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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1961
Page
4
Both Arkansas chambers voted to freeze county turnback funds amid population decline. The Senate approved a 2 line item to shield counties from losing highway turnback funds. The House defeated a bid to expunge a 70 to 27 vote approving a turnback freeze on general revenue funds, amid parliamentary maneuvering.
Texarkana Texas AP report says a five room frame house fire claimed five young children ages 6 months to 4 years. Victims were grandchildren of Willie Sanders and Mrs. Margaret Sanders. Surviving family members were hospitalized for treatment and shock. Benny Sanders, 9, recalled the baby brother shouting as they discovered the blaze. Firemen believe bedding in contact with an open heater started the fire.
In Levelland Texas a eight year old girl testifies at her father William Gerald Miller’s murder trial, refusing to call him father and saying he killed her mother Barbara Miller. Prosecutors rested after calling Debbie Miller and defense chose not to immediately announce if Miller will take the stand.
Arkansas summary notes a cloudy and continued cold period through Friday with highs near 30 and a low around 1. Total precipitation for 1960 reaches 47.92 inches, while 1959 totals 48.57 inches. The report mentions cloudy with occasional light rain or sleet late this afternoon and into tonight, with continuation on page four.
Two minor collisions were investigated yesterday by local officers. Esther Beard and Mrs. Denyer Honea reported damage after a West Avenue B crash. At 7th and 8th, Scott Key and Cindy Forster were involved in a very light damage incident. Officers Rowe and Clark, and Rowe and Brow, documented the incidents.
The Weather Bureau forecast snow or rain across Arkansas on Saturday as a four day cold wave continues. Ice and sleet from a previous storm have mostly melted, roads reopen but northern areas remain hazardous. Temperatures ranged from subfreezing overnight to upper teens, with lows around 0 to 22 and highs near 30. Traces of snow were reported in multiple cities, while five children died in a Texarkana fire.
A C Ball aged 44 longtime manager of Morgan Lindsey Store died today from a heart attack. He belonged to the Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife Alice Ball two sons James L and A C Ball Jr of Hope three daughters Beverlyn Dorothy and Glenda Fay Ball of Hope. Services set for 3 p.m. Saturday at Walnut Street Church of Christ with burial in Memory Gardens.
Howard Lowery 23 accused slayer captured in southwest Oklahoma City after a youth who freed him from jail was recaptured. Mike Marks 18 fled on foot from a stolen getaway car and was jailed. Lowery linked to a murder near Yukon last summer. he still had a gun and money from a prior holdup.
London brokers said the captive liner Santa Marta is insured to $24.5 million with coverage possibly including piracy. About $9.8 million is held in London, the rest among Portuguese firms in Lisbon. Lloyds noted marine peril coverage with war risk clauses and piracy explicit.
SAN JUAN Puerto Rico API Captain Galvan voiced readings to accept a U S Navy escort for the hijacked ship Santay Mari. The escort aims to shield the Santa Maria from Portuguese warships pursuing the liner. Rear Admiral Allen Smith said Washington will decide the action to be taken by the U S Navy.
Volunteers at Jan 31 Mothers March will raise funds for a broad polio era research program. Chairmen Mrs Johnnie Green and Mrs Lara Mae Impson announce a 1961 drive inspired by earlier vaccines. City captains map routes across neighborhoods from 7 to 9 pm to collect support.
A Pareuguese passenger liner Vek Crug, sister ship of the captured Santa Maria, reached Santos amid war coverage. The AP report notes the ship's arrival at Hig de Jhowire, reflecting ongoing naval movements and Allieds actions in the theater.
Seven nations led by Dayton and including China Guinea Mali Morocco the United Arab Republic and Vagoshiyin urged the U N Security Council to meet to review warming Congo developments. They voiced support for deposed Premier Lumumba condemned his imprisonment as brutal and said no fruitful talks are possible while he and others are jailed. Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold warned big powers could be drawn into open involvement if smaller nations persist in withdrawing UN Congo troops.
Arkansas House considers a bill to tax vehicles bought in Texarkana at the state rate of three percent to curb cross border shopping. Representative Wahlquist said motorists from southwest Arkansas counties travel to Miller County to save on cars, noting Texarkana is the only city affected by the current sales tax exemption.
J N Cranford, 74, a retired railway worker, died in a hospital in Cody. He lived in Emmet and is survived by ten sons and four daughters including John J Cranford of Maymet, C2 Cranford, C T Cranford of dlope, Ralph L Cranford of Los Gitlas, Calif, and daughters Mrs White of Monroe, Mes, Frank Price of Muskogee, Mes, BW Merwin of Liverpool, Ohio, and Mrs Wade White of Lake Hamilton. Services set for 2:30 p m Sunday at Tape Gospel tabernacle with The Rewdy Godane officiating. Burial at Momary Gardens by Herndon Cornelius.
A flu outbreak in the Midlands has been identified as the Asi influenza strain. Health officials warn the epidemic will likely speed toward London and the western areas, prompting heightened monitoring and precautionary measures.
A Labor Department report shows consumer prices up 1.6 percent year over year with December index 1.6 percent above last year. Higher meat costs and shelter, including rents, lifted the December cost of living while food and medical care also rose. wage adjustments followed amid ongoing price pressures.
A list from the C. of C. banquet names attendees including Ashdown officials Nhe attest Tishak Shaver and Mumene Cobb, Leon Kuhn Texarkana board member Mayor Boyell Powell Lewisville and district leaders Dr Rushton Manali J Gillikand Texarkana secretary manager Prescott RC Mee Brayer and BR Harrison Prescott Magnolia Commerce executives Mike Kelly Magnolia Chamber member Brooks Montgomery Garland mayor.
Mrs. Cogbill an 83 year old lifelong Hope resident died today at a daughter's home. Survived by two sons Rank Cogbill and McRae Dyer of Hope. three daughters Bendie Hunter Myrtle Cobb of Hope and Bertie Bearden of Hot Springs. Funeral Saturday at Horden Cornelius Chapel with burial at Westnoreland Cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs. J. B. Phillips are set for Saturday at Gospel Lighthouse with burial by a local undertaker. The observance will be led by Roark Allen and others, honoring her memory with a church service and interment.
Quirky local notes mix names places and events across town. Mentions Arkanii sign and various people including Montes AP, Oliver, Marek, Mrs Lari Mielapsan, Virginia Sue, Virsa Nell, and Darwih Sith. References to University of Arkansas, agriculture BS degrees, and a Youth Center event tonight amid scattered phrases and partial sentences.
Wy Moore of the U.S. Corps outlines the Millwood Reservoir project in the Lille River Basin, noting headwaters near southeast Oklahoma and southwest Arkansas, elevation changes, rainfall ranges, and flood control aims under the 1946 authorization of the Flood Control Act. He previews other Lille River projects and emphasizes water supply, flood control, and regional development potential.
The Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual awards at Hotel Barlow. Frank Douglas received appreciation for five years as treasurer Ralph Lehman was thanked for organizing Southwest Ave Kansas Poultry Festival Homer Beyerle led cammal chamber work and several others were cited for publicity decor and program efforts including Layla McMahon and Michiell Lachong for promotional work.
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