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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1950
Page
4
A humorous diary-like note recalls William Feather and a personal crisis as a writer. The author lists routine tasks: turning off a burning furnace valve, shaking four windows, completing a short Linotype item, and noting a refrigeration issue before writing a speech in the late hour.
New York city October 9 Secretary of State Dean Acheson declared that war is not inevitable and urged that military power be used to settle differences by peaceful means. He spoke at Freedom House accepting an award for constructive leadership of democratic nations. He warned critics and emphasized resolve in defending democracy and countering aggression.
Three young girls from Ohio surrender to authorities amid the Mididoh Wig case. Police say the youths provided information leading to a resolution, with officials detailing next steps and safety measures for the community.
Arkansas Supreme Court orders another trial for Herman Maxwell, Hempstead county, citing systematic Negro exclusion from juries over 20 years. Court previously reduced defense time, and upheld two year sentence for Jewell Puterbaugh. Also addresses deed reversal involving Inez Trout and Ross Harrell property dispute in Union county.
A scrambled OCR item references an education figure from Rochester and a plan involving wage boards, the White House, and a federal direction. It mentions a late Saturday event, an appointment after return, and discussions about stabilization and Coast Chesapeake Bay. The fragment hints at wartime policy and possible wage or labor measures.
Noted violinist to perform in Prescott with an listed program. Organization and exact date unclear from fragment but performance likely attract local music fans.
Pittsburgh October 9 CIO United Steel workers begin preliminary talks aimed at securing a substantial wage rise for about one million employees averaging 81.70 cents hourly across major steel firms. Negotiations span cities with Republic Steel Jones and Laughlin Pitt Steel and others participating as U S Steel remains cautious awaiting fuller input.
The report notes that six thousand three hundred fifty poll tax receipts were issued. The figures detail administrative counts for the local tax collection period and indicate broad outreach of the tax program.
Houston, Oct. 9 PIR. G. Rice, vice president of the Tennessee Gas Transmission company, named president of Sterling Oil and Gas company. Board also elevates Walter G. Sterling to chairman and names W. B. Walser secretary of the company as Tennessee Gas recently acquired over 80 percent of Sterling common stock.
Washington October 9 The agriculture department in a hard times report estimates the cotton crop at 9,869,000 bales of 500 pounds each. This is 14,000,000 bales below the prior month forecast and well under the government's target of 12.3 million bales. The 1950 crop also trails last year’s 16,122,000 and the 1939-48 average of 11,399,000 bales. Strict controls were imposed as weather and pests dragged production down.
Washington debates a Justice Department proposal to legalize intercepts of telephone lines in federal crime cases. It would create loopholes in bans on wiretapped evidence, with FBI limited uses and court authorization required, while a Senate subcommittee weighs broader police tapping powers amid past testimony on political wiretapping.
A brief report notes a public break by a leading figure with southern allies, signaling shifting positions on past disputes. The item mentions political figures and a regional response, highlighting a speech or statement issued yesterday.
A lone hunter killed a rattlesnake described as the low king of its nest. Authorities note the reptile was unusually large and aggressive, prompting alarms in the rural area. No injuries reported.
In Lake Success on October 9, the United States urged the United Nations to be strong enough to stamp out small wars before they grow. Joan Foster Dulles backed a peace program outlined by Dean Acheson, calling for quick emergency sessions, peace patrols, and U N forces for collective action. France, Canada, the Philippines, Turkey and Uruguay joined the U N in backing a uniting for peace resolution.
Washington reports unidentified American casualties in Korea as defense officials say many unknown soldiers may exist. Registration teams will continue work to identify remains lost in early fighting as U S forces retreated under Red Army pressure.
Allied columns press toward Pyongyang while ROK forces fight stiffly for Wonsan. First Cavalry crosses 38th parallel north of Seoul amid heavy resistance, as air and ground combat rages along the coast and inland.
Fragmentary text reports American aircraft and ground combat in North Korea. It mentions planes and foot soldiers, with garbled names and places, plus references to laws, drivers, and a clash affecting military positions near an area described as a forward front.
Mrs. W A Mudgett reports her son Sgt Charles W B Milam was killed in action in Korea on September 20 at age 22. Milam served 18 years in the Army, largely in Japan, and was a Hope L High graduate of 1936 where he starred as a football guard for the Bobcats.
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