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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1959
Page
4
Legislators weigh a bill to raise prosecutor salaries across districts while considering a ban on private legal practice for prosecutors. Debate centers on pay scales from 400 to 7,200 dollars and the impact on independence, with no final vote taken on the proposed amendment.
Weather notes show morning 7 a.m. high 60s low 33 with no precipitation. rainfall totals for prior period 2.17 inches. Regional forecast covers Central to Arkansas with partly cloudy to cloudy conditions and chances of showers. temperatures mid 40s to around 60s, cooler weekend. Louisiana to remain mostly cloudy and cool with scattered showers.
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Daniel Loomis, resident of Asan, urged President Eisenhower to appoint a nonpartisan group to study railroad work rules at the National Association of Shippers advisory board meeting. He argued featherbedding raises costs, costing the industry millions annually, while opposers called for discussion.
A bid two million dollars below the government estimate was submitted yesterday for the first phase of the Greers Ferry Dam project on the Little Red River near Heber Springs. Knudsen Co. of Boise and Kaiser Co. of Minneapolis joined Johnson Drake and Piper to bid 17,813,244, under the 19,505,196 government estimate. The joint bid covers construction of the dam and foundation for the power house for the project’s hydroelectric development, with completion projected in about four years.
Buck DeVenney aged 53, a resident of Hope Route 1, died Tuesday at his home near Hope. Survivors include his wife, Myra, two sons Virgil and George DeVenney of Hope, two daughters Mary Denver Daughety and Juanita ReVenney of Hope, two sisters Mrs N dh Buys and Mrs Harvey Wright of Hope, and a brother O B Huubar of Idabol Ol. Services will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday at Evening Shade Church by Rev. David Sent Bywlal. Burial will be in Evening Shade Cemetery.
A fragmented item reviews a long life of a congressman through the eyes of Bea Robert Kaaiwindeer and notes the diarist’s frank, often admiring reflections. The piece hints at persistent devotion despite aging and a demanding political scene.
The Arkansas Highway Commission will open bids March 4 for seven projects totaling about 2 million dollars. A prior meeting will receive bids on seven additional projects valued at 3 million dollars to support bridge and paving work across the Helena, Clarksville, and Del Rio regions, including resurfacing on Highway 70 and bridge work near Lepanto and Clarendon.
The Arkansas Water Pollution Commission will meet Monday to decide if three cities El Dorado Smagkever and Stephens must install extra sewage facilities. A 1947 hearing noted financial hardship for the towns to fund new plants with federal aid possible.
In Arrington Arizona a panel convened by the general public to address labor committees discussed three members and a broad agenda. General topics included labor concerns, the state of the workforce, and governance of public works. The event featured remarks from General John Kennedy Capes and other senior figures.
A. yovigol meeting begins February 15 at Columbus Mathuds on Chanel Fels. The event runs nightly through February 20 with services at 7 o'clock. Ieks will lead singing and Pastor WC OQuateul will preach each evening.
AP report recounts a 1957 White House memorandum discussion on deploying federal troops to Little Rock Arkansas amid school integration tension. It notes Attorney General Brownell's advice and presidential consideration while denying a formal request for troops until later confirmation.
A jumble of town items covers police chatter, a veiled university critique, and local events. The piece mentions a Thursday night gathering at Jones Field near Highway 67, a February 12 tea event, and the Lup Dollar giveaway. It also references university needs, cadet news, and a student senate discussion with various names and places.
A disaster at a St Louis area intersection leaves multiple homes damaged and dozens homeless. Emergency crews report at least eight deaths as infrastructure fails during a collapse. Roads near Bayvlο and Olive streets suffer severe damage, with businesses, apartments, and a cable of utility lines affected. National figures condemn the tragedy as relief efforts continue and the city mobilizes aid.
Virginia McManus a 25 year old New York City schoolteacher and Beatrice Garefield, 22, were convicted by Judge Joan Bushel on prostitution charges tied to a center of operation in a public housing residence. McManus faces three years while Garefield is sentenced to three years for permitting prostitution space.
The Kiwanis program highlighted the 49th anniversary of the Buy Scouts of Aietieg with Cilford Franks, vice president of the Gaeda Area Counsil, calling for leadership and financial support for the Hempstead Nuads Boward LaFayelly counties movement. Noted attendees included Dale Dui, Joseph Sevsey, Jue duays, and Mijehyh LaGeute.
Washington AP reports a federal probe into a Chicago area labor union corruption scheme involving mob figures Genovese and Lombardo, with suspects Vitale and Zito described as key racketeers. Prosecutors allege organized crime links and illicit influence in labor activities, though many defendants declined to discuss the case.
L H Rogers aged 78 dies at home Tuesday in Hope Texas. He belonged to the Raplisi Chively and was a Master Magen. Survivors include wife, sons Charles S of Oro City Texas Marvin Rogers Chestolte North Carolina Woodrow Rogers Longview Texas two daughters Mrs A D Covey Ore City Texas and Mrs Byggal Holmes Gite, one sister Mrs Lawson Arnold Gil our Texas and step son Homme Telter of De Kalb Texas. Services at Gale cre Funeral Home Wednesday 1 pm burial at Texarkana Cemetery. Local pallbearers listed.
The New York school disruption eased as parents and the Board of Education reached a temporary agreement on Tuesday to hire students as aides. The chairman said the plan aims to prevent districts from forcing students back to failing schools and to support their development through parental guidance and a new program.
News report from Sandusky and nearby regions details extensive flood damage across Ohio and Indiana. Homes inundated along Wabash and White rivers, water supplies disrupted, bridges closed, and residents evacuated as state and federal aid mobilizes. Ohio Governor and officials declare emergency and coordinate relief with Red Cross and local agencies.
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