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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1948
Page
2
In Sicily and Anzio invasion memories, a veteran recounts wounds three times, a shattered leg, and a head plate while describing modest disability payments and limited work at a naval base. Courtroom voices rise as supporters propose a subscription and aid, with Judge Ryan presiding as a veteran leaves in tears.
The piece notes a mule and a boa constrictor battle plan with experts predicting the mule will kick the snake before contact. The boa’s value exceeds 1000 dollars plus import duty, while witnesses warn of the creature's 45 pounds per square inch crushing power.
The document outlines Amendment No 40 to the Arkansas Constitution, detailing the General Assembly’s plan to modify Section 1 of Amendment No 17. It specifies funding for common schools, an annual per capita tax, and school district tax mechanisms, including board-led budgeting, voter approval rates, and conditions for tax collection. It cites dates of filing and signatures, with references to state offices and official seals.
A Washington article rails against Senator Revercomb and the influence of Jewish and Catholic fundraising in a West Virginia Senate race. The piece argues against religious or ethnic classifications in immigration and critiques wartime political funding, U.S. attitudes toward Jews, and foreign influence in elections while listing broader accusations of political corruption.
Prescott News reports Dr He L Paisley will be guest minister at the morning service of the Presbyterian church on Sunday. The article also lists upcoming church meetings including the WMS and Sunbeams events at First Baptist and other church activities around Prescott.
The Hope Star publishes staff roles and addresses for the Hope Arkansas newspaper. It lists E Palmer as president, Alex H Washburn as secretary treasurer, and Alex H Washburn as editor and publisher with Paul H Jones as managing editor and George W Hosmer as mechanical superintendent. Advertising by Jess M Davis. Subscription rates show weekly carrier, monthly, and yearly mail options across Hempstead and surrounding counties. Associated Press and Newspaper Enterprise Association affiliations noted.
A tense espionage inquiry unfolds with Mrs Kasenkina recovering in a West hospital after a consulate loan, officials reporting material of interest to investigators. Thomas notes possible documentary leads for the committee as Harold Velde and other figures testify behind closed doors amid diplomatic tensions.
A garbled report details a trial or inquiry with references to Hormann, Hess, and a hoax or misdirection. Mentions investigations, accusations, and personages in a puzzling sequence. The piece hints at legal or political intrigue in the era, but text remains unclear and fragmentary.
Radio schedules show Sept 18 listings across CBS NBC ABC and MBS. Programs include Soundiess Hit Parade It Pays to Be Ignorant Dennis Day Vic Damone Gangbusters Stop Me Gay Show Three For The Money Finale Chicago Theater concert Davie and Harriet in Hollywood Counter Spy Stop The Music Voices of Strings and House of Mystery among others.
New York September 18 The planned fifty doubleheader in Jersey City was trimmed to a single world middleweight title fight between Tony Zale and Marcel Cerdan. The Walcott Lesnevich bout was canceled after Lesnevich showed a broken toe from a fall at Cliffside Park, New Jersey. A substitute opponent for Walcott could not be found and a preliminary bout was announced.
College football season opens with multiple intersections and regional games. Major programs Florida Texas A&M Oklahoma State Texas Tech and Southern California begin campaigns while smaller schools and conference matchups fill the schedule.
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