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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1951
Page
4
A concise column titled Our Daily Bread Sliced Thin by The Editor offers brief reflections on overabundance and simplicity. It weighs the idea of moderation in daily life and the impact of excess on personal choices.
Local column argues the Third District Stock Show likely ran at a loss and calls for accountability. It urges restoring gate admissions, trimming passes, and sharing the financial burden with citizens and sponsors, asserting public liability rests on all community members during show week.
H K Hall aged 69 died at his home on Avenue 6 yesterday. He leaves a widow and two daughters Mrs C B Riley of North Little Rock and Mrs J W Cash of Hope. Funeral services set for 2 p m Thursday at Antoine Church of Christ with active pallbearers Buford Hendre Clyde Wingfield Tim Rucy D B T Caldwell Will Lamb Clyde Heir.
Hope College football player Mary Crouser leads Wheaton Crusaders at Grange Field as Milikin University edges them 13 to 12 in a Saturday game. Burly guard Dick Bruner, a 1950 grad, shines. Wheaton plans a return bout against Navy Pier at New Lawson Field on Oct. 2.
Police officer F B Ward of the local department collapsed at the station around 8 this morning. He was rushed to Vila Caester W and is under care at 8 hospital for treatment.
Abadan marks Britain's orderly retreat from the oil fields as the Mauritius leads evacuees away. Fifty years of Anglo Iranian oil history end with no major incidents, while Iran's Mossadegh plans to address Britain at the UN on the Trasp risk in security council.
Chicago October 3 P Correll university president told about 7000 bankers that leadership is urgently needed to steer the country through turbulent times. He warned traditional debate is inadequate as the ABA closes its 77th convention. He urged restraint in government spending and warned of inflation and rising taxes amid rapid civilian hiring and growing federal obligations.
The Hope City Council set the light plant workers pay at 200 dollars per month after multiple motions. Firemen salaries for 210 and 210.10 dollars failed. The plant’s meter reader got a 15 dollar raise and the warehouseman a one dollar increase. Vic Cobb won zoning permission for a restricted zone in front of his business. A poultry house in Oaklawn addition and a service station on Hazel Street were discussed with action postponed. Bids were authorized for the Tire Department’s old water truck.
John Giles Wiggins aged 24, son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Wiggins of Hope, was killed in action in Korea. Defense Department notified his parents August 24. He volunteered for service a year ago. Survived by four brothers Lile J. Wiggins of Sacramento, Ralph and Lynn Wiggins of Hope, and Virgil Wiggins. sisters Mrs. A. W. Ringold Benton. Mrs. Ray Roberts Hope Route 3. Mrs. Billy B. Cagle Richmond. Mrs. John C. Weaver 151 Durade. Mrs. Harry T. Shiver Fayetteville. and Une Wiggins of Hope.
Officials say the United States retains options against Communist Czechoslovakia after two major moves curb Czech exports and tighten trade. Tariff suspensions take effect November 3 and certificates will trigger penalties on shipments. U S consulate delays and travel bans add pressure amid ongoing diplomatic tension.
Members of the Hope Roundup Club are urged to attend a Thursday night session at 7 30 at the Livestock Show Cal Fein to finalize travel arrangements for a trip to Nashville for the Mon ard County Parade scheduled Friday at 2 p.m Transport houses have been arranged to Nashville.
Odis Stevenson about 35, Negro, was arrested by Sheriff Claud Sutton this morning on four counts of stealing 85 pounds of cotton from the Shults Farm below Spring Hill. Sutton says Stevenson sold the cotton to Garrett's gin in Mupe and he admitted the theft.
A Hempstead circuit court jury yesterday awarded Paul Kininas and his wife 250 dollars in damages for an automobile accident case. Other actions included a verdict for the plaintiff in Burla Hit vs Prank Station for 490 dollars and various dismissals or transfers. The court will reconvene Thursday.
A New York columnist profiles the American doughboy in Korea, praising his skill and endurance while noting he fights cautiously to protect his life. The piece argues that soldiers fight hard to return home, amid heavy casualties and mounting wear on U.S. forces in the six month war, urging strategies to halt the bloodshed.
Viet Minh forces push from the Red River valley toward northwest Indochina as Chinese Nationalist plans to intervene loom. French outposts near Nehinio and Haiphong report pullouts amid heavy fighting, with strategic aims to threaten Tonkin frontier and divert troops from main defenses.
W. M. Sparks of the Farmers Home Administration says this year’s goal is to help farmers enter real production by providing loans to buy enlarge or improve housing and land. Loans support expansion for higher yields and beef cattle, with examples of a 70 acre farm adding 80 more acres and 60 acres of permanent pasture to care for 30 head of cattle.
Hempstead county reports state funds totaling 25 615 for schools covering instruction debt services and operations. District breakdown shows Blevins 401 Gtornauy 97 Hope 2b Patinos 1 147 Shratngn 1 072 Spring Ci 2 216 Washington 2 04 Hempstead Dis 43 005.
Washington reports that the Atomic Energy Commission rejected theories of an immediate switch to atomic weapons to cut costs and risk. AEC Chairman Gordon Dean testified behind closed doors that new weapons are being produced but warned against assuming instant weapon expansion. He noted production delays and declined to discuss exact numbers, while senators urged mass production and cost reductions.
An ambiguous offensive is hinted as censored by Korean channels while reports of heavy artillery barrage by AMR and UN air activity cover the western front. A top defense official tours the Far East as journalists note limited explanations from Tokyo regarding military moves and allied aid.
Fragmentary notes describe an audit of a state highway department project. Mentions Lamonton and Alan, an attorney, and a proposed tract between Peat Marm Mitchell. References to communication, diligent review, and a probe into contract processes.
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