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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1950
Page
2
Westbrook Pegler argues that education has become a political industry preying on taxpayers and families. He claims teachers unions exploit both teachers and children, push higher taxes, and erode individual security while venerating the system. He questions religious instruction in public schools and urges reexamination of education's role and costs.
The defendants Arthur Thomas and Marjorie Thomas and others are warned to appear within thirty days to answer the plaintiffs complaint in the Hempstead Chancery Court. Witness the clerk’s seal dated October 16, 1950. OMERA EVANS, Clerk. Get. 1, 24, 4. Nova
New York Oct 24 SMU rose to No 1 in the AP poll replacing Army as the nation’s top team after a vigorous reshuffle. The Mustangs lead with 2,071 points from 246 voters, while Notre Dame dropped to a tie for 3rd. Army and Oklahoma follow in second and third respectively.
A compilation of past sports events notes Bing Miller’s firing as coach of the Chicago White Sox, a 65 to 14 Red Wings victory over the Bruins to mark a season opener, and oblique reminiscences on a former pitcher Harry Krause and Chuck Dressen’s Reds appointment years earlier. The piece also rails at education funding and parental responsibility, arguing against public school support while deriding teachers as lackeys in a broader social critique.
A Donkey Basketball game will be held in the Washington high school gymnasium Friday October 27 at 8 pm. The benefit program is sponsored by the Washington Parent Teachers Association. Admission is 25 cents for students in the first 8 grades and 50 cents for all others.
The Oct 24 schedule lists NBC shows like Margaret OBrien in Calvacade Drama and Fibber and Molly, CBS mysteries and dramas including Mr and Mrs North and Capitol Cloakroom, ABC programs from Armstrong of FBI to Town Meeting on UN and Future Aggression, plus MBS, and CBS and ABC daytime segments with hosts and feature programs.
Prescott Kiwanis heard J. A. Cole on Fire-Prevention Week topics with tips on new control methods and home hazards. Members plan a Red Land Community visit October 26 with wives. chicken barbeque by the Woman's Demonstration Club, rain site Liberty Church, supper at seven.
Luke Appling the White Sox shortstop and enduring figure may quit 20 years as a major league player to manage the Sox farm club in Memphis in the Southern Association. The 41 year old was offered the job weeks ago by Chuck Comiskey with Frank Lane to discuss the proposal and his decision to replace Al Todd as Memphis pilot.
In Dorado on October 24, B Wilson 50 of Hamburg known as an Indian doctor seeks the Federal Trade Commission to approve his homemade herb remedy under pure food and drug law. His trial on state charges was postponed indefinitely as attorneys negotiate with the FDA for approval to sell the remedy.
Lou Little and Steve Owen urge reinstating the fair catch rule after its elimination by the rules committee, arguing the spread formation on kicks demands a return to the old rule to prevent dangerous returns. Florida coach Bob Woodruff, Whitey McMullin, Dick Chapman, Frank Stranahan, Willie Tornesa, Eddie Talbroom, and others are noted visiting, commenting, or being involved in sports events and coverage.
Aunt Maggie Thorne is murdered after a contested will favors Leensa Thorne’s kin. Peter and Jasper Thorne face police scrutiny as Sondra, his wife, and Cynthia Carstairs contend over alibis and a living room sighting. Deputy Purdy presses for truth while tensions rise among the Thorne household.
Senator McKellar of Tennessee criticizes the one package appropriation approach, saying it did not save money and may have wasted funds. He notes potential gains from separate bills and discusses next year’s possible changes with Speaker Rayburn, while reflecting on Senate committee efforts.
Moscow broadcasts condemn Truman four demands as rude. Pravda argues the United States must change policy to avert a new world war. Truman urged UN charter adherence, North Korea ceasefire, free information exchange, and collective security efforts. Other notes mention Rio Grande National Forest elevation and assorted college sports remarks.
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