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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1949
Page
4
An editor reflects on the Alex H. Washburn air disaster impact and its lingering reverberations across communities, framing the tragedy in moral terms and urging contemplation of safety measures and accountability.
A Washington crash killed fifty five as an Eastern Airlines jet from New York was struck by a secondhand Bolivian fighter near National Airport. The analysis cites human judgment as the core failure, noting radio glitches and tower clearance issues, and calls for stricter foreign presence oversight.
Disabled World War I veteran finds renewed purpose after learning to craft remembrance poppies with American Legion Auxiliary. His first earnings ten dollars funded food and mortgage relief, prompting government compensation, with poppy sales to aid others Saturday November 5 in Hope.
Laneburg High School lists students with high averages for the six weeks ending October 21. Seventh grade honorees include La Joy Stokes, Mary Lou Spell, La Jaun Jones, Betty Ant More, and Rosa lind Bostle. Eighth grade honors feature Mary Glanton with A grades, while Mary Alli Murrah, Mary Jane Davis, and Helen Dur ham lead tenth through eleventh grades with A averages.
Weather forecast for Arkansas shows fair skies with warmer conditions in the southern areas this afternoon. The north will be cooler with a colder night and Thursday expected to stay fair and chilly.
Tommy Powell, about 35, a resident of south Hempstead county, drowned while gigging fish on 27 Cutoff, a lake 14 miles south of Hope near the Lafayette county line. Howard Barnes swam to safety. Powell's body recovered at 1 a.m. in 1 feet of water, 301 feet from the bank, by area residents, Hempstead Coroner Rufus Herndon Jr., and Sheriff. Powell and Barnes were wearing heavy clothing. Powell reportedly moved to the front as the motor boat dipped and submerged. Barnes tried to reach shore, leaving Powell behind. Powell is survived by his parents, a widow, and several children. funeral arrangements incomplete.
Washington reports Bolivian pilot Eric Rios Bridoux, famed as the Lindbergh of Bolivia, survived a fatal P-38 crash that killed 55 aboard an Eastern Airlines flight. Authorities say he was not fully briefed on the disaster and cannot yet provide a clear account.
In Los Angeles a massive revival led by a charismatic college president, Billy Graham, floods a downtown tent nightly. Since six weeks ago over 200,000 of the city’s 2,000,000 have entered the tent to hear his homespun gospel and witness mass conversions. Notable converts include USC track star Lou Sampersini and cowboy crooner Stuart Hamblen, who pledges to end racing. Graham, 30, is noted as nephew of Senator Frank Graham and heads a midwestern college, with a vigorous outreach that has captivated both city and country audiences.
In Little Rock on November 2 Edwin E. Dunaway, a 34 year old former Pulaski County prosecuting attorney, received his commission as associate Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court from Governor Sid McMath. He succeeds Justice Frank G. Smith, who retired after 37 years on the bench. Dunaway is replaced as prosecutor by John F. Coates Jr., president of the Little Rock Bar Association.
John J. Lewis told Indiana Governor Schricker he is ready to negotiate a prompt coal peace pact with Indiana miners or operators from any state. He urged a single state approach while offering a tentative agreement for presentation to the UMWA policy committee in Chicago on November 7.
Memphis Arkansas bridge commission settled on naming the new four lane Mississippi River span the Memphis and Arkansas bridge. E H Crump opposed the honor but the compromise name was approved unanimously. The bridge near completion will be dedicated in mid January with elaborate ceremonies.
A ranchhand identified as Henry Pro, 37, opened fire with a repeating shotgun at a Wohler ranch cabin, killing four people including Mrs. Lowie Howard, 27, her sister Mrs. Maria Silvas, and two others. He told officers he did not know what he did before being captured in his car near Sonoma. The victims appeared to be relatives and friends linked to a dispute over Mrs. Howard’s return after hospital release. Esther Silvas, 5, witnessed part of the incident from the car as police recovered bodies on the porch. Continued at Page Two.
Fayetteville moved to block Southwestern Bell rate hikes by sending a resolution to the state public service commission. The document calls local phone service archaic and outmoded, cites poor service, and accuses Bell of operating in a disorganized manner.
The VFW and Auxiliary outlined plans for their annual membership drive with a hamburger supper at the hut on Highway 67. About 75 members competed in games after the feed and winners received prizes as they prepared for a December Christmas party. The group noted auxiliary memberships may be given to Mrs. Hardeen Davis, with LaGrone Williams handling VEW applicants. The year saw the organization provide a wheelchair and crutches to Hempstead residents, contributed toward an iron lung with public aid, and aided Warren tornado victims in January.
Little Rock reports Budd Post and Hardware Co Inc of Fayetteville filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. Authorized capital set at 100 000 dollars. Incorporators listed as Jack Budd Mes Marjorie O Budd and Madge Murphy.
Hal Boyle argues Americans accepted female leadership as inevitable and urges electing a woman to head the nation. He cites Gallup shifts, calls for ending male dominance in power, and imagines a future with women in top roles in government and industry.
In Little Rock a UPI report says Defense Secretary Johnson's panel recommends halting operations at the Army Navy General Hospital at Hot Springs. Senator Fulbright seeks delay for public comment. the facility may be offered to VA or the Public Health Service if closed.
Hope City Council announces A S Pap Willis as Fire Chief replacing Jim Embree whose resignation took effect November 1. Fus Rothwell hired to fill fire department vacancy. 12th Street widening approved. City disapproves Bell Telephone Co utility increases and forwards copy to Arkansas Public Service Commission. Mrs S Churchwell added to payroll. council to cover municipal league travel. Missouri Pacific Railway urged to install warning signals at crossing. Sewer connections urged for nearly 95 nearby property owners. New plumbing code ordinance passed. carnival funds allocated with 23 dollars to Jayeves.
River men combed the Potomac for the missing among 55 people killed in yesterday's air disaster. Nine bodies remained unrecovered as shock rose in Congress and safety investigations began. Bolivian P-38 pilot Bridoux involved. DC-4 transport from Boston to New York–Atlanta–New Orleans.
President Truman outlined a peacetime federal budget aiming to raise revenue and cap spending. He warned Congress that the 1940s fiscal year would see a total outlay near 38 billion dollars with a national debt around 260 billion, stressing a balance of taxes and restraint.
The United States of Indonesia will be a federal republic governing 70,000,000 people. The Netherlands will sponsor Indonesia for UN membership while ceding sovereignty and naval ships. The agreement calls for equal partnership in a Dutch-Indonesian union and limited cooperation in foreign affairs, defense, economy, and culture.
Sam T. White, a pioneer Prescott merchant with a long Peeacot trade, died at his home today. He was widely known in the local business community and had spent most of his life in merchandise.
A Tuesday night highway crash in Arkansas involved four vehicles, killing three people and injuring several others. State police describe a chain of events starting with a parked car on the shoulder that forced two trucks to stop, leading to a westbound crash and a continuing eastbound impact. Victims include a month-old infant son of Mr and Mrs Fred Colvett of Coal Hill and a 14 year old Negro boy Floyd Thomas.
State Treasurer J Vance Iton released figures showing receipts totaling 9 540 994 and expenditures of 13 044 108 for the month. He attributed much spending to public school quarterly allocations and noted an ongoing impact from the extra assessment, with treasury balances down from 51 009 000 to 47 000 000.
Polio hit Burke children from Little Rock and Hempstead last month, but they have returned home and are recovering. Family members and local officials report steady improvement as the Good family shares news of the two Burkes amid community efforts.
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