Fees and records reveal Hope city primary costs and history
A subcommittee report details fees charged by Hope city and suburban candidates, tracing past City Central Committee records led by Ray K. McDowell. Minutes from January 8 show mayoral and aldermanic fees, with final balances and transfers to the County Committee. The piece urges immediate explanation and revision of the fee schedule.
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Mompstead
Cemocratic Central
Cineacs
Forthcomine
Saberrassay
Qalhaven
Toolbange
City of Acape
Old City
Ray K. McDowell
McDowell
City Central Committee
Charles Wylie
J. P. Duttie
B. R K. Hamm
Marvin Watterson
WW. W. Compton
Li Bowden
Mr. McDowell
Jees
City of Hope
Sollows
AM Aldermen
Sheneh
Aldermar
WMO
Citiz National Bank
Crediit
City Democratic Central Committee
Ware
County Central Committee
Freight Cars Jump Track Near Walnut Street Crossing
A Missouri Pacific boxcar split a switch about 11 30 p m and three cars jumped the track near Walnut street crossing. Damage was about 500 dollars. Crewmen hid the cars back on the rails and the track was cleared about 9 a m the next day.
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Missouri Pacific
Walnut Street
Daday
Man Arrested Here for Texas Officers
State Patrolman Guy Downing reports Harry Junior Hanegean age 23 of Santa Ana California was arrested here at Texas authorities request for aiding a Dallas firm to drive a 1959 Ford Station Wagon from Los Angeles after leaving Dallas April 21. He will be turned over to Texas officials for prosecution.
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Guy Downing
Harry Junior Hanegean
Santa Ana
Calif
Texas
Hanegean
Dallas Firum
Los Angeles
Dallas
Downing
Spring Hill Honor Graduates Named Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Spring Hill High School principal L F Station announced the honor graduates for 1952 53 Pattie Sue Collins daughter of Mrs Roy Collins named Valedictorian and Wanda Page Bobo daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Bobo of Hope Route J selected as salutatorian.
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L. F. Station
Spring Hill High School
Pattie Sue Collins
Roy Collins
Wanda Page Bobo
Ernest Bobo
Hope
Route J
UN Seeks Extension of Prisoner Swap Talks
UN negotiators press for an indefinite extension of the prisoner exchange with North Korea as the armistice talks pause. The latest exchange saw 500 Allied prisoners returned with 2,499 captured combatants accounted for. rival sides debated a one day postponement of full negotiations amid procedural disputes.
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Robert B. Tuckman
Panmunjom
Aimericang
Freeda
Jay Reds
Thorsdis
U. N
Can- Munists
Adin
John C. Daniel
U.N. Tale
U S Increases Military Aid to Indochina
United States officials disclosed a substantial rise in military aid to Indochina aimed at supporting French and local forces against a Communist-led offensive in Laos. The extra funds will buy weapons, tanks, artillery, planes, and ammunition to finance a plan for new battalions in 1955, outlined by President Eisenhower with French Premier Rene Mayer. Delivery will be sped, though impact on the Laos battle is uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.S
Indochina
Kingdom of
Laos
Lemley to Seek Re election Indicates bid for municipal judge post
The Hempstead Democratic Central Committee reports a letter from the Arkansas Attorney General confirming the municipal Judge's office will appear on this year's ballot. Judge W. K. Lemley indicated he will seek re election.
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Hempstead Democratic Central Committee
Arkansas Attorney General
Municip
W. K. Lemley
Northwest Arkansas Extended Forecast Outlook
Forecast projects temperatures near normal to two to four degrees below in northwest Arkansas from Friday to Wednesday. Expect slightly cooler Saturday and warmer again midweek. Precipitation ranges from moderate to heavy with thunderstorms, especially Friday and around Wednesday, bringing showers across the period.
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Arkansas
Trapped Bank Robber Shoots 2, Kills Self
In St Louis two policemen responded to a bank hold up at Southwest Bank on Savin Kins Highway. One bandit killed himself as police closed in. two other robbers wounded, one shot in the head, one in the foot. a policeman was shot in the head and hospitalized. A robber escaped in a getaway car uninjured.
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ST. Louis
Bg Southwest Bank
Savin Kins
West St. Louis
Ats Do
Cpl
Robert Heita
Heitz
Mrs White to Open New Fashion Shoppe in Hope
Mrs Maxine White announces the opening of Fashion Shoppe at 1035 Main on Saturday morning. The shop replaces Ruth's Hat and Blouse Shop. White has years of general experience and has lived in Hope for eight years, inviting friends to visit the new store.
