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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1961

Page

4

All-America Alliance Inched Toward Signing Punta Del Este

Punta del Este Uruguay AP reports Western Hemisphere ministers prepare for a ceremonial signing of the Punta del Este Declaration to launch Kennedy’s Alliance for Progress. The pact aims to channel over 20 billion dollars into Latin American development over 10 years, with Cuba abstaining on the final committee vote.

Punta Disleste Uruguay Sient Kennedy Punta del Fiste Kennedy U. S IntereAmerican Economic Conference Cuba Ernesto Guevara Kennage Next Maceh la Ung America Punta del Este United States Europe Japan

VFW Plans Melon Feed at Ft Roots

The VFW Post at Little Rock will deliver 16,900 pounds of watermelons to Fort Roots Veterans Hospital on Sunday August 20. About 1508 patients will receive melons, funded largely by Buddy Poppy sales. John Lloyd supplied the melons with transport by Pergys Truck Stop. Final plans meet Tuesday night August 15.

VFW Fort Roots Veterans Hospital Little Rock John Lloyd Pergys

Weather Invernment Station Report For Missouri And Nearby

Partial cloudy to day through Tuesday with little warmer northwest and scattered showers. Highs 88 to 95 expected elsewhere with a few thundershowers. overnight lows around 77 to 86. Precipitation 1/14 inch. Yearly total 32.49 inches through July, last year 22.49.

Nols Ending Pam Missouri Howest

Red Tape Cut to Speed Up Plane Return

Washington moves to speed the return of an hijacked Eastern Airlines plane by easing Cuba travel rules and arranging a swap of a Cuban patrol boat for the American crew. The United States will release a Cuban patrol boat to Cuba while Fidel Castro agrees to fly the crew to the United States, with the plan aiming for a Tuesday handover at Key West. The move reverses normal restrictions on U.S.-Cuba travel and marks an unprecedented diplomatic arrangement in the hijacking case involving a four engine jet seized in Havana.

Washington United States Uhorough Cuba Eastern Airlines Fidel James Taranas Americas U.S Charles & Ashmann Harris & Co Florida State Department Harris Cuban Tourist Commission Joseph W. Reap Key West New West Mikunio Tampa Blu Havana Cuebak Cassen Cassen Indo

Gabon Celebrates Independence Anniversary in Libreville

Celebrations mark another anniversary of Gabon’s independence at Libreville with public gatherings, speeches, and cultural displays showcasing national pride and historical milestones since gaining freedom. Local officials praise progress and unity amid festive events across the capital.

State Moves to Take Over NYC Schools

Albany reports Governor Rockefeller calls a special session to consider emergency action that could place New York City's troubled school system under state control. The move follows ongoing corruption accusations and a contentious mayoral campaign with Mayor Wagner resisting. The plan would replace the nine member board with a state appointed panel and restructure management of education in the city.

Albany N.Y Nelson A. Rockefeller New York City Robert F. Wagner Wagner Ema Rockefeller James E. Allen Feduens Finn Shire Board of Reels Beetween Warner Aml Arthur Levitt City Democrat

Sam Weaver 99 Dies in Port Worth Texas

Sam Weaver, 99, dies Sunday in Port Worth Texas after a long illness. Survivors include a daughter in Texarkana and a nephew. Funeral services will be held at Corneh Puawal Home on Thursday at 2230, according to local notices.

Sam Weaver Port Worth Prescott New County Texarkarty Cvell Jlape Seevieus Cormeh

Motorboat Deaths Highlight Violent Week on Ouachita Lake

A boating accident on Lake Ouachita near Hot Springs killed a 12 year old boy during a water ski run. The 14 year old driver faced manslaughter charges with bond set under $1,000. Owners of the boat were charged with negligence. The week saw 24 violent deaths across the area including drownings, shootings, a fire, and a stabbing.

John Henry Strode Ianl John Strode Pine Bluff Mabelvale Avil Atty David Whittington W.hall Damon Hall Mabel Billy Burdue Addie Harper Willie Wilkins Roger Jolson Biggers Ihn Man Johnsup Miles Ace Petioe

Eichmann Trial Ends in Jerusalem

In Jerusalem Adolf Eichmann’s trial closes after 17 weeks with defense urging the court to close the file and judge him no more. Justice Moshe Landau did not set a verdict date, saying sentencing would come in November as defense lawyer Robert Servatius attacked the prosecution’s case and questioned Eichmann’s liability for Nazi crimes.

Garven Hudgins Jerusalem Siat Adolf Eichmann Moshe Fat Dau Eichmann Robert Servatius Comseleo Gestapo Coronel Richmann Foil Malta Rael Argents Argentina Jin May Loh Servatius Esvad Germany

Chinese Reds Train Cubans

Ta Tua news agency reports Chinese Communists are training Cuban officers in air craft and artillery at Nan King Formosa. The agency claims underground mainland contacts but the report could not be independently confirmed.

Vaipel Formosa Nan- King Ta Tua

Mexican bridge collapse kills nine workers injures forty two

A railway bridge under conviction collapsed near Villa Cardel in southeastern Mexico on Saturday killing nine workers and injuring forty two. Local officials reported the disaster as investigators began to assess the cause and scope of the accident.

Villa Cardel Mexica Mexico

Walter L Sallee Becomes CPA in Philadelphia Area

Walter L Sallee of Hope Route Prescott Route is noted as passing the CPA exam successfully. The former Hope resident, son of Lord Sallee, gains certified public accountant status in Philadelphia, with reference to local addresses and family ties.

