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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1957
Page
11
A fragmented review notes a 23 year old actress portraying a peasant in a 20th century color comedy at Saenger theater. The piece highlights sultry Egyptian costume and contrasts with male leads Costa Lidd and Clifton Webby M. The language reflects era stereotypes and misreads.
Three American diplomats were declared personal non grata by Syria and ordered to leave within 24 hours accusing them of plotting to overthrow the government. Howard Stone and Francis Gijon exited via the Lebanese border with Lt. Col. Robert Molley also leaving Damascus as protests were filed with authorities.
A state health board report notes 17 paralytic and 30 non paralytic polio cases in Arkansas, up from 47 paralytic and 20 non paralytic cases a year earlier. The release details today's findings and frames the outbreak context.
American archaeologist Alan Ladd insists on turning over a sunken ship’s discovery to the Greek people. The discovery features four dolphins carved in the hull and a historic hold, sparking debate over cultural ownership and maritime heritage.
HOMINY OKLA Former Hope man Cox is appointed manager at Penney Co located in Hominy. After attending high school he joined the Penney Co and was promoted to assistant manager at Camden before becoming manager in Hominy. The Penney store offers a full line of merchandise including women furnishings, draperies, domestics, bedding, curtains, and family apparel.
Washington reports the Federal Power Commission declined to enter controversy over rates for Reynolds Metal Co. at its Arkadelphia aluminum plant. The Interior Secretary had sought a determination that rates under a long term contract with Arkansas Power and Light are no longer effective. The commission dismissed the application amid shift in marketing and power agency roles.
A rugged defense demonstration near Point Barrow Alaska showcased a new electronic alarm system for North American air defense. The Dowling station and 600 Federal Electric Corp employees reported a successful test of the Dewline line with a high altitude bomber pass and a test message relayed to Galore Springs Colorado.
Washington reports that both chambers stalled over civil rights legislation as efforts to break the stalemate failed. Rep. Keating proposed unanimous consent to bring a Senate-passed bill to a compromise, but dozens of members objected, blocking any quick settlement. President Eisenhower had objected to the bill as written, and party leaders indicated no deal would be struck to soften the measure.
Readable text fragment references Baton Rouge and a death case with garbled names and places. The item appears to summarize a local incident or obituary note but lacks clear details, dates, or identifiable entities to specify further.
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