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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1949

Page

4

When Britain’s government buckles under debt and trade losses

The author compares U S concerns about federal debt to Britain’s crisis as Prime Minister Attlee warns Britons of higher costs and fewer wages. He notes Britain’s balance of trade deficits and socialized medicine amid wartime debts, urging readers to weigh politics against history.

Lic Roosevelt Hempstead Great Britain Attlee House of Commons Ike Myelend Formoe London Britain Alilee England

Editor to Speak at Farm Dinner

Thrash announced Clarence F. Burns editor of the Southwest American Times Record Fort Smith has accepted an invitation to be principal speaker at a banquet on November 10 tied to the Balances Farming Competition. Burns, a lifelong newspaper man, is widely respected for his editorial work and state government experience.

Burns Byras

Compress Ships First Warload After Rail Strike Ends

The union moved its first cargo after a long rail strike, shipping 8000 bales of California cotton. Missouri Pacific trains began moving again as Hope Industries and other firms resume activity. H. O. Kyler, manager, reported the morning release of the load.

Missouri Pacific Hope Industres Union Compress California H. O. Kyler

Rufus Herndon Attending National Funeral Association Meet

Rufus Herndon vice president of the Arkansas Funeral Directors Association left Sunnay for St Louis to attend the National Association meeting. He was joined in Little Rock by other state officials attending the event.

Herndon Arkansas Funeral Directors Association Sunnay St. Louis Asstiut Little Rock

Weather forecast for Arkansas and nearby regions

Cloudy conditions expected this afternoon and tonight across Arkansas with a warmup in the east. Wet, unsettled weather noted in the southeast with cooler readings returning Tuesday night and Thursday. Temperatures to vary about 6 degrees below normal statewide with highs in the 60s and 70s across coastal regions and inland areas.

Arkansas South Louisiana Misppi Florida

Missouri Pacific trains roll again after long strike

Rolling Missouri Pacific service resumes across ten states after a 48 day strike. Freight trains move toward Popular Bluff and Jefferson City while the Ozarker departs St Louis for Little Rock. Passenger trains including the Ozarker and Missouri River Eagle restart on regular schedules as arbitration continues on remaining claims.

St. Louis Misouri Pacific Railroad Ozarker Little Rock Texarkana Ark Missouri River Eagle Kansas City Omaha Neb Colorado Texas Eagles Moe-Pac Popular Bluff Jefferson City Missouri Pacific Mo-Pac Arkansas Mc-Pac McMathy Wenway J. Baker Isun Baker Sam Hammer Mc-Pae

Farm to Market Roads Could Reach World, Says Dodd

EB Dodd, head of the UN food and agriculture agency, proposed world reaching farm to market links. He spoke at the annual PAC conference in Washington about an international commodity clearing house to buy from stores and sell to importing nations, aiming to reduce hunger and preserve production.

Kansas City EB. Dodd Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations PAC Washington Association of Land-Grant Colleges and Universities Tie International Clearing House International Farmery-Emarket

Coffee for Men to Aid Library Landscaping

Local fund drive names coffee for men to support library landscaping exactly as described, listing the Azalis Garden class and Hope program. The event seeks volunteers and donations to beautify outdoor areas around the library. Proceeds support garden care and related improvements.

You Have a Chance Against Bomb

Mexico City reports Maj Albert J Bauer of the U S army surgeon general's office says escaping an atomic blast is possible four miles or more from the center. At half to one and a half miles the chance to survive is 30 50 percent, and within half mile there is no hope. The Bauer Hogness study, presented at an international congress, argues for calm, explains blast and radiation limits, and cites Hiroshima Nagasaki and Bikini experiences to caution against exaggerated fear while noting hospital losses in Japan.

