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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1953
Page
1
A shredded oscure report outlines farm struggles as prices, taxes, and costs surge. Farmers face mounting debt while crop yields fall. amid uncertainty, policy and market forces threaten stability for rural communities.
A long, ornate society notice describes a wedding at the Progate Metin Olat Church with Mary Lau and Bengt Morroy Cox as central figures. The ceremony occurs Saturday December 27 at 4 o'clock, with extensive lists of attendees, family members, attendants, and fashion details, including a velvet dress, color schemes, and reception plans at Pay choyville near the University of Arkansas.
A lengthy list of attendees includes Huey of Hot Springs, Mrs. Rod Dear of Movntrie Georgia, Miss Eve Neltey of Pine Bluff, LL Scott Boud of San Antonio Texas, and numerous couples from Arkansas Texas Mississippi and Pennsylvania. Guests feature Mrs Jimmy Johnson and Mr Mrs Bob Mise Elsie Gentry from Emmet, Dr and Mrs John Barrow Jr near Helena, Mrs G C Coleman of Memphis, Mrs S B Isa and Miss Actic Con of Wichita Falls Texas, Richard Johnaan and Fred Stone with spouses in Grand Prairie Columbus and Philadelphia, and J E Wommack with Miss Warmack of DeQueen among others.
The 1964 March of Dimes campaign runs January 2 to 31 nationwide, reflecting a year of fundraising effort due to rising infantile paralysis challenges. Local events include Victory HD Club gathering at the Dam home with prizes and acknowledgments for Mrs Cooper and Mr Cogyp. Also noted are funeral attendees for Dr J B Gentry in McCaskill with numerous out of town relatives listed.
In Baltimore a 400 worker strike by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters seals, cleaning crews and janitors walk out over pay. City officials warn the walkout endangers health and safety for nearly a million residents as schools face possible holiday delays. Emergency talks focus on keeping schools open. union says only essential staff may stay to prevent pipe freezing.
Immigrant gang figures linked to Murder Inc are discussed as the source notes that many native born hoodlums who caused trouble in the US were once in Italy. Aiming to end violent crime, sources say American courts no longer want these individuals, and there is no Luteling case to repeat. Several names and towns appear among those entering the United States and listed here.
Market notes show early activity with cattle and hogs below yesterday's average by about 50, heavy declines for some weights, calves and shop bulls mixed. Cattle offerings include yearlings and butchers, with steady demand in the wholesale trade. hogs and sows show varied prices, with prime lots selling up to 21.00 and lighter weights down to 19.00, while ewes and lambs move at around 5.40 for certain lots.
New York cotton futures edged higher in thin activity with a modest short-covering rally. Prices advanced late, lifting March to 93.00, May to 14 and July to 34.72 per bale as demand eased and market steadied after initial strength.
New York stocks opened firm with a cautious drift as price changes spread across a wide range, gains in small declines offset by a weaker motor sector. Chicago grains attempted a late rally but held near prior closes with wheat tracking news from Yugoslavia and Austria as corn and oats showed mixed signals.
An alleged underworld figure, once aged around ten in childhood, rose to power in an adopted country before betrayal by associates. Deceived and shunned, he was expelled to Italy where authorities report he masterminded an international narcotics network.
Four American Baptist missionaries long held in solitary confinement in Swatow China since 1991 arrived at a British colony. The group includes Dr Emanuel J Geidt of Rochester NY and four others from Berlin N Y, Du Tat, Grandville OH, and Neren. They belong to the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society with HQ in New York and declined to discuss experiences to protect Chinese friends.
In Paragould, Sheriff Chester Shirley said Mrs. Blanche Gerald was wounded by two bullets yesterday in a family dispute. Her brother, 73-year-old Chris Wrigg, was arrested in connection with the shooting on the courthouse steps. no charges were filed against a local liquor stove operator.
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