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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1961

Page

4

Arkla gas value debated in Arkansas PSC hearing

In Littlle Rock Arkla witness Edward Henderson testified that the value of Arkla produced gas is placed in the distribution system without a separate sale price. The PSC hearing on Arkla 4.2 million rate increase focused on fair field price and whether higher or lower rates should apply to gas used by the company and its customers.

Little Rock Arkansas Louisiana Gas Co Edward No Henderson Arkla Public Service Commission Henderson el Dorado J. W. Spencer Atkla PSC Arkansas Robinson Commission Spencer Supreme Court Cai

Faubus Mulls Aug 21 Special Session for Legislature

Gov Orval Faubus announced a special session of the Arkansas Legislature on August 21 if the council completes its war foray into surplus revenue division. The council will propose how to allocate existing funds totaling about 11.7 million to meet construction needs and ask lawmakers to pick one of two plans to add to the surplus. Faubus noted the date aims to finish work before September 2, with earlier talks of a possible session next Tuesday.

Little Rock Orval E. Faubus Faubus Sid

Weather Station Reports 24 Hours to Friday Morning

The report notes 1901 total precipitation through July with 32.69 inches this year, compared to 22.42 inches last year. Limp River at Hale is 4.9 feet and slowly falling, Lil Juver at Morulia 4.9 and at Wilson 6 feet, also falling. Discharges show Denison Dant 3093 efs and Texarkana Dum 0 efs. Arkansas forecasts: clear to partly cloudy this afternoon with continuing warm, improving into Friday with no major river changes expected. Continued on Page Four.

Haletot Morulia Wilson Texarkana Dum

ALC Hopeful for Help in Legislature Funding Plan

Arkansas Legislative Council near term budget decisions as hearings end. Council earmarks 10.3 million for state agencies and urges Gov Faubus to include two construction fund plans in a special session. Options include a 17 million college construction fund supported by a 10 million revenue bond or diverting 4.5 million from operating reserves.

Litle Wock Arkansas Registive Council Orval EB. Fuubus Lille Reel Deot Schowls McRae Sanatorum Collegeville Pine Bluff Wrightsville Forestry Department Children's Colony Am&n Colleges Faubus Indiate Testinay Arkansas Frank Halt Pulaski Joe Y. Lede Holt Legislitere

University approves dormitory plan for 200 women

The University of Arkansas Board of Trustees approved plans Thursday for a new dormitory intended to house 200 women. The project budget was listed as 760 thousand dollars, with construction and site details outlined in the proposal.

Teens steal yacht as new heading to adventure

In San Pedro two teenage boys, Jah Hornsby and Geof Chadwick, are accused of grand theft after allegedly stealing the 45 foot Los Amigos yacht valued at $50,000. Detectives found the vessel with the boys aboard while investigating a bicycle theft. they planned a voyage to Honolulu and the South Pacific, citing books on sailing and yachting.

San Pedro Calif Charles Thomasset San Padeo Harbor Fanding Coast Guard Honolulu South Pacific Jah Hornsby West Los Angeles Geof Chadwick Los Angeles Los Amigos San Pedeo Library

Congress Okays Record Peace Budget

Congress approves a record peacetime defense appropriation of 46.6 billion dollars for fiscal year 1963, granting about a billion more than Kennedy requested. The action by voice vote in both chambers adds 525 million for continued B52 production, 225 million for the B70 bomber, funds to boost National Guard and reserves, and 207.6 million for an intensified civil defense shelter program.

Washington Congress Kennedy House Senate Conference National Guard

West Powers Read Berlin Crisis, Signal Talks Offer

Bonn quoting authoritative sources reports Western powers preparing to respond to Soviet notes on Berlin and Germany. They express willingness to negotiate but offer no specific proposals, framing any reply as an answer to Moscow while avoiding direct concessions.

Bonn Germany API Marcow Berlin

Final Rites for Ex Hope Teacher Beatrice Pratt

Miss Beatrice Pratt 72 longtime Hope teacher died June 4 at the Presbyterian home in High Point North Carolina. Funeral services were held June 6 in North Carolina. Cremated remains will be interred at 7 p.m. Monday in Rose Hill cemetery with burial by Hennicon Cornelius. Survivors include two daughters Mrs Bill Boyd of Brentwood Massachusetts and Mrs Bert Hopkins of Manchester Massachusetts.

Beatrice Pratt Hope Presbyterian Home Nigh Point N.C North Carolina Hennicon Cornelius Rose Hill Cemetery Bill Boyd Brentwood Bert Hopkins Manchester

Titov Discusses Ejection From Vostok II and Landing

Soviet cosmonaut Gherman Titov recounted his 25 hour orbital flight ending with a parachute landing after ejecting from ship Vostok II. He described two landing options, said he felt well, and noted only a slight appetite change. He and experts found no physical changes postflight.

George Sylvertsen Moscow Gherman Tilay Heanth Titov Flice Globe Moscow University Mstislav Keldysh Soviet Academy of Sciences Soviet Union Keldysh Mars Moon Thtev

Rusk Reports No Schedule on Berlin Talks

Secretary of State Dean Rusk said Western powers expect Berlin negotiations with the Soviet Union but have no timetable. He noted unity among Allies and potential NATO military moves, while France calls for no early initiative. Rusk prepared to report to President Kennedy after weeklong consultations in Europe.

