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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1952
Page
4
In Bonn Allied powers sign opening peace articles with Germany while Russia threatens, splitting Germany and complicating treaty processes. The piece argues seven years is too long to delay a formal contract ending the war, as Western and Eastern blocs shift to seek peace amid rising suspicion.
The Board of Education announces the 1952 53 assignments for Negro teachers. Names listed include Will V. Rutherford principal at Yerger Elementary and many others across Hopewell and Fulton Elementary schools with assignments to be announced later.
Hope Municipal swimming pool at Fairpark will open Friday May 30 at 8 a.m. announced by Mrs Foy Hammons. Pool is in excellent condition after cleaning and bathhouse repairs. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays. Season tickets cost $5 for students and $7.30 for adults and may be bought at the pool.
Hope Lions club heard plans for a county hospital by Dr Walter Sims. He said a new hospital would bring medical facilities never before available to Hope and Hempstead County, noting benefits to citizens and the community.
Washington May 27 Senate defeated a move to cut an additional billion dollars from President Truman's 7.9 billion foreign aid bill. The 43 to 27 vote included five Democrats and 92 Republicans for the cut, with 84 absences. Connally said the cut would disrupt Europe defense, and committees had already trimmed funds to about 6.105 billion. Continued on Page Two.
Texas Republicans and Democrats divided at state conventions with Eisenhower and Taft factions clashing in Mineral Wells and pro Truman versus anti Truman lines in San Antonio. Porter warned Eisenhower delegates would form a separate ticket if seating favored delegates does not go to the general.
Local youths sixteen and older are invited to meet Mrs. Foy Hammons at the Municipal pool at 3 p.m. Thursday to learn about lifeguard work this summer. Red Cross Water Safety Chairman Hendrix Spragins will attend.
Whitfield Masonic lodge will convene at 7 30 PM for a regular session. A master's degree will be conferred.
A 48 hour general strike shut down nearly all Western German daily papers. Initiated at noon, the walkout involved 38 organized worker groups, halting operations across major cities including Frankfurt. The stoppage disrupts publication schedules and access to news nationwide.
A mobile chest X-ray unit will visit Hope on May 28 29 and 31 with clinics from 10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 4 pm. Over 14s are urged to be X-rayed. the service is free funded by taxes. Readings at the Hempstead County Courthouse West Second Street and by the VFW Auxiliary with local volunteers.
A heated battle for national convention delegates in California pits Warren against Kefauver and Taft or MacArthur in a volatile primary. Warren camps behind a coalition labeled as “New Dealish” while Kefauver runs a strong bid aided by organization Democrats. Brown backs Kefauver as a stop commitment while Truman's withdrawal reshapes the race for delegates.
George Whatley aged 76 died at his home four miles north of DeAnn at 10 o clock this morning. Survived by three daughters Mrs Mary Parris of Greenville Texas Mrs Fannie Taylor and Miss Virgie Whatley of Breyins one sister Mrs Batty Mims of El Dorado Funeral services are incomplete.
Mrs. S. C. Richardson, reported as 41, a Fulton resident, died at her home on Monday. She is survived by her husband Wallace Richardson and her son. The notice provides limited details about the deceased and family.
The VFW launches a bicycle safety program offering free Svell-Lite safety lights to all local riders. Firemen will install lights at the loop Hire Station from Wednesday through Saturday. Royal Boy Scouts will sell glow emblems to fund the effort and boost rider visibility.
Rome May 27 The Italian Fascist bloc or MSI allied with monarchists gained in southern towns like Naples Bari Foggia while the Christian Democrats held Rome. MSI surged in poverty struck areas challenging Communists for second place alongside the left. In Rome final tallies gave the Christian Democrats 84 020 votes the left 314 243 and the Fascist Monarchists 206 819.
On Koju Island Korea May 27 prisoners of war in compound 93 scene of April 10 riot were reported ready to come to terms with Gen Haydon B Boatner. Red leaders of the about 000 POWs told the new UN post camp commander they were ready to obey orders but asked to meet. Boutner sent Col Maurice J Fitzgerald to confer.
James P. McGranery was sworn in as attorney general and pledged to apprehend prosecute and convict violators while protecting civil rights guaranteed by the Constitution. He vowed firm action against crime without eroding due process.
Tom Bearden, 77, died at his Texarkana home early this morning. He was survived by his wife Annie Bearden, son J. D. Bearden of Texarkana, and sister Mrs. Mary Rowland of Hope. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Washington Cemetery with pallbearers named.
Soviet authorities cut long distance lines and eight telegraph routes between West Berlin and West Germany, halting teletype links while telephones were disrupted. The move follows West Germany’s peace pact with Western Allies, signaling reprisals. Border guards again barred military patrols on the 110 mile highway to Telm sled, stranding motorists.
Fragmented report notes three powers backing a declaration labeling a threat to Europe’s security near Berlin. It references cooperation among France Britain and West Germany and mentions officials Batn A Avitizh Worelgn Secretary von Eden and Robert Schumen, amid a broader pact context.
General Matthew B. Ridgway returns to Europe to assume command of NATO allied forces. He vows to unite multinational troops and strengthen defense against a rising threat amid changing strategic priorities.
Senator Case calls rising newsprint prices a national issue and urges Congress to back a domestic, low-cost supply. He proposes a six member Joint Committee on Newsprint to study the situation, seek private industry help, and report to the next Congress. He cites over 100 percent price rise since WWI and suggests using bagasse and other fibers to develop cheaper newsprint within years.
New York report argues Europe’s six nation army remains uncertain and costly. Eisenhower backs the project while Britain and the U.S. hesitate to join British and American troops. French fear a resurgent Germany and worry NATO powers may dominate.
Senate approval moved forward for a peace pact with Germany and an integrated Western defense treaty joining Germany with France Italy the Netherlands Luxembourg and Britain to form a North Atlantic command. Debate centered on extending the North Atlantic Treaty and on opposition from some senators while others hailed a major step for Western Europe’s political and economic stabilization. Continued on Page Two.
Senator O Mahoney denounces the administration plan to delay the buildup of air power, says he will push his appropriations committee to seek full funding. He states the fiscal year 1930s expenditures must be examined and opposed if wasteful, while vowing to lead a fight against delaying the armament program.
A fragmented report notes a controversy over starting a zoo in the city. Police and residents discuss plans, with references to a Praying Ground site, an Armadilla location, and a Lake area involved in a baby animal rescue by Jude Jagger. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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