This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1954
Page
4
William Feather argues in print that true service blends self interest with aiding customers. A business should deliver quality coal and extra support, showing how service furthers both buyer welfare and company growth. The piece rebuts the view that profit taints service and cites enlightened self interest as progress.
LITLE ROCK An-Memphis city attorneys tell Federal Judge Thomas C. Trimble they will not produce further proof of a contract for the Harahan Bridge between Memphis and Crittenden County Ark. Trimble will take the case under advisement and rule later. The dispute, ongoing since 1951, centers on keeping roadways for national emergency use.
LITTLE ROCK Arkansas land officials report the Caddo Nation seeks payment for lands in Miller County. An 1835 treaty ended land west of the Red River with the United States, but the tribe contends they were underpaid. Arkansas Land Commissioner Claude Rankin said a federal suit may proceed after consultations with a Washington attorney to describe the land involved.
Senate Banking Committee plans a $250000 probe into alleged windfall profits by rental housing builders insured by government programs. Possible total up to 500 million involves about 7009 postwar rental projects and all FHA insured loans, with suspected collusion in appraisals. White House resignation of FHA Commissioner Halliday and appointment of Norman P Mason as acting commissioner noted amid housing program irregularities.
In Adairsville Georgia a will left 34 600 to the town plus accumulated interest raising the total to 51 850. The city with about 980 residents on U S 41 now debates how to spend the money rather than how to raise funds. Mayor J B McKelvey and a four man council seek a plan.
The Pre Easter Meeting at the Presbyterian Church draws large crowds with a sequence of events. Tonight at 7 30 the minister discusses Thirty Pieces of Silver. Tomorrow night a Candlelight Communion Service is planned. Friday features Expedi Crucem. Sunday at 10 55 a Master service and Easter sermon The Greatest Day in History. At 5 p m the choir performs Easter Cantata Sunrise Over Calvary.
Washington reports Congress debates a wait and see stance as the AEC expands its scrutiny of J. Robert Oppenheimer. Senator McCarthy claims affidavits link Oppenheimer to the Communist Party, which he denies. AEC notes ongoing investigation ordered by President Eisenhower, with Senate-House panels cautioned to avoid public action.
County Agent Oliver L. Adams announces the completion of calf vaccination efforts in Hempstead County. Since April 16, 498 heifers across 341 herds have been vaccinated against Bangs disease, with 7,415 animals vaccinated since the program began August 29, 1949. Vaccinator Joe Hamilton will not return until late September to finish the current service.
A New York writer recalls a volatile home scene where his wife Frances labels him a coward for facing life after war. She challenges his bravery, noting the strain of four years overseas and his reaction to fear, while humor and tenderness mingle in a tense, intimate moment.
Federal Judge Walter M. Bastian stayed Rep Ern est Brambletts conviction on charges of lying about his office payroll. The stay follows a defense motion for arrest of judgment citing inapplicability of the false statements statute to congressional offices. Bramblett was convicted February 3 on counts about the employment of Margaret Swanson of Arlington Virginia in his office. Witnesses testified she did not work. The judge noted doubt on the statuteys applicability to these facts.
In Arkansas, chiropractors in Fort Smith and across the state discuss replacing the Salk polio vaccine with chiropractic pretestle treatments. A resolutions committee cites disagreement on the serum’s effectiveness, as schoolchildren in five districts are slated to receive the serum this month.
In cooperation with Hempstead County Cancer Campaign the VFW Post Auxiliary announces a cake and pie sale to benefit the local cancer fund. The event is chaired by C. V. Nuno Jr. and Mrs. Oscar Fenwick with cakes and pigs available now. Help by contacting Mrs. Claud Byrd or Mrs. John Keck.
Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie Giles McWilliams, a pioneer Hope woman, will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday at Hernday Cornelius Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery with pallbearers Comer Boyett Albert Graves Robert LaGrong M. T. Shell Fy Puny.
Joseph T. Meek, calling himself a no label unhyphenated Republican, won the Illinois GOP senatorial nomination in the nation’s first primary of 1956. Meek, head of an 80,000 foinis merchants group, said he would back most Eisenhower policies but is not aligned with Calto or Eisenhower Republicans. In the same Balloting, House members were renominated, including four committee chairmen. Meek faces Democrat Paul H. Douglas in November. Douglas had no primary opponent. Chiperfield won the Republican Congressional nomination, defeating Lawrence Stickel in a district he has served for 10 years.
An eight year old Washington youth, Leon Turley, was critically injured when struck by an auto on highway No. 4 near the city limits. He had bought coal oil earlier, crossed the highway, and was hit by A M Hulsey. He remains unconscious at a local hospital. no charges were filed.
Chicago Engineering Construction Corp. bid 217,000 for brickface hangar warehouse and service buildings at Air National Guard Headquarters Fort Sixth. The bid was 192,288.85 below the government estimate. Col. Joe Clema, district engineer, will decide on the construction type for the Fort Smith Municipal House Airport project.
Senator Joseph R. McCarthy disclosed he asked the Defense Department for a report on how many congressmen and officials sought special treatment for servicemen since World War II. The move comes as hearings on the Army dispute begin with McCarthy’s countercharges that the Army used Schine as a hostage to blackmail him.
Two cars collided on West Division Street near Washington Street leaving heavy damage to both vehicles. The incident was investigated by city officers. A historical note mentions handkerchief use in Europe beginning in the 11th century.
Reported sightings of a car with a hand dangling from the trunk. Patrolman Pyomat pursued for 18 miles and stopped the vehicle. A Washington family suspected involvement, trunk opened revealing two children asleep bound inside.
Garden clubs sponsor the Camellia and Lilac clubs to host the eighth annual flower show from April 22 to 6 pm. Five homes on the tour include Luth or Hollamon and others. the event ends at First Presbyterian for horticulture displays hosted by the clubs with committees listing hospitality advertising and publicity chairs.
John L. McClellan will speak Friday in Hot Springs at a fundraiser dinner sponsored by the Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce and the City of Hot Springs. The event honors McClellan for efforts to prevent Army Navy Hospital shutdown after the Army withdrew the closing order.
Police Chief Willis asks residents to report untagged dogs. Local filings show Arthur Anderson and Mrs. Jolly Amonette Byers seeking county clerk and Clifford Byers for treasurer. Prospect to reopen the White Flooring mill near Hope City with new ownership, 80 workers on shift. Chamber of Commerce responds to KOMC-TV program featuring Mary Jo. Hope residents invited to a program on April 16 at 9 30 p m.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.