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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1959
Page
4
Partial OCR notes describe Monday morning forecasts and weekend precipitation figures for Arkansas and surrounding areas. Mentions high temperatures in the sixties and seventies, overnight lows in the fifties, with rainfall totals around 2.89 inches for a period and notes on weekly precipitation through March.
Weather forecast from the Associated Press across Arkansas shows cooler temperatures with a mix of sunshine and rain. Overnight lows near the 40s to 50s, daytime highs in the 60s and 70s, with a chance of heavier precipitation in parts of the southeast.
The Arkansas Supreme Court ruled that Mitchell Davis may not draw a salary as city water and sewer manager while also serving as mayor. It upheld a chancery decision limiting his $10 monthly salary and expenses for the dual role. Davis had argued the pay was legal, but the court found dual office holds a conflict by law and ordered the mayor to stop the second job earnings. The decision stems from a suit by Roy J. Doyle and other hostile taxpayers.
A group of women chained themselves to a church statue at Westminster Cathedral to protest idolatry and commercialization in religion. They refused to pay fines of 14 pounds, with a magistrate giving seven days to reconsider. police reported the scene as church authorities and bystanders watched as the women displayed banners and read statements condemning worship of images.
A state approved study examines the public school system with an emphasis on statewide structure and governance. Researchers, led by a commission, will assess resources, curricular standards, and student outcomes across districts to inform policy changes.
The Florida evasion trial of George Ay Morida faced delays after court heard government and defense experts were not ready to proceed. Lawyers argued over access to Florida business records and local materials, with Judge Henley criticizing the failure to bring essential evidence. Jurors were kept waiting as a new timetable was set for the proceedings and a request was made to ensure a fair trial for the defendant.
The Arkansas Missouri Cotton Trade Association begins its annual meeting in Jonesboro with five committees meeting this afternoon and a banquet tonight. The general business session is planned for tomorrow, featuring M. Horney of Memphis as principal speaker. Local cotton merchants brokers and service providers are expected to attend, with Blytheville’s Poy Efchisawa among those anticipated for leadership selection.
Dairymen plan a Tuesday gathering at the Courthouse in All Halyyuen with County Agent and local organizers. The notice lists event details and aims to discuss agricultural topics and cooperative efforts.
A garbled excerpt shows a tense exchange with a diplomat and a journalist. It hints at prestige concerns and a city scene with reactions to an invasion, but details are incomplete.
The Brotherhood of Railsoud represents brakemen conductors yardmasters and dining car employees. It plans a 14 cent per hour wage boost tied to a cost of living rise totaling about 14 percent overall. The union cites current pay scales from 8 11 to 1743 for conductors and 1030 to 1743 for brakemen, with yardmasters and dining car staff varying by railroad and job location.
About 1 a.m. a city police car collided with a fleeing suspect on Highway No 4 near city limits. Officer Alvin Willis was uninjured while the vehicle sustained heavy damage. Suspect L D Jones, a Negro, fled, wrecked in Vergersehgol area, charged with driving while intoxicated.
A young woman suffered a fractured left leg after an incident in an apartment window. Marcella Waeney, 23, was arrested on burglary and assault with intent to rape charges and held on $134,000 bond. Officer Kennet Bunt recounted the suspect’s claim of self defense as the victim was allegedly dragged toward the window about thirty feet from the ground. Joseph G C Johnsen, 25, was detained shortly after the event.
Army Engineers announced awarding a contract to James Construction Co of Oklahoma City for the first stage of the Dardanelle Dam project. The bid of 3,100,009 was accepted for initial diversion work on the Arkansas River site near Tolea and for dam embankment and chamber work. Charles A. Wagner appointed resident engineer, arriving in Arkansas within a week.
In Washington AP report Maaie Alcoyp, former GOP chairman, resigned amid scandal and was identified today before the United States Court. The case centers on allegations tied to his role and practical conduct as GOP leader, with actions connected to New Raven, Can.
Fragmented OCR text mentions ministers and Geneva talks planned for late April and May. References United States officials and Soviet foreign affairs, with aims to ease East West tensions. Broad notes include Eisenhower plans and a Washington meeting in midweek.
Hormed text reports Hempstead County plans to plant hundreds of acres of blackeyed peas for a new processing product. Rev Acins of Bald Knob and MP Smith of Hope announce a one year production plan in Arkansas counties with farmers willing to grow quality peas. Farmers to contact Wy Smith or County Agent River Adams. meeting set for April 8. about 500 acres sought in Hempstead County.
Lavender Construction Company began work on a new Conpeo Company station at Sixth and Main Streets. Local police report several thefts including a wheel off a car owned by Frank Rogers and a purse stolen from Mrs Hendils Spraggins, with small cash and checks taken. Soldier John D. Sputes, son of Mrs Ruby Light, trained at Fort Belvoir and graduated from Saratoga High School before entering service. David Pearson, son of Mr and Mrs Roland Pearson, is cast in Shakespeare’s The Tempest at Phillis University as a Marine. Cast also features Huckabee and Don Bailey in supporting roles with Linde Polk of Hope.
Five prisoners from JMICCOMS in Mink are reported in a garbled dispatch. Highway Patrol units chased a group on Highway 24 west of McCon, catching five fugitives. A vehicle crash burned one, and another fired an explosion. Names and ages are partially unreadable. An observer in Beta, Hewank, notes a hospital visit for a McConip job.
George Woahington Lewis aged 73 an ex teacher and former legislator died Sunday during a Sunday School session at First Presbyterian Church. He collapsed after speaking about mingles and death was due to a probable cerebral hemorrhage. Survived by wife Anna Bride and two sons Pride M Lewis Tulsa and George W Lewis Jr Little Rock. two brothers Wyke Foreman Wille Seattle. one sister Della Gamble Muhgum Ola. Funeral 2 pm Monday at Oakcrest Penance Chapel with burial at Oakridge.
Fragmented text discusses Chinese Parliament in Peiping and alleged Western influence, mentioning Dalai Lama and broader Asian politics. It references Rawls and foreign policy notions amid a chaotic, garbled evidence of events in Asia.
Wesley Malis, 46, of Smith, was reported missing Saturday after leaving his wife and failing to return home. A city police officer said he was last seen at a workshop near the Arkansas River, and a search by volunteers and authorities began yesterday.
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