20 Apr 1956
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1956
Page
1
Reported fragments describe a rescue scene with missing father of seven and a lifeline amid a collapsed site. Searchers fear casualties as officials communicate only brief, cryptic notes while efforts continue to reach the entombed workers.
Many community groups share a busy slate. Royal Service Missionary program at First Baptist features Mrs Adams and circle leaders. Business Women at First Christian hear Miss Loomis on child welfare. Legion Auxiliary hosts dessert, plus various card club and garden gatherings. students and families attend birthdays, weddings, and weekend visits, with notes on local visits and upcoming meetings.
Notice under Art. 119 of the General Assembly of Arkansas 1995 and amendments. The state seeks to quiet and confirm deeds and interests in forfeited lands in Hempstead County. The case lists creditors and purchasers and directs all claimants to appear at the Hempstead County Chancery Court to show cause why title should not be confirmed. Tax details for 1951 and associated parcels are included.
Local social notes list weekend visits and guests from Arkansas to Oklahoma Texas Georgia and Louisiana. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wardlow J W Bradley Rev R A Highsmith Johnny Stark Dorris Dickinson Susan Estelle and families from Hope Broken Bow Little Rock Houston Wichita Falls Savannah Arkadelphia New Orleans and other places.
Paris dispatch reports 12 dead from riots between Democratic Independence and Istiqlal factions in Spanish Morocco. In Souk El Teila a gun battle left two dead and 15 wounded as rival groups clashed. in Larache Istiqlal attackers targeted the residence of Pasha Raisula, prompting guards to fire on the mob.
Monday visit with their daughters in Kansas City follows Airman Second Class Ronnie Munn's ten day furlough from seven months of duty in France and Germany, staying with his parents Mr and Mrs Sewell Munn.
National Stock Yards markets show hogs trading mostly between 15.25 and 15.65 per hundredweight for No 1 2 3 grades with varied lots and sows around 18.00 to 12.75. Cattle and calves are generally steady with steer and heifer prices mainly 15.00 to 18.00, cows 12.00 to 13.46, and a few higher lots.
Beef market brief lists vealers at 21.00 to 23.00, high choice and prime at 24.00, good and choice grades 16.00 to 26.00, with call and commerce at 9.00 to 15.00. Prices reflect live auction activity across grades and conditions, capturing current wholesale ranges and quality differentials.
A fragment reports rioters storming a courtyard where three men were seized and burned as human torches. Nine other followers were hunted down in their homes and set afire amid the violence.
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