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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1948
Page
3
Three Missouri Pacific freight train crewmen were injured Sunday night when a coal mine cave in beneath the Mo Pat tracks at Alix Ark derailed the train. Fireman Jackson C. Dempsey and head brakeman BP. L. Parish were among the injured.
In a North Atlantic maneuver, eight snorkel equipped submarines reportedly sunk or crippled a vast U S fleet, including the Missouri battleship, with Vice Admiral Duncan stating these subs could stay submerged indefinitely and outpace traditional designs. Rear Admiral Fife countered that only eight puppies hampered the Argentine fleet as 96,000 men, 500 planes, and about 100 ships participated.
A Fort Smith bound passenger train derailed near North Little Rock, sending several people to a local hospital in good condition. Engineer William Rogers, also from North Little Rock, was taken to Little Rock after the wreck required the train to turn around.
Postal Life & Casualty Insurance Co offers a dated insur ance policy for ages 65 to 85 at one cent per day. Over 50,000 policies already in force. No money needed to inspect. request by mail with name age address beneficiary details. if satisfied, send $3.65 to activate for 12 months.
The Arkansas Supreme Court affirmed a $16,000 judgment for Mary Ruth Dennis and awarded $3,000 to Elliott, owner of the Dennis truck, in a highway death case from the Tope wreck on Feb 13, 1942, involving Texas Motor Freight Lines. The court reversed a $5,250 award to Vernon Frye for new trial due to trial errors and remanded that case.
Mobile, Ala. suit filed by State Senator Joseph N. Langan seeks to compel elector Gersner T. McCorvey to cast his vote for President Truman. McCorvey, chair of Alabama’s Democratic executive committee, faces contempt if he refuses. The case highlights tension over the 1948 electoral vote in Alabama.
Prescott Wednesday notices list meetings at Central Baptist First Baptist and Presbyterian churches with choir practices and Bible study. The Curley Wolves host Ashdown for Homecoming at Cummins field while Kiwanis Club presents musician Layne at Park Elementary. A TB Christmas Seal Bond drive honors donors, with 1267 X rays reported from a mobile clinic and widespread community attendance at football and World Community Day events in Nevada County.
A U S delegation source said the United States probably will not support Britain's bid to extend the United Nations withdrawal order from the Negev to all Palestine. Washington's stance hinges on a full report from UN mediator Dr Ralph Bunche as Britain seeks a council meeting, unlikely before tomorrow.
Hope hosts multiple cub and troop units with leaders named for Pack 3 Frank Horton, Pack 90 under First Baptist, Air Scout 62 Harrold Walker, Troops 58 Simmy Milley and John Bagley, 39 Frank Simmons and Jimmy May, 62 Clyde Caffee and Dewey Baker, 68 Chester Anderson, 68 Palmos School sponsor, 7 Lee D. Hicks, 77 Leo Willard, 82 Jay Whitney and Elmer Anderson, 83 Howard Pritchard, 90 Floyd Osborn and Ansley Gilbert, and several Hempstead districts led by Booker T. Murry, I. B. Smith, Benny Mitchell, Robert C. Gamble, Robert Mone, and Frank Turner. J. Arvil Hickman as Field Scout Executive based in Hope.
A writer returns to Vermont seeking to rekindle memories of youth and community ties. He recalls travels from Champlain to West Burke, recounting old friends, a Methodist pastor father, and the enduring friendliness of Vermonters as proof of the nation’s welcoming spirit.
Janier, Nov. 9 W v s. Ta Mae Lanier 47 widow of Prank Lanier widely known East Arkansas planter died at her home early today A native of Searcy Ark Mrs Lanier had resided here for the past 14 years Survivors include a daughter Mrs BR Ford Janier postmistress and two sons Fred and Louis Lanier both of Janier There is a baby barn every 1n seconds in the United States.
Fort Smith reports a change of venue from Sebastian county may be sought for 80 year old Albert Edward Grittin a wing veteran accused of kidnapping and raping his step daughter. Defense counsel Hugh Ilaned and the court consider transferring to Scott county but state forces delay. Preliminary hearing postponed to February term as court vacates days for state witnesses.
Deputy Prosecutor Jimes Trten said he will seek the death penalty for Gitte in the upcoming February court session. Details indicate a high writ of duty and concerns over clerical errors affecting case handling.
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