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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1950
Page
3
Alex H Washburn argues impatience fuels progress as travel improves. He recalls long airport and hotel frictions, laments luggage and parking woes, and notes hotels and transit evolve with impatience driving better service and faster travel.
Weather favored harvesting as rough rice offerings rose in Arkansas Louisiana and Texas markets. Louisiana reported about three fourths of the crop harvested, while Texas fields faced showers and Arkansas saw delayed ripening. Prices ranged with No 2 pant a at 6.67 in Houston bluebonnet 5.47 to 5.71 Zenith 4.57 to 4.70 and other regional quotes across Beaumont Lake Charles Crowley Abbeville and Jennings.
On Sept 27 a U S Marine company raised the American flag over the Russian consulate, then lowered it to reuse the banner at the ambassador's residence. At that site Marines replaced a Korean flag with the Stars and Stripes on a long bamboo pole, as a sniper at Duk Soo palace fired but was silenced.
Residents of Hope School District No 1-A voted to raise levies from 18 to 25 mills, approving 262 to 21. The district plans a $300,000 bond to build new Negro grade schools and a junior high. Oglesby will become a grammar school. George Newhern and Royce Weisenberger won 3 year board terms.
Scattered returns from Tuesday's Arkansas school elections show voters favored bond issues and higher tax rates in several districts. Little Rock voters rejected Rev. W. T. Guy for a school director post. Bond approvals included 470,000 at Batesville, 171,000 at Dermott, 75,000 at Northlet, and mill-rate increases at Fort Smith, Fayetteville, and Smackover.
Chicago reports tied to two killings spark a federal probe into gang activity. U S marshal teams seek former Capone era members to testify before a Senate crime committee as hearings near in Chicago and Kansas City. Subpoenas list Accardo Guzik Fischetti trio Katz Levin Humphreys Patton and others. police hunt for Drury and Bas murdered informer links form part of the inquiry.
Rain slows Third District Livestock Show activity as Friday Public Officials Day looms with Gov. Sid McMath to address attendees. Kiwanians of Hope claim new trophy as poultry results crown leaders in Rhode Island Reds, White Wyandottes, and other breeds. Strong participation across divisions highlights a busy schedule despite overcast skies.
Senator Taft asserts the Truman administration deliberately promoted mild inflation in 1950 to raise prices. He argues Republican opposition blocked anti inflation powers in 1947 48 and urges tax increases and restraint on credit to curb inflation, while Roy Blough backs higher wartime taxes as a defense pay plan.
Walnut Cloud Candy Co. opens at 510 S. Walnut under W. T. Cloud. Eight workers produce peanut paddies candy and plan a machine to make stick candy. Cloud, formerly with Hope Candy Co. in Chickasha, Oklahoma, has 18 years in the candy business.
United States officials say if the United Nations acts to restore order in North Korea, about 50,000 troops from other member nations could join the effort without U.S. help. U N forces in Korea estimate 30,000 more ground troops from nine countries join reinforcing South Korea while India and Pakistan may contribute larger forces for occupation and elections oversight.
Paul V. Mulling of the bureau of mines reports a second helium plant has been producing in the Amarillo area since August 22. The facility had not operated for helium extraction since 1946, marking a restart in local gas processing.
Reporter HAL BOYLE notes crowded roads at the front as American and South Korean troops push toward Seoul. Brig. Gen. Frank W. Allen jokes about police help while staff, cooks, and soldiers race to connect with marines and infantry. The piece contrasts public fascination with frontline hardship and the costly, unseen toll of war.
Marines fight in Seoul as Marine units push toward final objectives in the Korean capital. Reports describe heavy urban combat, flag raising, and ongoing clearance operations amid mounting UN force casualties and enemy captures.
In New York a strong move ment at the United Nations assembly aims to frame a peace and relief plan for Korea ready to operate after U N military successes. Britain leads a drive with many delegations supporting a plan for Korea to be free under U N supervision. The plan may receive emergency treatment and be pushed through committees and the assembly. It envisions continued U N military aid to South Korea, with debate over crossing the 38th parallel. Indonesia was admitted as the 60th U N member as the Security Council wrangled over Formosa policy and a Chinese Communist spokesman invitation.
P. L. Aslin aged 80, former Hempstead County resident, died Monday at his son Cannon’s home in Alexandria, Louisiana. Survived by three other children Joe of Santa Monica, Troy of Atlanta, Texas, and Mrs. Hester Taylor of Camden, plus brother G. W. Aslin of Ada, Oklahoma. Funeral services set for 2:30 p.m. today at Shoyer Springs.
Franklin White aged 23 died today at University Hospital Little Rock. Survived by his wife and parents Mr and Mrs Heavy White of Sutton, two brothers Charles and Heirs, two sisters Armada Gail and Mrs Wilburn Richards. Funeral services Thursday at Harmony Church.
Tokyo reports that 12 American soldiers were bound and machine-gunned by North Korean forces near Chinju on the Korean south coast. Two others were alive when U.S. troops reached the ravine five days later. One survivor gave an eyewitness account as the bodies were evacuated to Japan. a North Korean was found among the slain.
A fragment from a 1930s local page notes Pallas Texas sport life becoming a theme park of fun. Residents joke about a park bench, a pejl on a park, and Roberts Peak drawing crowds. The tone blends nostalgia and anticipation for leisure.
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