Mexico City Albert J. Bauer U. S. Army Surgeon General's Office Baur Maj Bauer International Congress of Military Medicine and Pharmacy Hiroshima Nagasaki Bikini Bauer-Hogness

Jet Airliner Averages 450 Miles Per Hour

London reports the De Havilland Comet first jet airliner completed a maiden overseas flight London to Tripoli and back at about 430 miles per hour. It covered 1,490 miles each way, with a refueling stop and instrument checks, then returned in 3 hours 1 minute at roughly 403 miles per hour. Captain John Cunningham led testing. the plane is aimed for trans Atlantic service to New York in 1952 or 1953.

London Tripoli North Africa Castel Benito New York John Cunningham Des Havilland Laren

Pan American Sets New New York London Air Speed Record

Londiin October 25 Pan American Airways today claimed a new commercial speed record for the New York to London Atlantic crossing. A Pan American Boeing airliner carrying passengers completed the non-stop flight in nine hours four minutes, averaging about 37 miles per hour faster than the previous record of nine hours forty six minutes set earlier this month.

Londiin Pan American Alrways New York London Pan American

Rain Records Drop Temperatures in Arkansas October Sweep

The University of Arkansas Experiment Station reports 5.78 inches of rain over four days pushing temperatures down to 47 degrees. October rainfall totals reach 10.73 inches by 8 AM with earlier cold snaps including 41 degrees on October 1 and a 48 degree high on October 17.

University of Arkansas Experiment Station Mercury

Guernsey Carnival to Be Held at Local School

Guernsey Public Schools announce a carnival Wednesday night at the school. All school buses will run. Everyone is urged to attend.

Guernsey

Polio Toll 8 In Wacima Psiwau County

Polio toll rose in Wacima Psiwau County over the weekend with eight victims reported The most serious cases include Reggie Turner Charlotte Goad and Alice Nell Burke Rapidly recovering are William Scott Gordon Maxwell Frankie Joe Burke the Baber child and Gave anna Goad A child from near Hope was sent to Little Reel by Dr George Wright amid parental doubt of care.

wacimaPsiwau County Nite de Reggie Turner Ray Turner Charlotte Goad H. B. Goad Alice Nell Burke Bill Burke William Scott Gordon Maxwell Frankie Joe Burke Alice Nell J. C. Baber Gaveanna Goad Charlottec Carl Gilbert Near Hope Pat Little Reel George Wright

Masonic Lodge to Confer Entered Apprentice Degree Tonight

The local Masonic Lodge will confer an Entered Apprentice degree at the lodge hall at 7 30 p m tonight. All members are urged to attend.

Jodge Hall

Subtly Subsidizing College Football Stirs Debate

HAL BOYLE reflects on the shift from pure amateurism to a subsidized college football system. He notes public acceptance, university funding by scholarships and gifts, and the sport’s transformation into a big business while fans and professors largely tolerate the trend as part of American sports culture.

Hal Boyle New York College Alli Detus Alunul Lyalle Cuming Iy Anany College Mwouches Ehumni Febiball University of Chicago Lubes Aloe Catherields Fren Sports Maoufaullwers Letlow Hooathall

Navy Chief Denfeld to Be Replaced by Sherman in Shakeup

Washington reports indicate Adm Louis E Denfeld may be ousted as chief of naval operations with Vice Adm Forrest P Sherman as likely successor. Joint chiefs of staff meetings resume after congressional testimony on unification and air force issues. Denfeld defends navy stance while defense leaders weigh next steps.

Washington Louis E. Denfeld Naval Operations Forrest P. Sherman Joint Chiefs of Staff Congressional Investigation of Unification Navy Air Force Denfeld Defense Secrtary Louis Johnson Navy Francis P. Matthews House Armed Services Committee Army Air Force Defense Omar N. Bradley Joint Chiefs Bradley Denfetd Epipohere J. Lawton Collins Gen. Hoyts. Vandenberg Matthews Sherman Mediterranean Ernest J. King

Chiang Warns Formosa to Mobilize Resources

Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek warned Formosa to mobilize all resources against a potential communist attack. He framed the rally as marking the fourth anniversary of China’s re occupation and warned of Russian imperialism and Taiwan as a strategic forward base. Chinese reports said communist forces have sent 16 armies toward Chungking from the northeast.

