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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1957
Page
10
A 1960s test by engineers using dummy drivers and passengers at Terminal Island examined seat belt performance under high impact. The experiment viewed belt restraint as failing to prevent interior damage as the vehicle collided, prompting questions about belt effectiveness and safety designs.
United Press reports a major flood threat in the St. Louis area as heavy rains and tornado funnels surge. The Meramec River raced past Valley Park and was forecast to crest around 32 feet, with about 200 people in 73 homes ordered to evacuate and 175 refugees housed at a Red Cross disaster center at Valley Park High School.
Little Rock July 4 special report notes Arkansas agencies used up their allocations as the fiscal year closed. The Highway Department traded in 208 vehicles, mostly light trucks, with Twin Lakes Motors and other dealers handling most purchases. Other buys included passenger cars via the State Purchasing Department and several units from Union Inc. The article also mentions the lack of an effective high speed restraint device after a crash test featuring dummy drivers and onboard restraints.
Washington reports former Civil Defense Chief Val Peters urged a system of home installed warning devices to reduce needless hurricane and disaster deaths. Eisenhower reportedly interested. device test underway with a projected cost of 34 to 35 dollars. Peters touted a power line activated squawk alert guiding residents to radio for directions and information.
A low bidder, Agave, submitted a bid of 403474 for a reservoir location in Missouri identified as Table Rock. The award was subcontracted and clarified by Work folks.
Washington reports Tito tilts toward neutrality amid Cold War pressures, urging cautious stance between Moscow and Washington. He cites Soviet actions in Hungary and Arab affairs while backing independent Yugoslav path. Khrushchev remarks and Tito’s past break with Stalin frame cautious balance with both blocs.
Hollywood veteran Joel McCrea warns against aging actors overacting age. He cites poll results from Extension Magazine showing mature stars should retire or avoid youth-centric love scenes. McCrea also recalls considering retirement during wartime and stresses staying in film requires avoiding portrayals beyond one’s age.
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