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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1950
Page
3
The editor notes the sixth annual Third District Stock Show opening with a large parade. The piece highlights a shift from cotton to livestock in the regional economy, praising exhibitors and workers while contrasting with broader tax debates and a forthcoming statewide prohibition vote.
Thomas F. Murphy becomes New York City police commissioner amid graft concerns and a rackets investigation. He inherits an 18 000 strong force and a department under pressure to root out rot after William P. O’Brien’s resignation amid a police bookie scandal.
Opening ceremonies drew a crowd described as among the largest in history despite drizzly weather. The rodeo packed the arena, the Midway saw booming business, and judging on cattle swine and poultry continued with winners to be posted as soon as tabulations finish. Exhibits from 4-H, FFA, and home demonstration clubs filled the huge hall, with special commendation for district Negro organizations. Parade winners included civic floats, best dressed man and woman, bicycles, and pet exhibits. Rodeo results list top times and placements in calf roping, steer wrestling, bareback, saddle bronc, and bull riding.
More than one hundred officers and teachers of the First Baptist Church Sunday school will meet tonight at 6:30 in the educational building for a kickoff banquet. Dr. C. L. Bayless of Second Baptist Church Hot Springs will speak on Take Your Family to Sunday School. The new year begins October 1 and the sanctuary is expanding to accommodate greater enrollment under H. E. Thrash and Mrs. W. M. Sparks.
The Yerger P T A will meet in its regular session at the school tonight at 7 30 After the business portion of the meeting there will be a film shown entitled Problem Child The public is cordially invited to attend
Patmos Parent-Teachers Association plans its first meeting of the 1950-51 year for Wednesday night at Patmos High School auditorium. A special program has been arranged by Mrs Theo Middlebrooks and the public is urged to attend, especially parents.
Red China seeks to force discussion at the United Nations general assembly over alleged U S bombing of Antung and nearby Manchurian towns. Tass reports Peiping demands representative participation and warns of shared responsibility if the assembly bows to U S manipulation.
The Kefauver committee plans a road tour with three days of hearings in Kansas City and upcoming inquiries into organized crime and gambling in Chicago Philadelphia and New York Jersey area. Chairman Kefauver says sessions will be closed initially with public hearings later possible. A Chicago murder linked to underworld contact with the committee spurs added interest.
Justice Jackson ruled the 10 U S Communist leaders must remain free while their appeals proceed. He said jail could undermine American liberties and risk martyrs if the high court later overturns convictions. The government urged detention amid national crisis. Jackson ordered continued bail and ordered close DOJ surveillance. Continued on Page Four.
Washington reports Senator Chan Gurney may receive a presidential military post before year end. Gurney, former head of the Senate armed services committee, leaves the Senate after losing renomination to Rep. Case. White House discussions followed a call with the President, amid speculation over a successor to Deputy Secretary Stephen Early.
Hope Kiwanis Club will draw a registered Jersey heifer for Hempstead County 4 H and FFA members during the parade of champions at 7:50 pm Thursday. The program began in 1947 with two heifers. one has been given each year since. The project aims to introduce registered cattle and provide practical farming experience to county youth.
Charles Dana Gibson announced the establishment of the Gibson Wholesale Company at 408 South Walnut Street. The new firm will feature drug specialties and various products handled by drug stores in the Hope trade territory, with Gibson as owner and operator.
In the Korean War Hal Boyle recalls Major General Herbert R. Gay, commander of the First Cavalry Division, as a brave, humane leader who fought on the front lines. Boyle contrasts earlier views of generals with Gay’s hands on approach and concern for his men, including moments from Taegu, Tabu, and a barber post.
A severe underground fire at Creswell Coal Mine trapped at least 80 men and left 120 escaping. Sir Hubert Houldsworth announced the burning section would be sealed, with rescue abandoned as the toll rose and community mourned.
New York diplomats shied away from a quick verdict on Malik’s peace and atomic control statements branded as propaganda by the U S state department. They asked for more time to study the deputy Soviet foreign minister’s declaration to Maryland peace petitioners as U N delegates urged Russia to prove intentions by actions.
Baltimore September 26 Republican National Committee Executive Director Albert B Herrmann predicted that Senator Tydings of Maryland would be defeated in the November general election. He said Maryland's Democratic senatorial primary changed the race from a long shot to a Republican probability. Tydings easily won the party nomination with over 154000 votes while opponents totaled more than 74000 protest votes.
Fragmented OCR notes show a school district election with a proposed mill tax increase to fund bonds and build two new grade schools for Black and White students, plus a junior facility. Ballots count around fifty with noon checks and afternoon voting anticipated.
Hempstead County 4-H clubs grow bicolor lespedeza to feed and cover bobwhite quail. Led by Oliver Adams and Byron Huddles ton, with Lester Wade directing in the Fish and Game Commission program. Ten 4-H clubs each cultivate an acre, with demonstrations at the Wilson Farm and Hempstead County room. Local residents, including men and women, invited to attend Wednesday October 4 for practical demonstrations and wildlife talks.
Washington discusses preparations for next year's farm production program amid war risk. The Agriculture Department weighs world prices, potential surpluses, and price supports while aiming to meet food needs. Farmers press for timely plans, with Oct 15 deadlines on cotton controls and expectations of fall planting.
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