13 Feb 1956
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1956
Page
1
A fragmented report describes a Senate fight over energy policy with Sen Francis Case and Dems accusing big oil firms, amid claims of pressure and investigations. The piece notes alleged influence in pricing and a tense battle shaping the bill's fate.
The New York grain and provisions market shows no follow through after gains from a mild rally. Prices slipped from Friday’s levels with nearby futures lower and several contracts closing down from the prior session.
At St Louis Stockyards prices show hogs active and steady to higher with varied grades around 13.50 to 16.12 per 100 pounds for 180 to 220 lb ranges. Calves 1,000 strong with steers and cows showing gains and prices from 6.50 up to 20.00 for top steers. Sheep market not yet established with few good lambs at 18.50 to 20.00 while bids are generally lower.
Fresh snowstorms added misery across Western Europe with 323 weather deaths in two weeks and many missing. Avalanches hit six Yugoslav villages while floods and slides disrupted areas from Macedonia to Turkey. Death tallies by country include France 64, Italy 62, Greece 46, Yugoslavia 29, Germany 22, Turkey 38, Spain 4.
Hollywood veteran Richard Barthelmess returns to the screen scene during a Beverly Hills visit. Once a D W Griffith and Warner Bros star, he hints at a possible comeback while managing East Coast investments and a Long Island estate now tied to Henry Ford.
The article notes British correspondents barred from Moscow talks and warns against credence in their reports. Former Prime Minister Winston Churchill entered the House near Lloyd, a rare post-resignation appearance as Eden led the government. Bur t Bess and Maclean admit they had been keen Communists.
The mystery surrounding former British diplomats Guy Burgess and Donald Maclean was lifted as they appeared at the National Hotel in Moscow three days before the Soviet Communist party’s 20th congress. A five minute press conference followed by a swift departure left many questions unanswered about their escape route, activities, and current lives.
The African Methodist Episcopal Church opened two world council meetings in Hot Springs Arkansas with about 3000 delegates expected from the United States South America Africa and the West Indies. The Bishops Council administers the church and the Connectional Council passes resolutions for the General Legislative Council. The Connectional Council is expected to urge continued support of racial integration efforts.
About 115000 Americans experience disabling injuries yearly while performing home carpentry repairs.
A prepared statement says they had been Communists since their Cambridge University days but deny they acted as secret agents as charged by Britain last year.
Partly cloudy conditions in Oklahoma this afternoon and tonight with warmer Tuesday. Low temperatures around 30 in the Panhandle to 35 to 40 elsewhere. Highs on Tuesday in the 60s, from northwest to lower 60s southeast.
Old American Ins Co offers a $1,100 life policy to cover final expenses for ages 60 to 80 in Kansas City. Apply by mail with no obligation and no calls. Send a postcard or letter with age to 3 W Std Dept. 2038, Kansas City, MO.
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