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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1961

Page

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Boy Survives Sea Tragedy as Two Men Perish

SAN DIEGO Calif AP A husky 14 year old boy named Jerry McClelland survived three days adrift after a fishing trip off Mexico ended in disaster He was rescued by a fishing boat 90 miles southwest of San Diego and taken to hospital He described days of thirst delirium and death aboard a small raft with Russell Bradford 48 and Alvin Hartman 57 Both from Huntington Beach and Santa Ana respectively Bradford and Hartman perished after their 3 foot vessel broke under heavy swells, leaving the boy to cling to a makeshift raft until rescue

San Diego Calif Atea Jerry McClelland Huntington Beach Russell Bradford Alvin Hartman Santa Ana Bradford Mexico Hartmatt A Newport

Governments Liable for 3 Percent Use Tax

Arkansas AG rules state, counties, cities and school districts owe 3 percent use tax since Feb 6 when the law removing Joop hates took effect. Emergency clause kept agencies subject from signing date. retroactive collection not stated.

Little Rock Attorney General's Office Counlies Joop

Woman Sought as Child Slayer in Amherst Case

A sought woman matching a composite description is eyed by police in the Andrew Ashley kidnapping and murder case near Delaware Park. A dark haired suspect was briefly detained and released after questioning as investigators pursue leads from a description by 14 witnesses.

Busfalo Murny Mal Andrew Ashley Delaware Park Andy Amherst

Weather Outlook for Sunday Sees Scattered Thunder Showers

VarQy clouds move across the region with likely thundershowers in the south portion Sunday. Expect unstable conditions, with clouds and showers affecting outdoor plans and local travel advisories as the day progresses.

De Gaulle outlines stepped up Algeria drive

President Charles de Gaulle announces a intensified drive to end the seven year Algerian war. He plans to redeploy French divisions from North Africa to Europe, resume peace talks with rebels, and insist on association with an independent Algeria while maintaining key bases and minority protections. He warns that failure could lead to partition and collapse of NATO defenses.

Charles de Gaulle Ferestoey Bevin Algeria NAO de Gaulle jan-les-Bains Amworia France Ativan Cay Algiers

Spy Trade With Russie Talked

Reports from New York say talk of a spy trade involving Soviet agents and American detainees emerged from Telegram and Sun sources. The proposed exchange centers on Francis Gary Powers and others held by the Soviets, with officials denying certain details while confirming ongoing negotiations.

New York Cokadil Abel Dor Francis Gary Pawe Plinepik Gie Oliver We Powers Powers Abe Yeisen

British Marines to Kuwait Aid Amid Invasion Threat

British marines aboard the 22 000 ton carrier Bulwark landed in Kuwait on a formal request from the ruler. Saudi troops were expected to aid defense as Kuwait sought UN Security Council action to investigate threats. Bedouin tribes mobilized along the border while Kuwait prepares for possible Iraqi aggression and awaits British support.

Kuwait Bulwark Oday Trad Abdulla Mutis Goverment Unitee Nations Security Council Arab League Council Saudi Arabia Te- Most Fey Nation League Cairo London Sheik Abdulla As- Salim as-Sabah MTL Iraq Foreign Office United Nations Persian Gulf Sulate Frome Tirtousine Oasis Trention Ia Kiowail Beitain Naif Irelainers Sheik Abedullah as-Selin as-Sabah Abdel Karin Kassem Iglant Kassem Jt Sinml Middle East Talate Mussein Cok Hussein John ‘Richmond Britain United Arab Ropultie Abdel Kasser Walem Diet Baghdhit Kuwidi

Methodists to Dedicate New Building

The First Methodist Church will dedicate its new educational building by Bishop Wo Kens Neth Pope after the morning worship on Sunday July 2. Pope will preach at the service. The fourteen thousand square foot facility houses the entire children’s department and was completed last Christmas. Total cost about 154000 dollars, paid over three years. Public invitation extended to the dedication ceremony.

First ‘Methodist Church Wo Kens Neth Pope Pope Ehlire Children's Department

Black Man Convicted in Fatal Assault of 14 Year Old Sharon

In Mississippi, Mredidin Green, a Black male, was found guilty of fatally injuring Sharon Varden, 14, near Olive Branch after luring her during a shopping trip. After four hours of deliberation, the all-male jury sentenced him to death by electric chair, despite defense pleas of insanity and calls for life imprisonment. Green claimed memory gaps from a prior head injury and testified briefly, saying he did not recall key details.

Memphis Capiaa Dary Stte Green

Arkansas Posts $6 Million Rise in Tax Revenue Note

State tax collections for the past 12 months increased by about 6.7 million dollars with June figures showing total revenue for the fiscal year ending balanced at 147,057,672 dollars. General revenues rose by over 1.7 million and special revenues also gained, signaling an improving fiscal picture.

Arkansas J. One Villy Cheney Cheney Ireersud Hoek Perense

Tomatoes Bring a Record Price at Hermitage Market

Hermitage Arkansas AP report notes a half bushel of pink tomatoes sold for a record 22 dollars at the Hermitage market. Sale to Bernie Keamer of Chicago and Frank Gilbert of Louisville with total average day value 4484.50. Bradley County agent RB Hunter cites improving grades and weather. Estimated crop value over 2 million dollars with peak movement expected next week at 25 000 half bushels daily.

Hermitage Ark Apy W. EB. Jones Hickory Cas Bernie Keamer Chicago Frank Gilbert Louisville EL Hunter Bradley County Hislary Hunter

Fulbright Cautions on Doctrine in Foreign Policy Speech

Senator Fulbright warned against U S intervention to halt the spread of communism, saying broad commitments could alienate Latin America, Asia, and Africa. He urged avoiding overextension in peripheral struggles and avoiding efforts to topple governments outside the Communist bloc. He assessed Berlin as a separate, serious issue under study by the U S and European partners.

