Our Daily Bread Sliced Thin by The Editor Alex Washburn
Editorial notes rumor mill in the streets. columnist Alex H. Washburn comments on chatter and social dynamics shaping public perception.
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1949
Page
4
Editorial notes rumor mill in the streets. columnist Alex H. Washburn comments on chatter and social dynamics shaping public perception.
A rambling tale discusses hopes for a Prescott Belt paper mill near Hope Arkansas, multiple site proposals along Red River and Little Missouri, and the lack of water supply. It notes Swedish independence and a sharp jab at Oklahoma politics, hinting at cross state reactions and cultural stereotypes.
The Rev D Galloway district superintendent of the Prescott Methodist church district will preach at Spring Hill church at 11 on Sunday May 20. A reception will be served following services.
Frisco plans its first diesel train on the local line. The service includes a diesel locomotive carrying oil and running from Tulsa toward the Bahsis City Southern, with the train departing for Whyk im.
Forecast notes fair conditions with cooler in the south. Central region remains mild tonight with temperatures easing. Wednesday brings colder air to southern areas and a windy afternoon in central regions.
President Truman urged Europe to lower prices to compete in the U S market. The Marshall Plan report notes Europe must boost exports and modernize manufacturing to gain independence from outside aid, while American consumers would benefit from greater European competition despite small export shares.
PTA sponsors a talent program at Hope High School tonight at 7:50 in the auditorium. Acts include Fathers Quartette Meggers and others, a Spanish class performance, a 10th grade solo, glee club numbers, square dance, a boys double quartet, a Pilgriny and Tidion skit, vocal numbers, and a high school band selection. Prizes of 15 25 and 40 cents will be awarded. proceeds go to the PTA school project.
The VFW and Auxiliary announce a square dance open to all members and prospective members on Wednesday night November 16 at 8 o'clock. The Melody Boys will provide music and refreshments will be served.
Seven people died in Arkansas this week amid hunting and vehicle incidents. L. B. Watson, 42, of Texarkana was shot by a hunter who mistook him for a deer near Mona Ark. Bobby Wayne Waughes, seven, was crushed under a tractor at his Lake Village home after tumbling from a goat. Roger Sager, 16, of Gillett died when a car windshield shattered from a truck axle collision about five miles southwest of DeWith.
In Ambala India two men, Narayan Gedse and Narayan Apte, were hanged after a two year legal process for Gandhi's assassination. Gedse fired the shot that killed Gandhi. Apte published the newspaper plot. Four others received life sentences. one was acquitted. Curfew and security measures were enforced to prevent violence.
A local deer hunting party near Dierks reports three bucks taken on Monday. Members named include Clarence Bakes Ad Ward Sig Singard Elmer Nawons Ed Tuyner Frank Tuyner Dorsey Culling Luslie Huckakee Milo Sheppard Waven Linn Mi Sheppard and Nations t.
The United States denounces a new Soviet bloc Danube commission set up November 11 in Galatz Romania, saying it aims to preserve monopoly on Danubian trade with joint Soviet shipping firms while violating historic international waterways norms. Washington protests note to Soviet bloc states and others like France and the United Kingdom.
Frankfurt reports West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer announced that Britain, France, and the United States agreed to slow dismantling of German industries. He aims to ease occupation controls in talks with Western high commissioners after last week’s Paris talks. Adenauer seeks to guard against communist claims of East German state while facing a parliament clash with Socialists and Communists. A foreign affairs debate was planned for later.
Secretary of State Acheson returns from Europe to pursue freedom for American Consul Angus Ward and four staff members held by Chinese authorities in Mukden Manchuria. Washington officials describe Ward’s imprisonment as barbaric and indicate no immediate action or trial date is forthcoming while options like political and economic pressure, possibly via the United Nations, are considered.
Paisley school designates Book Week from November 12 to 20 with the theme Make Friends with Books. The program features activities in music art and dramatization, exhibits in the hall and classroom events designed to help students enjoy books with friends and teachers.
Attorney General Ike Murray sets guidance that beer and whiskey may be legally possessed in a dry county up to the totals allowed for each beverage class. Chief Assistant John Willym outlines transport allowances into a dry county and possession limits per resident. The opinion revises prior statutes prohibiting possession beyond one gallon in total and was sent toDeputy Prosecutor Royce Welsenberger of AT papers.
A labor dispute threatened to tie up about 400 passenger and dry cargo vessels on Atlantic and Gulf ports and idle around 25,000 crew. A strike set for midnight aimed at 2000 deck officers amid rotating jobs disputes while government mediators sought to avert a walkout. oil and coal movement would continue.
The Yerger chapter of the N F A sent several members to represent at the Priyoh Blossom Federation first meeting in Rosston Nevada County Training school with L R Gaines presiding. The main issue was the election of officers for the coming year. Members included John Steaughter Frederic Newton B C Allen Sheward Williamson and W D Mebadden with W E L Miller Yerger High School agriculture instructor accompanying.
Air Scouts will meet at 7 o'clock at the Hope Youth Center. All members are urged to be present.
Patrons are asked to join a new offerings afternoon at Garland School on Sunday November 3 at 2 pm. There will be no charge but donations to the library will be appreciated.
Earl Young leads Memphis managers in a convention at company offices with sessions planned Wednesday. Hope cited as central theme, detailing operational discussions and managerial duties.
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