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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1961

Page

3

Hempstead Forestry Queen crowned at Washington celebration

Miss Sondra Russell daughter of Mr. and Mrs. K. G. Russell of Hope was named Hempstead Forestry Queen and will compete district level. Runners up were Brenda Mitchell and Gloria Neece. The event drew an estimated 500 visitors across two days highlighted by a Hen Stead County Rifles muster and roll call. Supreme Court Justice Edward F. McFaddin, formerly a local, was principal speaker.

Washington Sondra Russell K. G. Russell Hope Hempstead Forestry Queen Brenda Mitchell Gloria Neece Blevins Miss Russell Henstead

Murdered Man's Body Identified in Lake

The body found in a lake near North Bitple Rock is identified as Thomas Howard Watson 22 of Dallas Texas. Autopsy suggests death Thursday or Friday, body dumped into the lake, with Marines markings on clothing and a California license plate on the vehicle. Police seek motive and suspect Watson was last seen Thursday with his wife before disappearing Friday.

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Rioting in Algeria Surges Over Partition Threat

Algeria is rocked by protests and clashes as Moslems condemn the idea of partition and a French withdrawal. Casualties reported include 12 to 13 killed and many wounded, with rioters clashing with police and troops in Algiers and other towns. European troops occupy streets while Muslim crowds rally for Merhat Abbas and oppose President de Gaulle’s plan to redraw North Africa.

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Holiday Death Toll Reaches a New High

The National Safety Council reports a new peak in holiday fatalities for the recent long weekend. Traffic deaths surpassed 49, with drownings and boating mishaps contributing to an all-time high for holiday periods, far exceeding earlier records.

National Safety Council Allie Gials

Showers Spread Across Nation With Heavy Rains Reported

A weather summary notes showers across the northern plateaus and into the Virginias with thundershowers from the Dakotas to the Ohio Valley and northern Gulf Coast. Rain totals included 2.4 inches in El Paso and 1.98 inches in Daytona Beach, while many regions saw lighter precipitation. Temperatures along the Canadian border ranged in the low 40s in Bradford, Pellston, and Traverse City as skies were partly cloudy elsewhere.

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J B Bailey of Hope Dies at Corrigan Texas

Joseph B Bailey aged seven days and a resident of Hope died Monday in Corrigan Texas. Survived by wife Mreta and numerous children and stepchildren. Funeral services were held at Willisville Methodist Church at 10 am with burial at Molly Springs Cemetery.

Joseph B. Bailey Hope Corrigan Texas

Funeral announced for Hope Airman Charles Prescott

Funeral arrangements completed for Airman Charles Ray Prescott 29 killed in an auto accident in Germany. Services set Thursday in Shreveport with burial in Glendale Arizona. Prescott a native of Hope, survivors include grandparents Mr and Mrs Ray Kitchens of Hope.

Charles Ray Prescott Germany To Pain Shreveport Glendale Arizona Hope Lars Ray Kitchens

Hoffa set to push union dues hike at convention

James Hoffa faces a Teamsters convention clash over a broad dues increase and a plan to fund Hoffa HQ. Secret ballot limits and legal challenges loom as Hoffa seeks higher pay and a pension scheme for officials. Milton Liss proposes a secret ballot among 1.7 million members next December, with a clash likely at the convention.

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Weather data from Fogan and Lawau stations

Weather report lists BA hours ending at Fogan on Wednesday with high 98. Lawau shows total precipitation through dune at 2400 inches. A daily pattern period near ayy records 2224 inches.

Fogan Lawau Ayy

Arkansas Death Toll Rises to Eleven in Two Accidents

Police report two fatal incidents in Arkansas leaving eleven dead. A driver, Mrs Movily Dhirpur, struck a pedestrian in Little Rock, while a man named Currie Jr. died after stepping into a pond near Pine Bluff to recover a fishing lure. Neither body recovery nor precise causes are confirmed.

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J. D. Stone 97 MeCaskill Man Dies Tuesday

J D Stone aged 97 of Mes Qashall dies Tuesday after a long illness in hospital. Survived by three sisters and a brother. Funeral services planned with burial at Biden Hill Cemetery.

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Death of Springfield Woman Myrtle Serned

Mrs Myrtle Serned of Springfield Missouri dies. Survived by her husband and three sons including Bo Bernet and Robert Serned. Funeral services set for Friday in Springfield with Reverend McGhiven to conduct the services.

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Arab League Mediation Effort Aims to End Kuwait Crisis

Secretary General Abdel Khalele tassouni left Kuwait for Saudi Arabia to mediate the Kuwait Iraq dispute. He urged restraint and said a peaceful solution could be found, highlighting oil wealth as a factor and expressing hope for progress.

Colin Frost Kuwait Tary Abdel Khalele Tassouni Arab League Saudi Arabia Afassouna Kuyysti Iraq Tollinke Beacy

Woman Kills Ex-Husband at Stuttgart

Mrs Mary North 82 of Grand Prairie Texas remains in jail after a Monday night shooting that killed her former husband and wounded her mother in law. The incident followed a custody dispute over a 10 year old son. Vaughn a joiner living nearby allegedly forced the North station wagon off the street before the shooting. Mrs North says the ex husband opened fire first. she fired back wounding him and Mrs Mays. The case involves a custody dispute and a move to Arkansas to retrieve the boy guiding Sheri Harald Woodson to pick up the child.

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Induction Notices and Local News From Proving Ground

Local items report a youth involved in a roadway incident near Trent and a call to report for Armed Services induction. Names listed include Cobb James, Henry Olen Cox, Le Hamilton, Nivens, and others. Also noted are Marine and Navy personnel connected to Quantico and a submarine transport vessel undergoing shipyard work at Portse dmowth VA Delayed Summer School enrollment and a reminder to reinstate Sundrain on Wednesday July 7.

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Brutal Beating Case Linked by Officers in Local Inquiry

Police and prosecutors intensified a sexual assault and beating investigation after a May 27 incident in which a 27 year old Black woman was assaulted at her home by a Black suspect. Patrick, 33, was charged as officers pursued further leads with two witnesses describing the attack. The victim remains hospitalized, unable to be fully questioned.

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Record Low Temperatures Across Northeastern Region

A cold snap pushed temperatures to new lows across the Northeast and against the Midwest with many towns reporting subfreezing readings. Notable lows included 45 in Burlington Wisconsin, 48 in Windsor Locks Connecticut, 49 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, 40 in Billings Wyoming, and 40 in Philadelphia, while several areas saw temperatures dip into the 30s. The drop followed the day after the Fourth of July heat, and many communities posted record or near record lows for the date.

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Australian in Finals at Wimbledon as Laver eyes crown

Australia reaches Wimbledon final amid a melee of names and uncertain pairing. The field includes top contenders Charles McKinley and Mike Sangster, with Redmanathan Keesha among potential rivals in a tense semifinal setup.

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