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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1947
Page
4
Jonesboro announces the East Arkansas Young Men's Clubs board will meet in Helena on Sunday to finalize plans for the annual convention in Helena June 25 and 26.
The Clarksdale Planters beat Greenwood 4-2 to move a full game ahead in the Cotton States League three way race. Greenville defeated El Dorado 12-2 to join Greenwood in a second Place tie. Hot Springs edged Seaporters 5-4 in ten innings, widening its gap over Helena.
Some mammals spend one third of life growing up while others mature in as little as one twelfth of their lifespan, illustrating a broad range in developmental strategies.
An old style advertisement touts Meritt Medicated Powder to relieve burning itching and chafing feet. It promises instant moisture drying odor banishment and a near walking on air feel with an unconditional money back guarantee.
Washington May 22 Five large rail unions plan to pursue negotiations under the Railway Labor Act to postpone a potential six month strike. A F Whitney president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen said the unions may call a quick strike but will not. He expects talks from scratch to lead to a settlement or breakdown by November 1.
A two phase program to establish Arkansas only Negro college A M N College at Pine Bluff as a fully accredited institution is in operation. Phase one aims for recognition by the North Central Association by the 1949 legislature. Phase two depends on first phase success and legislative attitude toward funding graduate study for Arkansas Negroes.
James Brown a 25 year old Black man faced trial after escaping Bulloch county camp on May 6. State patrol escorted him as about 300 people gathered in the courthouse with Black patrons barred. The defendant stands accused of raping two white women shortly after his escape.
The A M and N college board backs President Lawrence Davis in pursuing accreditation with NCA. State education officials provide help including library expansion with twenty thousand dollars for two years. Davis expects initial NCA inspection in six to eight months and potential probationary credit within 30 days after inspection.
The Pacific Northwest wheat crop suffers from a dry spring with yields already reduced on thousands of acres. Western Washington Big Bend and north-central Oregon sustain the heaviest losses, while Palouse and Camas areas remain comparatively good though rainfall is below normal. Weather officials forecast possible showers for Washington Idaho while Oregon waits.
In Gastond on May 22 the fire committee of the Mens’ club rushed to a nearby farm home ablaze after the chairwoman’s interruption. The six members arrived with only hats, failing to save the house, highlighting the need for proper fire equipment. Roy McCollum, Stuttgart businessman and land owner, died Monday night. funeral is held today with wide survivor support.
In Grandview Missouri on May 22 President Truman’s mother Martha E. Truman age 94 was said to be progressing nicely after placement in an oscillating bed for passive exercise. Dr Wallace Graham reported her voice strong and encouraged by continued progress as the president and family visited the home. The president said there was no perceivable change in her condition earlier and signed the Greek Turkish aid bill amid concern over his mother’s health.
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