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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1957
Page
4
General Lauris Norstad, commander in Europe, said NATO circles want missiles based on land and sea. He cited seaborne launching sites could be submarines, surface ships, or floating platforms off NATO coasts and expected military recommendations within weeks as a first step toward base establishment.
F B Ward aged 72 long time Hope police officer died Sunday after ill health. Survived by widow Nell Ward three daughters Faye Anderson of Shreveport Roy Andrews of Faraday Lad Mus P A Bike of St Louis a son F B Ward Jr of Atlanta Texas a brother Wipie Ward of Ahape two sisters Mrs Julia McGough and Mrs Mattie Colt. Service held Monday at Herridany Cornelius Chapel with Rev Y D Keeley. Burial in Memory Garden Cemetery.
A truncated OCR item mentions SARIN and a past action involving a person named Mananes, but the text is garbled leaving only scattered references to a past event and a potential chemical term. The fragment lacks clear entities, dates, or locations to form a full summary.
The Pits’ Baptist Church in Lope Arkansas will observe Christmas Day with a special vesper service Wednesday at 5 p.m. Rev A Whitlow former pastor and Arkansas Baptist State Convention secretary will speak. Miss Moses a Sanlmore student at Ouachita College will be soloist. Public invited.
Columbus High School staged a Christmas program last week built around the theme Silent Night. The event featured decorations in panels and garland, with candles and music provided by the school's department under its direction.
A string of weekend crashes around Hope involved drivers Hoyt Gilliam James Crawford and Frank Henson. Henson was charged with following too close after a chain reaction on Highway 67 damaged three cars and injured Ophila Henson. Another wreck on Berry Street injured Daylen Washington and others while George Waldron and Mrs Alice Johnson faced charges for failing to yield. City police reported no serious injuries overall.
Mrs Brilliant Brice aged 65 formerly of Nevada County died Saturday at her home in Bellzoni Mississippi. She is survived by her husband and several relatives including her father and five sons. The obituary provides limited legible details about names and places.
The Air Force said it may order a jet bomber capable of flying beyond 2000 mph for long distances. The plan involves prototype development by North American Aviation, with details kept secret and no production contract yet. The new bomber, previously known as WS-ICA, would be a long-range development from the B62 family, aiming higher speed and altitude. Air Force Secretary James H. Douglas awarded the contract on recommendation of senior staff. Development began in 1965.
Washington reports President Eisenhower plans a dine off from official duties on Christmas Day. He will deliver a brief Christmas message and meet with top aides at the White House. The president will attend church services and seek spiritual guidance as urgent national and international issues loom.
Russellville Arkansas obituary notes former public figure Robert Ballard Bailey died at 1 am from a heart attack. Born in Hindman Kentucky 64 years ago he served as state senator and lieutenant governor during the Lac Rite Guy and Carl Bailey administrations. Surviving are his wife and two sons including Bob Bailey Jr. who also served in the state Senate. He spent his life in Arkansas farming and practicing law after beginning public service as Russellville city attorney in 1916.
Local businesses plan Wednesday closures in a Christmas lull, with City Hall and Courthouse among the offices joining many shops in taking the day off. Reports show year end sales totals across counties, with quotas met at varying paces and several executives commenting on charitable giving during the season.
The Arkansas Supreme Court ruled today that Sears Roebuck Co charged more than the legal maximum interest in a credit sale from last year. Judge Chan cellor Guy Williams had held usury did not apply. the decision reverses that finding. The case involved a $394 purchase price with $37 carrying charges, with James Sloan arguing the charges were effectively interest and violated constitutional limits. The court leaves open whether Sears present contracting practices are lawful, noting contract form changes after the suit.
Mrs John Bobo aged 65, longtime Hope resident, died at her home Sunday. She is survived by her husband. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Goxalis Chapel by the Reis en i bad nel Ne.
The American Cotton Manufacturers Institute urged Congress to grant greater acreage and a pricing policy to boost both domestic and foreign consumption of American cotton. The group cited crop damage from diverse weather in the cotton belt and argued government actions should support production and prices to help the industry.��
Paris police raided North African districts early today arresting 443 persons and seizing documents. Authorities link actions to Algerian Front activities, aiming to halt anti French rebellion in Algiers and surrounding areas.
Washington sources describe the National Security Council briefing on a report by a commission led by Rowaty Galther. The feared Soviet weapon and other fields are cited as grave danger. The commission’s report remains confidential.
In San Antonio a hayride accident involving a youth group from the Florida Sam Houston Texas unit left several injured. The trailer overturned, and a chaperone, retired Sgt. Paul Reed, and multiple teenagers required medical care. One teen trapped was later amputated. others wandered the area for over an hour seeking assistance.
Weather report for the past 24 hours ending 7 a.m. Monday shows high 87 and low 35 with December precipitation 3.63 inches and year to date rainfall 69.43 inches. Arkansas forecasts partly cloudy skies through Tuesday with showers in the northwest and southeast tonight, cooler Tuesday, and a trend toward slow warming later. Kansas predicts partly cloudy to fair conditions with warmer temperatures Tuesday and highs in the 80s, Oklahoma partly cloudy today and tonight with cooler east and central areas and highs in the 60s to 70s.
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