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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1957
Page
4
Bethlehem bound pilgrims from Israel and Jordan cross the armistice line at Mandelbaum Gate with minimal formalities. About 1,700 Israeli citizens are expected to cross for Christmas, including clergy and diplomatic personnel, amid eased tensions.
A large blaze swept a four block section in Rankin near Pittsburgh, gutting buildings and leaving about 190 people homeless. Chief Jack said the emergency response will top one million dollars in damages. Two persons, including a municipal worker, were injured as police and firefighters battled the fire. Continued on Page Three.
Tokyo reports state that high ranking Americans and other diplomats and U.S. military officers face blacklisting for alleged misconduct. A National Police official said deportation action could begin in 1958, with 852 foreigners on the list sent to airports, ports, and the Justice Ministry, though no names or details were released.
In Augusta Georgia a young Army private and his wife enjoy the best Christmas of their lives a day early with their nine month old son Doug. Gifts for baby mother and father come from the Augusta Elks Club as the family awaits a Christmas dinner tomorrow and a hoped reunion.
The New York Board of Estimate unanimously approved a bill to ban discrimination in private housing based on race creed or national origin. It awaits Mayor Wagner's signature and takes effect April 1 with mediation review and potential city cost actions but no external penalties.
Pegsy Webber and her husband face a rushed Christmas in a motel with two small children after termites ruined their planned move. They had sold their house days earlier and the second home deal fell through, leaving them unable to return to the original residence.
A playful account describes Santa Claus traveling through the night with a red sled piled high with gifts. The piece notes the Royal Canadian Mounted Police signaling his approach and portrays Santa delivering cheer as he flies.
In a coastal Italian town, Christmas bells fail to ring as heavy rains cause landslides. The bell tower walls crack and many homes are damaged. about thirty residents have evacuated or moved out, prompting concern for spring recovery efforts.
Berlin reporters describe East Germany’s regime using Sputnik as the holiday symbol. Satellites hover over Christmas trees while church attendance remains high in some regions, despite Communist pressure.
President Eisenhower named John A. Hannah chairman of the Civil Rights Commission, replacing Stanley Reed. The six member board includes former Gay, Dayle Caybon of Florida, with Senate confirmation required. Sparkman praised Hannah’s civil rights stance and noted his Congressional ties.
In Honolulu a Navy Super Constellation with 24 aboard crashed off Oahu. Only four of the 23 crewmen survived as rescue aircraft failed to locate the downed plane. An armada of ships and planes scoured the area while weather and radar reports varied. Continued on Page Three.
Attorney General Bennett filed suits charging the NAACP and the Legal Defense Fund with practicing law without license in Arkansas. He seeks permanent injunctions to block involvement in civil rights cases, aiming to curb integration efforts. The actions, tied to the Bennett ordinance, target disclosure of membership and finances and follow prior anti NAACP measures in the state.
The Hope telephone exchange buzzes with Christmas Eve long distance traffic as operators field hundreds of calls from across the country. By midnight tomorrow over 1,600 messages will reach destinations abroad and amid the glow of festive switches, operators await late, hopeful connections and share in the holiday spirit.
A garbled report quotes President Eisenhower and Secretary Dulles urging a united push for universal security and peace. It notes calls for disarmament and a world conference, with emphasis on a broad, multinational effort and potential actions at the United Nations.
Kansas Supreme Court yesterday sustained the Arkansas County verdict finding John Fifteeny Williams guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the May 12 shooting at Madison Field. The case involved the fatal shooting of an unnamed man during a staging incident. Williams faced a Mayfield jury and received a favorable sentence upon appeal.
A jumble of local items lists Christmas wishes, a youth center event at 8:30 Wednesday night in Texarkana, and music by a change band. It notes Tommy Polk signing with Tulane University, Arkansas ambitions by Tammy and Lyon Wiggins, a vandal incident at Fair Park rest room, and various social mentions from Hope and surrounding areas.
In Little Rock High School, a ban on singing White Christmas drew protests from student groups and the Mothers League of Central High. Superintendent Virgil Blossom said there was no usual order, while Matthews and others highlight tensions over upsetting a Negro student and integrating activities.
Partly cloudy and cool spell through Wednesday as patchy drizzle possible. Carried by a light southerly flow, afternoon temperatures in the 50s. Overnight lows in the 40s to near 50s.
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