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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1949
Page
4
Major Stanford authored a piece in Our Daily Bread titled Sliced Thin. The column reflects editor Alex He Washburn’s commentary on contemporary issues and public concerns.
Obituary reflects on Major R. B. Stanford former Hope district highway engineer who died in Little Rock. It credits him with pivotal Arkansas highway development from gravel roads to all weather routes including Hope Blevins and Nashville Murfreesboro Glenwood corridors. The piece lauds his role as contact with the state commission around 1949 and his impact on the state’s road network.
New York reports a record surge in toy demand with $300 million in expected Christmas sales. Manufacturers expect high unit sales but possible price relief to limit dollar volume. Buyers face new tech toys, atomic energy powered counters, pre fab houses, and novelty games like parking space finders amid mounting labor and fuel concerns.
A 59 year old widow Mary Elizabeth Henry was found dead in her two room home after church members reported her absence. A coroner inquest was scheduled to determine the cause of death as neighbors recalled her last sighting alive Saturday and a brother discovered the body.
Readable forecast notes fair conditions this afternoon tonight and Wednesday with a slight warming trend this afternoon. no precipitation or major changes expected in the near term.
Violence marked the Philippines presidential election with 17 dead and 12 injured by noon as some 4 million voters faced a bloody balloting. At Narvacan in Ilocos Sur, constabulary troopers killed 10 civilians, signaling a volatile nationwide contest that tests Truman era policies. The dispute overshadowed other races including New York mayoral and New Jersey gubernatorial contests as mediation in steel and coal strikes weighed on national sentiment.
Prof Philip C Jessup, a top U S State Department troubleshooter, is reported to tour the Orient including China, the Philippines, and Indonesia to assess post Berlin and Red China conditions. He may report a new Pacific policy after meetings in Washington and London. Britain eyes recognition of the Chinese communist regime within a week. The United Nations backs nationalist China as Russia aids the communists, with Britain and France cautious.
Five of eleven top communists convicted for conspiring to overthrow the government are granted unrestricted bail. Judge William Bondy allows visits outside Manhattan with risks of new trial for violations. Defendants include John Gates and Robert G. Thompson. others reside in Ohio Michigan Illinois and Queens.
Three Blevins students won top honors in a statewide essay contest for grammar and high schools. At a Russellville convention, Veda Zumwalt won first place and $12.50 in the 10th grade, Frances Davis placed first in 9th grade with $36, and Virginia Hamilton earned second in 8th or 7th grade, reflecting a state agency sponsored by the United Daughters of the Confederacy art division.
Admiral Forrest Sherman, new chief of naval operations, restored Captain John Crommelin to duty after a severe reprimand for distributing confidential navy letters. Crommelin, once embattled in the unification row, was reassigned to aviation staff duties with Secretary Matthews approving the action.
Indian summer returned for a repeat performance across much of the nation from the Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic. Western states faced rain and clouds while the rest enjoyed mild, fair, and clear weather. New temperature records were set in Omaha and Green Bay alongside Duluth as many central states saw 60s and 70s.
Trains resumed on the Frisco Valley division near Steele Missouri after 300 yards of track were rebuilt following a derailment that derailed 14 freight cars early Monday. The northbound Memphis to St Louis passenger train was the first to pass since service resumed after about twenty hours of interruption.
In Frankfort Germany on Sunday three American soldiers and a German woman were killed. Cpl Willard Barrish from Plant City Florida was shot in a barracks by Cpl Austin Anderson of Rockwood Illinois who then fatally shot Barrish during an attempted arrest. Anderson barricaded himself in an orderly room and was killed by MPs. A soldier also shot and killed his German girlfriend after a wedding party at Neureut near Karlsruhe, then died by suicide. identity of the soldier was withheld pending next of kin.
W H Dodds of Southwestern Bell testified at the Arkansas PSC hearing that 1950 plans include 110000 for a Hope disl building, 162000 for cable relief in Hot Springs and Lake Hamilton, and 415000 for Little Rock facilities. He cited 1945–1949 net improvements totaling 24242023, a 163 percent facility rise, with in-service phones up 68 percent.
