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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1949
Page
3
Our Daily Bread editor notes Russia's successful atom bomb test shifts world power balance. He argues no nation holds a monopoly on such weapons, stresses human resilience and production capacity, and says peace may be preserved through realism, manpower, and shared fear rather than American domination.
Former Hungarian Foreign Minister Laszla Rai was sentenced to death for treason in Budapest. Rajk and two co defendants received death sentences for plots with Yugoslavia and Western powers to overthrow the Hungarian communist regime. Some defendants received life imprisonment and nine year terms. two army officers faced military trials.
Washington reports the civil aeronautics administration approved a further 10,000 federal grant for El Dorado Arkansas airport improvements. Rep Harris said the city will match the grant and add 20,000 for a new administration building grading and walls. Agency moved quickly to start before fall rains, boosting total program cost by about 140,000.
Prescott lost to Dierks 18 to 13 as Dundee added a late score and McDonald Canion Chandler and McIavourr led the offense. Stovall threw both Prescott touchdowns with a strong effort from Dundee for the extra point and defense.
The forecast calls for a fair afternoon with bright conditions on Sunday. No significant rain expected and temperatures remain mild for the region.
El Dorado Wildcats defeated Hope’s Bobcats 13 to 0 as Eason ran for both touchdowns and Ballard added a key pass to Head. The loss came after Hope threatened late but could not cross the goal line. Dorado dominated with 278 rushing yards to 155 for Hope and four completions for Dorado.
A crowd of 4000 watched Miss Arthur dale Helner of Hope crowned "Miss Kaiser Traveler" from among 13 Arkansans contestants. The event, held during the fair and sponsored by Luck Motor Co Kaiser-Frazer dealer, used an applause meter to decide the winner. Hess Malone won the amateur baton twirler contest for nine year olds, with six other amateur winners awaiting audition by Horace Heid for a radio show.
William Shimkus a 31 year old veteran held two pistols in a Veterans Administration hospital office threaten ing to hospitalize him for tuberculosis. Reporter Jayhan approached him to calm the situation and was briefly threatened as police moved in for psychiatric evaluation.
Professor Russell B. Maxey was sentenced to six and a half years in prison for assault with intent to kill and burglary with intent to murder after a jury found him guilty. Judge Thomas B. Grencker ordered concurrent terms and three and a half years probation. Maxey admitted the beating of Nurse Anne Pierce, claiming it stemmed from passion while hiding in her bedroom. His wife, Martha, cried outside the jail as the sentence was read.
Quebec City authorities charged a traveling salesman and a house wife with killing 23 by planting a homemade bomb on an airliner to remove the husband’s wife. The Sept. 9 crash near St. Joachim’s killed 120 Canadians and three New York industrialists. the plot involved life insurance and a love triangle.
Prime Minister Clement Attlee appealed to the British public in Llandudno to back the government and reject capitalism’s miseries. He urged restraint on wage rises, warned of a forthcoming general election, and framed the choice as between democratic socialism and a return to capitalist injustices.
Stylist Miss Ruth House of Printress fashions will visit Ladies Specialty Shop on Monday September 26 to assist in selecting fall wardrobes and offering advice on fashion problems. She specializes in home economics fittings fabrics and style guidance for shoppers.
Arkansas Supreme Court reopens after summer recess with four death-row appeals awaiting review. Tommy Black of Little Rock seeks rehearing as three others Hildreth Needham and Smith press appeals. A major cash funds suit against state agencies and the University of Arkansas also looms, with Gov. McMath saying a special session could be required if the high court reverses a lower ruling. Robert Leslar joins the court as the new member.
New York writer HAL BOYLE recalls autumn as spring’s wiser twin arriving at 4 04 06 am, greeting town with humor and vivid imagery. He notes farmers, fishermen, hunters, and city life adapting to fall while praising its beauty and brisk, hopeful mood.
LeWITT MacKENZIE argues that Truman and Britain view evidence of a Soviet atomic explosion as unsurprising and possibly a peace spur. The piece notes U N pressure for a five power peace pact and calls for enforceable international atomic control amid rising bomb proliferation.
Yerger High School chapter of the New Hermanakocs of America earned second prize in the district livestock show. Members Emaline Jackson Annie Watkins Reveyda Frierson Ozari Hartis Gertis Scoggins LaQuita Johnson Martha Jolson Mavis Dunlap Charlene Smith won various individual awards including dress, cookies, meat meals, pillow cases, and paper crafts highlighting a strong student showing.
The Alpha Zeta chapter of Bell Sigma Phi Hope unit raised about $100 this week by renting a field near Fair Park and operating a parking lot for Third District Livestock Show visitors. The money will buy equipment for nurseries and babies in three local hospitals.
Washington discusses FCC hearings on television including more channels, revised engineering standards, and color TV. Proposals add 42 ultra high frequency channels, require converters for UHF, and cost estimates for adapters. Even with progress, few changes will occur soon and color TV remains years away.
Arkansas Education Commissioner A B Bonds, formerly training director for the atomic energy commission, said Russia may have a bomb but would need five more years to match American standards. He argued for striving toward absolute superiority in weapons while maintaining secrecy and noted security measures to protect know-how.
Hope Youth Enlists in U S Army as Joh. A. Anderson joins the service. In charge of the local station, recruiter Warren G. Short and Aly Kocee announce the enlistment of Joh. A. Anderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Anderson of Hope Arkansas.
Washington reports the United States maintains a dominant position in atomic weapons and related capabilities. Officials warned the lead may be threatened by Russia’s advances, while world demand for international control spikes. The exact nature of the Russian event remains uncertain, with debate over whether it was a true atomic bomb test or a serious accidental explosion.
London reports cite French Defense Minister Ramadier commenting on a reported Soviet atomic blast near Moscow. He says France is not fully convinced the explosion was a test and urges intensified use of the Atlantic pact defense, while noting existing measures could provide imperfect protection. Ramadier, like Britain, warned of potential Western European land attack and stressed rapid military readiness.
Three Artesia men John Sipes Earl Ray Sipes and Tommy Knott admitted to a string of about 20 burglaries spanning Oklahoma Texas and Arkansas. Arrested on a drunken driving charge in Blytheville Arkansas they were brought in for questioning by Mississippi county sheriff Willian Berryman. Investigators plan to connect them to break ins at service stations in Blytheville and Brasfield and other Arkansas towns with possible ties to further robberies in Delphia Hope and Hardy.
In Little Rock on September 24, CIO United Steelworkers members accepted a settlement proposal to end the strike. The agreement covers operations at the Hurricane Creek and JJ Mill processing plants and mines. Company officials and union subdirector Charles Smith cited a seven-cent wage increase and faster exit from mines and plants as key terms.
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