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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1956
Page
4
Eisenhower doctors report he is physically able to serve a full term and may seek re election. He will vacation in Thomasville Georgia with Secretary Humphrey to decide if he runs again, saying he will trust his feelings over the doctors.
Senator McClellan opened Senate Investigations hearings charging high officials hid information on rising free world sales of strategic materials to the Soviet war machine. He cited evidence of relaxed controls since a 1954 Polls meeting and said aides refused to name government employees who approved the actions.
The Hempstead Polio campaign totals reach 4438.28 under Chairman E. P. Young Jr. Contributions include Lone Star Ordnance Plant workers 12.28, Cash 10, Morgan Lindsey 5, Mrs. Eva Faulkner 2, Parking meters 17, Coin collectors 77.10, SW Gas and Electric 10, Blevins Training School 37.38, and Hopewell HD 5.
A nationwide AMA survey shows about half of the public favors equal fees for all, while two thirds of doctors back income-based sliding charges. Doctors largely oppose public advance reports on experimental drugs, though many laypeople see value in faster research. Fee-splitting views diverge sharply.
Arthu Hughes, boy scout executive, Hope, traced the rise of American scouting from its 1310 origin to modern youth training methods. He urged that good scouting yields good men, community progress, and high ideals. Special Kiwanis guests included members of Hope High School girls basketball team coached by Norma Taylor.
Robert H. Schlesinger, 38, son of a millionaire, pleaded guilty to an oil stock swindle in New York. He used 132000 proceeds to buy jewelry for Linda Christian and faces 10 to 20 years, with possible leniency for restitution to three victims. His lawyer described his intent to make amends. he is an ex Air Force pilot with no steady job. His mother Mona Williams, now Countess Albert Edward Bismarck, has been noted as one of the world's best dressed women.
Hal Boyle notes that about four fifths of American men over 25 fear hair loss while many fear wearing a toupee due to ridicule. He cites mixed views on presidents wearing hairpieces and mentions demand for Ivy League style pieces and brainprint-like identification.
Paisley PTA sponsors a bake sale at a former Joe's City Bakery site starting 9:30 a.m. Friday February 17. Cakes pies cookies and candy including fudge and peanut brittle will be offered. Proceeds fund improvements at Paisley School such as new auditorium chairs a covered walk to the lunchroom and folding chairs replacing desks to increase seating. The event aims to protect children from weather.
Kiwanis club members in Hope begin preparations for a minstrel show in Hope High School auditorium on March 22 and 23. The Ministrel and Special Events Committee led by Guy Grigg plans auditions March 1 and 2 at the Rialto theater with local talent from within 50 miles, and “Mr. Interlocutor” is set to be Haskell Jo Bee.
LITTLE ROCK February 15 News notes W R Stephens of Little Rock owns or has owned stock in Arkansas banks and utility firms. The SEC scheduled hearing February 20 in Washington on whether to renew his exemption from Holding Company Act compliance. The report discusses Ark La spin off plans, Ark La assets, and Stephens investment firm reporting requirements if compelled to register. The article also covers Arkansas Power and Light rate actions and cross examination plans for PSC hearings.
British commentators described Nikita Khrushchev as the new dictator of the Soviet Union after his opening address at the 20th Congress in Moscow. They credited him with Stalin-like authority to shape both domestic and foreign policy, marking a struggle for supreme power in Russia.
A Highway Department truck driven by Richard V. Wilkinson collided with an auto driven by Mrs Ire Jean Reaves at Third and Shover Street yesterday. City Officers charged Mrs Reaves with following too close.
Washington senator Thye said there will be an accounting of how Lexington lawyer Yolu M Neff obtained 2500 contributed to the Nebraska Republican committee last October. Neff had offered the same amount to back Sen Francis Case in the natural gas bill, which Case rejected. The bill awaits Eisenhower’s action by Saturday deadline or veto. The Times cited industry sources and others during the debate.
YWA of First Baptist Church presents a two act Missionary play Where I Am in the Sanctuary at 7 45 p m on Wednesday February 13 Cast includes Linda Halbert Sybil Shirley Sue Moses and Mary Ida Adams
Tornado like storms struck north central Arkansas killing one person and injuring three. The Morrilton area reported the heaviest damage with several homes destroyed and a barn collapsed. Verne Ashford, 67, died in Cleveland and his wife Ethel was hospitalized with injuries. The tunnel like path cut a wide swath through Cleveland Sardis Mount Zion and Morrilton leaving extensive property loss.
Harvey C Campbell 69 died early today at a local hospital. He was a retired Lion Oil Co employee. Survivors include his wife Lella of Hope a brother EB Campbell of Tyler Texas a sister Mrs IC A Harding of Ashdown. Funeral services set for 10 am Thursday at Herndon Cornelius Funeral Home Chapel. Burial Saint Paul Cemetery near Oran with Rev L F Lawrence officiating Pallbearers Frank Trimble Mack Stuart John Barr Wilbur Jones Shirley Robins Monroe Stuart.
The Junior Band clinic will be held Friday and Saturday with seniors asked to bring six wrapped sandwiches each day. Classes will dismiss at 2:95 p.m. Friday due to the event. Teddy Jones of Hope appointed to Hermosetal library board by Judge U. Bre and other local students named to represent the college at an intercollegiate band clinic in Henderson.
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