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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1964

Page

4

Hope Editorial Run by Eighteen Scripps-Howard Papers

The Hope editorial "Leads the Way" was reprinted as a Scripps-Howard circuit piece from New York City, appearing in 18 papers including New York World Telegram and Memphis papers. The total circulation reaches 2,838,831, with the piece published across most papers except the Memphis pair in their city edition.

Hope Editorial Scripps-Howard Circuit Hope Memphis Columbus Ohio Citizen Denver Colo Rocky Mountain News Washinon D.C Daily News Evening Press-Scimitar

Hope Leads the Way Editorial Sparks Hope Critique

An editorial in the January 14 1964 New York World Telegram and Scripps Howard papers endorses self restraint urging Washburn editor of the Hope Star to organize a grassroots movement. Washburn argues funds should start at home opposing a $500000 Hope post office and criticizing federal spending. The piece mocks a national pattern of local handouts while urging fringe supporters to follow Washburns example to save billions.

Hope New York World-Telegram Scripps-Howard Alex. Washburn Washburn U.S

Hope Arkansas Post Office Fight Spurs Town Feelings

The Hope Arkansas debate over a proposed $500,000 federal post office divides locals. Editor Alex Washburn of the Hope Star leads a petition to keep the aging three story building, arguing the 50 year rule is overbearing and downtown location favors the town. Merchants back the new facility, while the town weighs self reliance against federal funds and the promise of improved service.

Hope Arkansas Alex. H. Washburn The Hope Star Washburn America Washington

Weather Update From Arkansas Forecasts

Weather bureau report for 24 hours ending 7 pm shows cooler nights and warmer days across Arkansas regions. Central Arkansas expects clear skies, highs in the mid 60s, and lows in the 20s to 30s. Northeast and Northwest Arkansas likewise clear and cooler nights with highs near 60. Southeast and Southwest Arkansas forecast warmer Tuesday with lows in the 28 to 35 range and highs around 60 to 68. Louisiana area notes fair conditions, continued on page three.

Arkansas Associated Press

UA Student Buried at Stamps Sun

Fayetteville AP reports Robert Galloway a 20 year old University of Arkansas student from Stamps was killed Friday night in a dormitory while playing Russian roulette with a pistol. Galloway’s roommate Jim Cunningham of West Helena told police the gun fired with one shell in the chamber. Funeral services were held at Stamps and burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Survivors include his father and stepmother Mrs. Say of Stamps and half sister Mrs. E. Showyater of Stamps.

Fayetteville Robert Galloway University of Arkansas Stamps Asst Elmo Richie Richie Galloway Jim Cunningham West Helena Lakeside Cemetery

Tanganyika mutiny shocks Dar es Salaam amid unrest

AP reports Tanganyika army troops mutinied again marching on Dar es Salaam seizing the airport cable office and post office. President Nyerere intervened to calm the situation as British and U.S. officials urged restraint and sought to verify detainee status and safety of expatriates including Peace Corps members.

London Dar Es Salaam Commonwealth Duncan Sandys House of Commons Tanganyika Toduy Julius Nyerere Radho Wanganyika Africa Britain Langanyika Joan Neyeere Udcal U.S Peace Corps Nairobi Kenya Tanganyika Rifles Juling Nyerere Nyerere Miles

Winds Abate as Forest Fire Fighters Resume Work

High winds that harassed forest fire fighters on Sunday subsided for Monday as Arkansas enjoys clear mild weather. Winds shift from gusts to 40 mph Sunday to 10 to 15 mph today, with highs in the 60s and low 70s. Overnight lows dip to mid 30s to mid 40s. Clear cool weather is forecast tonight, followed by a warmer Tuesday and no rain expected.

