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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1961
Page
4
Weather halted the second launch attempt for Virgil Grissoms space rocket at Cape Canaveral. Cloud cover 15,000 feet above the center forced a postponement, with a three day or longer delay possible if conditions do not clear.
The Old Tavern of Washington Arkansas restored and visited by thousands of history minded tourists is highlighted in the statewide advertising program of the Arkansas Division United States Brewers Association. Brewers ads this year use the theme Lets Talk Arkansas to spotlight outstanding industries and progress. The program, designed with the Public Relations Committee of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce, emphasizes Washington district and state history with wide advertising nationally. The U S Brewers Association, the nation’s oldest trade group, will be 100 years old in 1962.
Sammy Aire Tucker, 26, of Fresno California, found guilty by a circuit court jury in Jackson Missouri of first degree murder in the slaying of Cape Girardeau Patrolman Donald Crittenden. Judge Ray Weightman sentenced Tucker to death in the gas chamber. Tucker named Douglas Wayne Thompson as the triggerman. Thompson received a life term for another murder.
Weather report uses garbled OCR but notes heavy precipitation and unusual readings for the period. Mentions polar conditions, likelihood of thunderstorms in extreme north, with prior year totals around 434 inches and current figures near 4K inches.
Mrs. Lillie Alyea formerly of Hope died today in Hugo Oklahoma. Surviving daughters are Mrs. Joe Heese of Hope and Mrs. Irene Morelock of Hugo, plus sister Mrs. Irene Rilere of Duncan Oklahoma. Services at Hugo Christian Church Friday with burial at 4 p.m. in Rose Hill Cemetery of Hope.
ASC election by mail runs July 24 to August 3 1964 to select community committeemen and delegates. Ballots go to all known eligible voters. return envelopes due by August 3 with public tabulation starting August 7 at the ASC County Office. Nominee slate listed by district includes Spring Hill Patmos Shower Springs Rocky Mound Hope Crossroads McNab Washington Columbus Blevins Sweet Home Ozan Sardis Lingen and other locales.
Pulaski Chancery Court Arkansas Public Service Commission Chairman Kobinsom said the VEC appeal of the merger would be denied. MeGehee, a minority stockholder in Mid South, seeks to halt the merger pending by cars.
President Kennedy pressed the Soviet Union to reconsider a Berlin course he warned could threaten world peace. He said he would decide on any military steps with allies after addressing the nation and presenting a program to Congress. Kennedy indicated readiness to bolster defenses if needed to keep West Berlin free. He noted tax decisions depend on the economy and future growth, and cited a large turnout at today’s briefing.
Two Indiana University students, Ralph St. Mareland Knox and Tony Arnold, died in a cave near Orleans Indiana. Found side by side in an uncharted dead end passage after a flood trapped them Sunday. Rescuers worked for hours as floodwaters receded before the bodies could be removed.
A four engine DC 8 crash near Chacari in the Buenos Aires area killed many aboard. The Buenos Aires to Camodora mission served oil workers and likely included American travelers. Officials feared all passengers and crew were lost as the plane burst into flames on impact during an attempted emergency landing.
Pine Bluff Arkansas AP legislators press plan to redraw congressional district lines to avoid a midterm implementation. Gathings defends timing while Mays proposes petitions to trigger a public vote. Contention centers on a 1966 district map and potential effects on primaries and elections.
PAA Ridge Arkansas reports Sulphur Springs Benear newspaper owners Bailey and Jewel ai ley are celebrated as publishers. Tom Osterlah and the McDonald County Press at Noel Missouri will serve as editors for the new weekly.
Vice National Broilers Council met in Hot Springs Arkansas. Laurel Miss was chosen president and Thirvld Sudden of Dardanelle Ark was selected vice president. Mel Cameron of Burth Gille Rock and John ys of Springdal were named to the executive committee.
In Columbia County Arkansas authorities report a bank robbery at the National Bank of Magnolia. A robber forced Nipper to open the cash drawer and fled with cash. A customer and employee raised alarms but the suspects escaped in a car. Investigators say a statewide manhunt is underway with federal agents assisting.
The Tope Kiwanis Club heard about a recent convention in Maharila Cataca with about twenty attendees. Speakers included Mila Kelly De SW and Dean Murphy who spoke on delegation aims while guests B C Kennedy Quisey Wlynd Jay Kelly and Grady Testa attended the event.
Revival services at New Liberty feature Pastor Horiee Te Hollis and evangelist Denvil Fai OW. The meeting runs daily in Wa from 7330p to ma, inviting community members to attend the revival.
Union Grove Homecoming service led by Qi Whe fev with preaching by Nuch Winren at Union Grove Baptist Church. Services begin Sunday morning with singing planned for the afternoon as part of the homecoming events.
Joseph Cofield 43 formerly of Hope and Emmet will have final rites in a pep tockiy at Herne tun-Corticlus Ruterdome Chapel. Burial is planned at Worcest Will Commlery in tr Noval County.
A former Hamburg judge died Tuesday night at his Nis home after serving three decades on the bench. He was known for his long tenure on the Hamburg County court and his impact on local jurisprudence.
The City Board discusses prepared sewer financing plans with slow progress and potential six month delays. Engineer Jubu Dekins notes continued public involvement and proposed fines, amid area development debates and a municipal association meeting planned for the region.
Former County Judge Garrett was acquitted by a jury after a trial that included charges of embezzlement and misuse of county funds. The case noted a mistrial in a related count against Mrs Grimmett and described ongoing hearings for additional charges related to county equipment sales and stock purchases.
LITTLE ROCK Arkansas Ford seeks over 2 million dollars for school money and plans a recom mendation to the legislature to reappropriate seven and a half million for schools as hearings begin August 1. The aim is to support teacher salaries and vocational rehabilitation services while deciding how to allocate surplus funds to meet construction needs blocked by a defeated highway proposal.
Eugene A. Shuster announced Nathan L. Knorr of the Watchtower Bible Tract Society will be principal speaker at the United Worshipers District Assembly in Oklahoma. About 20 from Hope and Prescott attend, with 10 000 expected at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds Grandstand.
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