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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1949

Page

5

Forest education drive and timber demo on Lewisville farm

Our Daily Bread by International Paper showcases a field day on the Burtoh farm near Lewisville in collaboration with Terre Rouge Soil Conservation District. The event links forest reserves management to soil conservation and highlights industry efforts for uniform lumber and pulpwood production. A 16 page color comic pamphlet How Money Grows on Trees by Southern Kraft Division promotes forest farming and fire prevention to schoolchildren, using a family replanting an abandoned farm to illustrate restoration and enterprise.

International Paper Company Sid Burtoh Lewisville Terre Rouge Southern Kraft

Queen Elizabeth Docks After 24 Hour Delay Amid Storms

The liner Queen Elizabeth, days behind schedule after hurricane winds up to 75 mph, was due to dock today with Marquess of Milfordhaven and Mrs Romaine Simo. Thousands endured six days of rough seas as other ships faced losses and damage along the U S Britain Atlantic lanes. Coast guard reported easing seas though warnings persisted for vessels including the Tanker John H Marion with one dead and the Caen breaking propeller offshore.

New York Queen Elizabeth Marquess of Milfordhaven Romaine Simoon England Atlantic North Atlantic United States Britain Coast Guard Atlantic Seaboard Middle Atlantic New England Trouce Cii John H. Marion Boston Puebla Marion Caen Chester New Jersey Fanti Watifar N. C

Bobcat Fans Advised to Travel via Prescott and Camden

Arkansas Highway Department directs Bobcat supporters to travel via Prescott and Chichester to Camden for Friday night contest. Most of the six mile segment is paid. work on the remaining miles continues. Tickets are on sale locally in Camden downtown and at the gate. no reserved seats available.

Bobcat Camden Arkansas Highway Department Prescott Chichester

Personal Injury Suit Goes to Jury

The personal injury case involving D. Bowen versus Abkarts Motor Freight Lines Inc and C. C Reed went to the jury late this morning after a trial that began yesterday. The accident occurred on West Third Street and Bowen and his wife seek personal injury judgments.

D. Bowen Abkarts As Motor Freight Lines Inc C. C Reed West Third Street Bowen

Chamber of Commerce Meet The Board of Directors

The Chamber of Commerce board of directors will meet at 8 20 in the chamber office. All members are urged to be present.

Chamber of Commerce Chamber

Arkansas Weather Forecast With Showers Friday

Cloudy with showers expected in the northwest this afternoon into tonight. Cooler in the northwest Friday with moderate southeast winds along the coast.

Arkansas

Zinn Named Acting-Manager of W and L Plant Hope City

Hope city council last night named Clyde Zinn acting-superintendent of the water and light plant. Zinn, with the plant for 12 years, indicated he would accept likely at an afternoon meeting with the water and light plant committee. Other applicants were RH H Bary and O W Allen. The panel previously considered Zinn and Guy Grigg. Fire chief replacement plans discussed. Jim Emree may resign soon. Proposals to widen 12th Street between Main and Walnut were debated. three surveys to determine right of way to be purchased. Municipal League protest on proposed telephone rate increase to be prepared. W S Atkins to assist City Attorney Vesey. A milk suit involving the city and McClendon continues. sewer committee studies a proposed plumbing ordinance for next meeting.

Hope City Clyde Zinn M Muicipal Water and Light Plant Zinn Water Jandight RH. H. Bary O. W. Allen Bildit Wis Mr. Zinn Guy Brown Municipal League W. 5 Atkins John P. Vesey William Billy McClendon

All Charges Dropped in School Suit

Saline Circuit court dismissed all charges against former officials of the Al Kansas girls training school after a jury acquitted Carrie Toland of whipping Rita Pickens, 18, of Fort Smith. Prosecutor McClellan cited a wholesale improvement at the school as reason for the dismissals.

Toland Famie Dunaway Goodman Saline County Grand Jury Gadman

Baptists Let Contract for Auditorium

The First Baptist Church voted to proceed with building its new auditorium, rejecting October 14 bids and hiring local contractor B. W. Edwards to complete the project on a fixed fee basis. Bred A. Luck was named purchasing agent with H. E. Trash and Perry Moses joining the executive committee to supervise. Funds already raised cover foundation work, with Sunday fundraising continuing. When finished, the chapel is expected to be among the Southwest’s most beautiful auditoriums.

