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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1949

Page

4

Academic Freedom Is a Myth Amid Cold War Debate

Hans Freistadt, Austrian Communist and $1,600-a-year Atomic Energy Commission fellow, testifies to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee that firing him would undermine academic freedom. He argues left wing educators and journalists echo European radicalism and threaten free speech, while insisting national defense workers must refrain from political activity.

Hans Freistadt Atomic Energy Commission Freistadt Senate Appropriations United States Senate America Canada Mexico Thei Europe Asia

Reservations Needed for Benefit by American Legion Auxiliary

The American Legion Auxiliary benefit bridge will be held at the Legion building fope Municipal Airport on Wednesday May 21. Proceeds will fund sending a representative to Girls State and support child welfare work in the area. Participants should bring pencils and cards and make reservations by calling the listed numbers.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Fope Municipal Airport

Plans Adopted to Form Jaycee Charter in Hope City

Last night at Hope City wall a group of local men met with Arkadelphia Junior Chamber of Commerce representatives to form a Jaycees chapter here. Temporary chairmen William Reardon and Fred Robertson will lead initial steps with membership forms spread across town. A charter is to be submitted for approval on Thursday night, June 2. The Jaycees describe themselves as an organization of young men learning civic consciousness through constructive work and giving a young man a chance to do something for his community.

Hope City Wall Arkadelphia Junior Chamber of Commerce William Reardon Fred Robertson Jaycees

R V Herndon Jr Elected State Association Post

R V Herndon Jr. has been elected first vice president of the Arkansas Division of the State Association. Details indicate the appointment was noted in Memphis communications, marking a leadership milestone for the organization.

R. V. Herndon, Jr State Asso Ums Hermdat de Arkansas Division of Lateral Directors Memphis

Arkansas Weather Forecast With Scattered Showers

Local forecast calls for showers this afternoon and tonight in Arkansas with dimmed rain in Saturday. Northern and eastern portions should see slightly less wet conditions by nightfall.

Arkansas Wettun Northeast Centeéa

Concert Series Is Assured for Hope Howe 1999-50 Season

Hope Howe is assured of a concert series for the 1999 50 season as Community Concert workers announced. A weekend selection of artists and the number of performances will be decided. sales totals remain unresolved though optimism remains high. The campaign is led by officers and a wide roster of directors and workers including Mrs J C Carlton president Mrs George Peck vice president and Rev Steve Coals George Frazier and many others.

Steve Coals Lyle Brown Vincent Foster Syd MacMath George Frazier J. C. Carillon C. C. McNeill George Peck Edwin Stewart Terrell Cornelius Henry B. BE. McMahon Anita Copeland Nancy Hayes James McLarty Aren Tollett Claud Tillery W. W. Anderson Edward Lester Jacque Williams Kelly Bryant Ruth Ellen Boswell W. Y. Foster J C. Hale Luther Hollaman Geo. W. Tobiison Franklin Horton Jim McKenzie George Newbern George Newburn II Fair Powell, Jr Russell Steed Herbert Stephens Oliver Adams Teddy Jones B. C Hyatt Syvelle Burke

Hope Hi-Lights win top honors in state press contest

Hope high school students receive first class honors in the Arkansas Fifth School Press association contest. Adolphine Andrews wins first place with Alumni in the News. Others from Hope earn certificates for excellence in story, verse, gossip, humor, and editorial entries.

Hope Hi-Lights Arkansas Fifth School Press Association Lawrence Martin Adolphine Andrews Hope Bob Hyatt Roberta Howard Martin Pool, Jr Sonia Poole Joy Collins Mary Abita Laseter

Local Attorneys Attend State Bar Meeting in Hot Springs

Hope attorney O A Graves is a leading vice presidential candidate at the Arkansas Bar Association session in Hot Springs. Other attendees include Lyle Brown Pat asey F C Crow Talbot Fuild Dr Albert Graves Edward Lester Pilkinton John B P Vesey Royee Weisenberger and W S Atkins as the group meets this year.

O. A. Graves Hope Arkansas Bar Association Hot Springs Lyle Brown Patasey F. C. Crow Talbot Fuild Albert Graves Edward Lester Pilkinton John BP. Vesey Royee Weisenberger W. 5S. Atkins

Dr Oglesby to End Special Services Sunday

Dr Stuart R Oglesby will discuss Life's Final Examination tonight at 7730 at the Presbyterian church. Services by Dr Oglesby will close Sunday morning. The public is invited.

Dr. Oglesby Stuart R. Oglesby Presbyterian Church

Acre Report Meetings for Hempstead Co

B. E. McMahon Hempstead county administrator lists acreage report meetings for farmers. On May 23 in DeArnn Samuel's Store 4:30 to 11:30 a.m. and Blevins Foster's Hardware 1 to 3:30 p.m. Also Stephens Townsend's store 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Pauines Lb. D. Rider's 1 to 3:30 p.m. May 24 in Fulton Odom's 8:30 to 11:40 a.m. McNab 1 to 3:30 p.m. Baird's Chapel Avery's 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sweet Home church 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Spring Hill agricultural building 7 to 9 p.m. Farmers urged to attend nearest meeting and not go to county office.

