23 Jan 1954
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1954
Page
1
A social notice lists a bridal shower for Greta Crabs, bride elect of Charles Gough, scheduled for Tuesday January 26 at 1810 South Ein. The event is hosted by Mrs. Bales.
Fragmentary history page item mentions a meeting on January 25 at 9:45 p.m. led by Garland Sefioo with talks on morale and Navy life. Amanda tlikte ty and the Amanda Tinkle Circle host an ice cream event at the Home at Mrs Gus Burns home. Mrs WI B Maron listed as co-hostess.
An early Washington discussion questions whether girls could serve as pages in Congress. The piece cites reactions on age limits and patronage, noting a few named figures and the debate over eligibility and the feasibility of introducing female pages to the House and Senate.
Hollywood set tour reveals Chaplin sold his old studio to a New York firm Webb and Knapp for 450000. The six year lease remains with Kling Studios as Stanley Kramer tucks offices in, while Charlie Chaplin’s staff including longtime employee Eddie Monro shows the new spaces and faded dressing rooms.
A tour of Chaplin era artifacts shows cement signature dates and stage legends from 1918, with prints, costumes, and props tied to The Kid, The Great Dictator, City Lights, and Monsieur Verdoux. Les Blevins and Sid Grauman are noted as key figures in preserving these mementos.
Irish twins George and Charles Finn, known as the Flying Finns, are back in jail a day after a flamboyant confrontation with federal officials. They attempted a citizen arrest on U.S. Attorney Laughlin Waters at a Los Angeles hotel, accusing him of conspiracy and rights violations. They dispute ownership of a $70,000 war surplus C-46 transport plane bought from Bakersfield school district used in a mechanical warning course.
Tandlady Jenna Tolkrey reports losing twenty pounds from anxiety about a seven foot rock python named Rajah owned by Mrs. Charles Kocoutels. The dispute centers on whether the creature should be kept on the property and if its presence endangers the residents.
A small brass plate bearing an ownership symbol linked to Chaplin is being prepared for display at a Chaplin museum. The plate, associated with the Wards, is noted as the sole known artifact of its kind in the collection.
President Eisenhower nominated Roswell J. Perkins, 21, to be assistant secretary of health, education and welfare. A New York attorney and Republican, Perkins would be the youngest to join the administration, serving with a $15,000 yearly salary. He has four months as Welfare Department consultant and earlier roles including Senate Kefauver panel counsel, Harvard Law School graduate, Boston-born, and Navy veteran.
A long political clash over Hawaii and Alaska statehood worsened as Sen Dworshak led a GOP bloc against a combined Hawaii Alaska bill. Eisenhower pressed for immediate Hawaii entry, but Alaska’s fate remained unclear amid party lines and committee brinkmanship.
Houston gossip notes actress Hedy Tyas and her new husband W Howard Lee are house hunting. The couple reportedly toured and shopping for a two story brick mansion in River Oaks, with plans to move in around February after finalizing purchases and arrangements.
The Prescott area reports on W M U First Baptist Church Royal Service with 18 members, Legion Auxiliary lessons on rehabilitation and child welfare, a bake sale planned for February 13, and several garden and rose club meetings. Local residents attend events in Texarkana and Little Rock, with health updates on R. I. Yarbrough after major surgery.
Republicans back President Eisenhower's air power emphasis and new defense concept while Democrats urge study of the complex budget. Senators Maybank and Douglas question cuts to Army and Marine forces as defense chiefs prepare to expand the policy. House Chairman Short expects no sharp fight as unspent foreign funds and Air Force expansion are debated.
Arkansas State College begins a search for a new football coach after England leaves to become athletic director and coach at the University of Toledo. B W Keiser, chairman of the athletic committee, states the field is wide open and the committee is ready to accept written applications from interested parties.
Chancery Court decree dated January 1 1954 in Hempstead County Arkansas directs Garrett Willis as Commissioner to offer the north half of the northeast quarter of section 22 township 11 south range 24 west totaling about eighty acres for sale at the courthouse in Hope Arkansas. Sale on credit for three months with bond or cash option. WITNESS date January 8 1954.
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