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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1949
Page
3
The piece weighs in on President Truman's stance against seizing coal and steel, urging mediation and compromise to avoid inflation. It contrasts U S policy with Russian tactics in Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia, arguing democracy seeks truth while dictatorship hides actions.
The Hempstead Circuit Court ended its October session with settlements in two personal injury cases. Dwight Heney Odom et al vs Arkansas Motor Freight Lines et al sought 840,000. final award 4,750. Fred Johnson et al, in an auto collision case, received 924.50 for Fred Johnson, 1,412.75 for Annie Johnson, and 412.75 for Jewell Johnson. O. C. Bowen and wife Annie Bowen were awarded 2,500 and 500 respectively against Arkansas Motor Freight Lines et al, who sought 20,000 total. Verdict by jury.
Washington officials urge early shopping for Christmas gifts such as toasters, waffle irons, and coffee makers. Commerce department experts warn dealer stocks are already low and a prolonged steel strike could affect supply and prices. They predict strong demand for high sales items like food mixers, sandwich grills, beater blades, and electric blankets.
Weather outlook for Arkansas shows cloudy skies with afternoon thunder showers and unsettled conditions tonight Saturday Cauley in northwest region. Forecast emphasizes areas with scattered storms and potential brief downpours across northern counties.
Washington Oct 21 Cap ital His lashes out at President Truman’s tax hike talk with counter plans to curb government spending and boost production. A plan to reach a $300 billion national income without tax rate increases is floated while Republican leaders deride higher taxes as aiding socialist schemes. The stock market dipped on Truman’s tax remarks.
Rep. Harris of Arkansas commends Congress for achievements and for what it declined to do. He cites foreign policy steps, minimum wage and social welfare bills, flood control, housing, and veterans measures, while criticizing civil rights legislation, repeal of the labor act, and budget failures. He warns of deficit spending ahead.
George Bernard Shaw says he is in his forties and too old to dance a Scottish reel. He warns the Clan Chattan association to stop inviting him to dinner dances, writing to dine and live but not be bothered. In Chicago, Oliver Alford, 38, collapsed from a heart attack while selling raffle tickets for an inheritance at a Park Forest fire department fundraiser.
Balboa Canal Zone October 21. Identification of airplane wreckage in the Caribbean sea is expected today to offer cues to the fate of seven men of the U S Geodetic survey lost on a flight from Brush Honduras. Navy search planes spatted a strut and life raft believed remnants of the amphibian plane. Names of the missing, all from Allbrook field, released: Capt. Lingdon C Tennis Captain Augustine Cronin Joan W Milton John J Hayes Ralph Sucarve Sgt George M Davis Jules J Carson.
Frankfurt October 21 up A 23 year old brunette widow Mrs Yvette Madsen Brooklyn NY charged under German law with killing Lt. Andrew Madsen of Oakland California in the living room of their Bushslag Frankfurt home after a party quarrel They held her under guard A mysterious note found on the table is classified as evidence in the prosecution
In New York on January 21 Yugoslavia defeated Russia and joined the United Nations Security Council. Soviet protests cited painful consequences but no walkouts occurred. Secretary Acheson said he did not foresee a U N crisis. Ukraine’s seat remains with Russia until year end and Moscow and its satellites are expected to continue their usual stance.
A seven man Arkansas hunting party returning from a 30 day trip to Rifle Cole brought back 14 deer and a 261 pound brown bear. Led by Leo Robins of Hope, the party spent six days traveling and one scouting, with a three day hunt. The 10 point buck was the largest deer, shared honors on the bear kill by Harlan Craig of Little Rock and Robins.
More than 100 landowners and conservation leaders viewed selective cutting at Burton Brothers farm near Lewisville. Rex Carey of International Paper and Jim Case of Sail Conservation Service explained leaving better trees to maximize volume and advised five year cutting intervals. Field day included marked timber, harvest areas, and talks by district and service officials plus a barbecue.
The first autumn snowstorm leaves a white cover across Western states with light snow in Wyoming and North Dakota while the Mississippi Valley sees rain. Billings Montana records 28 inches, Cody 13 inches, Miles City 11 inches in 24 hours, and snow extends to the Dakotas Colorado Idaho Nevada Utah. A small tornado near Hoyt Kansas caused no injuries. Subfreezing temps appear on the snow belt while eastern Iowa to the Atlantic coast stay mild.
