Hope Star Election Party Recap in Hope Arkansas
A 2,500 crowd gathered for Hope Star runoff election revelry noting a smaller turnout than the July 25 preferential vote. A humorous onscreen bulletin teased candidates reporting to clean the Post Office Lawn, as the author mocks the double primary system and calls for a four year term to curb costs. The piece blends local humor with political commentary and observations on turnout.
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Hope Star
Hope Post’ Difion
Errnest Hackett
Hackett
P. O
Robinson Ward Named Justices
Arkansas Democrats nominate Chancellor Paul Ward of Batesville and Sam Robinson of Little Rock for two vacant Arkansas Supreme Court seats in the second Democratic primary. Voters renominated U. S. Sen. W. Robins and several others without opposition while Gov Sid McMath and other statewide officials were reaffirmed. About 181000 votes were cast from 3/4 of precincts, with Ward and Robinson leading but not achieving a majority. Ward faced R B McCulloch. Robinson faced Lefel Gentry.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
Supreme Court
Bailot
Paul Ward
Batesville
Frank B. Smith
Sam Robinson
R.w.robins
U. S
Sid McMath
Nathan Gordon
J. Vance Clayton
Oren Harris
el Dorado
Ward
R. B. McCulloch
Forrest City
Arkansas Public Service Commission
Ben Laney
Robinson
Lefel Gentry
Legion Members Meet Dine Tonight at 7
Members of the American Legion and Auxiliary with families are asked to bring basket lunches for tonight's meeting which starts promptly at 7 o'clock. Important business will be discussed and all members are urged to attend.
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American Legion and Auxiliary
Roundup Club to Meet at Rodeo Arena Thursday Night
A regular Round up club meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 7 30 PM at the rodeo arena. A saddle horse will be auctioned during the gathering and all members are urged to attend.
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Rodeo Arena
Oi Ath
Arkansas Partly Cloudy With Thunder Showers Forecast
Partly cloudy conditions persist through this afternoon and tonight with little temperature change. A few scattered thundershowers are expected in the southeast portions this afternoon.
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Arkansas
Pilkinton Lookadoo and Sutton Triumph in District Returns
Roundup of district and county results from yesterday's Democratic runoff. Pilkinton defeated Stil Arkadelphia for chancellor in the Second Division. Lookadoo beat Hackett for prosecuting attorney in the Eighth Judicial District. Crow reelected in the Ninth Senatorial District. Sutton re-nominated sheriff of Hempstead County. Nevada County totals show Langston, Bright, Orren, Roe, Lee, and McGuire each prevailing in key races.
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James H. Pilkinton
Hope
J. Paul Hulsey
Mt. Ida
Crow
Hulsey
Hempstead County
Claud H. Sutton
J. W
Son) Jones
Sutton
Jones
Hope City
Siderman
Paul Raley
Ernest Ridghill
Thompson Evans
H. B. Barr
Charles Taylor
A. E. Slusser
Nevada County
Nevada
Jed Langston
R. L
Orren
Plyler
Roe
Dewoudy
Lee
Atkins
McGuire
Pickinton Pike
Igi
Lockadeo
Hackett Hempstead
Clark
Miller
LaFayette
Boy Delivers 44 Pound Catfish In School
Damascus reports an 11 year old pupil absent at morning and afternoon roll calls then returns with a 44 pound catfish to present to his teacher. He is admonished not to try it again. Nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park hosts 131 native tree varieties across North Carolina and Tennessee.
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Damascus
Here
Great Smoky Mountains Nations Park
North Carolina
Tennessee
Crow Renominated by Large Vote in Arkansas Primary
In Arkansas eight state senate races were on the ballot with results from the Democratic primary. Dr F C Crow of Hope led J Paul Hulsey in district nine, Ernest Nicholson of Harrison led Roy Milum in district seven, and Max Howell edged Bob Riley in Pulaski county. Wiley W Bean led Edward H Patterson in district three, Q Byrum Hurst led M C Lewis in district ten, Y M Mack won in district twenty, J T Gunter led W B Fletcher in district twenty-two, and J E Smith led W J Hurst in district twenty-eight. Continuous unofficial returns from most precincts show tight contests among war veterans and former officials across counties.
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Little ‘Rock
Refuyrns
Arkansas
Senate
F. C. Crow
Hope
J. Paul Hulsey
Norman
Montgomery
Pike
Ernest Nicholson
Harrison
Roy Milurm
Nicholson
Milum
Boone
Marion
Baxter
Newton
Searcy
Pulaski County
Max Howell
Bob Riley
Howell
Riley
Wiley W. Bean
Clarksville
Edward H. Patterson
Crawford
Franklin
Johnson
Bean
Patterson
Garland
Q. Byrum Hurst
Hot Springs
M. C. Lewis
Saline
Hurst
Lewis
Y. M. Mack
Moorefield
Jackson
Independence
James M. Troy
Batesville
Mack
Troy
J.T. Gunter
Austin
W. BE. Fletcher
Lonoke
Prairie
Guner
Fletcher
J. E. Smith
Corning
W J. Hurst
Rector
Clay
Greene
Smith
Peyton Moncrief
Qe- Witt
RK. C. Wills
Woman Charged with Kidnapping at Texarkana
Texarkana Aug 9 The woman operator of a health home has been charged with kidnapping after two teen aged mothers reported their babies missing. District Attorney Maxwell Welch said two charges were filed against Ruby Hightower owner of the Hightower health home. A baby boy reportedly taken at birth July 10 remains missing and the mother 16 has not been allowed to see or learn the child s fate. A second baby boy reportedly taken from his mother June 17 is also involved.
