Proposes Hiring Outsider to Appraise Property
A proposal to hire an established out-of-state firm to appraise property in Hempstead is under advisement at a county taxing units meeting. The plan involves Limeeting scheduling and represents representatives from Arkansas Department Rec.
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Wr H. Etter
Washington School Board
Carl Hinton
Patmos
County Board of Equalization
Green Sheffield
McCaskill
Jim Dodson
Garrett Wiis
Frank Trimule
Equalized
Talbot Felld, Jr
Hird
Scl
Psa
Afkansas
Ft. Smith Plans 40 Percent Water Rate Increase
Ft Smith water study committee proposed a 40 percent rise to generate about 300000 dollars yearly for 16 years to fund improving the town’s inadequate water system. Water officials and engineers said the move could enable bonds reaching 2600000 dollars, with a new meeting set for Sept 10.
Faubus Said to Hold Key to Leggett Fate
A published claim from an unnamed source says Arkansas Governor Faubus could save Leggett by commuting the death sentence. The leggett case centers on rape and murder charges and a potential insanity defense, with the legal route suggesting commutation to life and confinement in a state hospital.
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Oryal Faubus
Emmett Earl Leggett
Arkansas
Democrat
Ullorne
Leggett
Bald Knob
Aly
Hwa
William
Fata Schobl
Willie Maesot
Bull
McClelland
Civel
Alan
Here
Fred Savages
Noth Little Heel
Senvel
Gwe
Scott Childean
Arnald
Harvey Benn
MeCray
Lyeoper
Wlementng
Savage
Benson Wax
Notice to Star Subscribers Price Increase for Carriers
Carrier subscription price rises to 30 cents per week starting Monday September 2. The notice mentions annual payment options and local offices for subscription inquiries. It notes delivery changes and neighbor towns affected, with monthly and annual rate references and a total amount of 1210818.90 cited on a city document.
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Tate
Water Creek Church Plans Revival
Water Creek Methodist Church in Guernsey will begin a revival meeting Sunday at 7 40 p m with Rev W C Onstead preaching The Rev and Mrs H W Worthey will conduct song services
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Creek Methodist Church
Eat
Guernsey
W. C. Onstead
H. W. Worthey
Timber Meet At Ellis Farm Attracts Sixty Attendees
Sixty timber producers and handlers gathered at Ellis Farm for a county sponsored briefing on natural seeded old field and virgin pine. Attendees heard about obtaining pine cones and seedlings, harvesting timing, seed quality, and proper stand management for pulp wood, with Forester Denton and University of Kansas experts highlighting seed needs and propagation.
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Thy
B. J. Eisgarm
Oliver %. Adams
Kansas
State’ Forestry “Commission
Ries To
Arkansas
Bushev. Denton
Denton
FP Forestry Commission
Nis
FF. M. Meagdo
University of Are Kans
John Bilis
Forester
International, Paper Company
Oo'pey Gore Fay
Pat Ping Dees
Thurmond Ends 24 Hour Filibuster As Civil Rights Passes
Washington reports Strom Thurmond’s 24 hour address failed to block a civil rights bill. Senate approval marked a pivotal shift enabling federal protections and voting rights for African Americans, with party lines showing broad support among northern and western Democrats and some Republicans.
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Washington
Histori
Wis
Cohsress
Senate
Dramyatic Simarthan Weslon
Kowrs
Tne
Sen. Strom ‘Thirmorad
Hugigr
Gauth
Bia
Ant
Athurmond
Vatex
DAL
Hove Aera Presiank
Congress
Foreign Aid Bill Sent to President Amid Missile Tensions
Washington reports indicate Russia fired at least four long range missiles since June and tested many shorter ones. The Kremlin announced an intercontinental test last week, timed to bolster Soviet diplomacy. U.S. officials say production readiness for a shorter range counterweapon exists, with questions about a 5000 mile missile.
