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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1948
Page
4
Our Daily Bread faces renewed focus amid federal talks on annexation policy as the agency weighs impacts on community access and funding. Local leaders push for clarity while national debates shape potential changes.
The Camden City Council approves a special census beginning around June 2 with a budget of 2100, Camden Chamber of Commerce contributing 500. Hope population boosters claim 10000 as a target for the city’s 1950 census, citing past gains and annexation plans to expand within legal municipal limits.
20 Years Ago Today Graduation class roll lists numerous names including Edgar Arnett Herbert Arnill Alma Atkins Virginia Berry Iant Blegins Cecil Boswell Opal Byrom Caly Jon Elen Carrigan Annie Harness Herbert Cook Maryeok Leo Compton Lamar Cox Garland Drake Gladys Elimery Evans Vincent Poster Virjp ia Goubold Graydon Griffin Robert Harris Floye Hicks Ben Ayres Lex Helms Billy Bob Teiidon Iva Hipp Jeannette Hoppy Jon Houston Frances Huntley Ima Jacks Mildred Johnson Lena Mildred Jones Raymond Oness Marguerite King Ansel Messosh Dosa McIntosh Helen Messur Thelma Mitchell Coranoy ONeal Harold Po Katie Porter Virg ia Poster Chay nerson Billy Fred Robins Jaye Lowe Roberts Novine Sect Sibyl Smith Betty Jane Ages Pauline Stephenson Hunter Story McRee Stroud Floshe Sam Taylor Helen and Norma Bomason Cors Turner John 38 and Princess Waddle Toland War Mack Auda Walifs and Gxyne Wade
Chicago May 21 The CIO United Packing House Workers Union foresees an end to the 67 day nationwide strike as locals vote on settlement terms. Most major plants including Swift Cudahy Armour are likely to reopen, though Wilson plants may remain closed. The nine cent raise retroactive to March 16 is on the table, with arbitration over alleged unlawful acts during the stoppage. Union leaders urge a vote against returning to Wilson, citing a threat to unit cohesion. Kansas City leaders push for continuing the strike at Wilson Cudahy and Armour plants as district officials predict a strong turnout for a continued stoppage.
In Oregon Governor Dewey and Senator Stassen end a hard fought campaign for the Republican presidential favor. Polls opened with record turnout expected as 322,490 Republicans were registered and 65 to 70 percent anticipated to vote by 8 p.m. Both leaders closed their campaigns in Portland after touring the state, each claiming broad support from about 100,000 listeners. Stassen heads to Minnesota then Missouri while Dewey heads to Spokane and Seattle.
In western district of Arkansas federal court Judge Harvey J. Leimsey delayed until November term his ruling in the cases of F. L. Reeves and William Wesley Keeton of Texarkana. Both pleaded guilty to taking used ammunition from the Southwestern Proving Grounds at Hope without permission and remain on 7230 bonds.
Reports from Tel Aviv say the Israel air force launched its first offensive in the Palestine war, striking Arab forces near Samakh on the Sea of Galilee. A Haganah communique said all planes returned safely, with heavy fighting reported around Jewish settlements south of the lake.
Rowland Lee Patterson 74 longtime Hope resident died at his home after a life centered in the community. He owned Patterson's Grocery for years and was a member of First Methodist Church. Survived by wife Mary Mitchell, four brothers and a sister in Hot Springs, a niece in Hope, and a nephew in Hope. Funeral set for 2 am Sunday at First Methodist Church with Rose Hill Cemetery burial.
The American Legion led a Wednesday park cleanup at Wair Park with members painting the front fence and adding four new walkways. Local turnout was low, yet the effort saved an estimated 99 to 25 dollars in costs.
Washington May 21 John L Lewis refuses to resume talks on a new coal mining contract after an operators invitation. The United Mine Workers chief offered no comment and would not reply immediately. UMW sources call the invitation a maneuver tied to a Taft-Hartley dispute raised by Rouleau Coal Producers. Southern producers’ Joseph Moody urged a court order to compel bargaining. The contract runs to June 30. talks began Tuesday but stalled over representation rules.
