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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1950
Page
4
Arkansas gears up for a new industrial push as local leaders outline strategies and opportunities. State officials, business groups, and community stakeholders explore investment, jobs, and infrastructure to attract firms and boost growth across regions.
The Arkansas Business Bulletin notes per capita income rising from 305 in 1928 to 751 in 1947, with Arkansas reaching 57 percent of the national average. Industrial employment also grows from 44,000 workers in 1929 to 58,000 in 1947, boosting output per worker to 4586 and the regional share to 73 percent. The piece argues manufacturing reshapes a state’s prosperity beyond raw material production.
Bonn says three Western high commissioners urged Russia to clear the way for a free all German election coupled with guarantees of individual freedoms. The plan calls for a freely elected all German government, civil liberties, legal independence, four power supervision, and a halt to onerous reparations and secret police.
The Hope B and P W club hosted a coffee at the Unique cafe from 8 30 to 11 30 p m on Wednesday May 24 to raise funds for the Student Loan Fund. About 200 callers attended and received a pansy boutonniere. Visitors included Mrs. Berdie Kirkland of the Little Rock B and PW club.
Mrs. Della Gossett Ebling aged 71, formerly of Hope, died at her Texarkana home. Survived by six daughters including Mrs. Ackens, Mrs. Black, Mrs. McCain, Mrs. Moon, Mrs. Sheeth of Texarkana, and Mrs. Richardson of Hope. three sons Wilbur, John, and Toy of Texarkana. Funeral at 2 pm Saturday in Shover Springs.
Forecast calls for scattered thunder showers and cloudy skies with cooler temperatures tonight in the north. In the north and west this afternoon and Saturday expect more clouds and scattered thunder showers across the state.
Forecast covers Arkansas eastern Louisiana and north Florida with above normal to normal temperatures. Temperatures average near normal in the south and 24 degrees below normal in the north. Normal lows 62 to 67, highs 75 to 77. Cooler south Sunday, warmer Monday. Precipitation moderate to heavy with scattered thundershowers Friday night or Saturday and in the extreme southeast Sunday.
Washington reports about 80 countries and dependent areas want to participate in the point four aid program under the recently passed foreign aid bill. The Senate approved the measure 4 to 27, sending it to President Truman for signature while party leaders vow to press opposition to the point four effort. The ECA expects a larger carryover of funds for the current fiscal year than previously estimated, and warns that meeting all requests would require far more than the authorized $35 million.
Frank Pierce aged 47 died yesterday in Charlotte New York from injuries sustained in a plane crash on Wednesday. His wife remains in critical condition. Pierce was president of Dearborn Motor Co Detroit and was first cousin to Mrs Fay Hammons of Hope.
Mr. Holland will conduct meetings at regular intervals with special week end matinees at the Saenger theatre. Details of the club's activities will be announced shortly. Special short subjects, stage entertainments, games and contests are planned. Talks on safety and good citizenship will be given by prominent citizens and officials. Roy Rogers and Dale Evans visited Texarkana and urged starting a club in Hope. Rogers cited more than 1800 active clubs nationwide. The Ray Rogers Riders club rules emphasize neatness, courtesy, obedience to parents, protecting the weak, bravery with caution, study, kindness to animals, good nutrition, and respect for the flag.
A 13 year old student at a local grade school attempted self harm by ingesting mercurochrome after learning she would not advance a grade. School staff rushed her to hospital where she is recovering and described as not critically ill. The incident occurred midmorning during final report day.
Washington officials stated a new American British arms pact for the Middle East should end the arms race between Israel and Arab states and deter aggression by Jews or Arabs. The three power commitment aims to stabilize the region and bolster Western security in the Cold War, following London talks among Acheson Bevin and Schuman. The accord seeks to replace prior uncoordinated arms sales by Britain to Arabs and the United States to Israel.
McFadden School of Dance prepares costumes and scenery for an inaugural June 4 concert in Hope High School auditorium. Five sets will be performed, including an Indian village serine scene using Black Lite effects under UV light. Admission is 43 cents for adults and 20 cents for children to cover production costs. The Gold Coast of Africa note appears as unrelated context.
Snow spread through many regions with heavy wet accumulation in Denver reaching seven inches and up to 11 inches in parts of Wyoming and northern Colorado. The storm disrupted telephone service, felled tree branches, and caused slick streets while other areas remained fair or cloudy. The report notes mildity in the south and northeast with the NBC network opening in 1926 and CBS following in 1927.
The United States restricted Romanian diplomats in the United States in retaliation for actions against the American delegation in Bucharest. Romania will cut its official staff in Bucharest to ten, while Mihai Magheru and his staff face a 34 mile travel ban around Washington DC with advance permission required for further movement.
Blytheville May 26 Secretary of the Treasury John Snyder said the United States is making good economic progress in an address at a Blytheville civic club luncheon. He praised community effort and citizenship as the foundation of national achievements and noted that local actions contribute to broader state and country progress. The remarks followed reports of regional crop strength and emphasized the importance of cooperative effort at the community level.
Guatemalan and Salvadoran teams clashed in March here with police using hoses and riotous crowds. Officials describe the tension as tense with talk of breaking diplomatic ties. Finance Minister Padilla urged immediate action to repatriate Salvadorans, calling it a national emergency. One Salvadoran and one Guatemalan were killed in the unrest following the Central American Olympic match.
A minor automobile collision occurred about 8 50 today at Avenue B and Washington Street. Vehicles driven by Mildred Ifonen and R C Campbell sustained minor damage and were investigated by City Police.
Cub Scouts schedule events with a field day at the high school at 9:30 a.m. Saturday postponed twice by weather. A pack meeting is set for 7:30 tonight at the First Baptist church, inviting all parents and cubs to attend.
Reverend W C Lewis will preach at the Fulton Methodist church next Sunday May 28 at 1 a m. Everyone is invited to attend. This is the last service for the conference year.
Earl Stabler Blytheville junior high school coach announced his resignation last night to accept the job of principal at Whitton Junior High in Quincy. Stabler, a 1849 graduate with no college degree, left Blytheville amid unclear details.
A fragment from a District VFW notice mentions a meat event on Sunday at 2330 with unclear accompanying text. The readable portion confirms the event location and timing. Further details are not available in the legible lines.
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