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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1959
Page
1
A fragment from AP coverage notes talk of the 1960 presidential campaign focusing on debt reduction. It cites Keaton and Hart on paying down the national debt, a proposed permanent debt ceiling, and inflation concerns as key campaign themes.
A high speed chase led to the capture of a Rock city girl after a car pursuit through Rus e¢ officers. The unnamed suspect, described as a teenage female, led others on a three state run ending near the Little Rock edge. Ernest Beall linked to the case will face charges on Page Two.
Leather at Station report shows low temperatures 60 to 68 and highs near 90, with scattered thundershowers on Thursday. Precipitation totals for the period run about 2.96 inches this year, 2.10 inches in SAS regions, with minor daily rainfall expected and temperatures 75 to 84 degrees in some areas.
Southwestern Bell Telephone chief pressed its fight against an Arkansas Public Service Commission demand to cut rates by about three million dollars yearly. Bell sought a 425 thousand dollar fringe-rate increase and argued the PSC overestimated costs and undercounted inflation.
Voters in six Arkansas towns approved bond issues for civic improvements and utility projects. Roger, Springdale, Glenwood, Mount Ida, Norman, and Norlmal approved measures funding a municipal airport, a park site, a city wall, a youth center, and a natural gas system with repayment by the Arkansas Louisiana Ging Co.
A Calahoma society report notes the discovery of a small child’s remains believed to be recent. Details about the location and timing are limited due to the fragmentary source text.
West Germany elected Heinrich Luebke 64 Agriculture Minister for six years as president, with CDU backing from Chancellor Konrad Adenauer. Socialist Carla Schmidt and Liberal Max Becker contested. Luebke’s win came as party unity and support from Adenauer calmed internal dissent amid protests in Berlin. Also noted: death of Patmos resident Walley Burns, age 74, with a funeral planned Friday.
In Covington Louisiana Governor Earl Long endures a hectic re election push amid health issues and an aggressive parade of visitors. Physicians note asthma and heart strain as he continues a relentless pace, including overnight rounds and a five mile drive to a nearby restaurant, while aides debate ultimate plans and accommodations for his campaign.
A courtroom scene details two death sentences handed down to defendants in a high profile case. Names appear scattered, with references to the judicial panel and proceedings, while the article notes the severity of the verdicts and the ongoing legal process.
Labor disputes hit El Dorado Arkansas as Iron Oil Co Lion Oil Co and Monsanto Chemical Co face strikes and ultimatums. About 280 Lion workers and 375 Monsanto/OCAW workers are involved while talks continue and a Friday vote on a strike proceeds.
In Little Rock trustees say Baptist High School will operate next fall only if sufficient financial support is raised. The all white private school was among those chosen to avoid integrating with four public high schools after Septembers desegregation orders.
The Public Service Commission approved a rate increase for United Telephone Co. of Kansas City affecting Arkansas customers. The hike ranges from 4 cents to 1.50 per month, applying to services in communities including Truman, Siloam Springs, Bay, Black Oak, Caraway, and Manila. The commission set the period of the rise and adjusted the requested amount after evaluating the investment figure.
The Fort Worth State Telegram reports former Arkansas congressman Hays may seek the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. He spoke at a church gathering near Texas Christian University and declined comment. Rep. Darla Alford defeated Mays in the November election, with Alford a segregationist candidate. A congressional probe into Mays could sway Hays’ plans as he takes a Tennessee TVA board post today.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower said he will keep hands off choosing a nominee, noting it would be difficult to remain entirely neutral yet he will not indicate a choice privately or publicly. He defended the Republican base and acknowledged many able Republicans could be selected. He also commented on the domestic impact of Vice President Nixon’s Moscow trip.
A miscellaneous local notes summary describes theft at a Safeway area, with items stolen from front display and later recovery attempts. Mentions a garage report and shop actions, plus notices of community events and plays.
United Steelworkers Union ordered an immediate halt to widespread wildcat walkouts after a Tuesday surge in steel plants and related yards. Some 30,000 workers nationwide refused to work amid contract tensions and plant shutdowns in Cleveland and Philadelphia areas. In Indiana over 14,000 electrical workers struck Public Service Co of Indiana, delaying service, while seamen and ore carriers joined a broader stoppage challenging management.
In Okinawa an Air Force M100 Super Sabre crashed into a primary school near Ishikawa killing 18 or more people and injuring many, with the pilot Capt. John Schmidt of Ohio parachuting to safety. Brig. Gen. Dale O. Smith said the crash was a disaster of the scale seen in World War II era.
A federal judge issued a warrant for Dave Beck after he failed to appear for pleading on charges. Beck accepted a $20 fine earlier while he served as union leader, and the judge acted quickly to authorize his arrest.
The Hemmpstead County Wildlife Association will hold a meeting Thursday July 2 at the county courthouse. Members are urged to attend including those on the Membership Drive team. Plans include membership validation, team reports, and a slide show with supper details to be announced.
A scrambled wartime era style clipping outlines an inquiry into Air Force handling of drapes and related materials. Names and specifics are obscured, but the report centers on scrutiny by officials and potential administrative actions. The piece hints at controversy over procurement and lodging with possible investigations underway.
A fragmented report shows opponents of an affidavit law suffering a setback as justices hear arguments. Vague references to parties and places hint at a legal dispute with no clear names or dates readable. The article emphasizes opposition and judicial action without detailing specific entities.
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