Hope Development corporation sold about four and a half miles of surplus railroad line at the former Southwestern Proving Ground to Farrells Locomotive Works of Brinkley Arkansas. The sale price was not disclosed. The tract connects SPG buildings with the Nashville branch of Missouri Pacific and will remain part of factory facilities offered for new locations. The winning bid came from a four brother partnership represented by Hanford and Paul M. Farrell. The Brinkley group also owns the Murfreesboro and Nashville railroad and plans to rehabilitate part of today’s purchase.
President Truman called off the Friday cabinet meeting today because a substantial number of members were absent from the cabinet room. The late-hour change reflected the unexpectedly thin attendance across key departments.
Oklahoma City May 21 Two 11th graders Bodard and Peterson studied flight in comic books then piloted a stolen two place Er coupe nearly to Texas. Trooper Hamilton quoted police saying there is no doubt about it. The boys landed the craft safely, shocking authorities and prompting a juvenile hearing.
HAL BOYLE queries why unsolved legends linger as Congress should form a probe. He mocks public fascination with Jesse James and other vanished figures, listing bizarre anecdotes and calling for a national commission to settle enduring puzzles.
Washington May 21 UP I Two Hollywood writers John Howard Lawson and Dalton Trumbo were fined 1000 dollars each and sentenced to one year in jail for contempt of Congress. Bonds set at 1909 dollars. Convicted for refusing to answer if they had ever belonged to the Communist Party. Trumbo also convicted of refusing to say whether he belonged to the Screen Writers' Guild. Judges noted separate counts and allowed statements. First GE writers convicted and sentenced under the House Un-American Activities Committee.
John B. Bod Lee 50 of Texarkana died Thursday afternoon while on a fishing trip at Grassy Lake near Fulton. He had been on an overnight outing with L. Fagnani of Texarkana and George Wiley of Hope. County coroner Rufus Herndon Jr. said Lee had complained of feeling ill, ate little at lunch, then walked to a porch, drank water, and collapsed. The coroner listed a heart attack as the cause. He was from Independence and survived by his wife and daughters.
Mrs Homer Harris a Nevada County native dies in Baptist State Hospital Little Rock age unspecified. Survived by husband three daughters Mary Jane Jeramy and others. four sisters Mrs J T Duke of Austin Lillian Ware and more. brother William Ghormley of Little Rock. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Laney asks Senator McClellan to investigate all angles of the blacklisting of Arkansas migratory Mexican labor. He cites fears the move was tied to segregation battles and questions federal knowledge, while officials say the ban was retaliation claims denied. Laney notes contracts approved by both U S Labor Department and Mexican government, with no social discrimination alleged.
Hope residents praised the City Hall auditorium presentation of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn at a two night run ending tonight. Cast members Vollmer Boyd and Geneva Boyd drew strong applause along with Johnny Anns Hill Dake and Janet Ackenvie.
Jerusalem battles near climax as Arab Legion forces push toward the old city. Jewish fighters holed up in Beit Yaacov synagogue backed by air raids and shelling on Gaza and Shafat. Reports claim Arab control of parts of the old city while Jewish loyalists vow to defend holy sites amid regional clashes.
Senator Taft of Ohio said he intends to press for changes in the House passed oleomargarine tax bill despite warnings that amendments could delay action. He criticized Rivers for cautioning against amendments and argued the Senate should decide its path. Taft backs repeal of the tax but seeks safeguards to prevent oleo from being sold as butter in public eatings places.
Fayetteville May 21 cadet Pvt Robert C Hudson of Pine Bluff received two excellence awards from the University of Arkansas Reserve Officers Training Corps cadets. He was named recipient during a campus ceremony, signaling recognition of high achievement among ROTC cadets.
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