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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1956

Page

4

U S Road Program Debate in Hope on Tax Rise

Hope Star article argues against federal super-highway plans, urging readers to consider higher fuel taxes to fund a nationwide system. It cites Senatorial figures, Rudisill’s critique, and warns of toll-like roads without tolls and potential state tax increases.

Alex, H. Washburn Hope Star Federal Washington Canada Gulf of Mexico Arkansas U. S. Bureau of Public Roads Memphis Lite Rock Fort Smith Oklahoma Texarkana Texas el Dorado Camden Magnolia Pine Bluff Helena Fayetteville State Highway Department Legislative Council John A. Rudisill Arkansas Public Expenditure Council Hope Rudisill New York California Rudisi Bureau of Roads Folke Benton Little Rock On Group Highway Commission America Commission On Reorganiation

Missiles Are Given Top Priority

President Eisenhower announced the United States will give top priority to guided missile development and will not be complacent about its position relative to the Soviet Union. He noted the USSR may lead in some areas while the U.S. holds advantages in others, and defended the ongoing, rapidly funded program. Trevor Gardner returned from Miami to discuss reports he would quit as Air Force research chief over the missile effort and budget.

Washington Eisenhower United States Soviet Union Trevor Gardner Miami Fla Air Force Research Chiefs Gardner Wilson Eishower

Four Hurt Two Seriously in Cay-Truck Crash Overpass

Four persons injured in a cay-truck collision on the overpass approach to Highway as Mrs Elizabeth Craine of Texas was driving the car and sustained serious injuries. Yor West of Marion Indiana suffered neck and shoulder injuries. Both remain hospitalized. Lottie Summers and Ed Bingham of Fouke were treated and released for cuts and bruises. State Officer J H Porterfield said Craine attempted to pass a truck and collided with West driving a Kenosha Auto Transport loaded with farm machinery. West's quick action avoided a worse crash. Injured were taken to Trape for care.

Elizabeth Craine Texas Kana Sustalnad Yor West Marion Ind Branch Hospital Lottie Summers Ed Bingham Fouke J. H. Porterfield Craine Kenosha West Porterfield

Woman Beaten Fatally at Forrest City Store

A 60 year old widow, Nellie Goodlake, was beaten to death at her Forrest City general store near U S Highway 70. An ax handle left at the scene and a mostly empty cash register found in a nearby cotton field accompany the investigation. Police and volunteers, armed with bloodhounds, scoured the area but offered no leads. authorities suspect the killing followed a burglary.

Forrest City Nellie Y. Good+lake West Memphis Carl Campbell Campbell Goodlake Here U.S. Highway 70 Bill Gatling Staite Cummins Gatling

Prescott CC Dinner Set for Thursday Banquet

Prescott Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual banquet Thursday evening in the school cafeteria with about 225 attendees. Master of Ceremonies H. H. McKenzie, Invocation Jim Neilson, music by the Joe Smith quartet from Arkadelphia, new officers introduced by R. W. Reynolds, guests introduced by George Wylie, principal address by Bill Hadley of KATV, and Benediction Vernon Fore. The event marks the start of the membership drive.

Chamber of Commerce George Wylie H. H. McKenzie Jim Neilson Joe Smith Arkadelphia R. W. Reynolds Bill Hadley Stadion Katv Vernon Fore

Kiwanians Hear About Teeth Care

Dr. Sam Strong urges regular brushing and a dentist visit every four months to prevent decay and minor defects. He explains toothpaste is similar across brands and highlights two main causes of tooth loss, delayed care and pyorrhea alveolaris. Young Sam Strong, age 7, sang "Sixteen Tons" during the program. Melton S. Clark of New Jersey attended as a guest.

Sam Strong Hope Kiwanis Club

Campaign committee announced for Hempstead Heart drive

Mrs. Harald Brents and Mrs. Ed O'Gran lead the Hempstead Heart campaign with co chairmen. Public school collections will be managed by Mrs. Jim James and Mrs. Bill Watson. Other roles include Mrs. Kelly Bryant, Mrs. J. W. Franks, George Frazier in Tag Day and publicity, Mrs. Bill Routon and Harold Brents handling gifts, and Vance Smiley with industrial gifts. Slogan is Help Your Heart Fund Help Your Heart.

Hempstead Harald Brents Ed O'Gran Cochairman Jim James Bill Watson Kelly Bryant J. W. Franks George Frazier Bill Routon Harold Brents Vance Smiley

Bois d Arc Hunt Preserve Outlined Here

A Bois d Arc Project for hunting and fishing may open this year if land purchases and cooperation from the Soil Conservation Service proceed. T. H. Holder outlined a six mile by one mile reserve, noting 4,768 acres already bought for $84,414 and possible easements if purchases stall. The plan includes a levee on the east bank, diverting the creek to create a knee deep water preserve with a ladder style, a water pool for waterfowl, and seasonal wet periods from Oct 15 to Feb 1. Local officials in attendance included Gene Rush, Lester Wede, Dale Bonds, County Judge A. G. Garrett, and Sen. Gene Lee. A duck caller demonstration by Ram-Wood Products preceded the meeting.

