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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1951
Page
3
An editor named Atlex H. Washburn presents brief reflections on the value of simple daily bread ideas. The piece hints at practical wisdom and common sense as guiding themes for daily life.
The Arkansas Gazette defends the plaincar patrol amid criticism over traffic enforcement and policing methods. The piece argues dismissal of the program by motorists and notes concerns over state police authority and public safety, while contrasting federal censorship clashes with court rulings on press advertising.
General J Lawton Collins, U S army chief of staff, arrived in Indochina for a three day tour of fronts and conferences with Vietnamese officials on the war against Ho Chi Minh. He toured at the invitation of General De Lattre De Tassigny as the first top ranking American military official to visit Indochina. The move signals growing U S support for the French Vietnamese war effort and the Vietnamese leadership.
Markets show grain and soybean futures opening lower with Whest and soy down as much as a cent per bushel. Cotton futures rise fifteen to forty five cents per bale while wholesale meats hold steady and hogs fall twenty five to fifty cents.
Washington reporters described a looming clash as Congress reconvenes over President Truman's choice of Gen Mark Clark as ambassador to the Vatican. Protests from Protestant leaders criticized diplomatic relations while Vatican officials welcomed the move. Senators are split and Clark may receive a recess appointment before confirmation.
The Negro schools at Fape Schant District 1-A will close Wednesday to allow teachers to attend a district meeting in Arkadelphia on October 24. Students will not report Wednesday morning. Classes resume Thursday morning and the rest of the week, with only one day dismissed for the meeting.
John W. Samuel, 73, died at his BeAnn area home Saturday night. He is survived by his wife, a daughter Mrs. C. M. Burke of Pine Bluff, two sons Carlton and Paul Samuel, seven brothers including W. E. of McNeil and R. M. of Willis, Okla. Funeral services were held at 1 a.m. today at DeAnn Baptist Church led by Rev. Ralph Rankin.
Lee Wooten 63 or 65 died Sunday at his home in the Clow community near Ozan. He is survived by his wife four daughters Eurille Wooten of Memphis and a son William Dean Wooten. Brothers George R. and Herman Wooten of Houston and sisters Mrs J H Box of El Dorado and Mrs Maude Hill of Columbus. Funeral arrangements incomplete.
About 20 residents attended a Hempstead county tree planting meeting in Hope Chamber of Commerce offices. Organized by the Soil Conservation Service and Chamber committee, the session covered the 1950-51 planting plan, survival rates, fire prevention, nursery stock from Gill City, and International Paper’s pledge of up to 200,000 pine seedlings for Hempstead. Orders via the Chamber by November 16 aim to secure two more planting machines and expanded crews for an expected two million trees statewide.
Buddy Sutton from Moye’s team appeared to dodge a hip injury after Arkansas beat Texas last Saturday. He scored the opening touchdown for the Dukers, gaining 11 yards before a foot fault hampered the play. His father said the issue traces back to a prior high school injury, not the current hip problem.
H. B. McRae named local revenue inspector succeeding the late Bill Roberts who died recently. McRae assumed the duties last week. A Hope native, he formerly worked with the McRae Implement Co. in town.
Las Vegas Nevada October 22 the atomic energy commission announced a nuclear explosion at Yucca Flat shortly after 8 am CST observers 75 miles away could not see or feel a flash as the sun rose over eastern mountains. It was the sixth Nevada test and the first since winter blasts at the proving ground. The shot came from a 100 foot steel tower echoing earlier A bomb detonation designs and suggesting a smaller stationary fixed weapon. Continued on Page Two.
A mishap on Route 67 damaged two vehicles near Scott late Sunday. Wallin He Svatt of Washington and George Young of Texarkana were involved. Young was cited for driving on the wrong side. both vehicles were badly damaged. Officers Hill and Willis investigated.
The Hempstead County calf vaccination program for Bangs Disease, also called contagious abortion, has started with Heifer calf vaccination underway. County official Oliver Adams, The Vaccinator, and USDA agents will visit farms to vaccinate calves. To date, 902 calves have been vaccinated on local farms as part of the August initative begun last year.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 45 celebrates paying off its home mortgage with a Wednesday night dinner. The event marks years of fundraising including a weekly dance and annual concession stands at the Third District Live Stock Show.
Chancery Judge H. Pitkinton endorses the Boy Scouts of America program in Hempstead County. The endorsement cites fundraising as a means to involve the community and asserts Scouts cultivate dependable youth who will become future citizens. The statement argues affordability of Scouting benefits outweighs costs and encourages public support.
HAL BOYLE argues colleges should teach judging beauty contests. He notes judges lack standards, discuss the chaotic methods, and jokes that outcomes reflect judges' fears of their wives rather than true beauty. He suggests a formal, Harvard-worthy approach with varied judge types.
Washington reports new federal tax legislation will raise revenue by about 5.69 billion dollars annually as taxes on income and many purchases rise. The bill, signed by President Truman, includes rate hikes of 11 to 12 percent for individuals, excise hikes on liquor fuels and appliances, and higher corporate taxes. Critics say the law allows some avoidance through family partnerships and depletion allowances.
Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts of Hope joined in district programs during 1951. Activities included kite flying, a camporee, field meet, swimming meet, and council camp outings. Council camps total about $100,000 in investment and Camp Preston Hunt near Texarkana hosted leader training courses. Plans for 1952 will be set at January district committee meeting marking the new four county consolidation of Hempstead, Nevada, Lafayette, and Howard.
The Yerger PTA will meet Tuesday October 23 at 3 45 in the Yerger High School auditorium. All parents are invited to participate in planning the year's program.
Tehran dispatch reports Britain’s oil representative Richard Seddon told to leave the ALOC after a week of friction tied to a sugar shipment seizure and an oil dispute. Iran’s note to Britain seeks compensation for losses while denials of imminent talks surface as authorities may tighten stay permits.
A truck hauling a 4400 pound bulldozer blade slammed into a bridge 16 miles south of Sere, killing nine tribal members and injuring four. The rig toppled the Indians from the truck as the blade struck. One victim was cut in two. An inquest was ordered. driver Lawrence Mull, 26, of Eloy, is jailed on $2,500 bond.
Mrs Ada Rhodes aged 93 died at her home in Hope after a prolonged illness. Born April 28 1858 in Gordon Louisiana she moved to Hope with her parents and resided there since 1876. Survived by daughter Lucille Richards granddaughter Catherine Howard great granddaughter Roberta Howard three sisters and a brother all of Hope. Funeral at family residence 18 South Kim Tuesday October 23 at 11 o clock by Rev S A Whitlow. Interment Rogell cemetery.
Hope Soldier Robert N. ev ae son of Mr and Mrs J Willough of Hope Arkansas is listed among airborne division elements taking part in maneuvers at Camp Desert Rock Nevada in October. The brief notice notes the unit's attachment to the airborne group and mentions the training exercise details in terse terms.
War reports from Kunsonik show AUC tanks sieging the city while infantry hold key heights. Western forces claim Communist forces sit north of the Yan River with rising strength and Red losses. Egypt accuses Britain of aggression as reinforcements move to the disputed area and British troops are ordered toward Tyrrpull in a tense regional picture.
Reported Egyptian mobilization across wards amid British canal zone movements. British Navy assets and shipping control cited as key tensions rise. anti-British sentiment and calls for Soviet aid noted. Accounts describe British patrols near Port Said and alleged underground resistance forming in Cairo.
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