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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1957

Page

6

Israel silent on U S plan to end Gaza Gaza Strip dispute

In Jerusalem Israeli officials declined comment on Secretary Dul es plan to urge withdrawal of troops from Gaza and Egyptian Gulf of Aqaba routes. A spokesman said Israel had not officially received the proposal and would not respond until Dag Hammarskjold's report is studied.

Jerusalem Fortion Ministry Gaza Strip Gulf of Aqaba Israel Abba Eban Shan U. N. General Assembly Beind Dag Hammarskjold John M. Hightower Washington United States Haining Isreli Egypt State Duldes United Nations Gulf of Adabav Avenue Red Sea Gaza P

Group to Seek Extension of Highway 53 Meeting Set

A Highway 53 extension meeting chaired by T. J. Silvey will be held Wednesday Feb. 13 at 7 p m at Bodcaw School. Attendees from Prescott Falcon Buckner Stamps Lisville Magnolia and others will discuss extending Highway 53 to connect Highway 62 South and Highway 67 82 to improve regional traffic and service to 207 000 broilers 15 000 hens and 350 farm families.

T. J. Silvey Highway 62 Bodecan School Prescott Wit Falcon Buckner Stamps Lisville Magnolia Bodcaw

Aviation Service Faces 170000 Suit Over Russellville Crash

Kenneth Staines of Little Rock files a 170000 suit arising from a Russellville plane crash last year that killed veteran pilot Rex Hayes and injured Douglas Shelton. Staines seeks clearer charges as he contests the allegations naming him and his aviation service. The case, in Pulaski Circuit Court, involves claims of negligence and competency.

Little Rock Kenneth Staines Russellville Maj Douglas Shelton Pulaski Rex Pierce Hayes Starnes Hayes Eargless Hin Oe Ps le Eae Ae

Apparently She Did Best Thing MEMPHIS

Mrs Frankie Young stopped her car in heavy traffic astride a railroad track. A train struck the car, tumbling it 60 feet. The school bus and other car blocked her path then drove away. No one was hurt, and she noted the only bright point was having insurance.

Memphis Frankie Young Astraddie Weill Mrs. Young Chilirenth

House Vote on PSC Probe Defeated in Arkansas House

In Little Rock special vote on HR 2 led by Rep. Wardy Croxton of Benton County calling for an Arkansas Public Service Commission probe. The motion failed 47 to 98 with 1 not voting. Names of those voting for and against listed, with notable abstentions and absentees noted.

Little Rock Wardy Croxton Benton County Arkansas Public Service Commission Benton Bethea Branch Coates Cottrell Croxton Field Ferguson Fletcher Graham Green Hall Johnson King Kinney Kinslaw Kirk Ledbetter Pulaski Little Faulkner Maddox Massey Mays McCallen McCracken Mellon Moody Morrow Mosley Mowery Nelson O'Baniel Partee Phillips Pomeroy Robinson Rodman Shaver Stagg Stewart Suler Thompson van Dalsem Weaver Webb Willis Crawford Drew Wall Woods Austin Blackwell Clark Durrett Etheridge Hol Jensworth Howard Metcalf Rogers Ross Stack Starr Stiles Ood Walther

New Lincoln Collection Adds Early Portraits at BU Chenery Library

Boston University adds three Lincolniana items to its Chenery Library marking Lincoln’s birthday. A 62-year-old first print portrait taken by a Waltham photographer shows Lincoln with a chair for his son, plus an autographed photograph of John Corbett and an autograph album sold to aid Civil War soldiers. Dean Emeritus Melvin M. Johnson provides context on how the pieces were created and collected.

John B.enga Boston Abraham Lincoln White House Leopa Get Waltham, Mass Boston University Lincoln University Chenery Library Boston Corbet Corbett John Wilkes Booth Iowa Fran Melvin M. Johnson B. U. Law School Johnson

Texarkana Liquor Tax Exemption Under Fire in Arkansas

Arkansas lawmakers debate removing sales tax exemption on whiskey wine and beer sold near Texarkana. Gov Faubus backs bills to end partial exemptions affecting Fort Smith border areas while Texarkana’s exemption remains intact. Senator Jeck Clark notes loss of alcohol tax would push residents to Texas and Louisiana for purchases.

Orvald Paubus Arkansas Faubus Fort Smith Oklahoma Orval Faubus Missouri Texarkana Bowie Counjis Pex Ark Texas Jeck Clark Louisiana Clark Texarkwr Tex

Faubus Signs New Visiting Divorce Law

Gov Orval Faubus approved a bill allowing out of state residents to obtain a divorce after a 90 day Arkansas visit. He said the act does not weaken divorce laws but suggested a residence requirement might be added. The measure faced criticism as enabling quickie divorces and linked to segregation law debates.