Bois d' Arc Hope Game & Fish Commission Soil Conservation Service Commission T. H. Holder Litle Rock Game & Fish’ Commission Bois d’ Arc Holder Eas Bois d'Arc Creek Hood Stage Eastside Gene Rush Harrison Game & Fish Commision Lester Wede Blevins Gulf Coast Lake Charles

City Council Sets Mortgage Deadline and Hunts Club Plan

City council debated Third District Livestock Show finances endorsing a note payoff plan with banks and setting a mortgage payment deadline of 4000 dollars after the fall show. A hunting club on municipal airport land drew no action, while other city business included hiring a new city physician and approving various public works and safety measures.

Hope Distriet Livestock Show Hays Magnolia Texas Louisiana Anting Club O Hays Lynn Harris Herndon-Cornelius Handley Missouri Pacific Greening Street Bruner-Ivory Southwest Woods Products Spring Hill Willis Memphis Civil Defense

Labor Authority Upheld by Court in Arkansas

Labor Commissioner Clarence Thornbrough’s power to fix minimum wages on public works was upheld by Pulaski Circuit Judge J Mitchell Cockrill. Thornbrough predicted a quick decision in the dispute over enforcing the 1855 wage law at a Camden project, while challenging Danco Construction Co and Camden Waterworks in wage-record action.

Little Rock Arkansas Clarence Thornbrough Pulaski J. Mitchell Caetrrill Thornbrough Camden J. C. Crowley Hazen Danco Construction Co North Little Rock Camden Waterworks Commission Cockrill Danco Danea

Negroes File Suit to Enter L A Schools

In Little Rock a federal suit was filed to force admission of Negro students to public schools under the Supreme Court desegregation decision. NAACP attorney Wiley Branton leads 33 children seeking integrated schooling city wide, naming school officials and districts as defendants. The action follows prior court rulings in Hoxie and cites denial of equal rights and voluntary compliance failures by local authorities. Local NAACP president J C Cre chaw explains aim to end segregation promptly and orderly.

Little Rock LLP Supreme Court Virgil Blossom National Association “For the Advancement of Colored People Beloo NAACP Wiley Branton Pine Bluff Blossom Little Rock Independent Hoxie J. C. Crechaw Crenchaw

Sweet gesture amid sour gas fight by Senate leader

Washington report notes Lyndon G. Johnson endorses action on a sugar quota bill after the controversial natural gas bill passed. Senator Paul H. Douglas quipped that the majority leader must offer something sweet following yesterday's sour pattern.

Washington Senate Lyndon G. Johnson Tex Paul H. Douglas D-L

Henderson seniors to report for practice teaching in South Arkansas

About 65 Henderson High School seniors will report to various schools in South Arkansas for weeks of practice teaching. Names include Jess Bagwell Horatio Shirley Dowdy Dierks Sidney Freeman Little Rock Nina Hawthorne Hot Springs Kenneth Ledbetter Benton Martha Mitchell Prescott Howard Rix Prescott Dave Robbins Wilton Opa Rowe Hope Charlene Rogers Hope. Also at Henderson the ROTC ball set for March 9.5% Herbert Dodson entertainment committee Don McQueen refreshment.

Henderson South Arkansas Coring Hope Jess Bagwell Horatio Shirley Dowdy Dierks Sidney Freeman Litle Rock Public Sehool Charles Hancock Prescott Nina Hawthorne Hot Springs Kenneth Ledbetter Benton Martha Mitchell Howard Rix Dave Robbins Wilton Opa Rowe Neil Cassidy Jope Little Rock Charlene Rogers North Little Rock

Arkansas Attorney General challenges pooling act in high court

Attorney General William Mooreging disclosed a petition alleging concealment of detections and seeking the required number of signatures for a pooling legislature's act. The filing was presented to the state supreme court by the attorney general in Little Rock, outlining the purpose and parties involved in the case.

William Wi Little Rock Tom Day High Court Eldttiotornay William "Moorgart

Fragmented OCR Notice From Unclear Source

Fragmented text discusses opening steps and named entities in an unclear context. It mentions Rath Owen and Brit Eden with references to states and advancement, but the details are obscured and no coherent event is identifiable.

Hower Brit Eden

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Delight Hope Star Prescott and Hope Stanfees U.S Forrest City Prescott CC Heart Campaign Bois d’Arc Labor Authority L.A Star Herbert Dodson Don McQueen Mittee The University of Arkansas James W. Branch Jr Sigma Chi Army Reno J. Renomo Mary Lou Aberdeen Praying Ground Theta Chi New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts Rena Ky Mahoney Roy New Mexico Melvin C. Thrash W. L. Thrash Sth Armored Division ROT College Andhets Chaffee, Ark, Mone
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