03 Apr 1962
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1962
Page
1
Fragmented OCR notes describe Oak Sprak event with names and races. Mentions Allene upswing, Peapond Socke, Chari neta, Gallinn Eugen, Stone treetin, Jock Bue, Gay Te, and Gay Jeterfer. Few clear facts but indicate a local racing summary and injuries.
Harry Kelly reports a new law professor Katzenbach will succeed Justice White as head of the department. Katzenbach, 40, Rhodes scholar, Yale and Princeton trained, WWII Army Air Corps veteran, had been international study fellow and Geneva research, with prior Justice Department ties and a role in space law committees.
Arkansas officials said a ruling on whether bidders may raise their bids after opening was due today. Secretary Nancy Halt noted most firms did not seek to boost bonds, while Arkansas Lithographing and Printing Co. and Inkley Printing Co. faced bond increases. ALP filed suit after Parkin Printing Co. lost 15 bids worth nearly $1 million due to a state highway commission connection. State departments report continued supply shortages amid the controversy.
Arkansas gubernatorial contenders maneuver as campaigns begin. Kenneth Caffell contemplates buying TV time to expose the Faubus gang’s actions. Dale Alford and Marvin Melton announce exploratory moves while Olen Hendrix stays in the Senate race. Faubus remains noncommittal, offering no endorsement.
Fragmentary sentence mentions a person potentially using influence if warranted. No clear names, places, dates, or actions beyond a generic suggestion of advocacy on someone’s behalf. The readable text is too fragmentary to determine a concrete news item or event.
CAPE CANAVERAL, PLA AP After months of delays the first test flight of the Centaur space rocket is set for Friday on a 15 minute ballistic trajectory. The two stage rocket will reach about 400 miles altitude before descending into the Atlantic 1 178 miles from the launch point. No payload will be carried. The test aims to study liquid hydrogen behavior in space and data will guide future Centaur firings. A television camera will observe hydrogen behavior every two seconds. More than 100 channels of information will be transmitted during flight. The Centaur, with thrust of 30 060 pounds on the second stage and a modified Atlas first stage, could place satellites into orbit and reach lunar or interplanetary weights, filling a gap between Agena B and Saturn class boosters.
Mayor Douglad proclaims two weeks for Hope annual Clean UBS Paint Up-fix up program and urges citizen participation. Proclamation calls for wholesome surroundings, safety from litter and clutter, and unity of effort for community improvement during April 2014 week.
The forecast covers Arkansas and Louisiana showing warm, increasing clouds and scattered showers from today through Thursday. Highs range from the mid 60s to mid 70s, with tonight’s lows largely in the 40s. Southwest regions expect the warmest readings and wet conditions by Wednesday night into Thursday.
The piece outlines U S hopes for Laotian settlement via Geneva talks and weighs broader Far East policy. It discusses Red China and Soviet aims, Korea outcomes, MacArthur debates, and the aim to restrain Red China in Asia while supporting Chiang Kai-shek and Formosa.
A court debated whether schoolchildren should be compelled to recite a school prayer and if parents could be excused or allowed to leave the classroom. Porter R. Chandler argued for the prayer, noting the objectors had shown no injury and could not impose their views on others.
The Senate confirmed by voice vote today President Kennedy's nominations for new U S marshals in Arkansas Dan M. Douglas to western Arkansas succeeding Jay Neal Alfred P Henderson to eastern Arkansas succeeding Richard Kidd and the reappointment of Robert E Haubert as U S Attorney for Mississippi and a Mississippi district post remains in force
Hope Star publishes weekdays in Hope Arkansas under Atar Publishing Co. Palmar is president and Alex M. Washburn serves as secretary treasurer. The paper operates from The Star Building at 292-14 South Walnut Street, Hope AR. Subscription rates are listed by mail and region, with various monthly and yearly options. The paper is a member of The Associated Press and carries its news service.
Arnold B. Sikes, Faubus aide and executive secretary, announced he will not seek the Arkansas secretary of state post. He cited better prospects with three job offers paying $5,000 annually and denied plans to run for governor. Commentators include J. J. Jones and Phil Stratton, with Jones hinting at a future announcement.
LITTLE ROCK AP The U S Department of Labor reclassified the Camden labor market area as having substantial and persistent unemployment and proposed it be designated as a redevelopment area. Other Arkansas areas with similar status include Ashdown Clarksville Waldron Morriston and Ozark. The Camden area spans Ouachita and Calhoun counties.
Jacksonville Ap City detective Fred W Nanworth has personal interest in a case he is investigating. His car was stolen while parked in front of the police headquarters on Monday.
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