Three people were shaken up but not seriously hurt when a car overturned about miles west on Highway 67 early this morning. The occupants named were Mr. and Mrs. R. H Graviss and son Patrick of Evansville Indiana. All received minor injuries and one automobile was badly damaged at a local hospital.
A benefit dinner in Laneburg last night drew about 150 attendees to support the school athletic program. Sponsored by the PLT, AL, the event featured remarks by Mrs. Saunders and Vivian Johnson reading a Bible passage. Treadway, Dr. gave the opening prayer and performed a solo titled "Los Estrellas." Several speakers spoke as funds will buy basketball equipment for the team.
New York writer Hal Boyle delves into the rise of disc jockeys, spotlighting Martin Black as a leading figure worth millions, whose make believe broadcasts helped push musical advertising globally. The piece notes Black’s shift from a traditional career to media innovation, his early start, and his quiet life in Englewood New Jersey.
Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson told the House Armed Services Committee he is serving the American people and world peace. He argued for unified armed forces and emphasized taxpayers get value for money while defending strategic defense plans against Navy charges of policy issues and budget hurtling national security. Gen. Marshall noted costs and urged economical practices, while Johnson defended joint chiefs plans and warned against straw man criticisms of reliance on push button or blitz tactics.
Frank Moody a 21 year old prisoner at Marelman prison in Parchman Mississippi was returned to a work camp after his four year radio operation exposing an unlicensed broadcasting network. Three transmitters were dismantled and stored in a prison safe as Moody lost his radio privileges. FCC traced transmissions to a 1000 mile area and Moody admitted contacting outsiders to seek clemency from Governor Fielding Wright. Moody previously escaped custody and his record was cited as excellent since his 1930s recapture.
All Garrett Memorial Baptist Widing Hause groups meet in the auditorium Sunday at 7 for a listed devotional and four parts. Volunteers include Vera Tonnema, Mrs Wade Wary, Mrs J A Coupein, Ruth Elon Boswell, Vers a ALga, Perry Purtle, Mrs Paul AleRue, Lyle Allen, Banaboy Cunninghamy, Waddle Cunningham, Mildred Tolauc, and others.
Washington Oct 21. Arkansas will receive 5103925 for wildlife resources development over the next eight months. The funds come from the federal government and derive from the 11 percent federal excise tax on sporting arms and ammunition.
In St Louis on October twenty first the Missouri Pacific railroad strike enters its seventh week with no clear end. The four Stelking brotherhoods await union responses to a company proposal for arbitration of 93 unsettled claims. Union leaders say arbitration is unacceptable and direct talks continue amid bleak prospects.
Washington reports that the 1950 model US senator will cost taxpayers about 350,905 annually in salaries and expenses for a single senator and staff. The full 98-senator bill could reach around 5,000,000 per year. Highlights note tax free expense money and multiple staff roles.
Washington reports from the Federal Reserve Board based on a sample survey show 51 percent of 50,490,000 American families own at least one automobile and 1 in 17 own two or more. Seventy-seven percent hold life insurance above 100 a year, 71 percent have bank accounts or government savings bonds, and 45 percent own a home or farm. Only 9 percent have an interest in a business and 8 percent own corporate securities. The survey notes favorable opinions on savings bonds despite higher returns for other options and cites a 3.9 percent annual yield on bonds held six years or more, with many preferring savings bonds to other investments.
A tentative sign of progress emerged in the steel strike as federal mediator Cyrus Ching cautioned against optimism after talks with U S Steel officials in New York. President Truman had said he would not intervene in steel or coal disputes. Meanwhile coal talks showed limited movement, with miners and operators near deadlock and the strike affecting industry nationwide.
A second early morning crash on Highs Way 87 involved two cars and a bus near Fulton Weight station. Florence Lord of Chicago and Irwin Hurtsman of Louisville were involved. injuries included a knee trauma and a cut mouth. Both cars were demolished. state police investigated.
Huron California October 21 UPy John Edd Anderson 20 year old holder of the world champion cotton picker title was challenged today to compete against California's top pickers at the second annual cotton festival in November William Moore chairman issued the telegram to Anderson at Bragg City Missouri Moore said the plant is taller and the boys are easier with contestants averaging 100 pounds per eight hour shift He offered to cover Andersons expenses and pay 3 for each hundred picked The winner of the eight hour contest will receive 25 Anderson won his title in Blytheville Arkansas when he picked 92 pounds seven ounces in eight hours
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