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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1961
Page
5
Washington reports seasonally July unemployment fell by 440,000 to 6,140,000 while the jobless rate rose to 6.9 percent. Total employment decreased 204,000 to 68,409,000 with a 615,000 drop in the civilian labor force as students left the labor pool.
Prime Minister Macmillan urged Britain to abandon isolation and join the European Common Market to confront communism. In a House of Commons speech opening a two day debate, he said Britain should be at the forefront of unity in the free world and that negotiating from within is better than remaining outside. He noted Britain’s past isolation and argued it is worth accepting foreign integration during global threats.
Newport Ark AP A search for Mrs Juanita Veach 35 after her husband J A Veach 80 said he pushed her into the White River. She was found in the State Hospital in Little Rock police say he remains jailed on a driving charge as the river incident is reviewed.
Weather report for w4 ending 6 p m Tuesday notes high 4 low 2 and total 1001 inches precipitation through July 32 09 inches year ago 22 42 inches. Associated Press forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy warm humid conditions with isolated thundershowers. Arkansas region expected highs in the 90s for today with lows in the 70s. central areas mid 70s to 80s elsewhere. Continued on Page Two.
Kansas City Southern plans to ask the Interstate Commerce Commission in mid August to discontinue passenger service between Hope Arkansas and Shreveport Louisiana. Trains 3 and 4, known as The Shreveporter, run daily in both directions linking Hope Springhill Cotton Valley Minden and nearby towns with Shreveport. Company manager R Blair cites high operating costs and dwindling passenger use while noting potential mail and express service arrangements with the Post Office Department and Railway Express Agency.
Dover Arkansas authorities tighten roadblocks as 24 year old fugitive Hilderbrand, held previously at Lille Rock State Hospital, eludes capture after escaping from a second floor room by a bedding rope. He vanished after a 1959 robbery conviction and a lengthy manhunt ended when arrested at a mountain cabin last year. His companion, Frances Standridge, niece of his wife Ola, faced a suspended sentence after burglary and car theft charges.
In Hergiswil Switzerland a bus carrying American tourists plunged into Lake Luzern. Police report one drowned and 24 still trapped in the vehicle with believed fatalities. Rescue teams and doctors hurried from nearby Livern and other towns as divers searched the deep lake area where the road runs along the shore.
West Berlin officials report tightened Communist police controls over rail entries to the city. East German pressure drives workers in West Berlin with about 40,000 East Germans in the West workforce. West Berlin fears increased coercion and political debate over Senator Fulbright’s maneuvering for talks with the East.
The British banana freighter Marosiin sank in the Pacific about 240 miles southwest of Panama after two tuna boats failed to salvage it. An inch-thick cable snapping thwarted towing efforts and spray from a leak followed before wider vessels picked up the crew.
The Air Force alerted about 28 000 members of the Air National Guard and Air Reserve for potential active duty as part of a national readiness effort. President Kennedy authorized expanding active duty to 250 000 reservists and extending enlistments by one year. About 75 aircraft, including transports, were involved across five states and the District of Columbia. Units may recruit around 600 personnel to reach full strength. the notice is advisory and governors were told to prepare for possible federal duty.
President Kennedy pledged firm support for Nationalist China’s UN membership and opposed Communist China’s admission. A White House communique with Chen Cheng noted Berlin remains the current focus but noted the issue depends on the global struggle with communism. Chen said China will veto Outer Mongolia’s admission under UN Charter.
In McGehee Arkansas ADC officials predicted Tuesday night that federal government will approve a multi county redevelopment plan for a Southeast Atkins area. Lill Smith, AEDC senior administrator, spoke at a Southeast Arkansas Chamber event. Counties listed include Desha, Chicot, Lincoln, Ashley and Drew, which have been deemed eligible for federal redevelopment funding.
Revival services will be held at Mt Nebo Baptist Church with Evangelist Rev Horace Hollis of Magiolie leading. The event promises spiritual renewal for the community and begins on a forthcoming Sunday with evening services daily.
The Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation met with leaders including Marvin Morris of Phoeniz and Lakiy Ured as they urged action to quell farm fires and combat problems like price squeezes and federal controls. Speakers warned against aid becoming control, stressing the need for reform and area development.
Report notes a state visit by President Kwiane Niro mah of Ghani ending Monday. Hungary discussed exchanges with Ghana and the sale of technical experts to Uwegaling UI tei ARE, with WETS acting during the visit.
Federal grand jury in Milwaukee handed up charges against five leading optical equipment manufacturers for price fixing and conspiracy. Indicted were American Optical Co. of Southbridge Mass and Bausch & Lomb Inc. of Rochester N.Y. alongside others in a case tracing sales of about 152 million dollars versus rivals. The defendants deny wrongdoing and say they operate independently.
The article notes Hilda? and several named figures in Hope and surrounding counties. It highlights a Hope resident who earned a B A from Ouachita College in 1932 and an M A from the University of Texas, Austin, and who is employed by the U S Government. The piece mentions his deployment with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Six in Argentina and related project duties, with dates and personnel references scattered throughout.
Bizarre fragmentary notice reports Bing Crosby and Bol Hope Coday moving into Cranbourne Court, claiming rent around 400 pounds weekly. The text mentions nearby pubs, a golf course, Shep Perla studios, and local land owners, with unclear context and garbled phrasing.
The Miss Hospitality group will arrive August 9, with 86 to 40 persons, at Manc ipal airport for a 45 minute port visit. The event includes Miss Mary Ann Wittin and Miss Mary Alice Mosley, and will feature a watermelon party and a criminal contest as part of the Little Real Union Charmer pageant alongside high school allstar activities in Arkansas.
Bids were received for several bridge and road work projects in Arkansas and nearby areas. Proposals include construction on a 3.7 mile segment of Interstate 39 from the Oklahoma state line to the Crayford County junction, and widening Highway 71 from Greenwood to the Highway 22 junction in Fort Smith. Estimates list multiple contractors and bid amounts.
Paragould municipal judge Watkins cleared by circuit court after allegations of attempting to influence jurors in the Anthea Edens case. Jury tampering charge dropped. defendant had faced charges of soliciting persons to persuade jurors during the trial.
The Arkansas Legislative Council opened hearings on proposed state spending from surplus funds. Schools including the Deaf, Blind, and Training School requested about 82 million in new facilities, equipment, and renovations, plus millions more for cafeterias dormitories classrooms and dining halls. Officials noted prior bond defeats and a surplus around 7 million in reserve with 8 million in permanent funds.
Marvin Saskia of Arkangng Pak Boat Company spoke before Hope Kiwanis yesterday, outlining pontoon boat production and the firm’s history. A Michigan native, Saskia noted Arkans waters and lakes as tourism assets and discussed houseboats and upcoming mill work dams for home production. New members Todd Shelton and Mike Sask joined. guests included George Bright, Frank Powell, and James Carvur.
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