05 Feb 1954
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1954
Page
1
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Market activity at National Stockyards shows lighter hogs and steady cattle with mixed price declines across weights. New York Stock Exchange trading opened higher then eased as futures and spot prices fluctuated, while grain and provisions boosted on soybeans and corn amid a strong Chicago market.
Public legal notice outlines a four year debt service levy for the operation of the district. The document cites approval by the secretary and school board and references a vote and timing at 8:30 p.m. on a date not clearly legible in the fragment.
Hempstead County Probate Court announces a public sale of real property tied to the estate of William Carl Jones deceased. The sale, cash only, free of encumbrances, appraised at 800.00, will occur February 23 at 7 PM at 1110 South Street, Hempstead, Arkansas, with administrator L. Jones overseeing. Court clerk Harry Hairthorne certifies affixed seal.
Executors Administrators and Guardians in Hempstead County Arkansas filed Final and Annual Settlements for approval. Names include Janie Ruth Owens O L DeHan W B Brannan Audrey Baln O R Grega Je Lille Powell and others. Interested parties may object within sixty days.
Aviator Charles Lindbergh, turning 52, remains a focal point of public interest as readers revisit his 1927 solo flight from New York to Paris and his evolving legacy. A new book and ongoing speeches keep Lindbergh in the spotlight amid questions of fame and safety.
Val Peterson of the national Civil Defense program warned newsmen that Little Rock could be a prime target in any aerial attack. He said Arkansas would play a supporting role to defend major cities struck by enemies in a prowl of wartime contingency plans.
U S senator Clirter P. Anderstin challenges the legality of the government's high price butter buying program. He cites the dairy price support law and questions the Agriculture secretary's authority to maintain high purchases, amid calls to drop prices to relieve American tables.
Tokyo reports reveal Lt. Col. Yuri Rostavorov as Soviet Russia's top spy in Japan and Beria protege. He sought asylum Jan. 24 after a career marked by covert ties to Moscow's Foreign Office and the MVD. U S analysts hail his defection as a major intelligence victory with echoes of Midway and Normandy in the Far East.
Chicago reports that 1959 saw vast accident costs with 95,000 deaths and 9.0 million valuables lost, per the National Safety Council. Traffic fatalities hit 98,300 as vehicle miles traveled reached record highs, while the overall death rate fell to a record low at 60 per 100 000.
In Little Rock Arkansas, Civil Defense officials warned that a Soviet strike could come via submarines launching atomic missiles. Gov Frances Cherry opened a state civil defense meeting as expert Val Peterson said Russian forces could use submarines and atomic weapons, with major cities as prime targets and mass hysteria as a risk. Peterson cited public apathy and ignorance as obstacles to defense readiness. Delegates were welcomed to the effort to launch Arkansas civil defense mobilization.
Washington AP The Senate Interior Committee approves an Alaska statehood bill by a 4 1 vote. The panel previously approved a Hawaii statehood measure as part of a broader push. Democrats plan to link the two bills when the Hawaii measure is debated. The GOP leader notes Hawaii will be the next major business while Alaska gains no full support this session. Hawaii tends Republican Alaska Democratic in voting patterns.
The Internal Revenue Service announced the appointment of Karl F. Martin as assistant director of internal revenues at Oklahoma City. Details include Martin’s earlier service as an agent at Stuttgart Arkansas in 1868 and subsequent roles in Tulsa.
Presbyter ian Women Maat officers and committee chairmen met Monday morning at 10:30 in the McRae Memorial Room for an officer retreat, led by President Mrs. T. E. Logan. The day included a devotional, circle chairmen assignments, a lunch, and organizational discussions, with notes on duties and plans for the year.
President Eisenhower expressed concern over the Indochina situation as Communist led rebels mount a renewed assault. He clarified remarks from a news conference about not criticizing the local fighters, while Franco's forces faced maintenance and supply strains, and reports emerged of U S aircraft aiding the French effort in Shandong and Hong Kong.
Mrs Bemis Chappelle and Terry egmieris of Clothe Kansas visit Mr and Mrs Case Chappelle then plan to move to Marshall Texas to settle. Miss Joan Gilbert Rodney Hamilton Jr Hady Butler Jr Gilbert Buchanan Wells Hamby Jr William and Jimmy Cahill return to the University of Arkansas Fayetteville after mid semester holidays with their families. Friends learn Mrs C C Thomas is recovering satisfactorily after major surgery at St Michaels I Hospital Texarkana on Monday.
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