Nations Seek Congo Peace Talk With U N Security Council
Liberia proposed a meeting of all Congo political leaders with the U N Security Council and Dag Hammarskjold to avert civil war. The plan aims for a peace parley at U N headquarters or nearby, with support hoped from the United States and Soviet Union, amid Lumumba's death and rising tensions in Leopoldville.
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United Nations, N.Y
Liberia
Congo
U.N. Security Council
Dag Hammarskjold
George Paggmore
Ss Nation Council
William Tubman
U.N
Padmore
AeRed Arab Republic
Ceylon
Thecouncil
Soviet Union
United States
African Republic
Patrice Lumumba
Ehree
United Arab Republic
Lumgaha
U. N
Joseph Kash'ibu
Joseph Tholes
Leopoldville
Lu-Hation U.N. Conciliation Commission
Lumumba
Kasavulu
Hammarskjold
Weather Station Report Highlights Arkansas Louisiana Missouri
Weather Experiment Station reports 11 hours ending 7 am Friday with high 67 and low 54, .14 inch precipitation, 1961 total precip 56 inches to Jan 1, year ago 6.06. Arkansas mostly cloudy mild with showers, thunderstorms ending Sat morning, highs in mid 70s, lows 40s NW to 60s E. Louisiana mostly cloudy with showers, warmer tonight, cooler Sat, highs 70s, lows 58-64. Missouri mostly cloudy NW to Sat, colder later. continued on Page Six.
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Louisiana
Rabies Quarantine Extends in Two Counties
The state Health Department will keep Randolph and Independence counties under rabies quarantine for at least 80 days with possible extension. Six animal rabies cases were reported in each county last month, and a Randolph County woman received anti rabies shots after a cat bite. Dogs in the two counties must be penned or muzzled and vaccinated. Ripley County, Missouri, bordering Randolph, is also quarantined.
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Little Rock
State Health Department
Randolph
Independence
Harvie R. Ellis
Randalph County
Ripley County
Winrock Pays Top Prices for Stock at Exposition
SAN ANTONIO AP Fort y one head of Santa Gore cattle sold Thursday at the San Antonio Livestock Exposition for 40700. Buyers paid 14870 for 20 bulls 19090 for 21 females. Winrock Farm Morrilton Arkansas paid 1800 for a female consigned by Los Jabonelles Ranch Premont the top price in that category. Top selling females consigned by L A Nardan of San Antonio went to Winrock Farm owned by Winthrop Rockefeller for 1528 each. Rockefeller farm was the day’s top buyer spending 10080.
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San Antonio
Lex
L. A
Plannings Displays That Sell Featured In Hardware Issue
In the February Southern Hardware magazine a feature titled Plannings Displays That Sell showcases five Hope Hardware Co displays with LaGrove Williams credited as manager. Local business leaders discuss forming a National Secretaries Association chapter to share office methods and boost efficiency, while other notes report personnel moves, a dying condition after surgery, a marriage interrupted by police, March of Dimes totals, Angus Association membership, and truck load limit adjustments discussed by Hempstead and Arkansas officials.
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Southern Hardware
Hope Hardware Company
Hope
I LaGrove Williams
National Secretaries Association
Bubbye Campbell
Freda Grevre
Corn Belt Hatcheries
Bill to Enlarge Stadium Board in Arkansas Senate
In Little Rock the Arkansas Senate introduced a bill to expand the War Memorial Stadium Commission from nine to 18 members, all serving two years with the governor. The measure aims to speed refunding of 24 percent interest bonds and bond sales for stadium improvements, prepared by Gov. Faubus aide William J. Smith and sponsored by Sen. Roy Milum.
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Little Rock
Senate
William J. Smith
Orval FE
Faubus
Roy Milum
Harrisott
Enlarged Commission
Power Struggle Deepens in Congo Governing Rift
Rebel leader Gizenga ousts rival Kashamuri in Kivu amid unrest in Bukavu. Refugees report violence against whites, including beheadings of a Belgian priest and attacks on priests and nuns. Christophe Benya takes over as Kivu leader as chaos spreads toward Stanleyville. U.N. notes calm in Stanleyville.
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Leopoldville
the Congo
Antoine Gizenga
Kivu
Anicet
Kashamuri
Bukavu
Ruanda-Urundi
ULN
U.N
Kashamura
Gizenga
Patrice Lumumba
Lumumba
Stanleyville
Christophe Benya
Renat
Devas
Golden Agers Appeal for Local Help
The Golden Age Club met on February 16 with 23 present including Mrs W N Stanley of Shawnee and Mrs C B Denr joy as guests. Members asked children of prospective members to assist with transport to activities to boost participation and let elders join in.
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Golden Age Club
W. N
Stanley
Shawnee
Uitla
C. B. Denrjoy
Ive
Eugene
Cox
Paul Cobb
Lon Coats
J. B. Ceartey
Ceartey
Resub
Substitute retirement bill offered in Arkansas legislature
The Joint Legislative Budget Committee moved a substitute for Gov. Orval Faubus on teacher retirement and education funding. The proposal adds 8.015 million to state education aid, bringing the total to 43.49 million with a claimed 210 dollar teacher raise. A proposed 9.72 percent state share to retirement and matching contributions sparked debate as lawmakers seek a compromise between Faubus and Arkansas Teachers Association factions. The House suspended rules to place the Senate version on the calendar amid procedural battles over a truck weight bill.
