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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1957
Page
3
State Forester Fred Lang warned winds after recent rains dried forests and left leaf litter vulnerable. He said daily losses ranged from 200 to 800 acres, with the northwest region most at risk as fires continued through the past week.
Thought for the Day quotes pride over merit and announces Family Day at BeeBee Memorial C. M. E. Church on Sunday January 6 with Rev. C. S. Stearns preaching from Joshua 24 14 15. Mention of Christian Union Community Club meeting January 7 and a series of holiday travel updates for local residents and relatives.
Eisenhower attended a special nation Presbyterian church service opening the new Congress. Dulles and ten congressmen served communion as elders while other lawmakers were present. The ceremony seeks divine guidance, supported by the National Council of Churches. The minister prayed for the nation, the President and all in authority, and for those in Iron Curtain countries seeking light and freedom.
Hollywood erupts over a retroactive 1954 tax rule targeting personal services firms. Stars producers and writers fear loss of up to 95 percent of profits, threatening independent producers and U.S. production. Industry groups urge repeal, arguing tax breaks would boost creativity and jobs.
President Eisenhower told Bulganin the United States will make further proposals on disarmament at the United Nations and rejected a Soviet five power talks idea for now. He urged handling through the UN and defended aerial inspection plans while condemning Soviet actions in Hungary. The White House release quoted his reply to Bulganin’s Nov 17 message and noted Britain and France reportedly rejected similar talks.
Prime Minister Anthony Eden and France rejected the proposed five power disarmament conference in the current circumstances. A foreign office note to Soviet Premier Bulganin announced Eden’s stance, aligning with President Eisenhower’s rejection and Paris’ similar decision. Britain had hinted it would refuse the invitation.
Warren Page explains that shotgun power hinges on pellet count more than speed. Tests show shorter barrels reduce velocity only slightly, by about 25-30 ft/s at 40 yards, with modern high base shells still near 1,300 ft/s. Pellet deformation and choke affect which pellets hit, not overall velocity.
The story centers on Dr Alex Ward whose bride is unhappy after a quarrel with a private hospital owner where he works. His sister elopes, the chief surgeon neglects his wife, and Aunt Cordy sustains a stroke. Cass confronts caregiving, moving from crisis to duty as Alex urges hospital care while Cass resists changing their plan. Marcy Powers enters, signaling shifting loyalties and ongoing family strain.
Arkansas faces rising highway fatalities as straight high speed roads invite drivers to push horsepower. Capt. Jack Rhea cites the Little Rock to Benton route as illustrative of safer roads becoming danger zones. State Police seek 75 more troopers to reach an ideal 800, arguing current personnel limit law enforcement and safety on the increasing open highways.
In Arkadelphia area, a house eight miles east burned down killing 18 month old Sarah Mae Jones and 3 month old Fred Louis Jones. Coroner E H Murray identified the victims while Virgie Mae Jones described the blaze. Sheriff Buren Hardin noted two other Jones children witnessed the incident. origin of the fire remains unknown.
Aunt Cardy’s protectiveness strains Marey as she seeks independence, while Cass contemplates relationships and family dynamics. Alex and Marcy navigate sibling bonds, shared history, and expectations as Cass weighs marriage prospects and apartment visits. The scene ends with hopeful but cautious sentiment about a potential match.
Willisville teams split two wins and a loss in a three game set at Spring Hill. Willisville junior boys won 36 21 led by Joe Martars 24 points. senior girls triumphed 47 3 with Sara Warmack 29 and Johnette Waters 12. Spring Hill senior boys fell 49 4 after a tied third quarter. Dewn Simpson led Willisville with 15.
Blevins cage teams swept Guernsey in a Guernsey Gym tripleheader. Junior boys won 29 27 with Ronald Micks scoring 4 poles. Louise Clark led Blevins with 3 points in a 60 42 win. Ning Adams led Guernsey with 28. Senior boys beat Guernsey 46 24 with Norman Hugg totaling 20. Officials were Bill Mitchell Delton Calhoun Timekeepers James Guilliams Bud Adams Jeanette Daughtery. reporters Jackie Nell Cleaver Ny dwn Eskridge Janie Wilson.
The Associated Press recap lists numerous games with final scores including Syracuse 116 over Boston 106 and Philadelphia 96 over St Louis 92. Other results show Wake Forest 67 over Temple 59 and St Josephs Pa 70 over Bucknell 72, along with numerous mid major and regional matchups.
London report says sixteen investigations in seven countries link lung cancer risk to tobacco use. Dr. E. Wynder of New York cites a study of more than 40,000 patients, urging public health action and noting economic and habit factors hinder swift policy changes. He suggests banning tobacco would best prevent disease, though practical barriers remain.
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