Flags and banners in public display through American history
The text surveys flag etiquette and history from colonial flags to the 1777 adoption of the Stars and Stripes. It notes U S flag superiority over subordinate banners, positioning rules for platforms and auditoriums, and traces flag lineage from Castile to the Cambridge flag and Paul Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brechtige
U. S
Jeff
Castile and Leons
Ferdinand and Isabella
Spain
Tuday
Cambridge
Paul Jones
Deadline Near for Placing Cotton in Government Loan
Hempstead County PMA Chairman H B Gilbert reminds producers that April 30 is the final date to place 1958 cotton in government loan and loan agreements. Warehouse stored cotton must be signed by producer and delivered to a lending agency or County PMA office by April 30 1959. Loans bear interest and mature July 1 1953 or sooner on demand. redemption can occur before July 21 with payment or equity transfer. After July 31 redemption ends. CCC may sell or pool cotton securing the loan, with producers sharing any surplus unless the pool yields less than the support price for their grade and staple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Gilbert
Hempstead
PMA Committee
PMA
Jending
Commodity Credit Corp
Vesey Seeks Municipal Judge Office in Hope Election
Local attorney John F P Vesey filed as candidate for municipal judge and John L Wilson seeks a second term as mayor of Hope. Vesey will oppose incumbent W K Lemley while H Murphy Jesse Brown and W C Tarpey strive for re election to the city council. Filing deadline approaches Wednesday April 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John FP. Vesey
John L. Wilson
Hope
Vesey
Ncumbent
W. K. Lemley
H. Murphy
Jesse Brown
W. c. Tarpiey
Minstrel to Be Held at Patmos School Auditorium
VEW will present a minstrel show in the Patmos school auditorium at 7 pm on Friday May 1. The Patmos PTA sponsors the program. A small admission will be charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patmos
Patmos Pta
Masons to Confer Degree Tonight
Whitefield Masonic Lodge members are called to a 7:30 p.m. Tuesday meeting in the lodge hall where a Master Mason degree is to be conferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield
Election Expense Outlined by Committee in Hempstead Arkansas
A Hempstead County Democratic Central Committee reply outlines election costs for Hope Arkansas and surrounding towns. Chairman Wood Atkins explains two elections, eight precincts, forty eight officials, meals, lunches, and supplies. He notes meetings of county committees, possible refunds if no first primary is held, and that expenses hinge on whether two elections occur. The statement invites public inquiry into the committee's conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon
Flempstead Democratic Central Committee
Wood
Atkins
Jyolding
Gils
Tmupe
Arkansas
City of Hope
Tania
Éneh
City of
Hope
Fulton
Washington
Ozan
McCaskill
Blevins
Fulse
Hempstead County
Democratic Party
Hempstead
Arkinsas
Ww. S
Poll Opposes Farm Tax Exemptions in Arkansas District
Washington report notes Congressman Gathings of Northeast Arkansas released a survey showing 2,000 replies from 40,000 questionnaires. A strong majority opposed flax exemptions and favored continued arms for U S Allies and a permanent term for representatives, with mixed views on defense spending and foreign aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Henry
Valers
U. S
Karen
China
Korea
Gathings
Forecast Outlook for Northwest Arkansas
Extended forecast shows temperatures near normal with cooling by Thursday and a warm trend returning into the weekend. Expect generally heavy precipitation with scattered thunderstorms mainly Wednesday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Coul
Look Ahead to 1960 Baby Sitters Multiply
New York humor piece imagines a future where couples struggle to find sitters. A domestic agency teases a rigid process requiring home photos, bank letters, pastor character references, and a son’s report card before approving a sitter. The dialogue parodies social norms and the impracticalities of a nanny market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
New York
Joe McFarle
Mary
Ann
Parenthood
Happy Home
Joe— T
Tonght
Joe
Agva Ike
Iness
J. Dee
Joe Humble
Arkansas awards honor three cities for community work
