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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1948
Page
4
Dr. Henry Bennett warns world population growth outpaces food production and urges price restoration to allow barter for surplus. The piece critiques ERP dollar allotments, German needs, and U S authority in Europe, noting leadership tensions and potential impact on American prestige and recovery efforts.
An upcoming Garland PTA meeting will feature state president Mrs Dixon addressing the group. Details mention remarks on local concerns and a speaker lineup, with focus on community education and PTA goals.
Dr Henry G Bennett President Oklahoma A and M College told 20 guests at the Second Annual Banquet of the Third District Stock Show Association in Hotel Barlow there is no spectre of over production for the livestock industry because the world is hungry. He warned that world population grows faster than food supply and urged steps to keep peace and boost food production to feed the world. Governor Designate Sid Math and Mrs Math and other officials attended. gifts were presented to McMath and Bennett.
A hurricane pounded the Florida Keys, with Key West isolated and winds reaching 125 to 140 mph. Reports from navy and weather officials described instruments blown away, widespread flooding, and preparations to evacuate about 2,000 people as communications to Key West were disrupted.
U S Senators Lucas and Fulbright left for Paris after a Berlin visit with military government leaders. Rep. Smithers accompanied them. They discussed the bloc crisis and inspected airlift operations in the allied effort.
Rep. John McDowell says House spy investigators have assembled enough evidence to indict three persons for espionage. Two Americans had access to highly secret wartime atomic information. third person's citizenship undecided. Testimony included scientists once with the atomic bomb project. Open hearing decision pending. article continues on page two.
The United States moves to avert a rail worker strike affecting about one million employees. The National Mediation Board will hold talks in Chicago with carriers and unions under the Railway Labor Act, aiming for a wage and hour agreement within a month. If unresolved, a presidential emergency board could intervene.
Three Arkansas representatives Wilbur Odle Malls Crensell and Beeoks Wa Muckten pledge support for the Truman Barkley ticket. They align with the national Democratic ticket ahead of the forthcoming political campaign.
Judging of stock at the fair concluded with Polled Herefords Aberdeen Angus and Guernseys receiving awards. Classes covered bulls and heifers calved across 1946 to 1948 with multiple exhibitors including Glenn F. Wallace Nashville and C. J. Gantt Magnolia earning top placements in breed and grand championships.
At Little Rock Arkansas Daggett proposed a plan for the Democratic state convention to bypass naming presidential electors. Senator McClellan endorsed the idea while Governor Laney called it a possible solution. Pulaski county pledged to Thurmond Wright, and the Democratic convention opens after a States Rights caucus ends. Volcanic Kilauea deposits found to form mineral fibers used in commerce.
Paris Sept 21 American French and British foreign ministers met again at the French foreign ministry for the second time in 11 hours to firm up plans on Berlin. U S General Lucius Clay and adviser Robert Murphy represented the United States with Sir Brian Robertson and Sir William Strang attending for Britain and Rene Massigli Maurice Couve de Murville for France. Bevin and Schuman joined the talks after the U N session adjourned. The group has spent two months negotiating the Berlin blockade currency and status of Berlin city government.
At Hope High School 238 students from grades 9 to 12 auditioned for cheerleaders for 1948 49. A secret ballot chose Pepsy Pentecost Palbha Grisham Cath erine Cox Tony Boyett Lyle Moore Creighton Middle sbrooks as the top six with Linds Foster Arthadate Hefner and Martin Poot Jr as runners up. Tony Boyett named cheer chief. sponsor is Mrs B E McMaten.
Emory Thompson spoke on labor program at the regular Kiwanis meeting. Guests included I Bate Andrews of Clarksville Texas and Floyd Watts of Tulsa Olela. Earl Powell was introduced as a new club member.
A chaotic New York humorous piece recalls odd corporate bungles and oddball mishaps. A research staffer orders cleaning fluid and a case of a mystery substance, triggering two years of deliveries and strange consequences. A manager chases a theft into a restroom where a dead cat and a bizarre suitcase scene unfold, revealing the frantic absurdity of modern office life with a satirical edge.
A crowded downtown parade highlighted day two of the Third District Livestock Show with Lions Club and Rotary Club winning club division prizes, adults and youths, bands from Prescott and Hope High Schools, decorated floats, and a roving cup for the Lions Club. Stock judging at Fair Park continued with Jets and Guernseys and dairy cattle contests amid a busy rodeo, midway, and horse show. A rider suffered a broken leg. crowds remained large as 4-H and FFA events featured baby beef. The Five Eltons wowed nightly crowds with high flying feats as Snapp Shows drew wide attendance and praised cleanliness.
James H. Jones announces adult education starts October 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Hope High School Auditorium offering first and second year typing shorthand and woodworking courses with two weekly three hour sessions. Costs run 42.50 plus supplies for three quarters, with veterans receiving coverage. enrollment closes October 1.
Berlin reports Soviet press calls for immediate withdrawal of all occupation forces from Germany and Korea. The Taegtche Rundschau front page editorial cites risk of a Western power withdrawal prompting Communist action squads and trained German militia to seize Berlin.
With nine days left before the November general election, officials predict a record number of voters will qualify for poll tax receipts. State Auditor J Osene Humphre reports 453,400 receipts issued so far, just under 9 1946 totals. Counties request more forms amid high interest sparked by the gubernatorial race and Young Democrats.
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