Little Rock Orval Faubus Arkansas Carl Furnell Jefferson County Fred H. Stafford Marked Tree Charles F. Rip Smith West Memphis Faubus

Bottom Falls Out of Bahama Ghost Industry

Bahama town faces a ghost rental collapse as Constable Boyd’s monopoly on guaranteed grade-A spirits leaves the market with unemployed specters. The article notes his far reach, touring Nassau for arrests and a superstition rich backdrop, while locals joke about the ghost trade.

Bahama Tal Byyls Anpros Bahamasi Boyd Gheers Ganstable Constable Boyd Bahamas Nassau

Committee Silent on Bath House Question

The House committee on public health refused to issue a recommendation on two bills affecting bathhouse treasurers in Hot Springs. Bath HD-113 by Rep. T. Je. Tyler would clarify the massage registration act and lower initial and annual fees, while TUB-270 by Rep. Ray Smith remained reported without recommendation.

Little Rock Llp House Committee On Public Health Hot Springs Bath T. Je. Tyler Pulaski County Ray Smith Garland County Tyler

Arkansas House Votes Resolution Seeking Utility Data from PSC

The Arkansas House adopted a resolution directing the Public Service Commission to provide financial data on all electric and gas utilities, the five largest water utilities, and the 10 largest telephone companies for the latest 12 months. Rep. Hardy W. Croxton led the effort. a similar motion to send the measure to committee failed.

Little Rock House State Publc Service Commission Eleetere and Gas Arkansas Hardy W. Croxton Buneton County Lae PLC Croxton FSC Resolutions Committee Sterling R. Cothrill Jr Pulaski County Aienal Aplcio Executive Council Juntess Ubey

Fugitive Turner Surrenders After Gun Battle in Arizona

Charles E. Turner, an escaped Fort Leavenworth convict, turned himself in to Kingman sheriffs after a blaze lit gun battle with officers. He reportedly abducted 17 year old Joyce Hitchcock at gunpoint and forced her on a cross state trip, with claims of rape and multiple burglaries. Police pursued Turner as he fled toward Kingman and he surrendered at a parsonage following negotiations.

Kingman Ariz Shonft Louise Ireeland Charles E. Turner Ft. Leavenworth Federal Prison Leavenworth Japan Turner Joyce Hitchcock Helena Mont Offitars Frank L. Poyter Hitchcock Brunete Hyy Arizona Stephen Smith

Sinatra Tour Costs Outweigh Planned Australia Trip

Promoter Lea Gordon estimates the Sinatra three week tour of Australia and the Philippine Islands will cost over 75000 dollars. Gordon booked 12 entertainers and musicians with Hank Sanicola, Sinatra’s business manager, agreeing Sinatra will cover all expenses. The singer’s dates were postponed to later this year after a dispute in Honolulu.

Holly Woor Frank Sinatea Lea Gordon Sinatra Australia Philippine Islands Gordon Hank Sanicola Sinatra Witl Sipahn Honohiea

Library Open House Showcases Hempstead County Library Growth

Open House Thursday from 6 to 9 pm highlights over two decades of citizen effort to establish and expand Hempstead County Library. The library grew from a courthouse-book collection to a 23 000 volume, magazine rich facility with a filmstrip collection and state projector. Board members, contributors, and local officials are noted, and the library serves 735 square miles with branches in Blevins Fulton Washington and Columbus.

Hope Hempstead Sth Him State Board of Education 7. A. Henry Arch Moore Hempstead County Library Board John Wallace Patmos J. A, Henry Joe Jackson Washington J. J. Lichtong Fulton A. B. Weatherington Blevins Charles Reynerson Frank Rider Elsie Weisenberger GE. Cannon N .P Earl O'Neal Edwards D. F. Weaver J. I. Liebling E. B. Brown Syd McMath James A. Jones Mary Calis Washerington Morgan Gvriffth Guernesey Norman

B&PW Club to Hear Attorney C. V. Nunn

Hope Business and Professional Women's Club sets February 14 with speaker C V Nunn Jr. as public affairs chair Mrs Jesse Brown leads the program and charges admission for the event

B&pw Club C. V. Nunn GV. Nunn, Jr Hope Woma Jesse Brown

Toy Used to Hold Up Liquor Store in Little Rock

A man used a toy cap pistol to hold up a Little Rock liquor store last night. A woman intendant fired, but the robber fled. police caught him several bows later. Reymond Tuck, 28, of Fauile Rock, was arrested by two patrolmen who found a toy pistol and hands behind the vehicle.

