23 Sep 1948
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1948
Page
1
Stuttgart dispatch reports a fire causing an estimated $125,000 in property loss. The blaze destroyed an elevator and a lumber plant facility, with authorities noting the damage occurred on September 23. Further details pending investigation.
Miss McCall, a Texarkana native and North Little Rock Veterans staffer, was abducted after a dancing date and raped by a mechanic identified as Black on the northeast outskirts of Little Rock. He beat and choked her, then drove to downtown, realizing she lay lifeless, later surrendering to police with a friend’s urging.
Texarkana Arkansas. Officer Earl Henderson suspended for 30 days by Police Chief H G Holmes for civil service rule violations and possible dismissal after criticizing the department in a public address. Grand jury probe into the department ongoing. Miller County bond issue and fire losses reported in unrelated line items.
Market conditions show hogs mostly 25 higher with some up to 29.50 for top lines, sows and heavy weights steady to down. cattle and calves opening slow with little sales, large packer inactivity, bulls steady, vealers 29.0-34.0, sheep and lambs higher on quality with bids limited. feeder lambs scarce, slaughter ewes mostly 17.50-9.00. AP and NEA briefs note miscellaneous rates and regional mailing tariffs.
Live poultry prices rose by a cent per pound with firmer receipts of 23 trucks. Fowls roasters ranged 33 to 37 cents, ducks listed at 33 cents, all unchanged. Butter steady with 426 270 receipts. prices unchanged. Reis steady with 0.016 receipts and unchanged price.
Wheat futures rose early on Mills resistance to flour sales to the government. Deferreds drifted lower. December wheat near 2.25 and 1/4. Corn advanced 1 to 5 cents. November 1.40 3/4. Oats mixed. soybeans down 1/2 to 1 1/2. Receipts and bookings listed. multiple grain contracts and shipping figures noted.
New Orleans prices show declines as futures fall 30 to 35 cents per bale amid selling, with highs around 21.30 and lows near 30.89. In New York, cotton futures ease amid dull trade, weak demand, and mixed buying with Bureau of Census data showing 4,800,761 bales for the season, down from last year.
United Press reports mediation director Ching to meet in Los Angeles with mediation service staff labor officials and business leaders to push settlements for West Coast maritime and oil strikes. President Tyumen tours California as sporadic shortages and a gasoline rations limit spread. Oakland cargo decks clearances rise while non striking Pétrolown workers reach CARE wage deal. The three member board remains active as rail labor tensions continue.
The article reports protests against a film described as a vehicle of blatant anti Semitism and vulgar portrayals. Critics argue the work harms a broad group, while defenders warn censorship risks broader injustice. Debates touch on discrimination, artistic freedom, and social responsibility.
President Truman delivers campaign speeches in California and the West, accusing Republicans of cutbacks and misgovernance. He outlines bids for increased funding and criticizes party leadership as crowds chant and applaud in cities across the region.
Fragmented text recounts a speech by Truman linking policy to anti politics aims. It notes House figures Speaker Martin and Wolcott, with references to Western development and warnings about Communists. The passage cites a Los Angeles address at Immigre Stadium with timing details.
Wallace, Progressive nominee, starts final campaign swing from New York, routing through 12 states across Indiana, Illinois, California, and the West. His DC A plane carries aides and reporters for stops including Toledo and other key cities as he campaigns into the final stretch.
Washington reports that Dewey was urged to state his position on government loyalty files and congressional investigations. The issue, tied to the Un-American Activities Committee and loyalty concerns in the 1940s, prompted a letter inquiry of Sept 1 asking Dewey to declare his stance on government loyalty records.
A report from Chicago dated Sept 23 details Pam Lamphere, a baby girl, undergoing two major operations to treat a rare bladder condition. Doctors and a panel of physicians assessed survival chances, with a 90 percent chance of recovery if the procedures succeeded. The Lampheres had debated preserving the child's life versus risk from surgery, finally agreeing to proceed after a panel’s recommendation.
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