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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1954
Page
2
The Stat announces candidates for public office subject to Democratic primary elections. The notice lists individuals seeking nomination and outlines eligibility and process for party voters.
Help wanted for Rexair franchise across Hempstead Nevada Columbia Lafayette Miller Little River Pike Howard Sevier Counties. Open to men or women. sales and service rep needed with some mechanical aptitude optional. Car helpful. Good pay and opportunities. Interview write Salesmanager Box 400 Camden Ark 9-31.
Russellville AP report states veteran coach Raymond Burnett Bur nell resigns from Arkansas Tech after leading the Wonder Boys to three intercollegiate conference titles in the late 1940s. He cites pressure from a poor football season and says there is no immediate job plan. Nig Bynum, a former assistant, is said to be the favored successor.
New York baseball circles hail Roberto Maduro the Havana owner whose bid to move Richmond into the International League could revive the league. Maduro plans to fund travel for all teams between Richmond and Havana, invest in a 32,000 seat park, and project strong fan support as Cuba and Latin players boost farm system strength.
In Fort Smith the Golden Gloves special Weight Tournament produced six technical knockouts in three rounds. Six bouts featured young fighters from Philadelphia Miami New York and Arkansas with decisive 50 to 105 pound matchups. Steve Campbell Tavetteville defeated Don Skarda Hot Springs and Butch Barber Pine Bluff defeated Jerry Obergfel Little Rock.
Former President Harry Truman defends his stance on combating Communist subversion and says he never used the phrase red herring to describe Congressional spy hunts. He spoke in an interview with Washington columnist Drew Pearson about the Aug. 5, 1948 news conference when Alger Hiss testified before HUAC. Hiss later was convicted for perjury and is serving a five year term.
Dale reunites with Grandy at the station and returns to Swanscombe as memories and changes press in. The scene shifts through the farm, lakefront cottages, and new construction, while Dale questions peace, safety, and a past tied to Armorel Crosland and Jeffrey Winager.
An excerpt from Ele Mack's 1953 work portrays Armorel Dale and Gran dy discussing loss and resilience after Katy's death. The dialogue touches on grief, memory, growth beyond sorrow, and the duty to move forward while honoring the past. Faced with poverty and change, Dale seeks rest and a new start in New York as Gran dy urges acceptance and faith.
Hope Bobcats defeated Caddo Gap Wildcats 48 to 36 to advance in the tournament. Garnie Hatch scored 18 points and Hoopey Mangrum 13 as Hope built a 25 13 halftime lead and held the Wildcats to limited scoring through the second half. Hope Kittens beat Gur don 39 13 and the Hope B s beat Gur don 48 42 for local playoff action.
Weather forecast signals a shift from last week’s warmth in Arkansas with highs near 75 at Gilbert and 71 to 72 in several towns. Forecasters expect northern winds to bring a drop in temperatures as springlike conditions fade, citing unusual warmth driven by southern winds from the equator.
Valley Springs defeated Mansfield 69 to 47 in the first round while Dover beat Greenwood 69 to 54. Alma downed Marshall 53 to 47 and Valley Springs topped Morriston 3 to 0 in another opening game. Quarterfinals set St Joe vs Alma and Valley Springs vs Dover.
The Defense Department added eight more Arkansans to the Korean War missing presumed dead list. Names include Lonza Bass, William Curran, Dewain Douglas, John Heavener, Charles Sizemore, Boyd Tucker, Albert Wiltrout, Willie Brown, and Paul Browning, with addresses in Pine Bluff, Hot Springs, Portland, and Charlotte, among others.
The Negro Community Revival continues at Church of God In Christ at 6th and Edgewood with Elder A Washington of San Francisco preaching. BeeBee Memorial CME and other local groups hold meetings and programs through January 1954, inviting public attendance, with updates on hospitalizations and recent club activities.
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