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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1956
Page
3
The report notes reactions to Richard Nixon's potential presidential bid and his courting of Dwight D. Eisenhower for a running mate. Eisenhower's stance remains cautious, with questions about Nixon's fit for a second term and the dynamics within the Republican camp as 1968 looms.
Mrs Giss McCaskill hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club at her home with iris, roses and pansies on display. High score went to Mrs Allen Gee and the cut prize to Mrs E R Ward. Guests included Mrs Russell Moberg and Mrs Mark Justiss among others. The article also notes political discussion about Nixon and Eisenhower, a 4-H dress review upcoming at Prescott High School, and various local visits and sports at the Arkadelphia Jay game.
United Press reports Adlai Stevenson’s reasoning for entering the Oregon primary against Estes Kefauver, citing psychological influence of primaries. In Cardiff, Renee Maytz, a 16 year old evangelist, describes reforming a local juvenile gang after prayer. Chicago’s Ned H. Pearboyn, head of the Pay Safety Council, comments on eligibility rules for the high…
London reports say the 16 day Bulganin Khrushchev visit yielded modest, broadly worded pledges with no concrete steps. Britain claims a propaganda victory while the Russians appear unnerved by the cool British reception and the Middle East standoff remains unsettled.
Soviet leaders Khrushchev and Bulganin urged a ban on all arms shipments to the Middle East if other nations commit similarly. Eden invited a Soviet visit, while Bulganin pressed Britain to lead better Soviet-US ties. Khrushchev noted Russia does not ship arms, but could sell if others do, and preferred UN-led disarmament.
Thousands of guests from around the world arrive in Katmandu for King Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Deo's coronation next week. Workmen transform the city into a showpiece while temple sculptures are touch‑up. The king would be crowned atop a large elephant, the first Nepalese monarch crowned in 43 years.
Senator George D-Gal, chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, urged against U S participation in financing Egypt's Aswan Dam. He warned it would be unwise to aid belligerents amid fragile Middle East peace and questioned justification for commitments. The U S Britain offer includes 70 million dollars, with 56 million from foreign aid funds set to revert to the Treasury if not obligated by June 30.
Khrushchev offered an undertaking to help peaceful conditions in troubled areas, answering a question on whether Russia would use influence over friendly governments to slow the international arms race. The West argues that peace is endangered in the Middle East by Communist Czechoslovakia selling arms to Egypt, upsetting balance between Arab nations and Israel.
A woman escapes a suspected killer and hides in a hospital, fearing discovery. She slips through corridors, cleans muddy footwear, and hopes her alibi will hold as nurses nearby search for a concerned physician. To Be Continued.
George argues that domestic economic factors drive his opposition to American participation in the dam construction. He warns Nile irrigation could salt millions of acres and boost cotton for export, noting Georgia is a major cotton producer and the need to expand markets in his Senate renomination campaign.
Two groups formed to oppose desegregation expect a large crowd at a rally in Little Rock with delegates from surrounding states. Gov. Marvin Griffin of Georgia is a featured speaker, backed by the Arkansas White Citizens Council and White America, Inc. Ben Laney will be master of ceremonies amid talk of a potential gubernatorial bid against Sen. Fulbright. The event occurs just hours before the Democratic primary deadline.
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