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White
Maxine White
Ruth
Queen Bee Publisher Queen Mary Ann At Rendezvous
New York writer HAL BOYLE profiles Mary Ann Hitchcock a 82 year old publisher known as the queen bee of the annual rendezvous of American newspaper publishers. The piece highlights her charm humor and appeal to visiting men while noting her long marriage to a newspaper man and her history in Minnesota Kansas and South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
New York
R. W. Hitchcock
Mary Ann
Minnesota
South Dakota
Liternls
Kansas
Revenue receipts rise as Arkansas pays more tax in 1932
Washington briefs report Arkansas residents boosted treasury revenue by 17 million dollars from 1931 to 1932, totaling 160,740,069. Individual income tax reached 110,170,680 while corporate tax paid 39,249,610. Mississippi State College mentions Dr. John Tyler Caldwell as a prospective president, who denies interest. NATO seeks speedy accord with West Germany to form a European army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jackson
Miss
John Tyler Caldwell
University of Arkansas
Mississippi State College
Caldwell
Freed prisoners listed from Panmunjom release
An official list names U S prisoners free at Panmunjom today including Pvt Peter St LaClaire of Fulton New York and Pvt Paul E Clements of Indianapolis Indiana among others with next of kin listed. The document notes mother and address details for each, with several servicemen from USMC and Army. Continued on page three.
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Freedom Village
Korea
Panmunjom
Peter St. LaClaire
Margaret M. Waltaire
Clarvison St
Fulton, N.Y
Paul E. Clements
Delpha A. Clements
Ninth St
Indianapolis
Ind
Thomas A. Schedder
USMC
Theodore FP
Schedder
Broadway
Bay City
Mich
Pho
Wiliam A. Camden
Imother
Dolores Rose Sargent
Bar Bills
Pie
Vernon le Rohrbaugh
Dane Rebecca Ruhrbaugh
Bismarck
W. Va
Cal
Ernest E. Contrearas
Grace Contrearas
Dist St
Derver
Colo
Pvt
James J. Coogan
Edna
Former Hope Man Drowns in Louisiana
Curtis Robertson aged 50, former Hope resident, drowned near Minden Louisiana while fishing with his brother Alvin Robertson. Their boat snagged, throwing both into the water about two blocks from shore. Alvin reached safety, Curtis body recovered at 5:15 p.m. He was yard master for Kansas City Southern at Minden and formerly with Missouri Pacific. Survivors include his wife Grace Robertson, three children Carolyn Jean Byers and William Robertson, two sisters.
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Curtis Robertson
Hope
Minden
Louisiana
Alvin Robertson
Alvin
Robertson
Kansas City Southern
Missouri Pacific Railway
Grace ‘Robertson
Carolyn
Jean Byers
William “Robertson
Grogs
James West Injured in Wreck Near DeQueen
James West an inspector suffered extensive bruises and a mild concussion in a non collision accident about two miles north of DeQueen on Highway 71. His car overturned after losing control, and he was described as in fair condition at DeQueen General Hospital with expected release soon. West is a former Hope resident.
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Nequeen
James I. West
Plarniney
Molly
Wronghin
DeQueen
DeQueen General Hospital
Sion
Me West
Hope
Civilian Control Debated in Defense Reform Plan
Washington sources report possible civilian leadership gains in the Defense Department as President Wisenhawey studies reorganization. The move would shrink the Pentagon's administrative size and curb military influence, a shift Forrestal once pursued as defense secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elton c. Fay Washington
Armed Service
Winfenlion
Ticks Plague Hempstead County Livestock
Livestock in Hempstead County suffer tick infestations this spring. County Agent Oliver L. Adams notes the Lone Star tick is common, with adults light tan and flight-capable. Control relies on regular spraying, recommended spray mixes and rotenone compounds, plus pasture clearing to reduce tick habitats.
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Bempstead
Walla
Oliver L. Adams
Lone Star
Lone Star Alule
Hempstead
Buster Gilbert
W. E. Cox
Vernon Pate
Oscar Rider
Sam Arnold
GC. D. Royston
PSC OKays Power Financing Deal in Arkansas Blytheville
The Arkansas Public Service Commission approved a financing plan for Arkansas-Missouri Power Corp of Blytheville to issue 40,000 shares of 5 percent preferred stock at 25 dollars par and up to 47,413 shares of new stock at 17 dollars each or one new share for eight old, to retire a short term bank loan and fund expansion including Associated Gas Company of Missouri assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Arkansas-Miasour Power Corp
Blytheville
Ark
Arkansay Public Service Commission
Associated Gas Company
Missouri
Mies
Shivers Heads Suit Against Liquor Dealers
Bob Shivers of Hope, Arkansas, filed suit in Pulaski Circuit Court challenging a state alcohol tax and wholesale markup. The case targets wholesale dealers and seeks to block a 11 percent differential claimed as an excise tax, while lighter dealers lobby to refer the act to a general sale for legality and potential reevaluation of the state tax scheme.
