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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1951
Page
4
A brief column titled Our Daily Bread Sliced Thin by The Editor discusses perspectives on common daily concerns, presenting concise observations and opinions in a vintage newspaper voice. It mentions a Grand Jury, hinting at legal or civic matters surrounding the day's issue.
The piece notes my attempt to add to an official report from Hempstead County grand jury alongside remarks by State Senator Dudley LeBlanc and John J. Lacey of the American Farm Bureau Federation. Lacey discusses cooperative tax policy, Farm Bureau stance on co-ops, and opposition to tax exemptions for tax free co-operatives while supporting private business taxation. The interview frames co operatives as a bulwark against state socialism and references a St Paul cooperative group with large startup funds.
Captain Paul W. Bryce of Lawrenceburg Tennessee says he downed a Russian type MIG 15 in Korea by jet blast during a tight squeeze between two Red jets. He believes the explosion came from either his blast or bullets from the other MIG as the second enemy craft fled. The report notes gravity variation at the equator due to centrifugal force with a 189 pound man weighing about 168 pounds at the poles.
Washington dispatch outlines Arkansas as pivotal for aluminum and power amid federal pressure for more aluminum and the need for vast electric capacity. Senators Fulbright and McClellan urge Arkansas production expansion, while power site development along the Arkansas River faces public private power tensions and wheeling contracts to merge hydro with private systems.
Donald Ray Brown of Spring Hill was the high individual in Arkansas 4-H Club judging at the state contest in Little Rock. The 14 year old will join a three member team representing Arkansas at the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago in November. Brown attended contests with Richard Hunt James Hutson and Mirla Ann Brown ay Brd District contestants who ranked among the top ten from southwest Arkansas. District team members Travis England Lyndon Pate and Howard Smith also competed. County agent Oliver L Adams leads Hempstead county 4-H livestock program. Other Hempstead youths in district shows included Tyrvis Hunt Rufus Smith Donald Avery and Keworth Sinyard.
Two Powell brothers former Hempstead County residents died on the same day. Walter B. Powell, 61, died Friday at his home in Poteau Oklahoma around 1 a.m. Jesse W. Powell, 61, died Sunday around 10 a.m. at his home in Shreveport. Walter survived by wife, son Jack Powell of Poteau, and daughter Mrs. Mary Neil Plum ley of Poteau. Jesse survived by wife and two daughters. Also surviving are three sisters Mrs. Om Drake, Mrs. Elbert Powell of Patios, Mrs. Emma Wiseman of Pittsburgh Pa, and three brothers Andrew Powell of Patmos, Johnnie Powell of Shreveport, and Sterling Powell of Pittsburgh.
Superintendent John H. Houck Jr announces music added to Spring Hills curriculum. Mrs Jewel V Moore is employed to teach the music department. She is a graduate of the Music Department of Onachits Ggl and majored in.
The Star explains the history and purpose of the Audit Bureau of Circulations known as ABC. It details how publishers lacked standard circulation measures and audits before ABC established reliable figures. The piece notes 3,270 advertisers and publishers join this association to address readership and pricing questions, with continued discussion on page two.
A Hempstead County grand jury returned six indictments after a day of testimony. Names include Willitny TH and Haymond Smith among others charged with various offenses. Robert Martin faces forgery and uttering charges. Foreman Noy Anderson led the jury with a report praising county offices and making repair recommendations for the jail, courthouse, and caretaker’s dwelling.
Licey of Ubicago, director of Information for the American Farm Bureau Federation, is in Hope today on a national tour sampling public opinion. He is accompanied by Cone Magle, director of Information for the Arkansas Farm Bureau.
HAL BOYLE reflects on two Sunday paper readers the skimmers who skim and nap among headlines and the perfectionists who read straight through every section. He chronicles his attempt to conquer the New York Times centennial edition noting page counts and the exhausting, satisfying quest to finish the entire paper.
The high court did not take up the Maxwell appeal today as the case remained unsettled after a prior denial of a permit by the state racing commission. Attorneys argued the two requisites required by law to deny applications, while the governor pressed for denial amid broader related legal actions including a state wide “glock” law appeal and other cases from Mississippi County and Hempstead County.
A Texarkana area woman identified as Mrs. John Metlow, about 24, residing on Highway 67 near Hope, died in a local hospital after being stabbed. She is survived by her husband and several relatives.
September chancery court decrees grant or deny divorces and custody. Several cases involve Hennigan Dell, Arlene Wotton, Mrs Cora Stipes, Garrett Story, Wade Bradford, Henry Yocom, Roxia Hostile, Eloving Stinson, Ida Mae White, and Alton Mussey. Custody rulings favor plaintiffs. several divorces granted. some cases dismissed or with land disputes unresolved.
A report from a local club meeting notes a film shown about Arkansas with participation by Jane Miller and Mr Cox of the Halys Standi d? Ob Cy. Guests included U and Tye former Ashdown school superintendent now with vocational rehabilitation in Hope. Next week Buddy Moon leads the program.
Pvt. Herbert Waters son of Wr Brayton Waters of Fulton was wounded in action in Korea according to a Defense Department report. The same dispatch noted three sons wounded or killed and 13 wounded or injured in the battle zone.
An Associated Press report notes Allied forces scored a sweeping victory as Reds discuss peace. It cites Omar Bradley stating UN readiness to resume talks anywhere, with Kaesong a key reference. Battles continue near Kaesong and in eastern fronts as communists press ground actions.
An Oct 2 Washington dispatch describes a heated Senate debate on a defense program and related amendments led by Senators O Mahoney and Connally. The discussion centers on appropriations, anticipated reforms, and party positions ahead of a possible late session vote.
A new shop at South Main downtown announces a broad stock including 80 line paints and decorating supplies. Glayde Hooper leads the effort with decorating experience guiding the store’s opening.
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