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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1959
Page
1
In a Delaware House debate in 1937 Williams of the Republican party criticized government payments described as stage funding and taxpayer subsidies. He argued the plan would fund idle projects and setups, calling for restraint even as he supported some aid measures. The exchange centered on payments to claimants and the risk of misuse of public funds.
Commissioner J P Byers announces a court ordered sale in Hope Arkansas on March 20 1959 of a city lot and a tract in Black 10 Beard s Addition and Lot 1 in SW1 of Block 19 Beard s Addition with details of parcels and boundaries. Purchaser must pay by credit and execute a note with 6 percent interest and approved security per the decree of the Chancery Court.
Private eye Jim Bennett investigates a fatal accident at Portage Foundry linked to Buckeye grinding wheels. Tense shop politics surface as McIntyre and Chavez clash over liability and a possible saboteur. Bennett learns victim Mick Pagano, a veteran grinder, left two thousand in workers compensation. The team plans to visit Pagano’s wife as Bennett probes wheel origin and Archer Koller, the purchasing agent, as a key figure.
A week ago a speaker condemned the size of government farm checks saying price support loans in 1957 exceeded 100000 dollars with two over a million. He argued that current farm programs favor large farmers over small operators.
In Kingalee today the livestock market lists stocker calves and heifer calves as good quality, with medium price levels. Fat cattle and cows with calves are noted, alongside numbers for bulls, hogs, sows, feeder pigs, and related entries.
A newborn girl born prematurely at Ardell Daily's home was revived by a rescue squad and survived after oxygen was administered then transported to a hospital. Fireman Bettard Weber and the infant were injured in a crash as responders moved to aid patients. three occupants were hospitalized.
Lincoln Neb AP The Legislature formally abandoned the contest over the Nebraska governor race after a two minute action. Governor Ralph G Brooks was declared the winner by a margin of 1 640 votes over Republican Gay Victor Anderson. The recount had added 80 votes for Brooks before being halted. Joseph Wishart had sought to drop the recount. Lt Governor Dwight Burney relayed the telegram requesting dismissal. State Senator A A Fongke moved to end the contest and discontinue the recount, a motion that passed.
The United States exported an estimated 3.8 billion dollars of agricultural goods over the 32 months ending in mid 1959. This figure reflects government estimates of farm product sales abroad during that period.
Fragmentary note reads as dialog and partial copyright line with quoted phrase Lots get it over with and indicator To Be Continued indicating serialized content by Robert Martin in 158 copyright.
In Jonesboro, a ceremony at Bert Smith Gymnasium will honor former Jonesboro High School coach Lowell Hoss Manning, who led teams to two championships in the late 1930s. Manning died last year in Little Rock. Mrs Manning and their son James plan to attend the unveiling around 7 45 pm between two basketball games scheduled for tomorrow night.
A Prescott Rotary Club salute was broadcast by KEEL of Shreveport highlighting civic clubs in Louisiana Texas and Arkansas during each day’s program. Cub Scout Den 1 met at Mrs. Bob Reynolds home with flag ceremony. boys made bird houses and shared treats. Brownie Troop 2 held a Monday meeting with singing and prayers led by Kay Vandiver. ice cream served by Janette McAnnally and mother. Workmen install dimmer lights at Main Street railroad crossing replacing wigwag signals to improve safety. Mr and Mrs Wells Hamby hosted weekend guests in Camden. Carrall Wynn from Shreveport visited family. Mrs Josephine Carrington attended.
The notice lists weekend and visiting plans among families in Shreveport and Magnolia, naming Mrs Beverly Johnson and family, Mr and Mrs Wilbart Witt Glenn and Claft, Mrs Hi Barber, Mrs Ed Hubbard, Caylton Ray, Caylton Webb, Mia Rhebi Moore, and others. It mentions returning home and catching up with relatives and friends.
Residents hear why many car buyers switch to Chevy this year with roomier Fisher Body design, wider seats, more luggage space, improved safety glass, bigger brakes, angled windshield, and a full range of options. Impalas, Prestos, and Biscaynes highlighted across multiple body styles.
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