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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1953

Page

4

Ark Texas highway row over right of way costs

Text of remarks at Hotel Barlow in Texarkana shows Arkansas officials opposing state paid rights of way while Texas refuses payment, with Highway Commission debates on funding, local donations, and rural road improvements. Orr defends voluntary donations and cost savings redirected to more road work.

Texarkana Texas Hlgdwig Conmission Arkansas Arkansas County Hornton Frank Janty As Kansas Highway Suri Diy Ita Barlow Suvonenes McLarty Suite Police Commission Rupe Wempstead Highway 4 Heyy Chiumiman Orr Sen Blcl Crow Saal Kim Judges’ Association Orr Spring Hill Highway 29 Hope Ful‘ton

Gremlins Pursue Duster Planes In Arkansas Briefs

In Arkansas, three duster planes faced incidents with a pilot escaping unharmed after a tire blowout near There. another crash left minor injuries, while four planes valued at 23000 were destroyed by fire suspected arson on the Arthur W. Campbell plantation near Scott. A separate incident in Jonesboro saved 13 year old David Lance from drowning thanks to two quick young rescuers.

KEO Gremlins Arkansas Jim Brenner Beigart, Bros. Duster Service Brenner Richard Gillette Scott Arthur W. Campbell Jonesborg David Lance David Ilis K. N. Lawrence Bob DeWitt Difevuard

Native American origin of the turkey explained

The article notes the turkey as a native American bird. It recounts how Spaniards conquering Mexico in the 16th century found turkeys in Aztec gardens and explains domestic turkey breeding from birds taken to Europe by Spanish explorers.

Mexico Europe

Seventeen New Polio Cases Reported in Arkansas

Seventeen cases of polio were reported last week, increasing the yearly total to 384, an rise of 84 from the same period last year. The State Board of Health listed cases in Arkansas counties including Drew Jefferson Miller Pulaski Sebastian Union Washington White and Yell.

Little Rock Arkansa State Board of Health Arkansas Drew Jefferson Miller Pulaski Sebastian Union Washington White Yell

Blevins Methodists to Hold Revival

The Rev. Joe W. Hunter announced Billy Gentry of Hope will preach at 11 a.m. service at Blevins Methodist Church on Sunday August 30. Revival begins at Brice Memorial Church Monday night at 7 45 and runs through Sunday September 6 with Rev. M J Scott of Stumps preaching.

Joe W. Hunter Billy Gentry Hope Blevins Methodist Church Brice Memorial Church M. J. Scott Ih Methodist Church Stumps

First Polio Patient Hospitalized This Year

The first polio case of the year is hospitalized at St Michael's Hospital in Texackatineedinsday for treatment. The patient has no paralysis, and medical staff report the illness is the first confirmed case in Comparthan tor 1a fast vene this year.

Duekloe Willett de Ha Whlett Hay St Michael’s Hospital Cian

Washington Workers Join Phone Strike

The CIO Communications Workers of America set up picket lines around telephone exchanges in Washington District of Columbia and in Maryland and West Virginia towns to back pay raises of 2 to 3 dollars a week. Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company kept service flowing with supervisors and automatic equipment. The union claimed over 7,000 workers participated in the area with 50 percent effectiveness reported by the company. picketing occurred at 12 exchanges across five Maryland cities and several West Virginia towns.

Washington CIO Communications Workers of Aneriea Colnwatt Maryland West Virg Uthin Chesapeake & Patamac Telephone Ca Yhe West Viewwiata Charleston Wheeling Clarksburg Flarmont Maundsville Weirton West Virginia Towson Baltimoore Alisbury Annapolis Laurel

Last Methodist Adventure Night Ends Week of Christian Talks

Friday night marks the final session of Christian Adventure Week for Methodist Intermediates with Rev. V J Keeley addressing What are you doing with Christ. Miss Ruth Nolwe will lead Boy Girl Friendships discussion and Mrs Mary Louise Copeland will oversee recreation hour, with a hay ride planned. Supper is provided by Mrs J B Tooley Mrs Herbert Arnold and Mrs Albert Graves. Flowers for the sanctuary are from Mrs George Robinson. Seniors who helped include Linda Moore Margie Vickers Carolyn Story

Methodist V. J. Keeley Ruth Nolwe Mary Louise Copeland J. B. Tooley Herbert Arnold Albert Graves George Robinson Linda Moore Margie Vickers Carolyn Story

Weather to Be Hot and Dry Across Much of East

The Associated Press reports hot and dry conditions expanding across the eastern half of the nation with no relief in sight for several days. Records fell in many cities as temperatures climbed into the 90s across the central region for the third straight day.

