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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1949
Page
5
Dorothy Dix addresses daughters who feel imprisoned by overprotective parents. She argues strict control pushes teens toward secrecy, rebellion, and danger, urging mothers to grant reasonable freedom and maintain open guidance. She advises parents to avoid tyranny and instead become trusted mentors.
Local notices outline a rummage sale on October 4 across from the Rialto theatre, with pickup options at the school or through Mrs. Ben Owen. Friday Music Club plans a luncheon honoring President Mrs. B C Hyatt at the Barlow Hotel. Church circles at First Methodist set Monday meetings with hostesses and times, plus a Board of Stewards meeting and district events at Springhill BP and other gatherings.
Hospital notes list admissions and discharges in Hope Malvern and Columbus with names such as Mrs H E Reed Mrs Earl Lamb Gerald Don Charlotte Ann and Josephine Admitted and discharged. News of a son and a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Lynn Moses and Mr and Mrs Earl Lamb plus a grounds for divorce report in Detroit, Eleanore Croze granted divorce after her husband feared germs and avoiding closeness.
Arkansas military department faces an audit probe after a report accused former adjutant general H. Ty McAlister of misusing department funds. The audit cites a $1,536 attack vehicle, a $43.50 Cotton Bowl trip, and about $1,000 in furniture for the adjutant general's house at Camp Robinson, plus a $63 private fish fry for department employees.
Jenny and Ted marry amid family strife and move into a Homecroft trailer park near the college. They plan a quiet life, stock a small home, and face new stresses including Ted’s worries about school and Jenny’s modeling job. The scene shifts to their cramped, evolving home as they glimpse future changes.
The report notes criticism of equipment handling and cash fund management, with McAlister declining comment. Adjutant General Earl Hielks, who assumed leadership earlier this year, could not be reached, and the audit excludes his term in office.
Washington, Sept. 40. President Truman moves to raise cabinet heads from 11,000 to 23,510, after Senate approval of a bill boosting top officials pay. The measure returns to the House for final action, with votes split along party lines. Debate predicts further talks and potential broader raises for federal workers.
The National Safety Council reported traffic deaths in the first half of the year totaled 19,290. The figure includes 2,730 in August, with the toll for January to July summarized and August pending final tallies.
In St. Louis on September 30, a strike by 200 Missouri Pacific Transportation Co. bus drivers was averted after a settlement raised pay from 5.7 cents per mile and increased nightly rent allowances from $10 to $19.01. The agreement followed talks before the U.S. Conciliation Service, with officials blaming Guy A Thompson for the walkout amid broader MoPac railroad tensions.
Lincoln Lines aged 46 was fatally injured while working at a cotton gin near Pine Bluff when a belt on a large machine broke and struck him. Local authorities reported the accident and the cause, noting the device malfunction.
President Truman addressed Capitol Hill opponents with a pledge to keep Congress in session and push Fair Deal measures. The Kansas City gathering drew about 6,000, with 3,000 paying for a $15 plate dinner honoring Boyle as cabinet members and governors attended. Truman praised Senate leader Barkley and hinted at future actions to raise national income and ensure a strong press.
Towisville Ky Sept 30 Pre Col Matt J Winns condition remained unchanged today at St Josephs Infirmary where he recently underwent two major operations Authorities at the hospital said the 68 year old impresario of the Kentucky Derby was somewhat weaker last night but spent a restful night
Stricken with polio at Isolation hospital in Memphis where 45 patients receive treatment. New cages include Stanley Carson, 2, of Kenton Tennessee, and Sandra Jackson, 11 months, of Marked Tree Arkansas.
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