkman
Randolph
Vans
Washington, D.C
New York City
Washington
Gro
Richmond
Rae
N.Y
Louisville
Moore Family Statement Acknowledges Continued Patronage
A fragmented notice from the Moore family includes a statement by Jewel V. Moore thanking patrons and pledging continued support and efficiency. The text is garbled but conveys appreciation for past support and a commitment to maintaining service. It reflects a personal business notice from a local family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewel V. Moore
Nana Donald Moore
Moore
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H. Washburn
Lonely Hearts Magazine
Parmer
Legion
Spa
West
High Command
Reds
Troop 90
Judith G Coplon
Judith Copion
Albert
H. Secolav
Newemen
Miss Coplon
Secolav
Gidf
NEA Telephoto
Utah
Life
Putnam's
Pinou
Bethel Youth Meet
Bethel
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