First Baptist Church B. W. Edwards Bred A. Luck Focal Ounation H. E. Trash Perry Moses

Rotary Speaker Visits Hope Club by District Governor Bayne

Cecil F. E. Bayne governor of Rotary District 200 will visit the Hope Rotary Club tomorrow. He will meet with President Gliver L. Adams and Secretary Cecil Biddle to discuss club administration and Rotary service. Bayne manages the Arkansas Louisiana Gas Company in Hot Springs and is a Hot Springs Rotary member.

Rotary Club of Hope Cecil FE. Bayne Rotary International Arkansas Gliver L. Adams Cecil Biddle Bayne Arkansas Louisiana Gas Company Hot Springs

Slavs Win UN Seat Over Russian Protest

New York October 20 Yugoslavia won a seat on the United Nations Security Council over Czechoslovakia on the second ballot with 39 votes to 19. The vote followed a tense session as Andrei Vishinsky challenged the result arguing geographical fairness and Western manipulation.

New York Yitgoslavig United Nations Security Council General Assembly Yugoslavia Czechoslovakia United States Council Ukraine Tito Philippines Russia Andrei Vishinksyi Vishinsky Ofugoslavia U. N Conc Europe United’ States Britain Assembly Carlos PB. Romulo Security Council Adefyance

Former chief game warden succumbs in Memphis

Arthur G Stedman 74, former chief state game warden of Arkansas and later prison superintendent, died at St Joseph's Hospital Memphis after retirement in 7 years of invalid status. He headed Arkansas game warden service 48 years, then prison system for about Hires years, born in Paragould Ark, lived in Newport, active in politics. Survivors include his widow, two stepdaughters, two brothers W T and Charles in Paragould. services in Paragould. arrangements incomplete.

Memphis Upi Arthur G Stedman Arkansas Arkansas State St Joseph's Hospital Stedman Papagould Ark Newport Fred Shudgrass Telegraph Memphis Press- Seimttar A. Witkiam Philadelphi W.T Charles Sted Paragould

Singing Friday at Victory Baptist Church Service

Singing services at Victory Baptist church Friday night October 23 begin at 7 30. The public is invited to attend.

Victory Baptist Church

Army chief of staff assures Marines won’t be denied right to fight

Washington Oct 20 Gen Lawton Collins told the House Armed Services Committee that the army has no plan to impose its will on the Marine Corps or reduce its fighting role. He responded to Marine Commandant Gen Clifton Cates's charges that defense policy favors air power and the Army-Navy over the Marines. Collins followed remarks by Joint Chiefs chairman Gen Omar Bradley. Continued on page fight.

Washington Lawton Collins Congress Army Marine Corps Collins House Armed Services Committee Navy House Group Clifton B. Cates Marines Cates Omar N. Bradley Joint Chiefs of Staff

Secretary Accused of Taking Funds in Miami Case

In Miami a court ordered secretary Violet Ballous to surrender twenty five thousand six hundred dollars in cash and bonds from Gar Wood’s safety deposit box. Ballous and her husband were missing as a receiver seeks the funds and deeds to property once held for Wood. The case labels the charges as peppycock while Wood asserts trust and deception.

Miami Fla Violet Ballous King Gar Wood Circuit Court Ballous Wood Violet Anderson

Inspection of Camp Chaffee Planned Soon

Washington dispatch reports two Army officers and Arkansas delegation members will inspect Camp Chaffee Arkansas and meet Fort Smith officials to discuss the proposed closure. Secretary Johnson ordered deactivation by next April but will reconsider. Senator Fulbright Rep Kilmbel Lt Gen Larkin and Brig Bradshaw travel to Alabama then Arkansas.

Washington Arkansas Camp Chaffee Arkey Fort Smith Johnson Senator Fulbright D-Ark Rep Kvimble Thomas B Larkin Defense Department Aaron Bradshaw Alabama

Trainmen Holdouts Block Missouri Pacific Settlement

In St Louis on December 20 claims by the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen blocked peace talks with Missouri Pacific. While other unions nearly settled their 5,000 striking employees, trainmen refused to settle major claims, awaiting a satisfactory offer. Negotiations resumed with proposals to refer some cases to an adjustment board and withdraw others, but no major breakthrough occurred. Frank Aldrich said no trainmen claims were settled and the rank and file stand firm awaiting a better offer.

St. Louis Get Brotherhood of Railroad Missouri Pacific Ia Sd Frank Aldrich Aldrich

Ford to Stop Car and Truck Production

Ford Motor will halt all car and truck production by November 15 due to shortages from steel and coal strikes. Shutdowns in 49 plants will begin Armistice Day, laying off about 100,000 of the 115,000 hourly workers. Executive VP Benes Breech said a settlement may not prevent continued curtailment.

