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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1963
Page
3
A nostalgic column laments new family center billiard rooms in New York. It contrasts this progress with old pool halls, recalls teens learning arithmetic from racing odds, Dutch books, and betting schemes, and notes quick math and hustler wit among players and teachers of the era.
Solunar schedule notes major and minor periods from Knight's tables. It advises planning fishing or hunting around these times and lists daily periods with start times and durations. The text includes specific times for Thursday through Sunday and emphasizes using the periods for optimal sport.
An East German border guard fired about 20 shots at a refugee who escaped unharmed to the West today. The 20 year old crossed a rail yard and the border between the French sector and East Berlin in a bold dash for freedom.
Epping New Hampshire reports former heavyweight champion Jack Sharkey blames apathy and inactive sport for damaging boxing. He notes few strong contenders nationwide and warns Liston Patterson rematch could suffer from this layoff. He contrasts past athletes walking miles for bread with today’s easy life.
Thomas Lee Bean was found guilty of first degree murder in the April 5 dismemberment slaying of Sonja McKaskie, 24, a former Olympic skier, and faces a death sentence in the Nevada gas chamber. Judge Grant L. Bowen set July 15 for sentencing as the jury recommended the death penalty, with defense planning an appeal. Bean, 18, described as an unloved youth, had also attempted suicide in jail, authorities testified.
New York Giants trade tackle Roosevelt Grier to Los Angeles for tackle John LaVetere and a high draft pick. Grier and the trio of Modzelewski Ratlavage and Robustelli formed the Fearsome Foursome since 1956, with the trade aimed at strengthening the defense and backfield for both teams.
Elgin Scotland native Miss McCaskie, a 1960 Winter Olympics skier for Great Britain, was slain in Reno. Bean pleaded innocent as a San Francisco psychiatrist argued lack of sexual-justice understanding. Bean was captured eight days later when a camera linked to the pawn shop.
Coleman defeats P.C.A. 7 to 3 while Sheriffs beat C.B.C. 10 to 9 and Lions lose 3 to Midwest 0 in a compact local baseball slate.
Willie Mays shines in the NL 5-2 victory as he drives in two runs, scores twice, and makes a spectacular 8th inning catch. Despite sparse crowd of 44,160 and mixed play, Mays’ performance anchors a night highlighted by his heroics and fan adoration.
Congressional hearings on the administration civil rights program proceed on three fronts. At the White House President Kennedy appeals to women's organizations for help in easing racial tensions. The Senate Commerce Committee called Justice Department civil rights chief Burke Marshall for further questioning about a bill to ban racial discrimination serving the public.
Willie Mays led the charge as he scored the first run after a walk and steal in the second inning, broke a 1-1 tie with a third inning single, and added a fifth inning run-scoring grounder. Alvin Dark praised Mays and guided a lineup using 18 players and five pitchers as the National League stretched its streak, with Larry Jackson earning the win. Jim Bunning, Ray Culp, Hal Woodeshick, Don Drysdale, Juan Pizzarro, and Dick Radatz closed out the game for their respective leagues.
Phillips Petroleum Co. board declares a regular quarterly dividend of 50 cents a share payable Sept. 3, 1963, to holders of record Aug. 8, 1963. Other news notes include hearings on civil rights measures, retraining programs, and a De Soto journey monument at Caddo Gap marking the westernmost point.
Washington reports Rockefeller remains intent on pursuing the 1964 GOP presidential nomination. Despite marriage to a divorcée mother of four, he maintains a strong presidential task force in New York and Albany. Supporters say he still has potential, while some Republicans doubt his sticking with the race.
In Benton and nearby counties, four Saline County couples will remarry at a mass ceremony Saturday and seven Jefferson County couples will wed again Sunday after a 1941 Arkansas statute declared marriages invalid if the groom was under 18 or the bride under 16.
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