John M. Hightower Washington Dean Rusk Ruska Berlin Afkey Kennedy Europe Wight Rusk United States France NATO Kannenty Fn Deutr Ttuskey Hue West Berlin Trush Paris

Rain widespread with heavy falls and floods across multiple regions

The Associated Press reports broad rainfall from the southern Plateau into the Ohio Valley with heavy downpours, possible flash floods in the Midwest, and three inches in Columbus, Ohio. Dayton and eastern Great Lakes areas saw rain as temperatures ranged from 95 in Blythe, California to 52 in Dickinson, North Dakota.

Associated Press Plateau Ohio Valley Midwest Missouri Tlinois Ilinois Great Lakes Indianiparks Columbus Ohio Dayton Blythe Calif Dickinson Nld

City police arrest Negro man for beer to minors and charity line buyers

City officers arrested a Negro man for selling beer to minors and possessing excess beer for sale. He was found with 20 empty and eight full cans in his car, and 24 cans at his home, as about 1,000 people monthly receive free food. The incident raised debate on charity and bootlegging amid tensions over street life and public aid. Officers Martin Hollis Sinvard Pedron led the case, with other civic notices and local events following.

Martin Hollis Sinvard Pedron Amd Prb Vie Hatsity

Death Penalty Provision in Hijack Bill

Washington lawmakers advanced a hijacking bill adding a minimum 20 year prison term with possible life or death for federal aircraft crimes. Senator Yarborough led the amendment amid calls for strong Cuba policy following a Pan Am jet hijack to Cuba. President Kennedy announced broader air patrols while debate continued on Castro's regime and enforcement.

Washington Senate Volee Ralph Yarborough D-Toex Pan American World Airways Mexico Cuea Videl Castro Kennedy Pkine Castro Sen Thomas UI Kuehel Calif Cuba Frank Carlson Ug Hy Fidel Castro Mike Marmsfield Coleagues Iyerselt M. Dirksen Cubs Willie United States

Matador Mauro Capo Gored. May Leave Hospitalized

Reports indicate matador Antonio Grilonex may leave hospital after a goring incident in the bullring. The injured bullfighter, Mauro Capo, received first aid then was flown to a city hospital and is expected to return to the ring later.

Mauro

Allies May Desert United States Over West Berlin

Khrushchev reportedly told Kennedy’s disarmament adviser John McCloy that U S allies would not fight to hold West Berlin. The remark, aired after a 25 session with McCloy, was summarized for a closed Senate Republican Policy Committee meeting. Dirksen offered no details.

Washington Khrushchev John McCroy Kennedy U.S West Berlin McCloy Senate Republican Policy Committee Everett M. Dirksen Illinois

U S Sends Cuba Note on Hijacking Incident

The United States delivered a note to Switzerland for relay to Cuba on hijacked aircraft and ships. It cites a Cuban reply demanding the release of an Eastern Air Lines plane seized in Havana. Cuba suggested exchanging the airliner for a Cuban patrol boat and a promise to halt property seizures in future hijackings.

Washington United States Cuba Hanlle U.S Nas

New Cabinet Advances Housing Affairs Plan in Senate Vote

President Kennedy seeks a new Cabinet department of Urban Affairs to oversee federal housing programs. The Government Operations Committee approved the proposal by a 42 to support, with Sen. McClellan among those voting yes. The department would centralize housing initiatives from the Housing and Home Finance Agency under one umbrella.

Wallington CAPI B Kennedy Department of Urban Affairs Senate John L. McClellan Dane The Housing and Home Finance Agency

Russia moves toward East German peace treaty with Khrushchev push

Berlin reports indicate negotiations on a German peace treaty are under way in Moscow and East Berlin. Khrushchev demands a signed peace with East Germany while West Germany rejects such a move. Berlin fears new travel restrictions as refugees rise toward 150,000 this year. Marshal Ivan Konyev leads Soviet forces in Berlin buildup.

George Boultwood Berlin APS East Germany Dre Mice Khrushchev Starner West Bertin Tat Warsaw Boly Naric Khrushchev Khyushchev Kheushchev Ivan Konev Warsaw Pact Newey Deutschland Priy Orp Bola Bern East Germany Stoph German Democratic Republic Sloph West Geremany

Ambassador Thompson to Join Moscow Talks for Berlin Crisis

Ambassador Liewelly Thompson, U.S. envoy to Moscow, joined Kennedy administration consultations in Washington on possible moves in the Berlin standstill. Secretary Rusk reported to the White House after meetings with Britain France West Germany and Italy. Thompson will depart for Europe after a few days of talks.

Joan M. Hightowei Washington Arbassador Liewellyy Thompson U.S Divoy Moscow Kennedy United States Berlin Dean Rusk Hight Eusrope Rusk White House Britain France West Germany Taly Konrad Ade Qainer Armintore Fasfuni Shire Department Europe

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