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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1965
Page
5
Thousands of Africans in the Ciskei region face starvation as drought withers fields and cattle die. With winter near, depression and poverty grow while church missions aid only limitedly and no state irrigation schemes exist to bring water.
Mayor Frank Douglas proclaims Saturday May 1 1965 as official Straw Hat Day in Hope Arkansas urging all male citizens to wear straw hats at dawn and forego felt hats despite the weather. The proclamation cites inconvenience from felt hats under cloudy warm conditions.
In San Bernardino California the county installs a green carpeted ramp from the prisoner unloading area to the courthouse citing safety concerns. Safety coordinator Thomas H Jay notes red carpet could provoke violence and the ramp was previously dangerous and slippery in rain.
The Dollarway School Board filed with the state education office while church groups Methodist and Anglican join to run a school feeding program. Funds are scarce and drought conditions worsen. Dr. P De Vos of Fort Hare University calls the situation desperate as locals fear rain may come too late.
Doctor Wayne G Brandstadt warns that even 110 to 126 volts can be deadly depending on current, duration, and path. The piece also notes a federal desegregation order and Comply with Civil Rights Act plans from Linwood and district officials, with details to be released this week.
The article warns of fatal shocks from appliances in wet areas and explains how soap increases current risk. It outlines signs after shock such as fatigue and headache and stresses turning off power before rescue. It instructs using dry wood or rope to reach the victim and staying on dry ground, then applying artificial respiration as needed.
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