New Year Traditions Roar Across the Globe in 1987
The Associated Press reports mixed scenes as millions greet 1987. People anticipate reflections, church services, and celebrations from cozy taverns to grand halls. Amid sobering scenes, highway safety efforts and festive departures mark a year’s end in diverse places from Colorado to Japan.
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Adaman
Pike's Peak
Colorado
Philadelphia
Japan
Iowa
Iowa State University
Mrs Prather 72 Buried at New Hope
Vida Prather aged 72 lifelong resident of Hempstead died at home Friday She is survived by one son Mayton Prather of Hope two brothers Bob Maylan of Patmos Mac Mayon of Hope Services were held at 2 pm Sunday at Sardis Union Church by Rev Rufus Sorrells Burial by Smith Funeral Service was in New Hope Cemetery
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Mayton Prather
Hope
Bob Maylan
Patmos
Mac Mayon
Pam
Sardis Union Church
Rufus Sorrells
Smith
Servicd
New Hope Cemetery
Weather totals and forecasts across states with temperatures
Weather totals show 1962 rainfall through November and 24 hour rainfall data ending 8 am Monday. Arkansas fair today, warmer through Tuesday with highs 55 to 65 and lows 23 to 34. Louisiana clear to partly cloudy, colder tonight, highs 58 to 66, frost inland likely. Eastern Southern Missouri fair and warmer through Tuesday.
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Nation records toll in first half of New Year holiday
The National Safety Council reports 178 traffic deaths, 42 in fires, and 48 in other mishaps by Friday evening, with total fatalities near 269 as snowy and windy conditions hinder travel. Experts had predicted 420 to 450 traffic deaths for the holiday period, which ends Tuesday midnight.
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Midwest
Satety Council
Burglar Hits Local Station
City police report Purtle's Sign Station at Elm and Third was entered Sunday morning. About $3 in small change taken from a cash drawer and just over $20 from a cigarette machine. Officers Rowe and Shirley report entrance gained through the front door by breaking out the glass.
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Harrisburg WA reports special census figures
Harrisburg’s population reached 1,987 after a special census completed last week, Mayor J. D iMay announced. The count, conducted by the Census Bureau at a cost of 520 dollars, adds 424 residents over the 1960 total of 1,483 and will boost state turnback funds for the city.
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Petition Denied in Salem Phone Sale Purchase Move
A court denied Ralph Grable's petition to halt the Home Telephone Co. sale to Salem officials. City leaders plan to seek appraisal from the Arkansas Public Service Commission, arguing the exchange's value between 300000 and 1000000, financing via revenue bonds. The system spans Salem and nearby towns, with Salem seeking about 206 of 60-plus lines.
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Viola
Ash Flat
Evening Shade
Williford
Hope Star Raises Rural Subscription to 8.50 Year
The Hope Star announces a January 7 1963 rate hike for rural subscriptions from 6.50 to 8.50 per year. The notice defends government postal aid as past savings passed to readers and notes reduced aid prompts the increase. Editor Alex H Washburn signs the message.
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Hope Star
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Our Republic
Hope
Alex. H. Washburn
Winter Blizzard Rips East Across States
Winter unleashed its fury in the East with below zero temperatures and high winds. Bangor Maine logged 21 inches of fresh snow atop 15 inches, with drifts up to 20 feet. The blizzard shut Bangor Daily News, stranded refugees, and paralyzed major areas as Gov. Reed urged aid.
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Montpelier
Hartford
Cancer Fatal to West Memphis Mayor Price
West Memphis mayor Howell B. Price died in a local hospital from cancer at age 50 after four months of illness. He had led the city since 1954 and previously worked for W. K. Ingram Construction Co. Alderman H. E. Eden will act as mayor until an election is held. Price, a Winnfield Louisiana native, came to West Memphis in 1947 and was a past president of the Arkansas Municipal League.
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ICC Allows Merger of Two Large Railways
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved stock exchange control of the Chesapeake & Ohio by the Baltimore & Ohio, a major step toward a broader East Coast merger strategy. The panel noted operations would stay separate while it weighs future merger applications amid plans involving New York Central Pennsylvania and Nickel Plate Norfolk & Western. C&O mileage totals and B&O figures are given, with C&O revenue and assets contrasted against B&O’s shrinking income and sizable property values.
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Former Hope resident Alice Wilson dies in Atlanta Texas
Alice Wilson aged 86 a former Hope resident died Monday in an Atlanta Texas hospital. She is survived by three sons Clyde Bierne Ark Herman Dallas and Bil Wilson of Hope three daughters Fay Hartsfield Dallas N Simpson Los Angeles Calif J W Davis Bloomburg Texas two sisters Lucia Harvis Middleburg Ky Emma Keith California Arrangements announced by Herndon Cornelius service.
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Fighting in Congo Area Is Resumed
Fighting in Katanga resumed as Tshombe’s forces clash with U.N. troops near Elisabethville and Kamina. U.N. troops claim control of the capital’s area while ordering looters shot. Tshombe reportedly returned to Katanga planning to organize resistance.
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Weather in Arkansas Brings Cheer and Warm Spell
The Weather Bureau announced bright sunshine and clear skies in Arkansas as the old year ends, with a brief warming trend. Lows were forecast from 32 to 42, highs 55 to 65, then a frontal system expected to bring clouds and rain Wednesday, plus mild temperatures and no rainfall in the last 24 hours.
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Pacific
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A.m
Fine Start in the New Year Weather Outlook
The Weather Bureau predicts a fine start to the new year with sunny skies and mild temperatures across most of the nation. Only the Northeast remains below normal, and a few snow flurries may appear along the extreme northern edge from the Rockies to the northern Appalachians.
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Station Adopts New Call Letters
General Manager Glen A. Harmon of radio station KGHI in Little Rock announced the call letters would change to KALO at sign on Tuesday. The 1250 kilocycles station will feature a popular and upbeat music format with enhanced local news and an adult approach. News director David Arnold and production manager John Renda were named. more staff will be announced.
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1963 car tag sales begin at Hempstead Courthouse
All Around Town notes that starting Wednesday the new 1963 auto tags go on sale at Hempstead Courthouse. The piece also records city police reports on rifle shots within city limits and lists various local happenings including school schedules, Christmas observances, and a year end business review set for January 4.
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Accidents claim lives in Montana and Long Island Sound
A bus and a truck collided near Superior Montana with the bus plunging into the Clark Fork River, killing at least six. In New York a nine man tugboat, the Gwendolyn Steers, disappeared amid 15 foot waves near Target Rock and Eaton's Neck. a lifeboat with one body washed ashore as a search by Coast Guard aircraft continued.
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Huntington
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New York and Cleveland Face New Year Newspaper Strikes
New York and Cleveland endure extended newspaper strikes with 11 dailies shut, no talks scheduled, and tourism hurt in New York. In Cleveland, talks stalled amid union security disputes while Teamsters demand better conditions. The wage dispute centers on a proposed weekly increases totaling hundreds of dollars over two years.
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W. Willard Wirtz
Morning Plain Dealer
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