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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1953
Page
5
The AMA summary argues cars are essential to American life and criticizes rising tax loads. It cites 1992 traffic fatalities at 7.2 per 100 million cars, notes highway spending below prewar levels, and warns that vehicle taxes are diverted to non highway uses. It calls for redistributing tax burdens and political vigilance.
Senator Hendrickson of New Jersey urged rapid federal action to curb a black market in babies. Testimony from criminology students and Harvard Law School staff outlined a study of 500 juvenile delinquents and 590 peers. An Newark assistant district attorney said state laws are inadequate against illegal baby vendors.
About 100 carloads of hay have landed in Arkansas to assist drought stricken farmers. George F. Metzler, coordinator of the state emergency hay program, announced the shipment and noted that Arkansas farmers have ordered a total of 538 carloads at a cost.
New York dispatch reports fanatical Puerto Rican nationalists threaten Henry Cabot Lodge U N ambassador. A police guard protects him at the Waldorf Astoria with a patrolman, detectives, and security for Lodge and his wife. Threats linked to U S stance on Puerto Rico's status.
The Atomic Energy Commission said the United States will share information with Great Britain and Canada on the effects of atomic explosions on troops, structures, and populations. The exchange, covering nuclear weapons effects but not weapon design, will occur soon after approval by the House Senate Atomic Energy Committee.
A two day exhibition of large black and yellow striped jungle rats with orange teeth and white throated fur is planned for the Main and Serond corners in downtown Thue. The AMVETS sponsor the display with proceeds benefiting the veterans group. These World War I era South Pacific jungle rats, three feet long and up to 15 pounds, can eat large quantities daily and breathe underwater.
Sen. Hetrl vicksna says Supreme Court Justice Tom Clark has a public duty to explain his role in the Harry Dexter White matter. former A G Browell accuses White of Russian spying. subcommittee seeks Clark testimony while Clark cites constitutional separation of powers and independence of the three branches.
Two Negro men T. Stuart and Enos Rice were arrested yesterday in a raid 12 miles southwest of Hope on Read Lake road. Officers seized a 20 barrel liquor still, six gallons of liquor, and 1000 gallons of mash. The raid near the county line followed a similar arrest last week in Lafay ette. the two suspects were taken to Texarkana for a preliminary hearing.
WAL BOYLE profiles im E Stewart of Catalina Inc who built a 20 million dollar beach wear business and toured nationwide selling one fifth of it, yet laments his wife will not let him own a professional football team and questions the value of money versus personal goals. He recalls starting to swim on his ranch but now spends more time selling beach wear than mastering the Australian crawl.
Chicago audience gasped as Carmen died naturally during Rivet's epic Carmen performance. Tenor David Poleri halted the finale, refusing to finish, prompting an offstage replacement while conductor Joseph Rosenstock called it an insult to the public. Adjustments followed as Miss Lane delivered a dramatic, lifelike exit before the curtain.
ELASO Tex A four engine Air Force B 29 bomber on a target towing mission crashed during landing at Biggs Air Field today killing four crew members and injuring five. The aircraft bounced struck the runway twice before going down. Injured were transported to William Beaumont Army Hospital with three in critical condition. Names to be released after next of kin notification.
Retired newsman Harry F Helton, 73, died yesterday at his Prescott home. A native of Illinois, he moved to Prescott in 1916 and brought the Nevada County Picayune in 1920, publishing it weekly until 1940.
An explosion at the Fnder Plant in Pinole California sent shock waves across an 80 mile radius, injuring several people and drawing ambulances and fire crews from Pinole and neighboring communities. Plant supervisor George Staples reported minor damage near the powder press house and noted the blast was felt in San Francisco and San Mateo.
Three Korean soldiers fled a Red troop unit and found refuge in a American sentry box. They claim they were Sundy Koreans forced into service after capture. The Reds demand their return. UN Command says they will be turned to Indian custody if they refuse. The Neutral Nations Repatriation Commission will decide at tomorrow’s full session.
State Welfare Commissioner J. Moss said welfare roll reductions will continue into December. About 5,116 people will receive aid next month, down 679 from this month and 7,250 from December of last year.
Walter Reuther won reelection as CIO president amid a bitter showdown with opponents at the five day CIO meeting. The vote solidified his term as union leaders pledged full support for a guaranteed annual wage, with industrial wage reform as a key objective for affiliated unions.
The National Grange and Agriculture Secretary Benson agreed that current farm legislation needs reform. They argued for preserving core programs while allowing targeted changes to boost farm prosperity and reduce government control. Benson warned against relying on subsidies and emphasized demand driven prosperity and a two price system, co oping, surplus sale strategies, lower trade barriers, and an emergency food stamp plan.
A meeting begins Monday November 24 and runs through Sunday November 20 at Washington Baptist Church with Rev Dean Hogers preaching. The public is invited.
County program on forest conservation attracts strong response from students and teachers. Elmer Brogo, County School Supervisor, says content includes conservation movies, illustrated books, and state and national guidance from the Forestry Commission and conservation service, part of an international drive.
In Panmunjom diplomats faced a volley of abuse directed at the United States ambassador as subcommittees push for progress. A Bratthay cate report notes no advance while plans for a broader nonbelligerent participation at the UioN meet face strict demands.
Washington report outlines a projected three to four billion dollar budget deficit for 1955 with a feasible goal of cutting nearly six billion from current rates. An administration official notes most savings must come from national security, pending safer reductions. He anticipates continuation of high corporate and estate taxes beyond next April unless security is affected.
Five Hempstead County residents were inducted this week into the armed forces. Pale Charles Stuart Cal Cheat ham Albert Junior Galatea Comma C Mercer and William Carroll Lee are named among those inducted.
All Around the Town reports the first $500 McAlester Fuel Co Senior Scholarship granted to Mias Glen dene Zumwalt, a 1951 Blye ing High graduate with 3.85 GPA, daughter of Carl Zumwalt of Bleving. The award honors scholarship citizenship and need and will be given annually. Also noted are college and high school staff roles, regional events, and the Arkansas Power and Light coverage about community planning versus federal aid, plus Farm Bureau positions in Howard County.
Kansas City report states there will be no appeal in the case of Carl Austin Hall and Mrs. Bonnie Heady. Federal officials said the defendants have not sought appeals, and Judge Reeves indicated no further delay. The prior issue concerned marriage before execution and the couple’s fate remains unresolved by appeal.
An employee party attracted over 900 attendees. The evening featured a keynote by Mr. Yes, editor of the Nashville Moving, and an auditorium program with singing and dancing. The crowd dispersed to a cafeteria afterward, and the event concluded with gymnasium activities.
A fragmented forecast notes mixed days with temperatures near or below normal. It mentions a cool night and cooler conditions into the next week with variable phrasing and unclear days.
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