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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1949
Page
3
A jumble of satire and commentary notes a cold spell in Arkansas and jokes about Winter’s approach. It discusses George Bernard Shaw aging, a London invitation, and Washington's rising secretarial costs for U.S. senators. It argues higher pay aims to make public office accessible while ensuring focus on duties.
Congressman Oren Harris arrives in El Dorado after Congress adjourns and will tour the district for several weeks. He plans to visit every county, seek constituent views on farmer issues wages timber and air industry security and economic trends, and may fish briefly. Headquarters are Randolph Hotel while family stays in Washington.
Two Hempstead county children, Charlotte and JoVahbu Goad, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Goad, were taken to Lite Rock for polio precautionary examination at University Hospital. They reside north of Hope on the Aloving highway roadway between bia and DeAnnaH.
Washington October 26 President Truman barred questions on the national defense controversy at his weekly news conference. He opened the session insisting he did not intend to answer queries about the row with the armed services. Production figures show plastics at under one percent of total steel tonnage.
Cloudy this afternoon in Arkansas with fair tonight. Sunday turns colder with dusty northwest winds. Lows near 32 to 38 degrees.
In a rain soaked Camden clash, Hope and Camden fought through mud to a 0-0 tie. Mitchel Tas Grone’s accurate kicking matched Charlie Hallam’s two scoring attempts, but mishandled snaps, fumbles, and slippery fields kept the scoreboard blank in District 7 AA action.
The Bope Youth Center hosts a hayride and weiner roast at 7:30. Event aims to engage youth with refreshments and activities. attendees are urged to bring withers and bags for games, with supervision and planning by center staff.
Nora Morales, a 37 year old bandleader in New York, is renowned as the “rajah of the rumba” with a 280 to 320 pound frame and a flamboyant persona. He claims a diamond ring, marks his rising status in Cuban music circles, and disputes a rival claim over a popular phrase. He cites a long career in dance bands, dabbling in baseball, and a fondness for distinctive cologne and blintzes as part of his public image.
Lion Oil Company reports about 2,000,000 decrease in earnings from the prior year due to reduced production and refinery constraints. President WM. Martin Smith cites effects of Missouri Pacific railroad strike and lower price levels affecting profitability.
St Louis October 22 negotiations to end the Missouri Pacific strike stalled as company trustee Guy A Thompson rejected a revised union plan and urged submission of 93 unsettled claims to a national mediation board. Union leaders said talks would continue only if a governors proposal could be met, noting the stalemate followed governor Forrest Smith's warning that such a deadlock must not happen.
In Los Angeles Captain Harry Elliott of the homicide squad discussed five high profile missing persons cases. Jean Spangler Mimi Boomhower Mick Cohen Dave Ogul Frank Niccoli Barney Weiner vanished since August leaving detectives without a solid clue. Elliott noted the absence of foul play but said leads may emerge as investigations continue.
Bethlehem Pa Oct 22 A Bethlehem mayor refused to join a move to end the steel strike saying he will have no part in it. He said he was asked to join with New York and Pittsburgh mayors to urge U S Steel to reconsider its rejection of the President’s factfinding board. The telegram was signed by Jack Lederer of the New York citizens committee.
In Phoenix, five Arizona desperadoes smashed from a fifth floor county jail during a jailbreak. Two dead, including suspects Edward Corcoran and Edward Ne Bien, and two captured. One逃 escaped, Jack L. Tatum, 20, crawled from a courtroom window. A deputy sheriff was shot in the mouth. battle involved tear gas, gunfire, and police until dawn.
In Berkeley California on October 22 two women Mamie McKenzie 70 and Irene O Neil about 60 and their brother Eugene O Neil 62 were found bludgeoned and shot in their residence. The gun lay in the hall and it was unclear if O Neil killed himself or was murdered. Neighbors reported papers piled on the porch for 11 days.
A seven man court is formed for a mass spy trial in Sofia with expected ministers among the defendants. Parliament approved a law for trips for government members, adjourned after passage, and elections are set for December. Former Finance Minister Kunin and deputy Petrov are named as targets, with impeachment possible.
The president prepared a foreign policy address to be delivered aboard a ship on the Potomac region. Aboard the vessel, he was seen moving toward the river and heading to the Patuxent area for the journey, with remarks anticipated at the United Nations building in New York.
Sunday October 23 Tabernacle hosts Rev. C. Burnett field secretary of American Bible Society with Rev. Robert Ashcroft from Central Bible Institute Springfield Mo. They arrive Saturday to rehearse Monday Burnett formerly Chicago pastor and a strong gospel speaker invited to lead evangelistic services and present the society work to Hope residents.
Railroad spokesmen say Arkansas lines will see little impact from the coal strike as most state income comes from diesel and oil trains. The government ordered reduced operation yesterday due to the coal strike, but passenger service remains largely unchanged.
A mill worker in Ashby County Circuit Court was found guilty of first degree murder in the fatal beating of his father, Portland Arkansas resident W. White. The jury deliberated 45 minutes before returning the verdict. A date for sentencing will be announced.
Washington reports that Amtorg trading corporation and six top officers face charges for failing to register as foreign agents. The federal grand jury returned the indictment, with potential penalties including a $10,000 fine and up to five years in prison. Russia filed protests at the State Department as five officials were arrested nearby. Amtorg, chartered in New York in 1924, played a key wartime liaison role before U.S.-Russia diplomatic ties.
Fairbanks, Oct 22 report says gold nuggets the size of peas were found along the Yukon river in the Fort Yukon Circle area on both sides of the air strip. Claimed by Clifton Carol, fisherman, Gilbert Lord, Jim Magoffin, and Rev Edward Badten that gold fields are rich, with about 56 prospectors at the site carrying picks and shovels along the stream.
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