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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1948
Page
3
The House report based on Census Bureau estimates foresees California moving to third in state population and gaining seven seats, while Florida Indiana Michigan Oregon Texas and Washington keep at least one seat. New York and several others face losses as the apportionment follows population changes, with California’s growth provoking debate over federal funds and westward expansion.
Washington October 9 UP The House Labor committee will investigate charges that employers helped John L Lewis freeze out miners who rebelled against him The inquiry led by committee chairman Pred A Hartley will form a subcommittee as soon as possible The four Pennsylvania miners who left the Progressives and the 2343 workers at the Northeastern Pennsylvania pit faced layoffs in 1940 and later re employed under UMW ownership but 27 barred workers could not return Some say there was an agreement between the union and employers making them ineligible for work The panel will also review NLRB actions to see if unfair labor practices occurred and whether the union acted to punish workers by denying them jobs.
Washington dispatch reports a westward population shift could cost seven Southern states a congressional seat in 1942. California may gain seven seats while Oregon and Washington gain one each. eleven other states lose one seat. Reapportionment based on 1050 census figures would reduce New York by two seats and affect Alabama Arkansas Colorado Georgia Kentucky Mississippi Missouri North Carolina Oklahoma Pennsylvania and Tennessee.
A proposed U S project may bring flood control for Ozan Creek and Little Missouri River. The meeting is Tuesday at 8 in Hempstead County Court House courtroom. All interested persons urged to attend. session aims to establish a drainage commission to supervise maintenance after channels are straightened.
Three Howe Elementary Schools showcased a $17,850 fire truck to students, with Chief Embree and officers presenting a Fire Prevention Program. Fifth graders at Brookwood School performed songs and readings, while Ireland School and Paisley School created posters and skits to promote fire safety, reinforcing prevention lessons.
A garbled report connects Speegle to one of several murdered individuals. The text is largely unintelligible, with names and events jumbled beyond clear attribution or date.
French rail workers seized Epernay and Chalons sur Marne stations as Communist led walkouts disrupt the economy. Premier Queuille summoned ministers for an emergency meeting while strikes expand, affecting routes between Paris and the East. At least one death and multiple injuries reported in Lorraine amid rising clashes.
neutrals on the security council seek more time to press mediation for East West Berlin. The Little Six Argentina Colombia Belgium Canada and China moved to postpone a meeting to allow mediation plans more time. They considered appealing to the Big Four to settle differences by mutual concession and cooperation. Bramuiglia and Vishinsky talks were cited as prompting a shift toward mediation.
A fragmentary reminiscence paints Manhattan as a perpetual construction zone from Fifth Avenue to Central Park. It notes the demolition of the red stone Vanderbilt residence for offices, with Jay Gould’s home and other landmarks fading, while writers reflect on how this reshapes the city’s landscape and memory.
Hope Bobcats overpower Malvern Leopards 35 to 7 in Seacon's fifth win. Sutton and Britt score twice each with Neal and Lee adding. Bobcats gain 274 yards to Malvern's 146 as defense clamping down and miscues favor Hope.
Cincinnati workers and AFL CIO leaders say United Mine Workers endorsement of Dewey won't change the election. Miners split from leadership but plan to vote Truman, with other Dewey backers including building service employees. Leaders cite large registration and promise of a Truman win.
The Police Department reports cash totaling 41 thousand nine hundred fifty dollars was stolen from Bobcats players during a football game. Theft occurred after halftime. Missing sums include James Russell 15.50 Edsel Nix 2 Tommy Britt 7 Mitchell LaGrone 3 Barrentine 3 and Cc. Wilson 1.
Washington reports President Truman and Secretary of State Marshall met to discuss a critical situation amid Paris World War era diplomacy. The White House edge emphasized seeking peace while Prime Minister and Moscow talks were floated but no confirmation of a plan.
Prize winning livestock entries from numerous Arkansas chapters head to public sale. Farm officials report Calved cows and other animals featured in the event, with proceeds supporting local agricultural programs and 4-H partners.
In a Wales speech at the Conservative conference Winston Churchill warned that the United States would be guilty of murdering human freedom and death by their own action if they consented to destroy their atomic bombs. He urged strong Western unity and outlined steps for Russia to stop atomic energy proliferation.
Satira back home with her father in Chicago after two months in a Cuban prison for staying with a married lover. She plans rest before deciding on the future but hints at returning to business, references ties to socialite Hester Mev and yacht incident, and notes ongoing publicity around Mariya Brake.
A garbled report notes rising traffic fatalities in Arkansas with near 300 deaths. The OCR text is unclear but implies ongoing road danger and possible timing in October in a city or county. Names and specifics are unreadable.
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