Eisenhower Middle East plan could force U S troops
Secretary Dulles warned that passage of Eisenhower's Middle East program could boost the risk of American combat involvement, while standby U S troops might deter Soviet aggression. He said without approval, the likelihood of American boys fighting there rises sharply.
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Washington
Dukes
Congress
Eisenhowser
Middle East
U.S
Bor
Dulles
Sen. Langer
Eisenhower
Secretary of State
R-Nd
Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees
U. S
Marie D-Orel
Green D-Rid
Morse
Severn
Icy Drizzle Paralyzes Arkansas Highways
Icy drizzle iced roads across Arkansas with at least 15 minor accidents reported by state police. No fatalities. Weather Bureau in Lite Rock warned it would continue tonight with subfreezing readings. Temperatures ranged from single digits to the mid 30s across cities including Fayetteville Little Rock Pine Bluff and Texarkana.
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Arkansas
A. & Weather Bureau
Lite Rock
Pina Bluff
Little Rock
Memphis
Mountain Rome
Fayetteville
Walnut Ridge
Filppin
Pine Bluff
West Memphis
el Dorado
Furt Smith
Texarkana
Weather Summary From The Associated Press
Cloudy and cold with freezing drizzle likely this afternoon and tonight. Temperatures vary regionally from highs in the 80s to lows in the 20s across areas, with central locations forecast in the 70s. Winds northeast to northwest, continued cold high pressure and flurries.
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Gene Iral
Arkansas
Searcy Plant Groundbreaking Planned By Clary Corp
Searcy residents are invited to a bring your own shovel groundbreaking ceremony on January 23 to mark the start of construction of Clary Corp's new business machine factory. Gov. Orval Faubus and state officials are also invited to participate.
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Searcy R Tesidents
Clary Corp
Phew
Orval Faubus
Israel Objects But Leaves Key Peninsula Point
Israeli forces withdraw from El Arish key area on the Sinai Peninsula and Yugoslav UN troops move in. Egyptian spokesmen say Nasser’s troops may enter a base 30 miles southwest of the old Palestine border tomorrow. prior Israeli occupation remains about a quarter of Sinai. The death toll from the Gaza invasion is disputed by Israel.
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Jerusalem
Tisraeli
Plebel
el 'Arish
Egypt
Sitn
Wnils
U.N. Ismergency
Nasser
Palestine
Sinai Peninsula
Israel
U.N
Gaza Strip
el ‘Qrish
Jaycees Farm Contest Forms Now Open in Hope
The Junior Chamber of Commerce announced nomination forms for its Outstanding Young Farmer project are available at the Hope Star office. Open to farmers aged 21 through 35, the program honors progress in agriculture, conservation, and community work. Judges include Oliver Adams, Cecil Bittle, Dale Jones, Sid McMath, and Mitchell Sparks. Local winner advances to state finals with possible all expense trip to national awards in Durham, NC, April 15 to 18. Entries due February 1, 1997.
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Chamber of Commerce Today
Hope Star
Jaycee
Oliver Adams
Cecil Bittle
Dale Jones
Citizens National Bank
Sid McMath
First Nations Bank
Mitchell Sparks
FHA
Durham
North Carolina
Rogers
Spruce
Hope
U S Expels Top Soviet Attache Over Improper Purchases
The United States expelled Maj Yuri Krylov the senior Soviet military attache for allegedly buying electronic equipment through American intermediaries and attempting to obtain classified military information. The State Department called his activities highly improper and inconsistent with diplomatic status and demanded his immediate departure.
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Washington
USA
United State
United States
Yuri P. Krylov
State Department
Lahnag
Kory Davad
Maj. Krylov
Department
Brother of Local Persons Dies Monday
Charley A. Hollis age 66 died Monday night at his home in Port Hueneme California. Survivors include son Owen Hollis of Hope one daughter Mrs Obin Taylor Port Hueneme California three sisters Mrs Ada Owens Blevins Mrs Rosa Elledge Minden Louisiana Mrs Alice Shearer of Washington and two brothers Claude and Ben of Patmos and four grandchildren. Funeral services and burial will be in California.
