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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1960
Page
2
Fragmented readable lines describe a street or rally scene with characters debating a sale, stocks, and a shout to plant or flee. The dialogue includes names like Wis, Brett, and Sell, with stage directions noting windows and a crowd. The text ends with To Be Continued.
Fort Smith Arkansas article notes three teams remain in the state softball tournament. Elmer Cook of Port Smith defeated Rogers Recreation of Fayetteville yesterday. Cook will play Beckman Dairy of Fort Smith Friday. winner advances to face Rogers Saturday to decide who meets Fries, Illinois winner. Dispensers of Hot Springs Lille Rock Air Force Base and Port Norman withdrew.
Washington reports President Nixon plans rapid trips to the Deep South to stump for Republican candidates. Nixon will visit Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Virginia during a shortened congressional adjournment, aiming to energize GOP efforts as Kennedy campaigns in Hawaii with Lyndon B. Johnson. The strategy seeks to maximize impact before Senate actions constrain timing.
A performer known as Salil Lord reportedly lost his working wardrobe in a mishap before a planned night club routine. Police recovered the item and cash amount, with details of wallets and sweaters noted as missing. Local authorities urge witnesses to come forward.
A fragmented OCR report lists players from Mulberry Bearden and others in a West vs East all star basketball contest. It notes touchdowns and rushing yards alongside game actions, including key plays by Smith, McKinney, Hoyt, Jett, and Williams, with mentions of guards, backfields, and defensive stops.
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