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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1950
Page
4
A report to Governor McMath warns Arkansas faces a 142 million dollar crisis to upgrade and rebuild national and primary highways. It cites 49 million needed for national routes and 26 million for other sections, with 54 million for other primary roads, all money currently unavailable. The piece argues trucks must pay more to sustain revenues and highway maintenance, as long postponement has damaged the system.
Direct testimony by opponents of a permanent rate increase for Southwestern Bell Telephone was begun before the Arkansas Public Service Commission. The company’s witnesses supported a $4.62 million annual rate boost. testimony for the company’s case concluded yesterday. The increase is currently in effect on a temporary basis.
Hope City Council authorized Mayor Lyle Brown and Clerk Charles Reynerson to sign a five year contract with Southwestern Gas and Electric Co to supply electricity to the Proving Ground industrial area for resale to residential commercial and industrial users. Plaswood Inc plans Dec 1 production needing 650 extra hp. Southwestern must upgrade 18 miles of line and install new transformers from Okay. Public hearing set for Dec 19 on alley closure. An animal and toilet waste ordinance was read for second time and no parking meter installation exceptions were granted.
The Arkansas Highway Department told Governor McMath that more than 142 million dollars are needed to modernize the primary road system. About 49 million would upgrade interstates 61 64 65 67 and 70 while 93 million would rebuild other primary roads to meet standards. The plan also calls for 25 million to reconstruct the interstate critical sections and 34 million to close gaps and cultivate sections. An extra one cent per gallon gasoline tax could raise 3 million annually, or two cents would roughly match the current bond program. If possible, the interstate would be rebuilt to federal standards and highways 67 and 22 would be upgraded to relieve heavy traffic.
A Department of Commerce census report shows Hempstead ginned 2,009 bales of cotton for the 1950 crop prior to November 1, compared with 7,823 bales for 1949.
Six local Ferm Bureau members attend the state meeting in Little Rock. Participants include Ury McKenzie Moss Rowe Ivan Bright Clyde Cucunins and Oliver Adams.
Mrs. Fannie L. Crutchfield aged 66, a former resident of Mops, died yesterday at her home in Spartanburg, North Carolina. She leaves two sons Charles H. Crutchfield of Cheroitie, North Carolina, Ralph Crutchfield of Spartanburg, a daughter Mrs. M. H. Davis of Raleigh, North Carolina, and five grandchildren.
A revival will begin at 11 a.m. Sunday November 26 at St Paul Church two miles north of Ozan on Highway 4. The meeting continues for a week led by Rev W C Lewis pastor assisted by Rev George Myers of Nashville. Evening services with special music begin at 7 p.m. nightly.
Lille Rock Nov 22 The Arkansas Legislative council resumed review of a 1 427.60 budget from the Revenue Department The council had half the budget item by item and made no changes State Senator Jerry Screeton urged immediate approval of the new budget about 200000 less than the current one The council objected to reducing the 7500 salary for Revenue Commissioner Dean Morley but kept the salary unchanged and decided to continue consideration of all budget items.
The United States favors a fact finding commission to probe Nationalist China charges of Soviet influence while Britain calls the inquiry useless. Soviet delegate Malik demands dismissing the issue as unfit for discussion. Syria backs a delay or court referral as options.
Officers at Russellville recaptured two convicts who escaped yesterday from the Arkansas prison farm at Cummins. They are Roland Gove alias Floyd Witherell, 90, of Haverhill Massachusetts, serving a life sentence for murder, and Ralph Murphy, 25, of Russellville, serving four years for burglary. The pair were driving a newly stolen 1950 Nash at the time of arrest.
Mrs J D Chesshir of 606 Johnson St lost control of her car at Third and Walnut Street near a stop sign around 4 pm yesterday. The vehicle struck the Nunn McDowell Motor Co building, shattering a plate glass window. Her daughter sustained severe cuts to the mouth. the mother escaped serious injury. Investigators said the steering gear locked as she braked.
Hempstead local draft board No 29 will be closed Thursday November 23 in observance of Thanksgiving, announced today by Duftig.
Moran Wyoming November 22 a missionary DC3 with 21 aboard including eight children reportedly crashed and burned on Mount Moran. Grand Teton National Park officials and rescue units hunted wreckage as a resort owner sighted a burning fuselage above timberline. The missing plane owned by the New Tribes Mission was en route to South America. Passengers included two young mothers and Dr Paul W Flemings of Chico California mission director. The craft last radioed Idaho Falls at 3 48 p m MST about 50 miles west of Moran. Survivors uncertain officials and witnesses voiced grim hopes.
Frankfurt reports that Bavaria votes next Sunday on state parliament seats a decision influencing Western Germany rearmament plans for Europe against Russia. Allied officials note anti rearmament gains in Hesse and Wuerttemberg Baden, while pro rearmament forces seek a unified Western defense role. Continued on Page Two.
Navy Lt. Charles J. Deasy of Cincinnati, after more than 50 combat missions, longs to pursue and destroy Mig-15s in Korea yet must return home due to political limits. He notes the MiG-15's superior performance, cites poor teamwork among enemy pilots, and recalls fierce air encounters near the Manchurian border.
The Chamber of Commerce First National and Citizens Banks of Hope sponsored a banquet at Yarger High School honoring thirty-nine Live-At-Home contest contestants who returned their record books. Seventy-eight attended. thirty families were present. First place winners received $10 cash and other awards from local merchants. Second place winners received gifts. The event highlighted the Live-at-Home program with talks by local educators and the Reverend E N Glover.
Hempstead County Negro 4-Hers held their first county wide Achievement Banquet at Lincoln High last week with 52 attendees. The event featured songs by the Washington 4-H Chorus, remarks by county and club leaders, and awards including a leadership pin and scholarships to August Woods Powers Club and James H. Witherspoon, funded by the State H D Council and Hempstead County H D.
Easton Maryland November campaign for funds kept an ambulance on call as Jim Sewell, a 38 year old corn farmer, fell into a corn picker losing an arm and leg. Neighbors offered blood and farm labor while doctors at Easton hospital reported he stopped bleeding and showed signs of recovery.
North central California and Nevada faced new threats as mud and debris filled waters surged. Nine people died and damage ran into millions as levees along the Sacramento River weakened by days of rain prompted Army engineers to order 150 patrols. Cleanup and rehabilitation were mobilized with vaccines rushed to health officers and Red Cross aid for refugees.
Four Yerger N A F Chapter members were elected officers with advisor W E Miller guiding the program. The group announced new year activities and membership roles for members Samuel Hamilton and others, outlining the year’s planned projects and goals.
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