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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1952
Page
1
The Mississippi River basin, though outside the main earthquake belt, has experienced several earthquakes over 160 years. The discussion highlights the Arkansas situation and the broader regional seismic history.
Washington May 20. Senator Fulbright's bill to reform the Walsh act to regulate wages on government contracts advances in a Senate Banking Committee vote. Carey cites Westinghouse as backing the measure, warning of a wage structure shift to southern plants. The plan faces Labor Committee scrutiny and potential impact on expansion plans and corporate costs.
Arthur Jeannett, a University of Washington student on a climbing trip with three companions, slipped into a narrow chasm on Mt St Helens 8000 feet up. Rescuers lowered 75 feet into the crevasse to recover his body after hours of fruitless digging. The Rev Thomas J Jusgatt led prayers as rescuers and police joined the recovery effort in cold, heavy rain.
Boston on May 20 sees AFL CIO battle lines as former CIO Textile Workers official Baldanal announces a mass drive to organize Southern textile workers into the AFL United Textile Workers. He claims 100,000 CIQ members may join, citing a Cleveland convention clash that ousted a rival leader. The AFL union reports 83,000 members already shifted, with contracts existing in several states even if workers secede.
The Nose Garden Club meets Tuesday at 2:30 at Mrs Edward Brysons home. Prayer meetings and church activities are scheduled Wednesday across several churches. Kiwanis Club heard a Washington trip report and plans to send Jeff Livingston to Seattle Kiwanis. George Howard Haynie received the Roy L. Duke Jr. Trophy for sportsmanship. Carriers gathering hosted by Genie Hate Jr. at the Hale home. 1952 Wolf Trail yearbook dedication honors Edward Bryson. Residents and guests from several towns are noted.
The Office of Price Stabilization maintains Arkansas cigarette prices as fixed by the state fair trade law. The revised order allows Arkansas dealers to sell at the state minimum prices, avoiding any inflationary impact.
The text notes visitors staying with relatives in Corpus Christi. Mrs. F G Brunonett's daughter hosts her, while Mr. and Mrs B A DeLamar visit Mr and Mrs P D Whitaker. Mrs P Arnold and Mrs Dan Pittman Sr return from Longview, where they were guests of the McDaniel family.
The document cites an attempt to evade price controls and notes the commodity’s vulnerability to loss-tender merchandising. It states similar adjustments will be made in other states if three circumstances are met, signaling broader enforcement.
Mrs Bertha Tillar inspires pupils with teaching ideals and cites the Lion Oil Fund as the most inspiring plan. After losing husband, father, and home in 1931 she entered the essay contest and won $1200. She plans to use the award for a Master’s in Creative Writing and to pursue a Desha County history project.
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