Walker le Salles Tual Sprive St Philadelphia Commonwealth of Pun

Berlin Crisis Deepens as Gate Closed and Flights Restricted

President Kennedy and Secretary Rusk escalate Berlin tensions over the flight of refugees to West Berlin. Rusk denounces the Red crackdown as a flagrant violation and contemplates Western actions beyond formal protests. Ambassador Thompson plans to leave Washington for Frankfurt to join his family.

Washington Kennedy Devon Rusk Berlin West Berlin Poy D. Kohler Britain France West Germany Midfternoon West West Gemany East Germany Rustin Llewellyn Thompson Tlymnnis Port Mass White House Thompson New York Frankfurt GeraMity Moscow Husk Paris Kutsk East Soviet Union Germany State Department Rusk

Land Bank in Long Term Credit Meet

The Federal Land Bank Association of Texarkana leaders and manager will join a group meeting in Little Rock on August 24 to discuss long term credit plans for farmers. Fred Land Bank serves Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma through 67 associations, with loans reaching a record high of 201 million by July 31.

Federal Land Bank Associaton Texarkana Little Rock Arkansas Assas Federal Land Bank Federal Land Bank of St. Louis Ark William A. Dickinson WC. Munter Assa Ul Texarkand

Schedule of X Ray Unit for Hempstead County

Schedule of the Molle Xeatay Unit for Hempstead County lists dates in August and September for court sessions and events. It names Wards, Saenger Theatre, and Sharhouse & Sons with various times and locations, though the OCR is garbled. The entries reference August 0 and September dates with noon and 6 pm appearances, indicating a county schedule of public events and judicial sessions.

Te Molle Xeatay Hempstead Courtho Vriday Courthauga W. Sharhouse & Sons Saenger Teatro Pam Saenger

Red Blockade Halts Exodus to the West

Thousands of Communist police and battle renly troops barricaded East Berlin to stop escapes to the West as tensions rose. Only about 25 to 30 crossed the border Sunday after a Friday record. 4,100 had crossed Saturday before the ban. East Berlin workers in the Western sector missed work. protest or disturbance reports were unclear. Skirmishes occurred along the 26 mile border as West Berliners jeered Red guards.

George Boultwood Berlin Fap Renly East Berlin Lempers Horder Fron Reds West West Berlin Willy Brandt Red Soviet Union Kennedy Konrad Adenauer Brandt Langry West Uesit

Rockefeller says college not always required for success

Conway Arkansas AP Rockefeller millionaire Winsthrop Rockefeller told a Arkansas State Teachers College audience that the nation has created a folk tale belief that everyone must go to college. He argued a true equality means offering different paths to reach opportunities and that education should fit individual abilities and roles.

Conway Ark Millionaire Winsthrop Rockefeller Morvistar Simmer Vliss Arkansas State Teachers College Rockefelier Ech Persen Nis Inelmadstal Roekefoller

Berlin Gate Crisis Amid Split City Tensions

West Berliners clash with East German forces at the Brandenburg Gate as refugees are blocked. East German troops seal the gate with armed militiamen, while West Berlin police struggle to push back crowds of several hundred to thousands. Contingent details follow on Page Two.

George Boultwood Berlin West West Berlin Hes People's Amy he /Semechele

Bell Honors Its Veteran Employes

Four local telephone employees were honored at an anniversary dinner at the Ue Hotel Bartow dining room last Thursday evening. Fred Gray led the ceremony with service emblems and certificates for Henry Penwick 29 years Aslin 20 years James Freeman 15 years and Pat Brown 5 years. Attendees included John Koonce district plant superintendent Hot Springs Bill ONeal Hot Springs Me and Mrs Randall McKinnis Ashdown Mr and Mrs Jones Freeman Nashville Mr and Mrs Veney Fenwick Mr and Mrs Thomas Fenwick Jr Mr and Mrs Robert Mitchel Mr and Mrs Astin Mr and Mrs Dee Brown BK Goudner and Gray all of Hope.

Ue Hotel Bartow Fred Gray Henry Penwick A Aslin James Freeman Nashville Pat Brown John Koonce Districk Hot Springs Bill O'Neal Randall McKinnis Ashdown Junes Mreeman Veney’ Fenwick Thomas Fenwick Jr Robert Mitchel Iid Astin Dee Brown Goudner Andre Gray All of Hope

Thief Strikes Clothesline Twice in Month

Mrs. Alvin Reynolds reports a theft on her clothesline at 618 S. Siders Street, with two bed sheets stolen. Police confirm a similar robbery occurred exactly one month earlier on July 1, prompting close scrutiny of the coincidence.

Alvin Reynolds St. Taki Reynolds

Methodist Camp Meeting Opens August 18 at Davidson Camp

The Methodist Camp Meeting opens at Davidson camp ground on August 18 and runs through August 28. Dr. Charles Baughman conducts the services with Mrs. Cecil Osborn as pianist and Randall Andrews of Gordon conducting, assisted by a youth chair. The camp ground is about 14 miles west of Arkadelphia.

Davidson Camp Ground Arkus Delphia Charles Baughman Cecil “Osborn Randall Andhews Af Gordon

Jones Column Out on Vacation

The Arguid the Town column by managing editor Paul T. Jones will be missing this week and next as Mr Jones is on vacation. The column notes a lost region, the Jones team, and a boat chase headed for Narrows Loaiser.

Colum Paul T. Jones Mr. Jones Jones Tamery Narrows Loaiser

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