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Washington
Russia
Moscow
Bhe Kramlin
West
US. Army
Cool Air Across Wide Region Jolts Weather
United Press reports a broad area experiences cooler air with above normal cloud cover and scattered showers. Forecasters note the pattern is unusual for the drought prone region, with precipitation mainly in New England and the Gulf Coast staying mostly dry.
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United Press
Montana
Dakotas
Mississippi Valley
Great Lakes
Valles
Upper
New York
Gulf Coast
Congress Rips Through Measures to Adjourn Today
Congress moves to adjourn with key money measures passing rapidly. Senate and House pushed civil rights legislation and budget bills as the session nears its end, with leaders signaling a late day adjournment after a tense, partisan run.
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Congress
Wasiington
Honelon
Nislovie
Sunite
Wisenhower
Sunule
Wompromise Vlyi
Eisenhouwer
Little Rock School Board seeks court ruling on integration fate
The Pulaski County Court and federal courts prepared to decide whether Little Rock schools will integrate next week. Seven Black students have enrolled at North Little Rock High, while Fort Smith and Van Buren plan to resume integration efforts. The case centers on orders from federal authorities and a pending hearing to prevent or resume racial mixing in Arkansas schools.
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Liptle Rockay
Tittle
Pulaski Chanvery Court
Pulasti Chipassay Murray
Taltitle Rock School
Bony
U. S
Foclevtl
Revds
Faua
Arkansas
Little. Rock
Olsteet
Gitte Rock
Cahu
Gov
Orval Faybug
Little Rock
North Little Rock
Fort Smith
van Buren
Columbus Plans Open Schools on September Ninth
Columbus announces schools will reopen September 9. Teachers in the Macedonia district report September 6 at 9 a.m. to prepare instructional materials and schedule, while a joint professional workshop with all colored teachers and the training school is set for September 3 and 4. Parents urged to enroll children returning to school, informing plans for the year.
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Sehool Pe Gollimbus
Crow ‘Training School
It Macedonia
Itr
Sehnel
Army Has an Answer to Red Missiles
Washington reports the Jupiter, an intermediate ballistic missile, may be ready for production within 30 days as a response to Soviet ICBM claims. Secretary of the Army Brucker called Jupiter a spectacular success after a Cape Canaveral test, though Pentagon secrecy limits full confirmation.
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Washington
Russia
Pentagon
Brucker
Florida
All Around Town July Savings Bond Totals by County
July updates show Hempstead County purchasing 23496 in U S Savings Bonds raising year to date to 206817 about 58 percent of a 390000 quota. Howard County sales reached 1887 became 70790 about 54 percent of 130000. Lafayette County sold 31114 pulling year total to 867107 or 587 percent of 14000. Nevada County July sales 4087 with year sum 27574 about 62.3 percent of 168000. Tax note urges payments by October 1 and hints at Sheriff’s office for submission.
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Hempstead
U. S
Syd McMath
Fouig Digkinson
Howard County
Lafayette County
Dale Ledbetter
Nevada County
Stassen Optimistic On London Disarmament Talks Outcome
News from New York reports Dwight D. Stassen optimistic about the London disarmament conference outcome. He believes the Western powers await a Soviet response to the Western proposal tied to the Geneva talks. Stassen notes Valerian Zarin’s rejection but expects Moscow may still forward the plan.
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York
Cane Uda
Aqstad
Soviet Union
Stossen
Oo Stossen
Valerian
Zarin
Moscow
Zarinis Ulat
Stassen
Aarin
Vermarks
Obr
Stassey
Poposal
United Nations Disarmament Subcommittee
Weather Report Notes Falls and Tide Levels
Fragmented weather report records river heights and rainfall across several locations. Red River and Little River show modest drops, with tides and coastal levels noted in Horatio Denison and nearby areas, while August measurements hint at flat to rising conditions.
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Red River
Rosa
al Fujlon
Horatio
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