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Charley A. Hollis
Port Hueneme
California
Pone
Owen Hollis
Hope
Obin Taylor
Port Huensmne
Calif
Ada Owens
Blevins
Rosa Elledge
Minden
Alice Shearer
Washington
Claude
Ben
Patmos
Iba
Legion to Meet Thursday Night in Hope City Hall
A regular meeting of the American Legion will be held Thursday January 17 at 7 80 p m in the council room of Hope City Hall Commander Cecil Weaver announced All veterans are requested to be present.
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American Legion
Hope City Hall
Cecil Weaver
Various Items of Value Gleaned in Daily Mail By HAL BOYLE
A HAL BOYLE column from the Daily Mail shares quirky trivia: a housewife may walk 600 feet to prepare a meal, a 160 pound person contains about 7 pounds of calcium, and 21,023 of 43,749 U S Infantry casualties came from the Fighting First division. It notes insects, vaccines, and odd facts about the 12th century. The piece ends mid-sentence with a continuation cue.
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Daily Mail
Hal Boyle
New York
U.S. Infantry
ASPCA
San Francisco
University of Michigan
Fogland
Ming Henry T
Fire destroys two Air Force hangars at McChord Field
A blaze at McChord Air Force Base near Tacoma destroyed three million dollars in aircraft and damaged two planes beyond repair. Firefighters battled the flames for about two hours starting around 4:30 p.m. Pacific. One fire chief, Arthur McCarthy, was hospitalized from smoke inhalation. Two planes were damaged beyond repair, a C-124 Globemaster and a C-118 Transport, while a trainer and an L-20 were repairable. Several maintenance and shops inside the hangars were also damaged.
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Mcchord
Wash
McChord Miald
Tacoma
Air Force
Arthur 1
McCarthy
McChorg Field
Brough
Alex Crewdson
Crewdson
Crewdsen
Parachute Shop
Senate Bill Seeks Four Year Governor Term Change
A state Senate joint resolution proposes a four year term for the governor starting with the 1856 election and bars immediate re election. The measure, by Sen Edward Byrd, covers only the governor and not other constitutional officers. The debate includes a separate bill by Sen Gaither and C Johnston to establish an assistant adjutant general appointed by the adjutant general with gubernatorial approval.
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Little Rock
State Senate
Edward J. Byrd
Camden
A. Bill
Sen
Gaither
C. Johnston
Dermott
Upchurch Infant Dies in Germany
Infant son of Mrs. and Mrs. Virgil L. Upchurch died at birth in Germany on January 7 and will be returned to Hope for burial. Body to arrive January 16. Herndon-Cornelius to announce arrangements. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Earl Upchurch and Mr. and Mrs. Clift Richardson of Hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil L. Upchurch
Ciermany
Hopa
Herndon-Cornelius
Earl Upghureh
Clift Righardson
Hope
Vacant House Fire Destroys Structure Last Night
A vacant house caught fire late last night and was nearly demolished. Firefighters could not determine the blaze origin before the structure was gutted.
Shivers appoints Blakley to Senate amid party power shift
Gov. Al Ian Shivers appoints Dallas attorney William A. Blakley as interim U.S. senator, backing a Democratic tilt to secure Senate control with Lyndon Johnson aiding the move. Blakley declines to say whether he will caucus Democratic or Republican, while Daniel steps down as Texas governor and a special election is pending per state law.
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Austin
Tex
al Ian Shivers
Texas
Dallas
William A. Blakeley
Eseshower Partigan
U. S
Deel
Price
Lyndon Johnson
D-Tex
Washington
Blakley
Senate
Demetric
Texaa
Anne Kearl
Daniel
Texad
Shivers
Tosas Tw
Daniel Sn
Humprey Urges Expanded Disarmament Plan
Senator Humphrey, a U N delegation member, backs a five point disarmament package presented by Henry Cabot Lodge Jr for U S and Soviet troop withdrawals from Germany. He favors revisiting Western Germany policy and phased troop reductions if Moscow withdraws from East Germany and Poland.
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Washington
Humphrey
Eisenhower
Germany
United Nations
U.N
U.S
Henry Cabot Lodge Jr
Minnesota
East Germany
Poland
Adenauer
West Germany
United States
Russia
Brita
France
Governor Seeks Sweeping Tax Increase and Highway Powers
The Senate speedily approved four resolutions to bar highway commissioners from acting without accord, and to force reforms. It also advanced an appropriation bill for operating and contingent travel expenses. A Mack-Blackwell amendment tied authority to standards, not administrations, while Will Williams and Ben Fagan railed against a perceived payroll expansion. The House backed related measures, with a 24 to 4 vote finalizing the bill.