A Pittsburgh report notes more than 107,000 United Electrical Workers swung to the CIO amid a left wing split. The survey covers 12 states and shows 107,482 members voting to secede or indicating intent to do so since UE faced expulsion. Also reports first contract won by Union of Electrical Workers at Yonkers firms.
A United Press survey reports at least 310 people died in violent or accidental deaths across the nation during the past non holiday weekend. The tally includes 25 highway deaths and three air crashes, with California recording 32 fatalities and New York 18.
Nashville, Tenn Nov UP June Henson Bircham wife of condemned patrolman killer Earl Bircham remains in Davidson security jail awaiting trial on a robbery charge. Authorities doubt she would post a $900,000 bond and fear reprisals from her husband's associates. She was flown to Nashville after helping police with information about the Aug 1 robbery.
The Rosston PTA sponsors a chicken supper at Rosston Junior High School on Wednesday starting at 3 pm. Plates cost 50 cents and gains are planned. The public is invited.
The Albert Bike Ancient Mite of Ff J opened is fall revision by Little Rock yesterday and ducitiz the imeeling 172 will receive degrees. Including Earl Lee Archer Jr and Jammy Harvey Palkinton of Hope.
Fort Smith editor Clarence F Burns, renowned Arkansas speaker, will speak at the annual Balanced Farming contest dinner at 6 30 p m on Thursday November Hope High School. Winners will be announced and prizes awarded. Local merchants have donated prizes, with more to come. Tickets available from Chamber of Commerce or county agents Byrns editor of the Southwest American Times Record and Sunday Southwest Times Record Fort Smith.
The United Electrical workers faced rapid fragmentation after CIO expulsion for leftist ties. A survey across 12 states indicates about 107,482 UE members plan to secede or align with CIO factions, while about 68,508 intend to stay with UE. A few locals already joined CIO United Auto Workers.
The New Farmers of America of Clay Training School met Oct 27 with Lonpie Brandon as chairman. Officers and candidates chosen include President Azeh Scoggins and William White, Vice Presidents James Gamble Barnett Sampson, Secretary James Floyd Sam Stuart, Treasurer Charlie Jones Obey Walker Benjamin Young Autrey White, Watchmen Lonnie Brandon Leon Whitmore Freachie Heaton, Song Leader Autrey B White James Gumble Vernon Starr Charlies Nelson James Floyd, Chaplains Azeli Scoggins James Walker Isaac Stewart. Election officers include Judge William T Walker Sheriff Paul Whitmore Clerk Willie Nelson Hari Gamble Bobbis Graves Alternate Robert L Piggee John Samuel Saunders. All candidates campaign across classes and churches and other gatherings.
Eleven year old Charlotte Good daughter of Mr and Mrs Howe Good of near DeAnn was stricken by polio on October 20 and has improved enough to be transferred to the Children's Convalescent Center for comprehensive physical therapy. The move was made possible by the Easter Seal campaign through the Association for the Crippled.
Ballroom dancing classes begin Monday November 14 at 7 30 p m at the WOW Hall with Bila Marie McFaddie as instructor announced today.
The 1950 crop outlook compares this year with last and the ten year average. The census bureau projects marketing quotas to limit production to about 12 million bales, with state yields listed for Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and others. Ginnings through November show varied results across states, with notable outputs in Missouri and Arkansas.
A fragmented notice describes a display titled Good Schools Democracy's reveal. It mentions Lingerpaint in laundry starch and splatter-minting, wax tree leaves, and a demonstration of free hand drawing of birds using waterproof India ink.
A notice for a November 9 assembly at First Christ Church hosted by Mrs F Russellville. Registration 12 30, assembly singing 12 35, Parents Education session led by Kate Williams from Monticello. Includes Home and Family Committee chair R V W Gharkana and spiritual guidance. Invitations for district conference and Argon Re announcements. All members urged to read September 1948 issue of National Magazine.
The American Legion holds its regular meeting tonight at Legion Hall in Hope. All members are urged to attend.
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