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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1948
Page
3
Senator J W Fulbright argues that extending reciprocity is essential for Arkansas exports like ice and cotton, warning House edits could undermine two way trade. The piece contrasts policy failing to require foreign purchases and mentions anti Wallace sentiment and calls for restraint as campaign season heats up.
The Prune, a new towboat built by Federal Barge Lines, completed the 1,031 mile Mississippi River run from New Orleans in four days and 20 hours, a record for the route. The Truman, with a detachable bow and two 150 horsepower engines, pushed barges carrying varying cargo. The Prune beat last winter’s time when ice delays slowed the voyage by 11 days and several hours.
Cairo May 31 Trans Jordan Arab legion said it smashed a Jewish assault in Latrun near the Jerusalem Tel Aviv highway and found 714 Jews dead on the battlefield. Arab forces moved on Tel Aviv while Jerusalem urged Jews to stand fast in modern Jerusalem. Latrun 22 miles southeast of Tel Aviv remained under Arab fire as Ben Gurion vowed to relieve Jerusalem and strengthen land and air forces. The Arab encirclement appeared aimed at Jerusalem more than a frontal push.
Little Rock May 31 Delegates to Boys State, a governmental study project by the American Legion, examined county governments after electing officers for four mythical cities. Charles Wilson of Hope named mayor of Lincoln with Dan Stone of Helena as clerk and other coastal officials named across Washington Jefferson Wilson and Wilson multiple winners.
In Dumas area 51 year old Alex Andrew Brinkley was fatally shot late last night about two miles south of the city. Harold Goodson, beaten and in hospital in critical condition, is in custody as police continue investigation.<|vq_10115|>
Civil defense experts warn lingering radioactivity from Bikini tests may keep ships hazardous for years and constrain salvage. Meantime a U S government survey finds one in four American families spends faster than it earns, with high prices squeezing low and middle income groups while durable goods demand remains strong and credit rises.
During the Memorial Day holiday, six people died in Arkansas from violence and accidents. Incidents include two shootings and several highway crashes. One man, John W. Parsley, 30, Swifton, was struck by a Missouri Pacific train near his home. Others include Alex Brinkley, 51, a DeKalb County farmer, shot in Gent Dumas. Edward Harris, 37, Fordyce, killed in a nightclub shooting near New Edinburgh. Mrs. S. W. Sellers tied to her husband’s death. and Bradley County Sheriff Roy Gree reporting a fatal collision at West Memphis injuring eight. An additional fatality, A Pavlov of Jurredt Ark., died in a car crash near a bridge rollover between Frenchman Bayou and Centennial Island, with scene noted as Tennessee. The report notes a May 31 poor weather and traffic, with total fatalities on that date near 121 statewide in similar accidents.
Fragmentary relic describes the moon in phases and fire imagery. It references observers named Menghi and Wifferenany noting quarter and other phases, with unclear terminology but mentions a cycle of around and around.
Mauri Rose of South Bend Ind won the 506 mile race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It was his third victory with Bit Holland Reading Pa finishing second and Duke Nalon Los Angeles dropping to third after a fuel stop. Ted Horn Paterson N J placed fourth in a finish similar to 1947.
Prague reports claim Communist victory of 88 percent nationwide with 93 percent in Prague after elections marred by intimidation and forced discard of blank ballots. Officials say counting was halted and Interior Ministry supervised results amid suppression of anti-government protest.
Seventy seniors, a record number, are candidates for degrees at Harding College commencement Thursday. Lamart Fleming, president of Anderson Clymont & Co, Mouston, Texas, will speak. Baccalaureate services were held yesterday.
HAL Boyle notes the long, ongoing burden of war cleanup. He cites vast costs and pensions from Revolutionary to Vietnam era, with shifting figures and lingering veteran lists. The piece argues memorials follow lifetimes of financial and human tolls across generations.
In Vanport and nearby Oregon areas a catastrophic flood swept through strewn streets and submerged homes as dikes failed. Rescue teams faced decimated neighborhoods with dozens missing, while officials warned the Columbia River would crest soon and broaden the search for victims across evacuated districts.
US traffic toll during the holiday period surged past National Safety Council estimates, reaching 265 deaths by midnight. Fatalities included 159 traffic deaths, 42 drownings, and multiple miscellaneous accidents such as plane crashes, with several states reporting losses.
Hope High opens summer classes at 8 am with limited subjects. Superintendent James H Jones announced June 1 that students who failed work or are behind should enroll to be regularly classified next fall. First session runs June 1 to July 11. second July 12 to August 13. Up to two units may be earned in eleven weeks. Register in the first week to receive full credit.
In Munich, Nuremburg, and Doof, incomplete municipal returns reported substantial gains for the German Communist party in the American occupation zone. Roughly 200,000 Bavarians voted to choose city councils, with early results startling American officials in Nuremberg as the Communists trailed the Moderates but outpaced Bavaria’s conservative Christian Social Union in these tests.
Memorial Day tributes worldwide voiced anew for peace as President Truman paused Potomac yacht duties to place a wreath at Arlington. He urged global observances to prove government serves peace and the need to enforce it, while General Bradley spoke of preventing wars to honor the fallen.
Jack Holt candidate for governor of Arkansas told Lions Chambers and guests at noon today that education is the path to preserving life and democracy. He urged educating children and use of education as a tool to serve the community and government, citing Germany as a warning of the dangers of uneducated rulers. Holt urged universal opportunity to attend school and think for oneself, then returned to Little Rock after his Hope visit.
Pearl Virginia Breed 57 died at 11 40 am at 215 North Main Street Hope native of Nashville moved with parents as a girl and lived there later. survived by husband Louis B Breed son Willow Breed of Longview Texas mother Ida Martindale three brothers Rufus H James Martindale of Hope Ea Martindale of Bingen three sisters Mrs W Jack William Shridan Mrs W W Compton Mrs Clyde Zinn and granddaughter Nancy Bree Rosston. funeral 10 am Tuesday at Cornelius Funeral Home by Rev S A Whitlow burial Rose Hill cemetery active pallbearers C F Robert LaGrone Jr Byron Dress C Cook William Stephen Tam Wardlow Ollie Bond James H Jones.
Ex residents of Hope Texas Wahda Sue Barnes aged 9 Rita Nell Barnes aged 5 were killed in an automobile crash near Kinney Texas on May 22. Barnes Jr and four other children Phinis Janie Joyce and two Barnes were injured. Funeral services were held in Princeton Texas for Mr Barnes, brother of EL Barnes of Hope.
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