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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1956
Page
5
A Midwest storm spawned tornadoes across Oklahoma Kansas and Missouri overnight killing at least seven. Drumright suffered five deaths and hundreds of homes destroyed as a Bevel family tragedy unfolded. Kan sas reported two fatalities while Missouri saw no serious injuries. A Sobel Pushmataha County tornado caused deaths and destruction near Antlers. Officials warned of continued severe weather with treacherous travel and power outages.
Jones filed as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for state auditor in Little Rock. He would fill the long held post after J Oscar Humphrey died, with F Nolan Humphrey appointed to the unexpired term. Jones, 35, from Magnolas, was appointed land commissioner by Governor Cherry to serve Rankin’s term. The Arkansas Supreme Court upheld that appointment after Faubus’s bid to name Rankin’s widow.
Rev Robert Hyatt will conduct the Midweek Service at the Presbyterian Church on Wednesday evening at seven thirty in the Chapel. He is a local church member with two years at Union Theological Seminary Richmond and is spending this year at the University of Arkansas pursuing a master’s degree. He will return to Union Seminary in the fall for another year of study and graduation. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.
In the bond year ending March 31, state gasoline tax and motor vehicle fees totaled a record 44,089,981 with only 24,249,352 going to the Highway Department Fund. The gross was 3,249,181 more than 1954-53. netted 2,825,962 more.
A massive dust storm swept across New Mexico Colorado and Oklahoma enshrouding West Texas cities like Midland Big Spring Abilene and Pecos with near zero visibility. Winds up to 80 mph caused multiple traffic crashes killing three people including two in Lubbock and one in Spearman and injuring several others. Buildings were damaged power and communications disrupted and planes and buses were delayed or grounded.
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles said Western powers other than the United States might help stabilize the Middle East by arming Israel, while the U.S. maintained no policy shift on arms sales. He noted no emergency requiring U.S. troops and that Congress would be asked only if a need arose.
A political tactic mirrors Amos Alonzo Stagg era gloom before Purdue games. Candidates adopt the underdog stance after setbacks, using "Stagg Fears Purdue" as fuel to reframe losses, with Stevenson and Kefauver cited as early 1950s examples.
Former actress Molly O Day is credited by sheriff officers with saving the life of her 11 year old son John A Burant who was trapped when a sandpit cavern collapsed at the beach. The boy and a friend John Reoberts dug a hole in the sand, the tunnel collapsed burying Durant, Roberts ran for Miss O Day. She summoned officers dug in the sand and uncovered her son's head before help arrived. The boy was treated for shock and a sprained shoulder.
Senator Olin D Johnston said a drafted farm bill compromise would likely win majority support in both houses after Easter recess. President Eisenhower urged rapid passage, signing two farm measures and offering exemptions on farm gasoline tax with a refund option, projecting about 0 million yearly relief for farmers.
The French reported 68 deaths in North Africa over the prior 44 hours after Easter weekend fighting that left 86 nationalist rebels dead. The day's casualties included 64 rebels, 2 French soldiers, and 2 Tunisian unit members near Bizerte in mountains north of the base. A Neo-Destour faction routed about 20 extremist followers of Salah ben Youssef with 5 rebels killed and 15 captured. No French were harmed in that engagement. Additional reports said 11 rebels killed southwest of Gafsa, Tunisia, and French forces killed six rebels in Constantine province, Algeria, while one Frenchman died and six were wounded.
Dust, wind, rain and hail battered Arkansas as a cold front moved east. A tornado damaged or destroyed several buildings west of Plainview and Ola with no injuries reported. Stuttgart had a brief rain hail shower while scattered showers reduced visibility statewide. Temperatures were expected to drop into the 30s north Arkansas and upper 40s elsewhere with partly cloudy, mild conditions tomorrow. England ends third class passenger arrangements on railways.
Detroit milk supply restored after nine day blockade as Fair Share Bargaining Association members remove picket lines. state police and court orders backed by convoys moved milk trucks toward the city, ending the strike though tensions and threats of similar action spread to Ohio and other states.
Weather outlook shows near to above normal temperatures across Arkansas with cooler northwest on Wednesday and a slow rise afterward. Precipitation expected as scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly Saturday night and Wednesday, with continued chances over the weekend. Low confidence on some phrasing and figures due to OCR errors.
A fragmented report notes advocate Millwood and Congressman Oven negotiating a compromise address. The caravan along the route Texarkana Bradley Ashde was escorted. A promise plan and dam strategies are mentioned as necessary steps.
A 41 year old prisoner identified as E L Brannon of Idabel Oklahoma tried to take his life while en route to Denver to face grand larceny and burglary charges. He ripped wrist stitches and bled heavily after being restrained in a straight jacket and was hospitalized in De Queen where blood donations helped save him. Deputy Sheriff Hilton and Sheriff Dillahunty aided at the scene and hospital.
Norwood D. Cotham, 80, a retired publisher who, with his late father Judge James R. Cotham, ran the Monticellonian for 20 years, died at home. Survived by his wife, four daughters, five grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were scheduled for this afternoon.
A storm about 4 30 am cut a two mile path west of Plainview through Yell County to near Ola destroying at least six structures. A church in Salem was wrecked, Dan Bridges’ house shifted off its foundation but no injuries occurred. An empty farmstead, Bill Strickland’s barn, Ralph Jones’ barn, and the Red Bittle Home on Highway 10 also suffered severe damage. the Bittle family was away at the time.
Nolen Humphrey, son of the late J. Oscar Humphrey, was appointed by Gov. Orval Faubus to serve out his father’s term as Arkansas state auditor. The elder Humphrey died Saturday after a record tenure begun in 1924. Funeral services were held, with Gov. Faubus, Lt. Gov. Nathan Gordon, and Secretary of State C. C. Hall among attendees. The new auditor is 87 and has long worked in the office.
The Star reports omitted names from Hope Junior High nine weeks ending March 23. Seventh graders listed include Barbara Caston Glenn Calhoun Billy Dean Campbell Emmett Barrett Charles Brown Betty Blackwood Linda Aaron Pamela Asling Louis Anderson and others. Oa Lewis named as candidate for Alderman Ward 3. At Corpus Christi Naval Air Station, John Fy Barr earns Wings of Gold after Navy light-joint training. other details noted. Masonic Educational Zone Institute set for April 8 in Nashville under Paul P. Sanders and R Q Kingeald, with Texarkana Garden Clubs involvement.
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