Denton Carlisle and Cave City were named as the top three Arkansas communities for the past year in the third annual Arkansas Community Accomplishment Contest. The awards were presented at a luncheon in Little Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litle Rock
Denton
Carlisle
Cave City
Arkansas
Nue
University Band Concert Cancelled
Hope Chirmpher of Commerce reports cancellation of a University of Arkansas band concert set for May 4 due to illness of the director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Chirmpher
University of Arkansas Band
VFW Official to Speak Tonight at Local Post
The Reverend Johnstone Beech National VFW Chaplain arrives with Texas State Commander Jack Morgan and addresses Magnolia group. Arkansas Commander M. (Pop) Warner planned to attend as the meeting opens to the public tonight at 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstone Beech
Lo'glock
Beeeh
Texas
Jack Morgan
Magnolia
M. (Pop) Warner
Arkansas
Nashville Soldier Arrives in U. S. 5
Thirty three Kansans are listed as passengers aboard two Navy transport ships arriving today from the Far East. The roster includes James Ay, Bisset, and explorers associated with western ventures, as reported in Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Arkansans
Far East
James Ay
Bisset
Yerger Senior Play to Be Held Friday Night
Yerger school presents a student live show a three veteran cast in a light hearted comedy. The performance features Elsie Tends Jarette Mulereve Novis Wallin and others with stage partners Moon Moses and Rogie Apancan among the listed participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yerger
Elsie
Jarette Mulereve
Novis
Wallin
Sor
Choatapay Metastelen
Tein Wyan
Rogie Apancan
Dines Nolan
Maree Myladen
Tenn Wareren
Ahorwood William
Heves Ud Moses
Mab Aallen
Night and Day Tidelands Grind in Progress
A garbled Washington byline details a disputed property struggle at the shore and a stalled vote. Key figures referenced include Morpteys and Major Leader Olja, with delays in final votes and continued coverage promised on the next page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison B
Humphreis
Henle Op
Mth
Olja
Taelay
Mier
Ube
Public Hearing on Spies Is Called
Washington report outlines a Senate inquiry into Communist spy activity during World War II. Welker notes a Polish born resident of Washington implicated through alleged theft of security data and chemical formulas. Details remain unclear as the investigation continues.
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Washington
Detroit
Sen
Welkert
Idatie
Klite
Phe Manon
Wallington
Nood
Seagate
Daday
Welker
Genepis Motors Kiely
Ife
Presbyterians Plan Ground Breaking Rites
Hope Presbyterian Church plans a ground breaking ceremony for a new church and Sunday School building in the 700 block of South Main Street. The service starts at 10:49 a m May 3 at the present church, then moves to the site for the groundbreaking. Construction superintendent is B W Edwards, architect A N McAninch of Little Rock. Estimated cost is 129000 with completion in less than a year.
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Hope Presbyterian Church
South Main Street
B. W. Edwards
Hope
A. N. McAninch
Little Rock
French Troops Dig in Against Communists
Fragmented report describes French troops engaging Communist forces with defenses in place near a frontier area. The piece mentions allied units including Ler Fink and Cyrcurrianist forces and notes tensions amid surrounding towns and patrols.
United States considering aid to Indochina
U.S. plans to send help to Indochina amid diplomatic strains. Reports indicate a push for increased funding and military assistance to support local defenders, with Congress to weigh new foreign aid measures as Moscow responds. Strong entities include United States, Indochina, Congress, Moscow.
Mrs. Dora Arnold to Be Buried at Blevins
Funeral arrangements announced for Mrs Dora V Arnold 76 who died Monday at a Texarkana hospital with services set in Blevins. Survived by three sons Otis M Arnold T of Texarkana Ivy Lee Arnold of Little Rock and five daughters including Mrs C M Hildge Mrs Frank Morel and Mrs Garris Ujat plus Miss Winifred Arnold and Mrs Jantin Barton. Active pallbearers listed as Lester Wade Auk Wreoks Lowe Judy Brooks and Jcareled Honod.