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Little Rock
Joint Legislative Budget Committee
Orval FB
Probus
Education Department
Perry County
Paul van Dalsem
Var Dalsem
Paulius
Eels
Arkansas Education Association
van Dalsemhe
AGA. Bil
Faubus
ATA
AWA
van Dufsem
AMA
Cross County
James J. Shaver
van Dalsem
House
Pulaski County
J. H. Cottrell
Secon
Final Rites Today for Rep Norrell
Washington AP reports funeral services for Representative Wyff Norrell D Ark who died after a stroke. A memorial service was held near the White House with eulogies from House members and governors and a Monticello service planned for Monday. Flags flew at half mast as Arkansas lawmakers prepared to adjourn and mourn the longtime public servant.
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Washington
White House
Wyff, Norrell
D-Ark
Norrell
Monticello
Ark
House of Representatives
Arkansas
Orval BE. Faubus
Dale Alford
Drew County
Virgil McClay
Committee Clears Hays Nomination for State Post
Washington reports the Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved former Arkansas Representative Brooks Hays for assistant secretary of state for congressional relations. The nomination now moves forward as routine presidential appointment proceedings continue.
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Washington
Arkansas
Brooks Hays
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Bill Tightens Use Tax Exemptions In Arkansas
Arkansas lawmakers push to narrow exemptions on the use tax, allowing only if equivalent purchases cannot be made in state. Senate and House passage cited, with debate over revenue impact and administration. Governor Faubus discussed potential veto, as lawmakers seek to align tax policy with state needs.
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Rock
Senate
Deelay Grissed
Lu Gav
Orval
Maghys
Arkansas
Ie Clouse
Robert Hays Williams
Russellvilly
Willits
Derry Ciarity
Paul van Dalsem
Williams
Wills Wagan
van Dalsom
van Dalseny
Homer Fuller 59 Dies After Heart Attack in Local Hospital
Homer Fuller 59 longtime resident died in a focal hospital after suffering a heart attack earlier. Survived by wife Thelma Fuller, son Major Dorsey Muller of Shreveport, daughter-in-law Mrs. Paul Schrock of Dallas, two brothers Horace and Leonard Muller of Hope, two sisters Mrs. Charlie Martin of Botwea and Mrs. Lois Russell of Lape. Funeral 12:30 a m Saturday at Hern don Cornelius Chapel with Dr John McClamibin. burial Rose FUL Cemetery.
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Homer Fuller
Thelma Fuller
Dorsey Muller
Shreveport
Paul Schrock
Dallas
Horace
Leonard Muller
Hope
Charlie Martin
Botleaw
Lois Russell
Lape
Herndon-Cornelius Chapel
John McClamibin
Burtah
Rose Ful Cemetery
Communism Film to Show Here
A film titled Canimialsar On ve Map will be shown Monday at Fat pwnt in Lape City Hall. The event, sponsored by the Auxiliary to the American Legion, aims to promote Americanism and is urged by Mrs. dua Jones to publicize the screening.
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Lape City Hall
Ae Feu Legion
Dua Jones
American Legion
Bill to raise highway load limits in heated Senate race
Arkansas lawmakers debated a bill to hike highway load limits amid a split over how highway funds should be allocated. Gov. Orval Taubus brokered a compromise shifting priority to city and secondary roads, while a House session faced delays over retirement and other measures.
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Kansas
Senate
Orval Ta
Wearbus
Tivahacks
Saute Highaway
Jatthus
Paulius
WF. Norrell
Atk
Manticella
Perry County
Paul van Dalsem
Roe
Mer Vint Dalsem
Arkansas Education Association
Taubus
Vale
Speakeriail Whetcher
Nowe
Injuries Fatal to Mrs. Ethel Collier After Street Collision
Mrs. Ethel Collier died from injuries sustained when crossing Dewey Street in Missouri Pacific freight derailment aftermath. She was taken to a local hospital. survivors include husband Lloyd Collier and daughter Mrs. Singia Kidd of Littlefield. Funeral services set for Sunday at Meridot Funeral Chapel with burial at Memorial Cemetery.
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Wither Colley
Dewey Street
Missouri Pacific
Vasstig
Culliat
Rat
Ivestisaling
Duithoe
Collier
Watbukin Shu
Uope
Lloyd Collier
Daugheer
Slngia Kidd
Littlefield
Mertidot Carne Eins
Tuarial
Warns About Safety of Hospital Building Crack
AP dispatch reports architect Julian Davison urging removal of patients from part of the State Hospital general administration building after a crack extends from the outer wall to the inside plaster. Sen Olen Mendrix and hospital leaders push for a state response and a rebuilding plan as construction funding is discussed.
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Biel Rock
State Hospital
General Administration
Julian B. Davidsott
State Hospital Board
Davison
Sen
Olen Mendrix
Prescott
Senate
Pam
Thesday
Paulius
Hendrix
Bill Aims to Install Free Ferries in Arkansas War
A fight in the Arkansas House over a bill to require the state Highway Department to establish free ferries across several rivers in Desha and neighboring counties. Hopson introduced amendments for more free ferries, including county road crossings, but the measure was defeated on first vote and later revived before failing again amid opposition.
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Date Rock
Desha County
Lepson
Arkansas House
Hopson
Arkansas County
Groves C. Carnes
State Highway Department
Arkansas River
Desha
Arkansas
Highway Department
Arkansas Iver
Losnuth
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Lam Smalley
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Downing
Lo Nope
Camden
Jake Aslin
Mildred Dickinson
Astin
Newport
Hope City Police
Lapa Macompson
Herbert Burns
St. Joseph
vArkan Henle
Hempstead
Olin Hendvis
Golden Agers
Rep
Hays
Dewey St. Crossing
James Morrow
Southwest Arkansas Poultry Festival
N. Halt
M. H
Bill) Simmons
Siloam Springs
Arkansas Poultry Federation
Federation
Fair Park
LT Pie
Q Rooy Day
Mighty Small
Stella Baday
Ethel Collier
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