Associated Press Plains State Plains States Atlantic Seaboard

A Full Moon Drive Home to the Country Soul

HAL BOYLE reflects on how the full moon troubles city life yet soothes country hearts. He recalls a Catskill porch moment where the moon's glow brings peace, homesickness, and a sense of belonging, contrasting urban restlessness with rural serenity.

Hal Boyle Woodland Ign Bengie Catskill Mountains

Downward Budget Curve Hailed Amid Debt Reduction

The administration touts a two billion dollar drop from earlier estimates as it pins hopes on a balanced budget. Treasury Secretary Humphrey notes the year ends with lower cash delays and predicts no need to reconvene Congress to lift the debt ceiling. Potential tax changes, including a national sales tax, are under review to hit budget goals.

Wasitington Ute Eisenhower Jawor Minuta Nea Bude Pune Secretary of the Treasury Mara Phrey Punch Niseotlferener Trumphrey Congress

Reds Accuse North Korea Spies in Buffer Zone Infiltration

TOKYO UP The Communist have sent more than 20 teams of North Korean spies across the demilitarized buffer zone in Korea to seek information on United Nations forces. The operatives posed as refugees and claimed orders from women leaders. UN troops reportedly captured many, with initial confessions citing plans to violate the armistice in October. Spies claimed the date of October 27 for a potential UN breach. UN officials protested to the Communists, noting the action breaches the armistice. The effort aims to probe UN defenses along a 144 mile line behind the old front. The new line’s strength worries Reds, while refugees remain protected by armistice provisions.

Tokyo North Korea Korea United Nations U. N U.N United Nations Command Miitary Armistice Commission North Keren

Extended Arkansas forecast for Aug 28 to Sept 1

Extended forecast shows temperatures 2 to 4 degrees above normal with lows 65 to 75 and highs 86 to 93. No significant changes expected. Precipitation scattered with brief thunderstorms.

Arkansas

Many Hempstead Men Indicted on Liquor Counts

Hempstead County indictments list multiple men charged with liquor offenses. Names include George Wayne Edge Merry, Willie Bhinken, Bifomd Bearden, Clare Brown, Sidney Lewis Tay vis, and Latther Grant Mavis. Proceedings tied to Lafayette county and local courts with four counts noted.

Hempstead Teese Dasteet Court Morte Sith Phyoy Ded Georgy Wane Edge Merry Bins Ull Hepstead Willie Deyre Bhinkenship Bearden Clareene Brown Lafayette County COONS Stenrsichard Vass Latther Grant Mavis Sidney Lewis Tayvis Latiyette Shiree Ont Agi Jessie Sqaith Trenypstead Twat Spears Proms Ant Ty Vo Uotley

Farmer causes fatal harm Lonely Hearts Bride

An elderly farmer killed his wife after a dispute linked to a lonely hearts club. He fired rounds into her forehead near the home, then threatened to kill himself. Coroner ruled the deaths a murder suicide and investigators noted a note and comments about the lonely hearts club.

Hindulph Shevitt Guthrie Goodwin Sterlin Byrne Sid Byrne Vies Wis Cote Ha Lang Claude Braye Bragg Gall Ain Fr. C. MuNabl Cannack Sullivan

Cub Scout Pack Plans Winter Program and Awards

Cub Scout pack schedules winter program at Use Sing meeting and a watermelon supper at Pair Park. First pack meeting of the school year set for Sept 24 at Garland Sehvel at 7 30 pm. Planning Council meets Sept 02 at Mrs James C Cross home. Awards: Wolf promoted David Stewart James Blackwood. Wolf badge arrows awarded to Stewart O Dell Guerin Astin. Bear badge arrows to O Dell Bill Anderson. Lion badge arrows to Louis Anderson Terry Gaines Moore Comparte.

Use Sing Pair Park Garland Sehvel James C. Cross Wolf Segut David Stewart James Blackwood Johnnie O'Dell David Guerin Roy Astin Seoul Bill Anderson Jennnie Oe Louis Anderson Tarery Gaines David Moore Louisnderson Hilly Comparte

13 Arkansans to Return From Far East Embarkation List

The Navy plans to dock 1,487 passengers, including 12 from Arkansas, from the Far East. Arkansas men listed include John D. Casteel Pacahon ta e and others in various ranks, with stations at Fort Smith Little Rock and Paragould. Some unrelated notes mention crows, road rights of way, and a Jersey cow sale in Sulphur Springs, Texas.