Arkansas Little Rock Texarkana Weather Bureau

Court Refuses Baton Rouge Race Case

The Supreme Court refused to rule on whether Baton Rouge Louisiana was properly denied an injunction against demonstrations by the Congress of Racial Equality CORE The case arose from December 15 1961 protests by Negro students from Southern University in Scotlandville to Baton Rouge where arrests were made for traffic blockages and a district court injunction was overturned on CORE appeal by the circuit court in New Orleans

Washington U.S. Supreme Court Baton Rouge La.w Congress ‘of Racial John Christian High Tribunal U.s.circuit Court New Orleans Southern University Scotlandville U.S. District Court CORE

R. V. Herndon Sr. Dies After Fifty Years in Furniture Trade

R. V. Herndon Sr. aged 80, owner of Hope Furniture Co. and Herndon-Cornelius Funeral Home for over 50 years, died today at noon in a local hospital. He is survived by his son R. V. Herndon Jr. Funeral arrangements will be announced.

R. V. Herndon, Sr Hope Furniture Co Herndon-Cornelius Funeral Home R. V. Herndon Jr

Kiwanians Plan Ladies Night With India Focus

Kiwanians schedule their annual Ladies Night banquet at 7 pm Tuesday at Hotel Barlow. Principal speaker is Dr. Haridas T. Muzumdar, an Indian native and world figure, discussing "India and America." He is noted as an unofficial ambassador of goodwill between India and the United States during India's freedom struggle under Gandhi from 1930 to 1947.

Barlow Haridas T. Muzumdar India America Goodwar Gandhi

Working Mothers Reach Nine Million In U S

Nine million U S mothers, including one in three with children under 18, now hold jobs outside the home. The count has doubled in 15 years, with a 60 percent rise in ulcer cases among New Jersey college students over the past decade. Other notes include Tokyo bars with jet liner decor, aging autos, and various quotable lines.

New York U.S New Jersey Tokyo Louis Foulcere

Johnson urges Khrushchev to broaden nonaggression pact

President Johnson calls Soviet Premier Khrushchev to widen his proposal to outlaw indirect as well as direct aggression and to provide broader security for Western Europe. He offers four guidelines aimed at broader action beyond a treaty, touching on ending the nuclear arms race and halting the spread of nuclear weapons while seeking concrete steps through global negotiation.

John M. Hightower Washington (Ap Johnson Khrushchev Benin Berlin East Germany United Sates Russia

Grandmother Balloon Pilot Goes Missing Over Catalina Channel

San Diego AP report details a mass search for Barbara Keith a 42 year old balloon pilot from Hartford Conn. who vanished at about 10 000 feet during a Catalina Island to California race Her balloon rose above the others and may have been driven to sea by gusts complicating rescue efforts as planes and ships comb the coast near Ensenada and San Clemente with weather worsening and no sign of her by Sunday night

San Diego Calif Mexico City Catalina Channel Barbara Keith Avala Santa Catalina Island California Cliff Robertson Keith Ensenada Mexico San Clemente Joseph A. Garceau Concord N.H Hartford San Cen

Arkansas Members Vote On Recent Senate House Roll Calls

WASHINGTON AP How Arkansas members of Congress voted on recent rolls: Senate on passage 45 to 24 increasing U S participation in the Inter American Development Bank by 50 million dollars. For passage Pole McClellan. House on passage 208 to 11 extending federal airport act through June 30 1967 with authorized perception of 75 million dollars a year. For passage Gathings Harris Mills Trimie.

Congress Washington Arkansas Senate U. S Inter - American Development Bank Pole McClellan House Gathings Harris, Mills, Trimie

Mafia Linked Man Escapes Assassin in Detroit Bombing

DETROIT AP Santo Perrone a long time police figure linked by authorities to the Mafia survived an apparent assassination attempt Sunday when an automobile bomb exploded as the ignition was turned. The 69 year old Perrone was gravely injured losing his right leg and flung from the car in an east side blast. Deputy Detective Chief Vincent Piersante said there were no obvious underworld troubles in Detroit. Police said the device was connected to the car ignition and timed to explode at startup. George Edwards testified Perrone was connected with Mafia activities in Detroit at Washington hearings last year. Perrone had been arrested several times but served only one prison term for operating Megat liquor stills in the 1930s.