Hong Kong Chiang Kai-shek Formosa Chiang China Taiwan Pacific Chungking

Salary Aid Fund Divided Between Hempstead Schools

Hempstead County received 51,024 in Teachers Salary Aid funds shared among Breys No. 2 3541 Hope 4 A 6979 Guernsey Lab Su Patinos No. 1 2,000 Sala lwga No. 12 92,197 Spring Hill No. 10 4,751 Washington No. 12 445L and Hempstead District Nov. 3 5,795.

Hempstead County Breys Hope Guernsey Lab Su. Patinos Sara Lwga Spring Hill Washington Hempstead

LeRoy Henry Opens Watch Repair Shop in Hope

LeRoy Henry, former Hope resident, returns to start a watch repair department at Miss Henry's Shop, 1175 Main Street. A native of Hope, he finished high school there, began repairing watches during the war, and has since continued the trade. The public and old friends are invited to visit Miss Henry's Shop.

Leroy Henry Hope Miss Henry Main Street

Bad Weather Blamed for Three Deaths

Weather across the United States brought rain snow and fog with subfreezing and mild spells. Three deaths were tied to the storms while floods forced San Antonio families from homes and transport chaos halted air travel and port traffic along the Columbia River.

Texas Gulf Coast Louisiana Arkansas Missouri Kentucky West Virginia Texas San Antonio Trinity River Dallas Montana Great Lakes New England Old Town Chicago Albany Flint Mich Pueblo Colu Amarillo Tex Staw Canadian North Dakota Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan Maine New York State Pacific North Columbia River Portland Ore Janchor Pacific Ocean Cali Tornia

Earth’s Year Ticks With 366 and a Quarter Spins

The text notes that each year the Earth completes about 366 and one quarter rotations on its axis. This compact fact highlights a leap in the calendar cycle and the planet’s rotation rhythm.

Nashville Man Heads Third District Livestock Show

Glen Wallace of Nashville was elected president of the Third District Livestock Show Association for the coming year at a meeting in Hope City Hall. Offic ers include H C Yeltony Hole Springs, Hal Ehan Waldo, Lyle Brown Hope, B C Daniels Hope, and Charles Artie tage Hop. The group discussed extending the show, phasing out certain logotype elements, and adding free attractions to draw more exhibitors and county participation, with plans for a meeting on October 6.

Hope City Hall Glen Wallace Nashville H. C. Yeltony Hole Springs Hal Ehan Waldo Lyle Brown Hope B.C. Daniels

Homecoming Festivities Planned at Hot Springs School

Festivities for the Homecoming coronation address Loretta James and Caroly, with queens and maids in white, a parade through the business district, floats by classes and organizations, and a Bobcat Trojan game at 8. The royal procession will be escorted to the royal bench by senior escorts. The event ends with a dance at the Youth Center.

Loretta James C. Holdridge Céréentoni Wiie Taylory Bobbie Nancy Hays Caltie Caston Betty Porte Angiens Lavery Nartha Sosa Loretta Caroly Burgess Garrett Richard Bruner Joe" Mason Aneous Bren Mason Corona Herogram Prondonat Aver KXAR Owt Seremonits James Johnson Rothwell Larry Moses Bobty Mésser Ponder Wesley Huddleston Roger Neal Edsel Nix Odis Kelly Floyd Pharris Billy Gentry Mitch LaGrone

Auto Industry to Set Record Despite Strikes

Detroit reports indicate the automobile makers will break all-time production records despite partial steel shortages and a Ford strike this spring. Ward's Automotive reports tally a total of 5,830,421 vehicles this year, with the prior U.S. high of 5,621,715 in 1928 set to be surpassed by week’s end.

Detroit Jaztion Ward U.S U. S Canadian Ford Plentill Sevan Raniens Fala

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