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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1959
Page
1
A court hearing on an appeal questions whether Miller can prevent the Little Rock Board from leasing property to a private group. The dispute centers on admission policies and integration, with the appeals court weighing the appropriate steps and possible injunctions.
Hollywood reports SGott Vernon notes Petter Lawford applies for U S citizenship this month. He fears press backlash in England yet says his home and work are in America as he lines up roles with Sinatra in Ocean's 11 and launches Kenlew Productions. He cites family, career, and travel as reasons for naturalization.
Gov. Grvat E. Faubus will be principal speaker January 21 at the formal dedication of Arkansas Cement Corp's new multi million dollar plant in Foreman Arkansas. He has invited governors of Louisiana Oklahoma and Texas to attend.
Rumors and reports describe seizure of seven Cuban navy officers aboard a yacht in Key West while the new Cuban government seeks recognition by the United States. Officials say funds found on two yachts totaled millions, with a small portion retained by a single individual. Immigration officials announce processing of passengers and admission of seven as political refugees.
New York AP reports the Church of the Holy Resurrection faced a license suspension during a Wednesday bingo session in a Bronx church, the first under the new state law. Three women had won $1,000 in a prior game and claimed nonpayment. church leaders blamed a lay official. Edward Doyle attempted to serve the summons to Rev. Walter M. Propheta, who ignored it as Doyle laid it on his knees. The summons orders the clergyman to appear in magistrate court on January 22.
Senators Johnson and allies moved to set aside a resolution and pursue a broader overhaul of Senate rules. A steering committee of antifilibuster backers, including Douglas and Javits, seeks Vice President Nixon's support to argue that each new Senate can adopt its rules, risking protracted debate and party standoffs.
Fragmented OCR shows references to a new republic, Debre as a 40 year old minister, and early acts including appointing ministers. Scattered names and dates appear, with mentions of stolen property, shelter, and legal actions in a Washington context dated 1958 to 1981. The text is incoherent but centers on political transition and notable figures.
Paroled candidate Roy Newbold, convicted of raping his daughter in Greene County in 1948 and later commuted by Faubus, saw the Arkansas Board of Pardons and Paroles deny his parole request citing potential unfavorable publicity. The board will not reconsider for three months, with objections filed by local officials including Judge Charles W. Tight and Sheriff Bil Hyde. Newbold, 36, once ran a Paragould nightclub and has been in prison since December 10, 1949. The decision followed Faubus's conditional commutation that prohibited Newbold from returning to Paragould if released.
Ordinance No 214 amends Ordinance 206 fixing monthly water rates for the Washington Waterworks System. Reads 1st 5000 gallons at set price, then per additional 1000 gallons. minimum charges for residences, commercial, and schools. hydrants, meters read on 16th, bills due 25th, 5th to pay, 12 percent penalty after 6th, disconnection after ten days. reconnection requires payment of delinquent charges. Signed January 6 by Mayor Guy Washington W He Biter.
Faubus announced plans to present measures to the coming legislative session opening Tuesday. Department heads were instructed not to lobby for administration measures unless approved, following a 12 hour meeting outlining the approach to track the full legislative program and avoid duplication.
The minister stated reassessment is a controversy we all must deal with. He noted the government’s plan to change the 1557 property reassessment law and stressed the need for clarity. He emphasized accountability and broader public understanding of the process.
Rogers Arkansas report on an attempt to unionize Daisy Manufacturing Company kettle assembly workers. A vote of 342 to ione refused union representation by the APL-CIO-Machinist Union seeking bargaining rights for the air kettle plant employees.
A Motorola television has operated continuously since March 18, 1958, totaling over 7,200 hours with no breakdowns. The record equates to nearly six years of normal use uninterrupted.
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