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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1951
Page
5
A radio broadcast from Thanksgiving week muses on a shift from turkey to duck imagery, noting synthetic sounds and national prosperity. The piece reflects on hunting plans, kodachrome photos of ducks, and a broader view of America’s gratitude amid global tensions, asking readers to consider when home and world affairs converge.
New York gangster Anastasia, reputed high executioner of Murder, Inc., arrives in Hot Springs where police and prosecutors warn he could be jailed on a vagrancy charge. Officials say he will not be welcome and face possible expulsion from the town.
The capybara, native to South America, is the largest living rodent, growing over three feet in length.
The Star will suspend publication on Thanksgiving Day as in prior years. The newsroom will pause on Thursday with no edition released while staff observe the holiday.
AP reports a nation at war observes Thanksgiving as leaders seek peace. US turkey is plentiful yet costly while the eastern half enjoys warmer weather and football. In Korea, officers near Panmunjom consider a Communist cease fire counterproposal amid cautious optimism. Gen Ridgway and Gen Van Fleet praise troops and give thanks for resilience. Globally, Rome and Paris host military talks on strength building and disarmament. President and Mrs. Truman travel to Key West for Thanksgiving. Weather favors the eastern U.S. with warmth. western regions see cold and snow.
The Lions Club held a board meeting at Young Chevrolet to plan Christmas gift distribution funded by the Lions Radio Auction. They will seek aid from civic groups to screen applicants and run three committees on screening purchasing and distribution. A follow up meeting is set for Friday at 7:30 p.m. to finalize plans as about 1600 dollars exist and goals reach 2500 dollars with help from other organizations. Notify Y Nunn Jr, chairman, of families in need.
U S treasury agents in this city's Chinatown lead a crackdown to stop extorted funds sent from Chinese in the United States to Communist China. Similar investigations were assigned to New York Boston Chicago and Detroit after disclosures that money was sent under threat of death to relatives in Red China.
An eleventh hour agreement averted a strike at Sharp & Dohme West Point plant, averting disruption of plasma supplies for Korea. Local 86 approved a four year contract with a 4.4 percent raise and new union rules, including a mandatory 30 day join period for new workers and a 30 day option to resign for current members. Negotiations in Washington after a 12 hour session produced terms.
Local radio KXAR will air the annual Union Thanksgiving service at 9 30 a m Thursday from First Christian Church Rev L T Lawrence pastor of Hope First Presbyterian Church delivers the message Those unable to attend may listen on KXAR
Sergeant Nash, son of Mrs. Buatrive Nash of Elopi, reenlists for six years with two years and months overseas. He serves in a military police battalion and will pursue an Army career. At Camp Roberts California Pvt Troy Bb Liha begins basic infantry training with the Tel armored division. Additional trainees include Py Herbert St Turner and Piero J Malardier.
Paul and Vincent Lao sons of Mr and Mrs Paul Lupe of Hope will be guests of honor at the Hope Nashville football game on Thanksgiving Day. The Lupo family will be special guests of the Hope public schools with seating on the bench and a halftime tribute by the band. After the game they attend a dinner and further engagements with local hosts.
Elizabeth Taylor arrived in Hollywood on November 21 after a five month stay in England to film. British actor Michael Wilding accompanied her and was greeted by Jean Simmons, wife of Stewart Granger, a close friend.
Belgrade Yugoslavia Nov 21 Hungary and Romania lodged official complaints that a United States Army cargo plane shot at by border guards crossed into their territories while missing since Monday with four crew aboard. US search planes expanded over Yugoslavia from Treviso with twenty aircraft, following radio reports of anti aircraft fire and the base at Munich. Premier Tito authorized broader northwestern Yugoslavia airspace for the hunt.
Albert A. Smith son of Mr and Mrs Albert A Smith of Hope Route 4 has been wounded in action in Korea according to information received by his parents A front line buddy of Pie Smith wrote his parents that he had been wounded and taken to a hospital in Tokyo He served as an assistant gunner in Company A 7th Cavalry Regiment
City features a plan to add a new generator and standby high-line as part of a proposed power upgrade. At a special meeting on December 11, officials discussed using standby power to reduce local demand and avoid long interconnections. An engineering firm outlined a $60 million expenditure over three years, with bonds to finance the project and a goal of reliable, affordable electricity for residents.
Stowe City Council studied about 20 residents who refused to pay the compulsory garbage fee and ordered proceedings for prosecutions. The list will be examined to determine names and residences before court action. The council also voted to keep an alley open and delayed a vacant lot decision. A motion allowed Plaswood Inc to receive a 10 percent discount on an electric bill under a contract rider with Southwestern Gas and Electric Co.
Hope based West Brothers Department Store continues a longstanding policy of giving each employee a turkey during the holiday season. The gesture extends to all workers as part of the firm’s annual goodwill.
Ansatu driven by Mrs. Sam Mc Gill pulled too far over on a curve on Highway 85 in Fulton about 41 a.m. today and collided with another driven by M McMillan. Investigating State Officer Louie Hilton reported no injuries but both vehicles were heavily damaged.
Karl Martindale chairman calls all Hempstead County farmers eligible to vote in the PMA farmers committee elections. Ballots must be returned by November 20 or voted in person by calling at the County PMA office. Voters choose three farmers for the 1952 committee, two alternates, and a county convention delegate.
Washington November 21. Despite labor objections public and industry members of the wage stabilization board voted to permit some incentive pay plans to reward higher output. A freeze that had been in effect since January 24 was eased only for plans approved by the board. For individual workers standard guarantees were set to require at least 18 percent above normal earnings. details on incentive pay amounts were not fixed. Most labor unions have opposed incentive pay schemes arguing they may erode guaranteed wages and lead to unfair pay practices.
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