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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1947
Page
4
Police described a slick suburban robbery where an estimated $1,000 in contents were stolen after criminals moved a 600 lb safe to a location, rigged it with explosives, muffled the blast, and dragged portions to a nearby vacant lot using a dolly.
A flamingo egg lies on a raised table built by the birds. Flamingos lay a single egg each year and use the platform as a nesting display.
Westbrook Pegler argues the A F of L betrays workers by enabling government control of labor and totalitarianism. He contrasts union bosses like Green and Lewis with workers, alleging coercive fees, transfers, and trials by private organizations, warning of a path to fascism.
The Planters beat Greenville 5 2 in game one with Paul McGlothin pitching the full distance and earning a relief win in game two. Pete Krusagan homered to help Greenwood Dodgers defeat Hot Springs 3 1 in the first game, while Helena Seaporters swept El Dorado 10 5 and 5 2 to climb from last place. Tonight's schedule features Hot Springs at Greenwood, Greenville at Clarksdale, and Helena at El Dorado.
In St Paul Minnesota on May 23 Mrs Lester Schampagne 30 found two pink booted baby feet beneath a sheet at her apartment stairs and alerted police. Detectives arrived and uncovered the scene but found two babies not present.
Juliah Petty of England won the singles handicap and overall titles at the Arkansas trap shoot, setting a state record by hitting 199 of 200 targets. Bob Andrews Sr. of Little Rock won the doubles title, Mrs Andrews the women’s title, and Bob Andrews Jr. the junior singles title.
Major League results include New York 17 Boston 2 and New York 9 Boston 3. Detroit 10 2 Chicago 1 5. St Louis 10 1 Pittsburgh 5 2. Chicago 3 Cincinnati 1. National League and American League games played with several night matchups and weather delays. Minor leagues in Texas and Oklahoma reported scores Dallas 3 Fort Worth 2 Oklahoma City 13 Tulsa 2 Houston 6 San Antonio 4 Beaumont 4 Shreveport 1. Southern Association New Orleans 11 7 Nashville 7 12 Little Rock 7 1 Atlanta 3 2 Birmingham 4 6 Memphis 1 1. Second time postponed in Chattanooga.
Six million tons of salty water flow into the Dead Sea daily from Palestine. With no outlet, the only escape is evaporation, leaving salt behind and concentrating minerals in the lake.
The Yankees exploded for 17 hits and 29 bases to rout the Boston Red Sox 17-2, moving into third place as the pennant race tightens. The win followed a wave of internal upheaval after six players faced fines for a promotional dispute.
Los Angeles May 23 A house wife Vivian West while digging for flowers unearthed an old fruit jar containing three pea sized stones. A jeweler identified them as cultured pearls and Mrs West quipped she feels like a pirate about the mysterious find.
Pacific Coast League president Rowland fights public talk of players salaries and major league sales, aiming to dampen hype while San Francisco’s Lefty O Doul resists placing a $100,000 price tag on players. Oklahoma track coach Jacobs exposes broadcast mishap during lunch. National Public Links golfers receive meal and living expense allowances. Southeastern League notes Harry Walker leading AL hitters and Frank Gustin’s 1937 Gadsden season context.
The New Orleans Pelicans widened their Southern Association lead to three and a half games despite a split doubleheader. Chattanooga closed within one game of Mobile after a 7 3 win, while Atlanta and Birmingham moved into contention with wins. Herschel Held hit three home runs for New Orleans as both games produced heavy hits and 17 doubles. Memphis dropped further in standings.
The Venus flytrap traps prey with hinged leaves and sensitive hairs that trigger rapid closure. This natural mechanism allows the plant to capture insects for nourishment, illustrating a swift predator action in a closed trap.
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