04 Apr 1962
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1962
Page
1
Hope Star publishes weekly on Friday afternoons from The Star Building Hope Arkansas led by Publisher C E Palmer with editor H Washburn and staff. Subscription rates include 30 cents weekly 15 dollars ninety cents yearly in Hope and surrounding counties. National and wire service from The Associated Press.
In Columbia acting Gov Ernest Hollings quipped about mail while filing to seek the Senate seat held by Olin Johnston. Johnston chairs the Senate Post Office Committee and noted the absence of mailed payment during Hollings filing.
The Chancery Court Hempstead County Arkansas gives notice to property owners that a petition seeks authority to transfer 876.88 from Street Improvement District No. 7 and 309.89 from Curb & Gutter District No. 3 to the City of Hope in trust for street improvements. The districts were created by Ordinance No. 991 on November 2 1996 and dissolution is requested after balances are disposed. The court will consider the petition May 15 1962 at 9:00 a.m. in Hope Arkansas. objections must be filed by then.
Increasing clouds and warmer conditions across Arkansas this afternoon with showers and thundershowers continuing tonight through Thursday. Temperatures reach mid and upper 60s to low 70s, with lows mostly in 40s to 50s north and 50s to near 60s elsewhere. Louisiana remains mostly cloudy and cool with occasional light rain tonight and Thursday, highs around 60s to 70s and lows in 50s.
Army Engineers using a drilling rig began a two week expedition Tuesday to locate the original Arkansas Post settlement founded by French explorer Henri de Ponti. Three six inch holes will be sunk to depths of 9 to 110 feet by a four man crew. The site, once the first white settlement west of the Mississippi, is believed washed away by the Arkansas River’s current. A national memorial is planned nearby with National Parks Service involvement.
Washington AP reports Arkansas members split on a Mansfield motion to end filibuster on Alexander Hamilton monument bill by 42 to 15. Fulbright and McClellan vote against. In a separate vote 77 to 16 supports submitting a constitutional amendment to outlaw poll taxes in federal elections. Area flood plans prompt river project reviews.
Senator Thurmond releases Walker resignation statement as Walker defends anti-Communist speech rights. Walker criticizes military indoctrination and censorship while alleging a perversion of civilian control, claiming a weakened will to resist communism and insufficient psychological warfare training.
Fred B. Webster, 67, longtime Newark Star-Ledger managing editor since 1958 and veteran journalist, died Monday of a heart attack in Tucson. He began in Chicago and worked for papers in St. Louis, Louisville, and Arkansas. born in Benton, Illinois.
Embattled financier Billie Sol Estes called in Mullside help to run his farming enterprises and oversee cotton farms valued up to 7.5 million. Anderson Clayton & Co will take over operations as Estes contends with debts of 32 million against 20 million in assets. A federal grand jury began investigating Estes' dealings in El Paso as civil and criminal suits total near 9 million.
The Agriculture Extension Service in Little Rock said two freezing nights likely cause no harm to Arkansas crops. A 21 degree low was recorded Sunday night with Monday’s low at 24, both in Fayetteville. Weather Bureau forecasts warmer temperatures statewide through Thursday.
U S officials argue for international control and safeguards before any pledge on test bans. Dean warns Washington would not trust Soviet promises without strict verification. He backs expert study on dismantling mass destruction stockpiles and urges progress before a treaty. Zorin counters Western insistence on enforcement.
The record notes a House resolution adoption and a tax bill discussion. It lists lawmakers Gathings Harris Mills Norrell Alford Trimble with passage supported by 21,196. It mentions provisions for investment credits and withholding on interest and dividends and notes votes against Alford.
The fragment references living organisms in the sea including plants and animals. It suggests study of marine life categories and their ecological roles. No clear event or人物 names provided.
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