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Hiltway Coimmmissioners
Mielk Llnelsweott
Senate
Maelk-Blickwell
Highway Commission
Commission
Mack-Blackwell
Feu
Oliver Willams
Sheridan
Willard
Arkansas
Ben
Will Fagan
Little Rock
House
PSC Probe Brings House Problem
A House session of the 1057 Legislature debated a resolution seeking a probe by the Public Service Commission into possible state employee ownership in utilities regulated by the PSC. First-term Rep. Haydy W. Croxlaw of Benton County introduced the measure, which was sent to the Resolutions Committee for consideration.
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Little Rock WA
Arkansas Public Service Commission
House
Resolutions Committee
Haydy W. Croxlaw
Benton County
Public Service Corporations Committee
Public Service Commission
Pagg
State Police Convictions Report From Arkansas Monthly
A monthly report shows 282 arrests and convictions by state police including 37 confessions. The summary notes speeding and other offenses in Arkansas a recent month while detailing the arrester figures and ongoing enforcement actions.
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Lev Hock
Arkansas
Mga
East Arkansas Gas Interruption Exposes Service Strain
Gas disruption hits northeast Arkansas and southeast Missouri with low pipeline capacity blamed on cold weather. Mid-South Gas Co and Arkansas Power Co report widespread outages but say most customers have standby equipment to maintain operations. No residential customers affected.
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Little Rock
Eagk Aviaiisas 1Husteles
Servdon MidSuith Gas Co
Little Reel
Arie Mo Power Co
Blythaville
Wilson
Mid-South
M. C. Quadra
M.C. Quadra
Arie-Mo
Arkansas
Missouri
PSC Ordere Study of Gas Cost for Ark La Gas
The Arkansas Public Service Commission ordered a study of gas cost for Ark La gas operations beginning June 21. The order rejects full cost determinations for Ark La customers on certain GA schedules and approves YX contracts with a five cent per thousand cubic feet surcharge for small to medium industries for four years. Domestic users will receive priority when curtailments occur, with Ark La based in Shreveport Louisiana.
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Laptee Rock i
Arkansas
Louisiana Gun Co
Dan
Arkansas Public Service Commission
Commission
Ark-La
Ark Langs
Shreveport
Council Meeting Delayed a Week
Mayor Qlie Olsen announced that the regular council session is postponed until January 22. He invited residents and stakeholders to meet with the council to discuss proposed revenue measures.
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Qlie Olsen
Ing
All Around Town Highlights From The Star
Hempstead Circuit Court met briefly yesterday and set cases for next week. A local taxicab company posted a 50 cent fare increase for trips within Hope City limits. Willis family notes include son Willis touring England and Carl G Willis discharged from the Air Force. Tex as Christian University ROTC expert nominee and Hope Arkansas locals appear among diverse items in this round-up.
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Hempstead
Lyle Brown
James W. Ervin
Pinkey Byers
Lions Club musical program at Holel Barlow
High School singer Carolyn Strong, July Keeley, and Miss Davis performed a medley of popular songs under the direction of Mrs. B C Hyatt at the Lions Club meeting. Sam Andrews arranged the program and a brief social session followed.
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B.C. Hyatt
Lions Club Syngheon
Holel Barlow
Busan Davis
Carolyn Strong
July Keeley
Faubus Seeks Tax Hikes and Welfare Boost in Speech
Gov Faubus urged the Legislature to raise sales tax from 2 to 6 percent, widen income tax exemptions, and increase severance taxes. He proposed a sales tax boost expected to raise about 21 million dollars in state revenue and outlined spending boosts for education, welfare, higher education, and the state hospital. He cited possible federal matching funds and listed specific allocations for universities, teachers colleges, and state schools, alongside planned public works at the State Hospital and related facilities.
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Orval Faubue
Legislatre
Faubus
Tals
Day
Paulius
AL Center
Tron
State Hospital
An. Guaual
Suic
Henderson State Teachers
Arkansas State
Arkansas
Southern State
Arkansas A&m
Arkansas Am&n College
Booneville Bangtoopam
State
Legislatwe
Oredev
Nessa Girng
Ab Fargo
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