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Texarkana
Maxwell’ Welch
Bowie County
Texas
Ruby Hightower
Hightower
Welch
Elimination in Mrs America Contest Starts
The Saenger Theatre in Hope hosted the first local elimination for Mrs. America. Hope residents Mrs P. J Holt and Mrs Manuel Hamm advanced toward the Mrs America title as part of a four contest series. The next local round in Hope is scheduled for Tuesday night at the Saenger Theatre.
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Saengeb Theatre
Hope
P. J Holt
Manuel Hamm
Apkan
Asbury Fark
New Jor
Eptember
Ward
Sidurtle
Frances Rasher
Joe Smith
J. ‘Ole
Prescott
C. C. Gary Carton
Nashville
IisAs
Givens Rites Set for Thursday at Hope Gospel Tabernacle
Givens 40 died in local hospital survived by three daughters May and Margie of Hope Erma Jean Andrews of Houston a son Clifford Givens of Little Rock four sisters Vernice Alee Mrs B Skinner Mrs C Collier and others and four brothers Lamson Smith Fletcher and Bobby Smith of Oxnard and Joe Ed Smith of Houston funeral 2 pm Thursday Hope Gospel Tabernacle burial Forest Air pallbearers Wesley Barton J O Taylor Earl Thompson Fred Elis Fred Stewart C J Barnes
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Givens
daugh“May
Margie
Hope
Houston
Hope Gospel Tabernacle
Forest Air
Wesley Barton
J. O. Taylor
Earl Thompson
Fred Elis
Fred Stewart
C. J Barmes
All Day Singing at Water Creek Church
An all day singing is planned for August 13 at Water Creek Church seven miles west of Hope on old Highway 67. The public is invited and asked to bring lunch baskets. Singing begins promptly at 10 a.m. per Chairman Elmore Walker.
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Water Creek Church
Hope
Elmore Walker
Poplar Bluff Bulletin Describes Local Officers Meeting
Unclear OCR reads Monday meeting with county officers in Poplar Bluff. Names and details are garbled but indicate a municipal or county affairs report from the Mos area. Further legible text needed for precise entities and outcomes.
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Poplar Bluff
Mos
Williamy Hartfa
Ovarks
I County
Nashville Man Held on Ra Charges Allegedly Involved
Sheriff Claude Sutton said a Nashville man is held on rape charges after an alleged incident last weekend. The unnamed girl remains in a Nashville hospital as investigators pursue leads.
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Nashville
Claude’ Sutton
Billy J. Chea
Pele
Red Cross Offers New Swim Classes This Summer
The Red Cross announces beginner and intermediate swim courses for adults, to be held on Thursday evenings at Hope Municipal Pool taught by Jimmy Dick Hammons. The classes are free, open to adult women, and last through the summer, with enrollment urged.
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Wantit
Hope Municipal
Jimmy Dick ‘Hammons
Minor Accident Involving Floyd Clance And Troy Hunt
A minor auto accident yesterday involving Floyd Clance and Troy Hunt caused little damage. City police investigated the incident and filed no further action.
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Floyd Clance
Troy Hunt
Eighth army commander outlines last stand at Naktong river
Fragmentary report notes allied counterfront reinforcements from the 24th and newly formed divisions under Lewis, Wash. amid nightfall fighting with invaders. A high command decision was postponed, leaving a tenuous position along the river as main supply routes and rail corridors remain contested.
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Eighth Army
Thia
Cantra
U.S
Lewis
Wash
U N Security Council Deadlocks Over North Korea Aid
Amid heated council debate Malik and the North Korean issue stall action. U.S. delegate Austin clashes with Malik over cooperation and potential changes to council rules. Options discussed include delaying meetings, transferring to a special session, or altering election procedures as tempers flare and talks extend into tomorrow.
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Maldrew
U.S
Korea
U. N
Warren R. ‘Austin
U. S. Deleg Tion
Security Council
Austin
Wales
Mn Ut Malik
Malik
North Korea
Ernes
Tyggve
Sonal
Gross
Malle
Week's Third Fatal Accident at Praga Al Dart Meet
A fatal incident marred the Arkansas week event as Jim Davia was struck by a bolt during the Praga Al meet. Authorities report the accident occurred amid the vela event, with details available from local outlets.
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Praga al Dart
Arkansas
Velteat
Yearald
Jim Davia
Siuck
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