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Pulaski
Enangedt Inn
Alcelois
Lewis May Strike Against Labor Laws
John T. Lewis urges Congress to strike the labor law books amid rising industrial strife and government interventions. He tells the Senate Labor Committee the proposal risks worsening tensions and overreach, in a prepared statement reported from Washington.
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Lewis
Rowland Evans JR
Washington
John T. Lewis
Congress
Ehlat
Senate Labor Committee
Class Visits Home in Brittany Study at Oglesby School
Third grade at Oglesby School studied Brittany including wood carving and local dwellings. Mrs Weisenbarger led a visit to Mew Dolph Carrigan’s home where handmade carvings, old notes, and Revolutionary War era bills were shown. Students returned to class with thank you letters and age calculations for the money.
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Oglesby School
Brittany
Made
Weisenbarger
Mew
Dolph Carrigan
Winds and hail damage hit numerous homes in town
The Rev Jotstond Meech, a national VEW chaplain, plans a ceremonial visit to Hope Point on September 27 9. He holds Purple Heart honors for World War II service. He will address high school students at 105 Pen and speak at Magnolia YMCA before visiting Kiwanis and other local groups. The event starts at 1 oclock and is open to the public.
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Jotstond Meech
VEW
Hope Point
Beech
Purple Heart
Tink Marfin
Post Commandos
Distrist 12
Texas
Magnolia
Tieaday
Kiwanis
Gardens Hurt Here Texarkana Hit Hard by Severe Weather
A strong storm damaged gardens, causing downed trees and power lines in Texarkana. The experiment station logged about 2 inches of rain with high winds, delaying outdoor crops and vegetables. Electric wiring failed in the city center, breaking a downtown alarm and disrupting traffic lights for several hours.
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Trizh
Tornmdostie Winda
Anid
Bago
Highway job cancelation shocks Arkansas readers
LITTLE ROCK MM the Highway Commission canceled 16 million dollars worth of proposed projects that had been programmed by the former commission. Chairman Raymond Orr said cancellations do not ensure removal from consideration and many projects may still be built. The action frees the commission to proceed with new plans.
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Little Rock
Stila Hilghway Commission
Highway Commission
Raymond Orr
Ships Fight Through Bombardment to Rescue Americans
Four U S ships Manchester Owen Henderson and Wiperson steamed into a Communist shore bombardment to rescue wounded Americans from an Al Med held island at the entrance of Wonsin Harbor. The Navy said the operation silenced the Reds and it was unknown if ships were hit or the mission succeeded. Air force pilots Capt Joseph McConnell and Lt Douglas A Lockwood were credited with downing MiGs and damaging others.
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Forrest Brwards
Wonsin Harbor
Paentherjeta
Manchester
Owen, Henderson
Wpperson
All Around the Town Captures a Lost Indian Arrow Story
A fragment of local lore recalls a century old arrow struck into a young hickory near an Indian site within 25 miles of Stope. The hollow log later sold to Split Hickory Handle Co. of Hope, but a modern break reveals the arrowhead heart as workers split the log. Brack Schenck notes the tale and past eras collide with present industry. Jack's Newsstand plans a facelift with air conditioning and new domino tables while focusing on books and periodicals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stope
Hickory Handle Co
Hope
Brack Schenck
Cass
Jack
Ena
Webb Lasoter, Jr
Cours Cooke
Regime in Russia Terme Regime in Russia Terme
Fragmented OCR style note mentions regime in Russia with garbled phrases about the Soviet press, party and government, and continuing measures. Indicates a damaged page segment likely referencing political control and unreconstricted stalls, but specifics are obscured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Ryan
Pari
Don Atin
Merchants Plan Another Value Day
A local merchants group within the Chamber of Cortinated proposes a second Value Day promotion. The committee, after discussion of promotion ideas, scheduled a noon meeting and planned to advertise via the chamber and newspaper to rally support.
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Urga
Thers
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Spring Hill
Lemley
Otto Lacy
J. Lacy
Jimmie Lacy
Texarkana
Tex
Lacy
John Velvin
Washington, Ark
NEA Telephoto
Rendezvous of Publishers
United States
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
West Germany
U. S
James West
PSC Okays
Shivers
VFW
By Leon Hatgh
Star
Russia
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