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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1951
Page
3
Our Daily Bread presents a turning over of today’s column to Grove Patterson of the Toledo Blade. He recalls college struggles with calculus and reflects on how those years shaped his editor career while noting his recent editorial on national security and caution.
Grove Patterson defends newspapers against classroom propaganda and says editors respond to reader demands not pressure from advertisers or politicians. He argues teachers and a biased text distort how news is chosen and printed, noting advertisers seek circulation and editors balance duties.
The Arkansas Public Service Commission approved a six percent intrastate rate increase for 78 motor freight carriers, below their requested ten percent. The commission aligned intrastate rates with anticipated interstate rises and allowed carriers to raise minimum charges from $1 to $1.40.
Hope Bobcats defeated the Prescott Curley Wolves 23 to 0 at Hammons Stadium in a penalty plagued game. Hope gained 248 yards to Prescott's 95, with referee carries a standout 230 rushing yards. Key plays included a safety by Robert Cox and two Henry Lile touchdowns, while penalties spoiled several Hope long gains. Next week the Bobcats travel to El Dorado.
Major grid results list Little Rock over Classen Oklahoma City 20 to 0 while North Little Rock blanked Helena Pine Bluff 47. Fort Smith defeated El Dorado 27 to 21 and Fayetteville overwhelmed Springdale 48 to 7. Other scores include Magnet Cove 42 Bismark 39 and Van Buren 7. Multiple teams posted wins and losses across the state with several mismatches and close bouts noted.
Washington reports civil aviation board plans stricter spectator protections after the Flagler Colorado disaster that killed twenty. The CAB named member Joseph P. Adams to join hearings starting October 4 in Flagler with Robert W. Chrisp presiding in the safety investigation bureau.
Dr. and Mrs. Lile host weekend guests Chong Dong and his son Bow from San Antonio Texas. Dong longtime personal chef to General Pershing in World War I era now runs a San Antonio cafe. They attended last night’s football game. CO-OP INCORPORATES Blytheville farm cooperative files articles of incorporation. Fourteen Blytheville residents listed as incorporators.
Collier's highlights husband of Miss McCorkle in a feature about Chaney Rogers' Broadway play Heave and Tet Love. The article mentions Marys fHloptense McCorkle preparing for a new appearance under Mary Drayton on stage with Tony Helmer and Tom Hyhnere as a selected Broadway name touring for first rehearsals.
Gov. Dewey orders Herman Methfessel superseded in all crime probe proceedings in Richmond County after perjury arrest related to Anna Wert Wentworth case. Special prosecutor to review arrest, detention, and interrogation cited as abuse of power while Wentworth, a 46 year old mother of six, testified about alleged racketeering connections on Staten Island. Proskauer commission demands complete inquiry into the arrest practices and treatment of Wentworth.
Camille De Rose, 45, former apartment-building owner linked to last July’s suburban riots, posted 2000 bond. She is indicted for conspiracy to damage property and lower real estate values. Four others face conspiracy charges. Cicero Police Chief Erwin Konovsky charged with misconduct for not suppressing disturbances as National Guardsmen quelled the riots.
Belgrade reports Yugoslav foreign ministry warned Romania of frontier shootings on Sept 6 and 16 and accused Bucharest of trying to seed conflict in the Balkans. The Belgrade radio conveyed the two notes outlining Romania's alleged responsibility. Christopher Wordsworth, youngest brother of William Wordsworth, authored Ecclesiastical Biography in six volumes.
A New York mother questions whether to raise her son to be honest or let him navigate life as it comes. The piece contrasts old ideals with modern pressures, pondering morality, earnings, and the risks of athletics or crime shaping a boy’s path, and the role of mothers in guiding or surrendering to harsh realities.
Homer Thomas aged 44 dies after a brief illness at Hope Hospital. He leaves a widow and three children Audry, Lynn, and Billy of Texarkana. father Nichoas Thomas of Texarkana. five sisters and several brothers. Funeral services set for 2 PM Monday at Walnut Street Church of Christ with Rev. A T Oliver. interment at Hillcrest Cemetery in Texarkana. Arrangements by Herndon Turner Funeral Home.
Leo Carter reported a hoist and chain were stolen in the city. The theft occurred Wednesday or Thursday night near J. 1. Cook, and police were notified the same day.
A crippled man identified by police as Sam Young was slightly injured after a fall in front of the West Bros store in downtown Hope. He sustained a cut over his eye, received treatment from Dr. Walter Sims, and was released.
Oglesby PTA elects officers for the upcoming year after introductions of teachers and parents. President Mrs Homer Byerley and members Mrs Ivy Mitchell Abercury Mrs C C McNeily urep Mrs David Waddle and others chosen, with Mrs Wade Th the room count praised for attendance and a farewell hour of refreshments.
The First Baptist Church of Hope will enlarge its Sunday School in a campaign from September 23 through September 30. Dr. Edgar Williamson will head a group of About four church workers from Little Rock and surrounding areas to conduct the campaign, with new departments added and classes held nightly at 7 oclock. A city wide religious survey will be conducted by about 100 church workers led by Rev A Whitlow to gather information for churches.
Dr Lewis Webster Jones of the University of Arkansas was honored by the Arkansas Pharmaceutical Association in Little Rock last night. He resigned as university president to take a similar post at Rutgers and spoke on the new college of pharmacy and planned course offerings at the AR campus.
Rotary Governor Roy Savith visits the Hype Chob area, outlining Rotary’s aims of service to the community and individuals. After the meeting, Committee Chairmen and Directors, including Oliver Adina and Dorsey Meltue, discussed objectives and plans at the Bartow venue.
Tokyo report cites Far East air war results from June 21 to Sept 1. Allied PMAT sorties total 274000, shooting down or damaging 63000 enemy planes including MIG-15s. Allied fighters lost few, with emphasis on enemy supply moves failed by blocked routes, 110 locomotives and 5100 rail cars destroyed or damaged.
Washington leaders push an outright ban on gambling information with FCC licensing powers to shut down interstate news transmissions except for newspapers and radio stations devoted to gambling news. The plan, backed by Kefauver and O'Connor, targets the Continental Press Service linked to Capone era syndicates. Cordell Hull, former secretary of State, was released from Bethesda Naval Hospital after five months of treatment for respiratory and heart issues.
Federal agents, armed with submachine guns, surrounded a club in Knoxville and captured fugitive Kenneth Kitts, described as haggard after a week on the run. The arrest followed a nationwide manhunt led by the Knoxville FBI with about 20 agents involved.
Historic Arkansas highway updates detail work orders for paving projects from Hope to Fulton and nearby routes. Officials report one percent completion on highway 67 in South Arkansas with a May finish target, an $848,000 project, and grading begun on the Gordon to Gums segment north of Arkadelphia to construct a new four lane route.
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