Detroit Santo Sam) Perrone Perrone East Side Vincent Piersante George Edwards Washington Cosa Nostra

Leave Spa Gambling Alone Governor Says Hot Springs

Governor Faubus urged leaving gambling in Hot Springs as is to prevent crime syndicates. Hot Springs Police Chief Ermey announced a crackdown on undesirables, including prostitutes and felons, ahead of Oaklawn Park racing starting February 15.

Little Rock Orval E. Faubus Hot Springs Nevada John Ermey Faubus Ermey Garland County Hot Springs Ee Oaklawn Park

Johnson Budget Seeks Tax Cuts and Cuts in Spending

President Johnson sent Congress a 1965 budget plan totaling 97.9 billion dollars. It aims to cut defense personnel, trim agencies, sell assets, and halve the deficit to 4.9 billion while promising a stronger, compassionate government and a balanced budget in a full employment economy.

Sterling F. Green Associated Press Washington Johnson Congress Defense Department Agriculture Department Post Office Atomic Energy Commission Veterans Administration

Japanese awards honor John M Allison in Tokyo

All Around Town notes John M Allison received the Order of the Rising Sun first class in Tokyo, a rare honor shared by only a few Americans including Gen. Douglas MacArthur. Effie May Bridewell of Hope is his wife. Mrs. Allison, a former U S ambassador to Japan Indonesia and Czechoslovakia, teaches at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu. Also cited are polio case declines in early 1964, several local fires near Hope and nearby ranches, a roadbed project on Interstate 30 awarded to Dixieco Warren Constructors for 813250, Arkansas fishing license changes, and Rifle Club offers with a skeet trap via Charles Gough.

New York City Abraham Lincoln Arnold H. Glason Belgium South Dakota John Kin Hubbard John M. Allison Tokyo Gen Douglas MacArthur Effie May Bridewell Hope Allison University of Hawaii Honolulu Japan Indonesia Homan Community Red River Levee Fulton Miller County Dixieco Warren Constructors Arkansas Highway Department

Johnson Sees Prosperity If Taxes Are Cut

President Johnson forecast record prosperity in 1964 if Congress passes the $11 billion tax cut now, warning without it the rosy outlook could turn to recession. He urged inflation guardrails, an early warning system, and praised steady price settlements while noting rising corporate profits.

Raymond J. Crowley Washington Johnson Congress New Frontier Legislative

Auction to aid March of Dimes on KXAR day

The March of Dimes will stage a special day on KXAR January 25 with a one month after Christmas auction. Hope Lions and Kiwanis members will donate unwanted Christmas items to be auctioned over the radio at the Hope Auto Showroom. Local citizens and clubs are urged to bring white elephants and attend the event to support fundraising efforts.

March of Dimes KXAR Hope Lions and Kiwanis Clubs Uncle Mortimer Aunt Martha Hope Auto Show Lara Impson Hope Auto

Mrs. Mattie Bean 82 Dies Saturday in Texarkana Hospital

Mrs. Mattie Bean aged 82 longtime Hope resident died Saturday in a Texarkana hospital. Survived by two sons E L Jos of El Dorado Jerry Bean of Los Angeles, three daughters Gladys Duffie of Hope Harvey DeFossee of Dayton Ohio and Bess Bean of ten, one sister Mrs John Munn of Hope. Services were held Monday at Herndon-Cornelius Chapel with Rev B J Willhite. Bud buried in Rose Hill Cemetery.

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Weather Experiment Station Louisiana Stamps Sun Wif Park E. E Showyater Bulletin Kiwanians Nikita Gov Kennedy Kent Place U. G. and Burgess Garrett Praying Ground Charles Gough Mattie Bean
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