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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1963
Page
2
House debate on literacy amendments stalls after Van Dalsem’s long filibuster. Crank ends the morning hour, forbidding continuation until next day. Amendments on the bill move forward, with veto attempts and defections noted, while other minor measures face votes.
The House passed bills to allow one city to contract for water for another, to establish a permanent capitol press room, and to drop state licensing for school buses. The Senate acted on bills for added prison terms for convicts who maim to escape work and for used auto parts dealer recordkeeping. Both houses planned a Friday 10 a.m. convening. Governor Faubus had signed a write-in candidate filing bill. Boy Scouts held a Court of Honor in Hope with Eagle Awards to Terry Huffman and David Byrd among others honored by local leaders.
The Arkansas Joint Budget Committee approved an additional $300,000 for the Game and Fish Commission to develop a Saline River recreational area near Leola Cox Creek and Jenkins Ferry Battlefield in Grant County. The state was slated to receive $169,715 from Interior for public works under Kennedy program, contingent on matching funds.
E L Angell, head of the Commission on Co‑ordination of Higher Educational Finance, announced that from Sept. 1 Arkansas seven state supported colleges will charge uniform tuition. Residents pay 90 dollars per semester, nonresidents 190 dollars for first-time enrollees, replacing current ranges of 71 to 90 for residents and 75 to 175 for nonresidents. Out‑of‑state students already enrolled will not change fees.
The court did not declare whether Johnson had purged himself and left the matter pending. Rather than rule, the court asked the Justice Department to pursue criminal contempt charges, noting that punishment can be unlimited in both civil and criminal contempt and cannot be escaped by mere agreement to purge.
In a $300000 jewel theft at the Hotel Pierre New York Tiffany Diamond and about 30 pieces were taken. Police called it an inside job after a cellulose strip opened a door. The ring diamond weighed 20.23 carats and was insured for $130000.
In pursuance of a chancery order dated February 7 1963 in John T. Taylor et al vs James Taylor, the commissioner will sell at public vendue at the front door of the Court House Hope Arkansas on March 2 1963 certain described tracts totaling about 110 acres with a one half oil and mineral royalty reservation excepted. Terms are three months credit with bond and six percent interest, bond with approved security, retention on the premises to secure payment. Commissioner Jim Cole signs.
A regional forecast notes cloudy periods and drizzle across Arkansas and parts of Missouri and Louisiana. Temperatures range from the low 20s tonight to highs in the mid 40s, with northwest areas seeing light freezing drizzle and southeast sections cooler conditions.
Chrysler Corp reported record fourth quarter earnings and proposed a 2 for 1 stock split with a higher dividend. For 1962 the company earned $65.4 million or $7.24 a share, down from 1969’s peak but above 1961 results, as GM and Ford posted record 1962 profits.
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