Little Rock Reymond Tuck Fauile Rock

Sunday Store Sales Okayed by Senate

The Arkansas Senate approved a bill allowing grocery stores to operate on Sundays, amid blue law opposition. An amendment to exempt grocers passed 17 to 11 but the House has not acted. Sen Artie Gregory said many small grocers stay open due to pumps in front. The same session approved a $63,160 appropriation for the Publicity and Parks Commission.

Little Rock Senate House Artie Gregory Shorrell Gathright Pine Bluff Gregory Publicity and Parks Commission

Fire Destroys Waldron Lumber Co Mill in Early Morning Blaze

A fire swept through Waldron Lumber Co sawmill causing an estimated $100,000 loss. About seven workers were displaced, with the blaze starting around midnight near Ward and Arkansas. Fire crews battled flames as 2,000 gallons fueled the wooden structure, but no injuries were reported.

Waldron Waldron Lumber Co T. M. Works Mid- Wightach al Wight Owatehman Waltentes

Faubus Frees and Reduces Arkansas Prison Sentences

Gov. Orval Faubus commuted several life and long sentences in Arkansas yesterday. Emmett Norris, 7, whose murder sentence stretched decades, had his term cut after earlier parole histories. Other inmates including Charles Ajuie and Gerald Ainsworth saw sentence reductions, enabling potential early parole.

Rochery Muddie Orval Faubus Emmett Norris Smitty Wilteusx Tow Terral Norris Oklahoma 1 Wau Jersral Arkiynsag Arkannis

Three Want School Board Posts in Hope District Election

The Hope district school election is set for Saturday March 16 to fill three posts. Candidates filed include Mrs Prank King for Post 3 Cir Bridgers not seeking reelection Sam McGill seeks reelection to Post 1 and Dilek Watkins, appointed to fill the unexpired term of Syvelle Burke who resigned seeks a full three year term. A petition signed by at least 20 electors is required to place a name on the ballot and must be filed by March 14.

Hope District Ta Prank King Cir Bridgers Sam McGill Dilek Watkins Syvelle Burke County Board of Election

All Around Town Church Conference News

February 30 meeting notes show First Baptist Church reluctantly accepting Rev A Whitlow’s resignation to lead Arkadelphia church. Also mentions Pram Corp prize to Thomas Barber and Charles Harrel for auto dealer contest. Mike Kelly recovering in Temple hospital and baseball meeting set in Hope City Hall. Grover Fisher calls Little Pony and Big League sponsors to Hope courtrooms. USN seaman Grover Fisher arrived at Long Beach after Far East duty aboard USS Samuel N Moore.

First Baptist Church A. Whitlow Whitlow Firgy Bapist Arkadelphia Pram Corporation Thomas Barber J. B. Cook Auto Cathere Charles Harrel Hope Auto Comepany Mr. Barker Mr. Harrel Hinch Rhileo Television We Charles Gough All Little Pony Big League Baseball Hope City Hall Grover C. Fisher USN Long Beach Calif Sanuel N. Moore Far East Formosa Bartyof Pearl Harbor Saohiluna Manila Kure Japanlong

Russia Proposes Hands-off Middle East Policy

Moscow proposed a six point plan to the United States Britain and France calling for peace through negotiation non interference in internal affairs and sovereignty respect. It urged the withdrawal of foreign bases and troops from Near and Middle East and the end of arms supplies to regional powers. The Kremlin framed the plan as compatible with Egypt’s dignity and sovereignty and as a response to Eisenhower’s doctrine.

Moscow UM Porelytt Dimitri Sheplitav Toray Middle East Shepitav Supreme Soviet Tle Wile Goverment Witwot Erenely Tsraeli Egypt Shepilovn Cairo Eygypt Sheptloy United States Bbrthia Francau Near New Middle Faust Uiv Middle Haat Kremlin Hieinhower

Baby Strangled Accidentally in Bed at Home

An eight month old girl named Mirl Lasiter died accidentally in her bed at home. Coroner William H Poll ruled the death accidental due to strangulation when the child's head wedged between the bed bars and a wall. Survivors include her parents Othel W Lasiter and three brothers.

Smit Mirl Deborah Lasiter Othel W. Lasiter William H. Poll

Weather Station Report and Arkansas Forecast Summary

The weather data cover 21 hours to 7 am Tuesday with a total February precipitation of 6.6 inches and year to date 12.06 inches. Arkansas forecasts show partly cloudy skies with light rain possible in the southeast this afternoon and tonight, cooler north, lows mid 30s to low 40s, highs near 60 in central to upper 60s. Southeast Arkansas expected partly cloudy this afternoon through Wednesday with little temperature change, highs around 60, lows mid 30s to low 40s.

Experiment Station Fligh Arkansas Associated Press

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