Beare An Seattle Navy Darby Arkansas Far East Pie John D. Casteel Pacahon Tae Coley Gilbert Timba Sharp Qotinly Aubrey L Robby Little Trook Bobby D. Starr Jacksonville Zeda A. Vandermillion Fort Simalth Joseph Wince Paragould Richard Ballard Little Rock A&c James M. Bradshaw Ashdown Charles E. Gibson Hot, Springs Richard W. Graham Guriff Fithville adJacob E. Hansen Robert FE Bie Arkadelphis Cpl Myron Miters True Snanny

Russia Offers Aid to Iran in Surprise Move

Soviet sources hint Moscow may lend Iran funds and humanitarian aid, with reports of a large credit line and possible future shipments. Analysts note U S concerns over shifting regional dynamics as parliamentary gridlock in Iran persists and Moscow weighs conditions.

Russia Iran

Churchill Urges Closer U N Co operation with U S

AP reports Winston Churchill instructed the British delegation at the United Nations in New York to work more closely with the United States on Korean policy. Sources say officials should resolve differences privately to avoid public airing that could aid Soviet Russia. British stance on the Korean political arrangement differed from the U S view, though London signaled willingness to align.

Tonacon Winston Churchill United Nations New York United States Beulah

Employment Offices to Be Reduced in Arkansas

The Arkansas Employment Security Division says lack of funds will force closure of eight field offices effective Sept. 4, with 23 employees to be laid off mainly from the Little Rock office. Closed offices include Rogers, Newport, Pine Bluff, Waldron, Ridge, Arkadelphia, Monticello, and Conway. Local veterans returning from Korea are noted among personnel in related dispatches.

Litt Rock Avignsas Diviston Bayard Taylor Rogers Newport Purngould Wale Put Ridge Arkadelphia Morvilton Parry and Conway Little Rock

Peace Formula of U S Gets Assembly Nod

Fragmented obituary and notice fragment list many names and towns. Mentions service events and a memorial date, with scattered references to individuals and places, reflecting a local notice page rather than a coherent article. The readable items indicate a forthcoming service date and several familial names.

U.S

India Bows Out as UN Assembly Endorses Broad Plan

At the United Nations General Assembly India faced a heavy defeat on a proposed Korean peace conference plan backed by the United States. The Soviet bloc vetoed objections, while India declined to endorse the measure, insisting the purposes of noneg be reached without forcing a resolution on India. The decision leaves India’s role uncertain as the debate continued.

Turan Husstr United States Saul Taciiy Sanday Oustey Mohamed Mossedugl Lobry Jhmi United Nations N.Y U.N. General Assembly Tungler U.N India Tide Carbain Wwithcrayhiy Ag Jrun Tlus Ain Phin Hugain Poo China Korea South Korea Lhe U. N

FBI Arrests Fugitive Red Leaders

FBI agents arrested top Communist Party leaders in a Sonoma County cabin near Sonora California. One fugitive, Robert G. Thompson, III, had been sought after for conspiracy charges and had previously served time on related offenses. Five others were arraigned before a U.S. commissioner as authorities described a plot to overthrow the government.

San Francisco PBT Welkwoodline Od Sonora Cali Robert G. Thompson Alenteaz Skiney Steinberg Albo Orgaoenivers San Wraneixeo Jootaph Karesh

Americans Fail to Climb Mountain

An American expedition led by Robert Bites and Peter Schoening failed to summit K2 in the Karakoram. After more than two months from base camp at Godwin Austen, only two co leaders reached the upper slopes while four others and a British captain remained near the base. Reports from Murree indicate tense negotiations near the treacherous high altitude route between base camp and Skardu.

Codwin Austen Robert Bites Exeter Peter Schoening Seattle Wash Murree Skarda Treachurong Godwin Austen Leval Skurdu

U S Airmen Marry British Girls in wartime trend

NEA report from London notes American airmen in the Seventh Army Division marrying British girls at a striking rate, about 200 per month. The process includes approvals from squadron commanders and a four month reflection period, with chaplains and families weighing plans as war-time romance widens.

Tom Cullen London NEA Borea Permigulon Hig Squadron Corminider USA Col J. Andrew Skyland England Andraw Ame Ayorll Rustemier Thomas Rust Ob Town Ayertl Jong

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Highway Commission Dvises Leon Hatch Kansas City, Mo Pine Bluff, Ark State Revenue Department Lindsey Matchell Vance Scurlock Kansas Blevins Methodists Last Methodist Charles F. Barrett Reds Earnest Hoberecht Farmer Kills Cub Scout Arkansans Btar County Judges’ Association Legionnaires Ball Park Swphur Springs Autry Wik Ray'p. West Ferrie'l. West of Hag Peep Freantersed Churchill Hust Maginolia Ark Wiest Machine Air Wing Sun Frangsen General A. I. Anderson Will Carman Blevins Cavin Lrasecolt FBI By Glenn Stackhouse Ney
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