B. E. McMahon Hempstead DeArnn Samuel's Blevins Foster's Hardware Im. Stephens Townsend's Pauines Lb. D. Rider's Fulton Spring Hill

Oklahoma Floods Hit Guthrie and Statewide Rivers

Overnight rains triggered major flooding across Oklahoma. Guthrie suffered a wall of water seven feet deep as Cottonwood Creek flooded the center of town, with 30 blocks submerged. Red Cross counted over 1,000 homeless. several people believed missing as houses floated away. Arkansas River and other watersmen warned of further trouble as highways closed and transit delayed. Tornadoes touched near Bottlesville and Dewey, damaging a barn and porch while Copan and Wann reported funnel clouds but caused no major destruction.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Cottonwood Guthrie Red Cross Ciniarion Arkansas Tulsa R ‘Iver Weather Bureau Bottesville Dewey Bartlesville Walter Brown Copan Wann

Atom Scholarship Held Up Sparks Senate Security Clash

Boston medical student Isidore Edelman receives a $3,750 atomic fellowship but is denied security clearance for secret work. Senators question loyalty as AEC leaders defend the award and pledge tighter controls amid missing uranium and a prior Communist fellowship.

Washington Boston Senate Isidore Edelman Peter Brent Brigham Hospital Wherry R-Neb Tsorme The Atomic Energy Commission AEC David E. Litlenthal Lilenthal Edelman Ha Lilienthal Shields Warren Biology Warren Argonne National Laboratories Chicago O'Mahoney Agen Atomic Agency Congress Hans Freistadt Freistadt Commission

C of C Secures Additional Memberships

The Horse-Wranglers of the 49ers won the Chamber of Commerce drive with Doyle Reeves scoring 239, W. W. Andrews 104, and Roc Daniels 82. The campaign added 65 members and $1,136.50 in pledges.

Chamber of Commerce Doyle Reeves W. W. Andrews Roc. Daniels Chamber

Junior Bar Group Names Officers Mot Springs

Efved Pickens of Newport elected president of the junior bar association, succeeding Owen C. Pearce of Fayetteville. Jam Roy of Blytheville chosen vice president and Deacon of Little Rock named secretary treasurer at yesterday's election.

Mot Springs Efved Pickens Newport Junior Bar Association Owen C. Pearce Fayetteville Jam Roy Blytheville Little Hock Reasurer

Reward Offered For Proof of Wage Tampering in Hope

The Hope Chamber of Commerce announces a 106 dollar reward at First National Bank for anyone who can prove the chamber dictates wage scales in Hope. The move follows 49ers urging action after years of rumors that the chamber suppresses wages, a claim once dismissed by former president George Peck and others as unfounded. The 49ers say the rumor harms the chamber’s public image and aims to curb the unproven charge.

George W. Robison Hope Chamber of Commerce First National Bank Hope Amber of Commerce Hope Ihis 49Ers Chamber of Commerce Chamber George Peck Hope Chamber l of Commerce

U S Reds Seek Dismissal of Indictment in Trial

In New York on May 20 the defense to day moved to dismiss the indictment of 11 top Communists on free speech grounds. Judge Harold R. Medina signaled a ruling likely Monday after the government rested its case. Defense attorney Abraham J. Isserman argued no clear and present danger. Medina called the argument absurd and noted the government had made out a prima facie case. The court took the matter under advisement.

New York Oeey Harold R. Medina Abraham J. Isserman Medina

Newsweek cites Arkansas switch over Woods Tabor bill

Newsweek links Arkansas lawmakers shift to recommitment of the Woods Tabor bill to three “pork barrel” favors. Samuel Shaffer alleges five million dollar flood control and river projects, double funding for Arkansas river development, and 39 public buildings as the motive. Hays Harris Tackett and Norrell deny deals and call the piece distortive. Gov. McMath denies midnight calls to procure votes.

Little Rock Newsweek Magazine Arkansas Bill Cartier Washington Samuel Shaffer Brooks Hays Oren Harris Boyd Tackett W. F. Norrell Shaffer Newsweek Senate House Sid McMath Army Engineers Arkansas River House Public Works Committee Public Works Administration White House Congress McMath Arkansans Victor Bival

Yonkers Girl Transforms Into Man Through Operations

A 25-year-old Yonkers resident, identified as Joan Doe, has undergone a series of sex changing operations and now lives as John. The patient, who wore dresses and worked as a secretary, discovered her bi-sexual nature after a stomach ailment checkup. The hospital staff performed surgeries two weeks ago, and doctors declined to name the patient or surgeon. John expressed happiness with the change and plans to move south to begin a new life with his parents.