Mabright Coha Berlin United States Gastra Regione Cuba Walbrigat cl Latin America Asia Africa Taws Mulbright

Medical Care Plan Delayed by Adams

Welfare Commissioner Carl Adams announced that Arkansas medical care for the aged will not take effect until the Legislature clarifies funding. He said the department will hold the program due to possible changes to a 1962 budget increase and 1967 state spending, noting uncertainty about leadership orders and potential cuts. The plan would affect individuals on welfare and those with medical bills, with up to 200 dollars for singles and 600 dollars for families with dependents as preliminary figures.

Danny Arkansas Gemi Carl Adams Adams Fabius Aodas Welfare Department Fic Nd Thas Weidel Baye Nn

Roll Call of Hempstead Rifles Featured in Washington July 4 Observance

The Pioneer Washington Restoration Foundation highlights the Hempstead Rifles roll call and muster during the July 4th event. A speech by Bettie Conway 100 years ago will be read, and Miss Hoxie Wright, Mrs Ilia Heberto, and others contribute. The Arkansas National Guard will supervise the ceremony led by Sel Holland Byrd. The Hempstead Rifles, first county unit to enlist for the Confederacy, are honored with a 100-year-old roster prepared by Col. W. OH Eller and a skilled penman from the Arkansas Gazette. The parchment, stained and yellowed, bears Confederate flags, a lion emblem, and the inscription “Written Tur Cul.”

Washington Uempstenad Rifles Bettie Conway Ler Geeal-Great-Nieca Hoxie Wright Ilia Hehorto Arkansas National Guard Sel Holand Byrd Arkansas Hempstead Rifles Washington, IL Hempstead County Langston Wiliam Cy Sath Stygean Cadsman Pope J. Monta Simin Mithtar D. A. Rawles Washington Hestoration Foundation So. G. By Gitte Rock Teampstead Old Town Charla Moss Willians Nak Col. W. OH. Eller Arkansas Gazette Washington Telegradph Rosley W. di Etter

Industries Group Reports Earnings in Dardanelle Arkansas

Arkansas firm Kansas Valley Industries earned a profit of 40268 during the last fiscal year. The company reported to stockholders that this equated to 4.01 dollars per stock share. President Harold Saver stated during the meeting that operations span foot mills processing units and dealer networks in western Arkansas and nearby counties.

Dardanelle Ark Capiaarkansas Valley Industries Harold Saver

Fulton Church of Christ Revival

The Molton Chavet of Christ will hold a revival next Sunday with mission work in Norway. Will Gotiver and Walker Boatman of Griese will deliver messages as nightly services are planned.

Fulton Church of Molton Chavet

Khrushchev Issues New Warning at Soviet Rally

In Moscow Khrushchev warned that Western mobilization in Germany and Berlin would be met with proper measures and increased combat power. He urged equal peace efforts, called for disarmament of Vietnam terms, and criticized US influence over Laos while praising the Zurich agreement as a potential step toward regional solutions.

Moscow Khrushchev Germany Berlin Krenn West Soviet Union Kheuschey Khrushcheyala Southeast Asia Zurich Aimee United States Laos

Rockets Work at Low Efficiency in Early Satellite Test

Washington reports that three satellites launched Wednesday by the Transit program have not separated, causing reduced efficiency. Transit 4A appears separate and functioning, while signals from Ttat and GREB indicate they have not separated from each other. The CHEB instrument measured solar X-ray radiation and the Jajus device aimed to study radiation in the Van Allen belt around Earth.

Wasiington Fred Ttat GREB Navy

Accidental Shooting Claims Life in Arkansas Farm Area

Deputies say Clarvis Spaulding was accidentally shot and killed at his home in the New Hoyle community when a shotgun discharged as he laid it down after chasing cows from his field. Sheriff Benson Rolains and Deputy Vernon Parrish reported the incident and described the sequence of events.

Clarvis New Hoye Shearill Benson Rolains Corwen Vernon

Woman Observes 100th Birthday

A woman in WORT WASHINGTON celebrates her 100th birthday. Din OAT reports Louisa Var Sant cofounded her life, observed her milestone, and noted she has three children from her marriage. The piece mentions her late husband and a long family history.

Wort Washington Louisa Var Sant Lustyaind J Witougtby

Negotiations Fail In U S and Soviet Talks

Washington reports two weeks of talks toward a general disarmament conference between the United States and the Soviet Union made little progress. Kennedy aides indicated optimism but Moscow negotiators remain noncommittal. The White House emphasized the importance of reaching a usable agreement, with no time limit set for the Moscow conversations as officials considered possible UN involvement.

Washington United States Soviet Union Bally Moscow Kanedy Bar Roe Laak Gees Kennedy Valeria A. Zoi Mikbwit A. Menshikov Wille Tuiday Kenedy Lop Kenedy Utena Aby Gu Priys United Nations General Assembly Ori Lehaile

Parents to Build House for Child With Navy Help

The parents of Peter Lullaee plan a home for their son thanks to a donation from the USS Little Rock and crew. A $4,700.20 cheque from Mandl Mes and Oris Bo Sellar will fund a house suited to Peter’s special needs after surgery at Shriners Hospital in Chicago. Doctors report progress as the child recovers from rods and implants to strengthen limbs, with support from a naval detachment and Captain Chenault.

Lavas Hockapy Peltor Lullae Mandl Mes Oris Bo Sellar USS Little Hock Peter Atta Lalla Pete Peter Chicago Meier Weinguth

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