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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1959
Page
4
Vague notes indicate Hempstead community agriculture and conservation groups will elect officers next year. The 12 ASC cane Ai committee will select a chair with the highest votes to preside, followed by others. details mailed to the office by a deadline.
Fragmented forecast notes cloudy conditions today and tomorrow with isolated showers tonight. Highs around the mid to upper 90s in central regions and mid 80s to 90s elsewhere. Lows mainly in the 70s to near 80, southeast cooler near 70s. northwest to extreme northeast may see fall in late day showers.
An Army sergeant and his German wife visiting Texas were welcomed by the Hope Chamber of Commerce tourist committee on June 25 as they traveled home from Germany via the East Coast. Lt. Jdan Schroeder, a Texan A&M agriculture graduate with seven years of service, and his 14 month old son Wayne spent a few days with relatives in Waco before continuing to Germany. The community event, coordinated by local officials and businesses, featured hotel rooms, meals, and interviews, highlighting local hospitality and regional support for military families.
Washington AP reports rising intraparty clash as Butler calls for Rayburn’s resignation and accuses Democratic leadership of failings. Johnson, Bryan and others defend Rayburn. rumors hint at plans to reshape convention leadership and seating for southern delegates. Republicans stay silent as party rifts widen ahead of the presidential campaign.
A preliminary court action in Springer Arkansas fined a voluntary raider twenty five dollars after a party at the Hie Bray tavern caused a disturbance. Miss Phsilis amawaler, owner operator of the venue, faced the incident involving a battery and a split booth during the event. The report notes the costs and legacy details of the case.
New York reports say union leader David J. McDonald told President Nixon in Pittsburgh there is no progress in steel contract negotiations as a July 14 deadline nears. He indicated no economic settlement has been reached and warned of strikes affecting the industry if talks stall further.
A Las Vegas incident left a child fatally hurt amid confusing OCR garble. Readable fragments mention a fatal injury and local figures, with no clear names or dates after parsing.
An IRS report shows a federal tax increase for Arkansas totals 11 million dollars for 1950 compared with earlier. Individual income taxes rose over 14 million, cited by IRS district director Crolius Nathis and Arkansas Chamber official Cantrell as reflecting higher earnings and stronger taxable income despite population trends.
In Mono Washington a state reformatory freed 38 hostages after a dawn assault by armed officers. Tear gas and a gas blast forced rebels to surrender as guards and visitors endured a tense 18 hours. Prison staff praised the operation while hostages remained unharmed.
The article discusses criticisms of Supreme Court judgments and notes ongoing divisions. It highlights debates over states rights federal powers and curbs on governance while portraying the court as battered yet not retreating.
The piece discusses thin markets and wide price swings caused by capital gains taxes. It cites New York analysis on how U.S. and international tax rules affect trading, including a hypothetical profit example and investor caution about selling gains after holding periods. It notes other countries’ varied tax approaches and the potential impact on liquidity and decisions by investors.
In the 26th All-Star game at Forbes Field Pittsburgh the National League won 2 1 over the American League. Willie Mays hit a triple that drove in the winning run in the eighth, Ed Mathews and Al Kaline homered for early ties, and Mel Ott contributed the only first inning NL homer as the game featured a warm near 80 degree day with about 81,600 spectators.
A local auditor has replaced the clerk in Hot Springs. The abrupt personnel change followed a period of audit review and administrative reshuffling affecting city offices and ongoing records procedures. Details remain limited as officials confirm the replacement and next steps.
AP reports Tokyo's transit system will spray scents during the evening rush hour. Six hundred streetcars and bases will carry perfumed bouquets, with a blend of lily jasmine and soap. The plan aims to scent the city as part of a pilot program.
Liptle Rock AP reports a Supreme Court stay request was mailed to delay Ernie Leggett execution set for July 24. Attorney Kens path Corfell says appeal filed in court and hopes stay allows Leggeth to pursue further review amid questions about sanity hearing refusals. Leggett, convicted for the strangling death in Jacksonville in December 19 MT, has faced multiple court delays.
A boating boom ends in multiple fatalities as crowded watercraft incidents leave at least 60 dead. Investigators, Coast Guard units, and local officials probe the sequence of vessel collisions and unsafe acts on Lake Michigan. Victims include identified passengers from nearby cities as rescue operations continue through the day.
Washington AP reports the president vetoed a comprehensive housing bill citing excessive price tags, drafting a message to the Senate arguing the measure would cause more harm than good. Democrats had reduced funding and programs, but Republicans warn of overruling long‑standing housing policy.
In Detroit Soviet Premier Kozlov was warmly welcomed by business leaders as industrial exchanges and discussions on capitalism's mechanics unfolded. Deputy Picinier Deel Thiuzlov joined the Detroit visit, while Mayor and Ford executives attended meetings at Mord Motor Co and other sites.
Arkansas cities and counties will receive a tax turnback this week. The state Treasurer reported a turnaround of 0,680,640.08 dollars to about 373 cities and 75 counties. Funds will go to county general and highiaw funds, with checks to be mailed later this week.
A hearing for Eastep was postponed to Thursday in Vernon as attorney support plans shift. The case concerns alleged kidnapping of a six year old in Springdale, with defendants including Toth Pearson and Bhistey listed. The postponement follows a financial dispute and the defendant remains in custody in Springs Hotel.
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