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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1954
Page
4
A brief note reports Lufkin plans to add a third paper machine, expanding production in the southern region. Details on date, capacity, and company statements are sparse in the readable text.
Dr. Charles Herty in Savannah perfected a pine newsprint process inspiring Southern industrialists to form Southland Paper Mills. Lufkin Texas started a mill in 1939 with one machine, expanding to 200000 tons yearly and boosting payroll and pulpwood demand. Alabama and Tennessee mills follow, funded heavily, amid inflation and global competition.
Mrs Lygia Georgescu, her two sons Constantin 19 and Peter 15, were freed from seven years as hostages in Romania. They reunited at Idlewild Airport with their father Valeria Georgescu and a public health official present. The father had previously resisted spying for Romania, a tale that drew U.S. State Department attention. The youths spoke of pride in their father and posed for reporters during the emotional homecoming.
United States and Britain agree to press for a NATO style defense system spanning 19 nations from Indochina to Australia. They warn Communist aggression threatens the region and may reshape regional security. Dulles calls the talks highly successful and hints at a possible “Southeast NATO.”
Elmer Varner, self ordained preacher in Keokuk, admits preaching free love after years of teaching love thy neighbor. He received three years for lascivious acts with minors, placed on parole to cease teachings. Police report members admitted hosting dating events, kissing and hugging as greetings, with some meeting privately for sexual acts.
Van Johnson enters the race for prosecutor of the Eight Judicial Circuit, which covers Clark, Nevada, Hempstead, Lafayette, and Miller counties, after filing to run.
The superintendent of schools at Princeton Art Charles R Lasiter yesterday filed for state senator from the 16th District. The district includes Grant Dallas Cleveland Carbon and Bradley counties. George Chaney of Warren Dilver Williams of Sheridan and A H Pali Bledane of Fordyce are named in the piece as deceased poets.
French air forces used 2000 pound bombs to sever Communist supply lines to Dien Bien Phu, forcing convoys to move only at night. The Viet Minh, heavily damaged, await fresh reinforcements as Col. De Castries orders renewed defense and Eliane position preparations. Saigon dispatches report Prime Minister Prince Bua Loc mobilizing 140,000 troops for a battle to end Communist threat.
The Crop Reporting Service forecasts Arkansas strawberry yield at 224,000 crates for 1954, the lowest on record, down from 340,000 crates in 1953 and well below the 1949-52 average. Miles McPeek cites two drought years 1952 and 1953 as shrinking acreage and stands. The report also notes peach and winter wheat prospects and notes April 1 conditions were fragile for freezes.
Canberra reports Prime Minister Menzies announced the Soviet Embassy third secretary Vindam Petrov disclosed a wide spy network in Australia and sought asylum. A royal commission will probe Petrov’s information and Soviet secret police activity as he seeks protection and possible citizenship. Petrov provided documents and oral data on Australian contacts and cooperators.
In Jackson Tennessee an unemployed farm youth, Bobby Marsh, 17, confessed to stabbing Mrs. Bessie Butler after she refused a dollar loan. He took a dollar from her purse and later went to a movie. Mrs. Butler, wife of Whey E. Bugler, was found dead in the bathroom. Marsh, a friend of the family, said he “went wild” and was jailed on first degree murder charges after a grocery delivery boy reported seeing him at the Butler home.
In Little Rock Arkansas the Eclectic Board opened a closed hearing to press and radio yesterday after Pulaski Chancellor Guy E Williams ordered openness. The session was brief as the board prepared for a Supreme Court review of the chancellor’s decision.
Washington reports President Eisenhower ordered FHA files seized for investigation into a multi million dollar home and apartment loan scandal. Guy F. O. Hallyday ousted as commissioner. Norman T. Mason named acting head as FBI probes alleged irregularities across programs.
All Around the Town notes Bobby G. Cobb, son of S. Cobb of Hope Route One, landed with the old Marine Division on Iwo Jima during Operation Flag Hoist. Meyers Bakery in Hope developed the Brown N' Serve cinnamon roll led by Jess Gilliam. 54 people work at the Hope plant, with plans to expand to Texarkana for the new roll.
Arkansas temperatures rise to an average 46 degrees above normal with normal minima at 45 to 62 and normals maxima at 63 to 76. No important changes predicted and precipitation remains locally heavy in spots.
Hope High School announces the senior play Moon Mad to be staged in the school auditorium on April 30. Gary Rateliff, class president, lists the evening ushers Betty Owen Tillie Barrett Jerome Flowers Mary Lou Weaver Betty Torbert Joanne Ensininger Nelda Bilis Sue Honeycutt Cath erine Steadman Charlotte Wilson and Edna Earl England. The matinee ushers are Orlene Shirley Floye Hartsfield Frances Ross Betty Chamberlain Joan Norvell Lee Ola Jones Martin Mayton Alice Yocom Dema Chism and Martha Carroll.
New York gangster Frank Costello failed to block 1943 partnership records from a tax evasion trial in New Orleans admitting them as evidence. The government alleges he evaded at least 73,437 dollars from 1946 to 1949 through the Louisiana Myhi Co. and related gambling interests. Judge John F. McGhee overruled defense claims that personal records were protected by the fourth and fifth amendments and reserved ruling on the final decision.
Tomorrow in the First Baptist Church at 12 46 the third in the Union Lay Services will be held with Rev S A Whitlow presiding Earl Bailey will lead singing Luther Hollaman organ Paul Church Garrett Memorial Baptist Church will deliver the devotional Will Munn First Baptist Church will offer prayer Downtown stores close 12 35 to 1 00 PM for the weekly services Public is invited dressed as for work.
Whitfield Masonic Lodge will confer a Master’s Degree at 7:80 in the Lodge Hall. All Master Masons are requested to attend.
Hempstead Circuit Court reconvened Wednesday after a day-long session led by Judge Lyle Brown. Cases heard include Johnnie L. Loudermilk vs Dallas Tailor and Laundry Supply Co. verdict for plaintiff $627.88. James B. Caldwell vs Ernest Martin dismissed. H. C. Hanney vs Silas Whitmore ended with a hung jury and dismissal. The trial concerned an arm loss allegedly from an accident.
A planned May promotion includes a two week period where 29 participating merchants offer bonus dollars to customers. Buyers earn bonus dollars at dollar for dollar spend up to $50 per purchase, with auction prizes up to $75.00. The program aims to increase customer interest and support local merchants.
Hope Chamber's Retail Merchants Committee formally endorsed the Clean Up Palot Up Fix Up Campaign set to begin Monday April 19. Co-chairmen Harrell Hall and Jonas outlined plans assigning about 20 merchants duties to inspect downtown streets, curb and sidewalk improvements, with other agencies urged to join the effort.
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