15 Jan 1954
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1954
Page
1
Fragments note rumors of talks between allies on finance and Russia. Mention a meeting for Hammimieters on January 28, with Berlin as a potential location. Text suggests Western Allied control and uncertainty about where talks will be held.
Upland stockyards report mixed prices for cattle and hogs with heavy sows and boars varied by weight and grade. Calves and heifers sold at steady to firm values while steer prices ranged from 16 to 33 dollars. Sheep and lamb markets showed active demand with prime weights fetching higher, while packers bid lower on some lots. Separately, New York stocks rose for a fourth straight session and poultry and produce prices held steady, with wholesale meat and dairy prices mostly unchanged. Cotton futures in New York fluctuated as demand and hedging influenced late-day prices. Wheat futures moved higher on expectations from West Germany, with grains overall showing cautious gains amid slumping early demand.
Port officials label Godfrey reckless after his DC3 takeoff at Teterboro in strong cross wind. Authority and CAA questioned, possible license discipline. Godfrey defends his actions and offers cooperation while noting runway restrictions and wind conditions.
The Arkansas Highway Commission approved two construction projects totaling 1.7 million dollars. One project plans a five mile bypass of Highway 10 around West Memphis awaiting right of way from residents. The other involves a bridge across the etc between Cigen County and Me. Arkaneast share unclear.
The Arkansas Highway Commission announced bids with Ibeinate the low bidder Graves Brey of Pine Bluff warned it would default over a $400 bid bond for a $7,286.40 low bid. The commission rejected Groves and accepted Mississippi Valley Contracting Co. at $14,0521 for Paragould. Largest award went to Ben M Hogan of Lutts Rock for 8.8 miles on the Pulaski County end of the new Little Arkansas Benton Highway at $855,049. Hogan also works on other county paving. Upcoming projects include widening several highways and a St Francis River bridge, with estimated costs ranging from $42,000 to $855,049.
Kansas City Missouri report states former President Harry S Truman blamed no one for a three‑car accident near his Independence Missouri home en route to his Kansas City office. Slick roads from freezing mist caused the collision, with Truman noting the crash was unavoidable and that no party should be blamed.
Sen McCarthy accused Wallace and Brannan holdovers in the agriculture department of trying to sabotage farmers. Ezra Benson warned his conscience could force lower dairy price supports this spring, prompting protests from dairy state lawmakers. Senate Agriculture Chair Aiken said Benson acted out of necessity, urging passage of a new farm law by April to ease price impacts. The debate continued over flexible price pegs versus rigid supports as President Eisenhower defended his policy at a recent news conference.
Prescott area clubs report on Sunday training at First Presbyterian Church from 4 to 9 PM with C W Dews in charge. W S C S of Methodist Church held a Monday business meeting led by Mrs J McMahon. Various church, band, and Kiwanis activities and social gatherings are summarized, with plans for February and April events and member visits noted.
Federal officials report an emergency state quarantine covering eight Arkansas counties to prevent pink bollworm spread. Quarantine began after the pest appeared in Miller and Trentsfold counties, with extensions to Howard Columbia Lafayette Little River Nevada and Sevier due to proximity. Seed treatment or destruction is required. a Memphis meeting will be reported to Washington to seek federal regulation.
The House Agriculture Committee returns to Washington with grass roots opinion on President Eisenhower's farm program. Members face GOP worry over flexible price supports and parity targets amid hearings across a 20,000 mile tour.
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