Detroit Ford Motor Company Ford Benes ‘Breech

Suddenly Finds That Girl Bachelors Are Taking Men Out of Circulation

HAL BOYLE recounts Frances and her husband in Greenwich Village who decide to end twelve years of collecting bachelors after realizing their girl bachelors pair off the men. The narrative follows types of bachelors, shifting dynamics, and a final plan to collect snakes instead.

Hal Boyle New York Frances Hare America Greenwich Village Irllbachelors Reaver Mls Hollywood Anne Procery Tosik Bolten Pin

Truman to Seek Tax Increase in Next Congress

President Truman announced at a news conference that he will seek a tax increase at the next congressional session to close the deficit. He blamed the 80th Congress for the deficit and said there is no clear alternative to higher taxes. Congress returns in January after a Christmas recess, with the public finances central to his plan.

Washington Truman Congress Truemant Edwin G. Nourse Economic Advisory Council

Aid Rush to Guatemala After Flood Disaster

Rushing mercy planes carry food and medical supplies to flood stricken Guatemala where 4000 were killed and 100000 homeless. A 2 billion relief request was sent to Congress with casualty reports and 40 million dollars in property damage cited. Hardest hit areas include Escuintla Quezaltenango San Marcos Santa Rosa Jalapa and Sacatepequez as towns were obliterated by landslides bridges torn away and rivers diverted.

Guatemala City Guatemala Congress Guataemala Quezaltennango San Marcos Santa Rosa Jalpa Jalapa Sacatepequez Pacific Ocean

Attlee to Put Issue Up to People

Prime Minister Clement Attlee plans to appeal directly to the British people for support of a new austerity program. He will speak in the Commons on Monday and broadcast that evening over the BBC, after conferring with King George VI. Government discord centers on defense and social service cuts amid lengthy cabinet bargaining.

R. H. Shagckford London Clement Attlee Attlee Broadcasting Corporation British Broadcasting Corporation King George Herbert Morrison Labor Party Conmons Monty

Congress Passes Farm Bill and Adjourns for Recess

Washington reports that Congress adjourned after a 28 day session amid acrimony and achievements. President Truman praised the session as long and hard while noting results were worthwhile. Leaders eyed foreign and domestic issues for January action, including health insurance civil rights and draft extensions.

Washington Congress Watts Democratic-controli_ congress Capitel Hill Truman House Rayburn Barkley Senate Congressional Texas Donnell National Science Foundation

Price Supports Clear as Congress Passes New Farm Bill

Congress cleared the way for a 1950 agricultural program with high price supports and production controls for basic crops. President Truman’s anticipated approval secures price supports near wartime levels indefinitely. The bill passed 175 to 4 in the House and 46 to 7 in the Senate amid consumer-farmer tension. Some lawmakers warned of consumer unfairness while others backed farmer protections. key crops include wheat cotton tobacco rice and peanuts with parity-linked supports.

Washington Trumi Congress House Senate Iver Reton R-Pa

Hope Fulton Schools to Close Friday

Hope Fulton School District announces all schools closed Friday for staff attendance at two Arkansas Education Association meetings at Magnolia A & M College. Classes resume Monday, October 24.

District Meet of Agents Held Here

An annual district meeting of County Agents and Home Demonstration Agents is in progress at Hope City Hall under district supervisors J. O. Fullerton and Flora Friend. The district includes about 17 counties and a second meeting is planned at Hot Springs tomorrow. Routine business is being discussed.

Hope City Hall J. O. Fullerton Flora Friend Hot Springs

Truman urges labor and management to settle coal strikes

President Truman urged both sides to meet and settle the coal and steel strikes for the country’s benefit. He has no plan for seizing other industries and hopes mediation will succeed. If conciliation fails, Cyrus Ching would act, and talks continue with U S Steel in New York.

Washington Truman Philip Murray CIO Steel John L. Lewis United Mine Worker Cyrus Chin Lewis Immers Westginia Ching U. S. Steel New York Mara

Burke Children Stricken With Polio in Local Outbreak

Mutter of Burke family reports polio affecting Frankle and Alice Nell Burke. Tests confirmed cases in two more children, bringing total in the area to six. The family was alerted after their children were taken to Little yesterday, with the Wright family assisting.

Burke Frankle Gs Alice Nell Bill Burke George Wright

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