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Dora V. Arnwd
Lin
Woxarkann Hospital
Niel Min Py
Yuesday Ob Lewis
Otis M. Aid Dt
Texdrkann
Ivy Lee Agnuld
Little Mei
Mes
C. M. Hildge
Mra
Frank Morel
Yoxarkana
Garris Ujat
Dallas
Juantin Barton
Winifred Arnuld
Pexarkana
Lester Wade
Auck Wreoks
Lowe
Ju Brooks
Jilly Bonds
Caraléd Honod
Hawaii Theme Cubs Scout Session Promotes Fun
A Cub Scout meeting highlights Hawaii as the theme with decorations and demos. Leaders from various dens present activities at Gachiod School, with stunts, games, and a May 2 event at Beont Cheat. Parents and friends are invited to join in the park stunt events and ticket sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Towa
Cor
Gachiod
Auviahieuments
Letdowns and Economic Stock Talk Amid Wartime Pressures
A fragmented copy covers remarks by Weeks and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on wartime economy. It notes potential shifts in defense spending, stock market reactions, and the possibility of peacetime gains if business plans to expand markets and develop new ones despite expected cuts. It references President Eisenhower and Moscow's stance, with Weeks arguing for cautious optimism and avoiding post Korean stagnation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warhington
U.S
Moscow
Eisenhower
Paisley 4-H Club Explores Plant Identities
The Paisley 4-H Club gathered with County Agent Oliver J. Admini and Home Demonstration Agent Larrane Blackwood to identify plant types. James Dugan led singing and Mrs. Blackwood demonstrated cloth purée making and rug weaving, with girls asked to bring materials to the May 10 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paigley 440
Chik
Tig Miditorhuny
Oliver J. Admini
Larrane Blackwood
Jamea Dugan
Arkansas
Adams Touk
Sehen
Lihern
Singing Sunday at Crossroads Church Amid Allday Event
All day singing planned at Crossroads Church in Guernsey Craggroada on Sunday May 3. Attendees are asked to bring song books and Junech paskuls.
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Crossroads
Guernsey Craggroada Church
Mope
All Around the Town by The Star Staff
Local youths from Caddo Gap High School toured towns from April 24 to 27 with Superintendent J G Dubage. They collected free STAR copies and visited Vicksburg Shreveport and other points, while the Bobcat yearbook is ready for release. A sewer line mystery looms as an alligator gar is shown by City Patrolman Chubby Anderson downtown.
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Star
Caddo Gap High School
Caddo Gap
Vicksburg
Miss
Shreveport
Points
Uhey
J. G. Dubage
Sth
Chubbyt
Anderson
Ida Rygorac
UN Tells China to Talk Business or Face Action
In Panmunjom the United Nations pressurized Communist China to resume talks or face possible action. Senior UN delegate Morrison urged speed while observers doubted a breakthrough as factions within China and North Korea remained resistant. The plan to consider neutral parties and prisoner dispersal was discussed amid renewed negotiations and warnings against renewed hostility.
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Leroy Hansenpanmunjom
Korea
United Nations
Lilla Haineas
Gov
Wiki
Tarroiso
UL ON
Aave Tb Wari
North Korea
Delegaty Tien
Namib
Morrison
India
U. N
Aloo
U.N
Isat
Hareisan
Thammbelves
Nemialice
Officials See Small Hope for Peace
Washington observers say prospects for a peace deal between the United Nations and Communist forces look dim. Officials acknowledge limited progress as negotiations continue, with continued insistence on repatriation and political conditions. Continued coverage on Page Two.
Freed U Enroute Home In Pacific Theater
Fragmented report notes U.S. servicemen freed and en route home from wartime camps. Mixed garbled text references Pacific theater, Admy, Honolulu, California, and plans for weather changes. Details unclear due to OCR errors but implies release and return flow.
Also Mentioned on This Page
William K. Harrison
ROK
D. S. Choi
Panimunjom
Poll
Fough
Wayneers
Ar Kay
Guy Rigsley
OGIO
Uv Aueraig
Ince
Tabour
Jeet
Rg, Shaw
Aquor
Chancery Court
Barre and Ifamiton, Inc
House
Interior Department
VFW
Nashville
U. 5
Ste A
James i
Steeneth
Lau
Tig Fewon
HPT
Hogaoratane
Teadanaelera
Tanel
Indochina
Tidodhilia
Mirachety
Ashi
Ted Tiey
Biges Peer
I Seahoewer
Soviek
Wille Ape
Nick
Congress
Dora Arnold
Paisley
Phil Dunklin
Y Wulegsman
Lmneging
Mercurys
Andrew
Hig
Cocoola
Pam
Bob Watson
Wrorg An
Aveson Fiepe
Pated
John -Mi
Hiahrower
Pildonars
Red-China
Kori
Teagan
Vand
Prissoners
U. Enroute Hom
Rutherford
Tokyo
Lerenee Ee
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