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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1960
Page
1
A garbled account cites a police director and a state official discussing a patrolman ticket and public response. It mentions a governor, teens, and a mobile stop at Hamburg with unclear context and multiple names lost in OCR. The fragment hints at inquiries into a patrolman’s record and political optics without clear outcomes.
Washington reports outline extensive hearings planned by the Senate Foreign Relations and Commerce committees on global affairs, arms control, and trade. Top government officials and industry experts will testify, highlighting investigations into prices profits and compliance. The schedule parallels House panels and covers technology, space, and security topics. The sessions aim to map U S policy amid international tensions and economic concerns.
Senator Rais sell ons proposes to authorize dredging and channel work near Mississippi River cities where the river has shifted, to aid navigation. The plan envisions federal funding and authority for harbor and river improvements, with emphasis on stabilizing waterways and aiding regional commerce.
Hempstead County Ark. near end of business January 4 195% shows assets loans and discounts 58126.78 real estate 37452.30 U S securities 413000 other bonds 81738 county city scrip 742 banking house 1090 cash and reserves 497983.87 total assets 487060.53 deposits 336478 public funds 2590.09 certificates 14019.85 other items total liabilities 487058.53 sworn by cashier and directors January 4 with notary and commission valid to 1980.
LITTLE ROCK Arkansas Commerce Commission today refused to cut the 780000 assessment on Kansas City Southern Railway property in the state. The commission upheld the value set by the Arkansas Assessment Coordination Division after review of a 24 million dollar property base. Kansas City Southern had argued for a reduction, but the commission ruled the agency’s figure neither arbitrary nor improper. The dispute traces to a protest lodged a year ago in 1954, with no success reaching the U.S. Supreme Court.
Los Angeles AP reports Gov. plan to convene a special legislative session to address education problems. He would also propose regulation of anti noise exhaust devices following rising concerns.
Washington comptroller issued a statement on the state of banks amid ongoing stress tests and market conditions. Officials note stability risks and urging banks to strengthen liquidity and capital buffers as conditions evolve.
Martin Jane Bemis hosts a New Year Eve party from 7:40 to 12, decorated recreation room with pastel balloons and red candles. Prizes awarded for games and freeze dance. guests include Linda Scoll, Merilyan White, Pat Hallam, Ray Morris, Jody Frere, Nancy Hilley, and others. Notable attendees listed. several improvements noted for Nar Haynic and local visitors returning from trips.
Snow blanketed many towns as Arkansas schools and roads faced closures. Fayetteville reported 34 inches of snow, while Little Rock and Pine Bluff logged several inches. Gov estimates and weather bureau notes highlighted extensive winter conditions, with multiple counties shuttering schools and delaying services.
Daisy Manufacturing Co. absorbed Daisy Manufacturing Co of Michigan and Mrs. Howard Curtis Manufacturing Co in a Nevada charter shift. The deal valued at about a million dollars involved Daisy stock at $14 a share. The Daisy team recently relocated from Michigan to Conway, Camden. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Archie Moore at Conway Bunnell Hospital during the transition.
Washington AP reports the second session of the Democrats controlled Congress opens with major battles ahead. Civil rights school aid minimum wage housing and economic policy rank as top items, with sharp splits among Northern and Southern Democrats and President Eisenhower facing opposition from administration allies on several fronts.
Arkansas figure Bennett teases a possible bid for governor amid debate over Faubus, NAACP opposition, and “Ben Bennett ordinance” amid a year of headlines. He cites focus on real integration issues, population loss, and attracting industry while denying Senate run.
Prospects for U S budget legislation dim as Democrats push to trim a peacetime budget around 81 billion while some favor defense growth above 41 billion. House leaders seek a scaled version of last year’s S73 grant loan bill, despite Eisenhower veto in 1958. Postal rate moves aim to slow deficits with small stamp cuts. Social security discusses eligibility rules as an election-year issue.
In a deputy's statement the shooting appears linked to a family dispute at a shared home. Vanderford noted Billock and his wife Flowers and their five children plus a stepson lived together. all except the children were in the living room when the shooting occurred.
Silas O Warner aged 36 and Nina 34 of Beebe were held for circuit court in North Little Rock on six holdups totaling over 2300 dollars. They pleaded innocent but waived preliminary hearing. Judge Milton fixed bond at 5000. The raids included four drug stores, two liquor stores and a food market. Varner was named the robber with Mrs Varner as an accomplice.
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