13 Jul 1961
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1961
Page
1
Weather notes from Louisiana and New York aside, the column riffs on motherhood. It contrasts a neighbor’s windfall with the strain of raising a child, arguing motherhood demands immense sacrifice and discipline while praising women as better gamblers against eternity.
A gunman described as in his 20s opened fire during a car stop near State Bridge, wounding two officers and killing two deputies. Hundreds of officers with rifles and shotguns hunted across Grand County as the suspect fled into rugged terrain.
In Belleview Arkansas a council meeting ended with Mayor Valentine walking out after criticizing an ordinance on broiler-house construction. The deputy sheriff, Lloyd Walker, led the project sparked a clash over required public hearings and a temporary restraining order blocked further work. A court hearing is set for next week.
Italy deployed special guards along international rail lines after terrorist blasts linked to South Tyrol tensions. Rome accused Austria of inciting violence and announced passport and visa controls for cross border travel, while Vienna protested the measures as contrary to European cooperation.
WASSINGTON Arkansas Kennedy submitted to Congress a $1,421,000 federal allocation for the Big Creek watershed protection and flood prevention project. The program totals 19 projects across 16 states and Puerto Rico with an estimated $45 million overall cost and about $18 million to be borne by local sponsors and landowners. This is the second group of small watershed proposals and the largest two month total since 1954.
Little Rock officials stated the city would keep the peace by any means necessary, a stance tied to Freedom Riders arriving earlier in the week. City Manager Ancil Douthit warned arrests were not automatic, while police Chief R J Glasscock noted no scattering of a crowd at the station and possible removal of riders if needed.
An advertising blurb promotes ITCH ME NOT for quick relief from eczema insect bites toe itch and surface rashes. It claims instant drying and antiseptic action to speed healing and urges purchase today at Gibson’s Rexall Drug Store with a back offer.
Progress Association of 13 business leaders said police action was best under the circumstances. Members include former Chamber of Commerce President W. F. Rector and School Board President Everett Tucker Jr. Dayton report notes Oakwood School Board has legalized paddling for serious disciplinary problems, breaking an unwritten local law.
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