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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1961
Page
1
A cryptic note describes a Thai native moving his right ear in slow circles as a gesture of respect amid political assurances from Senator Styles Bridges that Republicans will back any firm. The odd reference hints at cross cultural signals in a tense policy moment.
A reader story traces a man born into public housing who uses FHA loans, veterans programs, soil bank payments, and a Small Business Loan to prosper. He later denounces federal spending and taxes in a letter to his congressman, advocating rugged individualism and states rights.
Two women riders, one white and one Negro, were ordered from a Baton Rouge restaurant or face arrest. They left, sat in the white waiting room, and later continued south to New Orleans where they ate quietly at the Trail Ways restaurant and used the white waiting room without police interference. The party then returned to St. Louis by train.
In Moscow the United States and the Soviet Union began the second round of disarmament discussions. Delegates McClay and Zorin met at Spiridonivka Palace amid pledges to refrain from public statements. Pravda criticized allied participation and pressed for a formal two nation conference.
In the matter of the estate of Addie Nash deceased last address Hope Arkansas date of death May 14 1961 administratrix appointed July 6 1963 all persons with claims must exhibit them within six months of first publication or be barred this notice first published July 10 1961 Mary Nash Administratrix Rt 4 Box 117 Hope Arkansas July 16 17 1964
A garbled obituary sketches Moses Murdock, a controversial figure praised as visionary and attacked as partisan. A publisher hires Orestes Werton for a full dress portrait, while the widow disputes the man the public never knew. The piece contrasts high achievement with uncut classic volumes and hints at a public image built around sensational fascinators. A weather section follows, noting mixed skies, mild temperatures, and scattered thundershowers.
The remark underscores a theme of uncertain judgment as a man muses that opinions are unpredictable. The line hints at the limits of foreseeing character and beliefs, suggesting that public statements do not reliably reveal private convictions.
The Arkansas Legislative Council meets to study a plan for dividing the state’s $11 million surplus. The council will make recommendations ahead of a possible special session next month. Rep Marion Crank urges wide discussion inviting proposals from all who wish to offer a plan.
Secretary Dean Rusk studied a possible West European ministers strategy session on Berlin next month. Informed sources urged no firm decision, but Rusk and the British and French foreign affairs chiefs may invite Jaellier in Paris to address the growing Berlin crisis.
New healing substance Bio-Dyne used in Preparation H shrinks hemorrhoids, stops itching, and relieves pain without surgery. Case after case shows shrinkage and pain relief, with patients noting piles no longer a problem. Discovery linked to a world famous research institute and now sold in suppository or ointment form.
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