Yonkers Ge South Joan Doe Joan John John A. Faiella

Poppy Day Sets Ambitious National Observance

Hope unit of the American Legion Auxiliary and partners prepare for Poppy Day with volunteers on streets from dawn to dusk offering poppies in exchange for donations to veterans welfare funds. Poppies, made by disabled veterans at Fort Root, symbolize sacrifice in World Wars I and II and support occupational therapy programs nationwide.

Hope Hope Unit American Legionn Auxiliary Legion and Auxiliary Fort Root Europe I Nation

Change of Pace Through Changing Faces

HAL BOYLE reports on a shift in plastic surgery as more people seek facial changes for confidence and job prospects. Dr. Gregory Pollock notes a rise in patients from all social strata, with emphasis on nose work and new techniques like cartilage grafts while cautioning about risky cases and ethical limits.

Hal Boyle New York Gregory L. Pollock U. S I Dro Pollock Isa Myshrcoming Medicine Tn Psychiatry Br Pollock Polluck Dr.Pollock Pollock Lenellis Lon Chaney Chaney Drl. Pollock

Acheson Seeks Prudent Path at Paris Talks

Washington reports Secretary of State Acheson aims for a practical compromise with Russia at the Paris conference. He emphasizes protecting economic recovery and Western security while avoiding hollow promises. Acheson plans a realistic, world peace oriented stance, weighing success in Paris against past promises.

Acheson Eldor Truman John Bulles Attic Rob Paris Moscow London West

Baptists Plan Vacation Bible School Schedule

Vacation Bible School will open Friday June 3 at 3 PM with preparation day. It will run June 6 through June 17 at 8:30 AM. Whitlow is pastor and James E. Birkhead principal, with a long list of staff including Miss Apna Faye Thrash superintendent of Intermediate Department and numerous others in Junior and Primary divisions.

Whitlow James E. Birkhead Hendrix Sprageins Royce Sith Apna Faye Thrash Frank Douglas S. A. Whitlow Chas. F. Reynerson Homer Bevertey Franklin Horian Autrey Qwen Hugh Hall Roy Taylor Hendrix Spraggins Walter Miller J. E A. A. Albritton Jess Davis J. T. Bowden, Jr Luther Garner W. M. Garner W. H. Brasher Betty Porter Gus Haynes A. G. Rives Henry Haynes AS. Willis Wi A. Williams Betty Murphy Mary Ellen. Downs Mari Dey Mary Lou Meare Billy Joyce Boyett Owen NI Jove Hanlins Mes Jack Me, Kinney Pheilis Williams Mary Ray Muses

Wheel Leaves Car Kills Little Girl in Camden Yard

In Camden New Jersey on May 20 a car wheel detached from a moving vehicle and rolled 350 yards into the Tamaco home yard striking 6 year old Joanne Tamaco who died later. The driver Raymont Duffrey of Philadelphia stopped the car without injury.

Camden N. J Joanne Tamaco White Morse Pike Tanaco Raymont Duffrey Philadeyona

Support for Community Concert Drive Seeks Backing

Local attorney A. Gravey cites editor Washburn and urges broad support for the Hope Community Concert Association campaign. He calls on businesses and industries to back the effort, purchase student tickets, and aid talented youths while emphasizing community culture and spiritual growth.

A. Gravey Hope Comity Concert Association Washburn Somesworthy Igir O. AL Grayes

A L Johnson Dies at His Home Here

A L Johnson died yesterday at his home. He is survived by his wife Albert Lafayette Tonheen, two daughters Mrs J B Wampton Waldo and Mrs Emmet Moran Colémany Okla, Mrs Webb Stout Gajer Park Texas, Mrs Paul all In Germany, Mrs Woody Sho maker Texarkina, Mrs Day Roach Hope, two brothers Walter Lanebure and Cleveland Tex Arkina, two sisters Mrs Joe Bole l Laneburt and Mrs Butter Rosstan. Funeral at Unity Bank church 2 p m Saturday with Rev Howard Whit and Rev Doyle Thay Buriat officiating. burial Rose Hill.

Ife Hig Albert Lafayette Tonheen J. B. Wampton Waldo Fred Stevenson Little R i Emmet Moran Colémany Okla Webb Stout Gajer Park Texas Paul Germany Woody Shomaker Texarkina Day Roach Hope Walter Lanebure Cleveland Joe Bolel Laneburt Butter Rosstan Unity Bank Church Howard Whit Doyle Thay Buriat Rose Hilly

Patmos Negro School to Stage Play Bt at a Mystery

Patrons of Patmos Negro School are invited to a mystery play staged by students. The event, described as a community theatre night, features local actors and a short production emphasizing school pride and cultural enrichment.

Patmos Negro School

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