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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1961
Page
2
Arkansas reports that a Pine Bluff furniture plant will open Jan 15 at the Pine Bluff arsenal with about 55 initial employees, expanding to 100 in year two. Legion excerpts include Ford backing trade school expansion, plus scattered national political commentary on Kennedy and Khrushchev.
A slender Black man allegedly commandeered a 40 foot charter boat off Miami and was shot at or struck during pursuit by Coast Guard forces. A helicopter and patrol boats chased the vessel as it fled to sea, with the captain signaling no interference and authorities pursuing what appears to be a robbery at sea.
FAYETTEVILLE Ark AP The Arkansas Razorbacks worked in a light outdoor session after heavy precipitation limited practice all week. Quarterbacks Billy Moore and George McKinney and halfbacks Lance Alworth and Paul Dickie practiced passing drills as Frank Broyles watched. He said weather permitting they will practice outside again today and Saturday, otherwise sessions were moved to Barnhill Field House where portable bleachers are set up for cage games.
Margaret and Hilary confront a dangerous night after Philip Byrne’s planned dinner with Cornelia at the Alvarado house. A mysterious figure peers through a window as Kincaid uncovers a hidden danger, while a missing flashlight and a looming police question fuel suspense.
The Associated Press reports on numerous college and pro basketball results. Arkansas A&M and Nicholls State played, Southwestern and Little Rock also featured in finals and semifinals, while Duquesne over Duke and Virginia Tech beating Alabama highlighted first rounds. NBA and other leagues posted scores including St. Louis 120 New York 108 and Chicago 97 Los Angeles 94 with multiple weekend matchups across the country.
EDITOR S NOTE Discussing world problems is one thing trying to solve them another John F Kennedy after making the transition from candidate to President was not the first to discover this truism This is the last of five political pieces noting the difficulties of leadership and decision making in a shifting global scene.
AP reports that Kennedy repeatedly claimed the United States would stand up to Castro Khrushchev and the Chinese but later faced difficulties in applying those assurances. The piece cites Granite City Fargo and other stops showing the gap between campaign optimism and real international relations challenges, noting reactions from allies and critics. Also mentions Jo Roach Sr. traveling to Flint to visit his children.
Plan days around Solunar Major and Minor periods from John Alden Knight's tables. Major periods start at shown times and last about two hours. minor periods are shorter. The schedule lists Saturday and Sunday approximate windows for fishing or hunting, aiding optimal sport timing.
The Associated Press lists no games scheduled. Boston at Montreal New York at Toronto Montreal at Detroit Toronto at Boston New York at Chicago.
The Probate Court of Hempstead County Arkansas announces the estate of E Odom died November 9 1981 Fulton Arkansas. An instrument dated September 23 1980 was admitted to probate as the will. ERMA OCOM executrix appointed. Creditors must file verified claims within six months from first publication. This notice first published December 16 1961.
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