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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1961
Page
2
Gov Orval E Faubus spoke at Mount Nebo Chicken Fry where he teased his political future. He noted other speakers welcomed his presence while hinting at potential opposition for a Senate race, drawing laughs as he suggested next year could clarify his decisions.
In Hempstead County Arkansas the probate court will hear W H Etter as executor seeking authority to sell 4914 acres of land in section 16 township 11 south range 25 west to pay debts and wind up the estate. The hearing at 9 am on August 70 1961 at the Hempstead County Courthouse Hope Arkansas is open to interested heirs and parties.
The Associated Press reports supermarkets and neighborhood stores offer a wide bargain mix for the weekend. Beef cuts such as chuck rib cube steak and round roasts are featured alongside ground beef and plentiful poultry. Eastern seaboard fish like halibut and shrimp show specials, with lamb on offer in the East. Fresh vegetables and fruits flood markets including beans, cabbage, lettuce, potatoes, broccoli, celery, apples, melons, and berries in various price-cut bundles.
AP reports a running exchange between Western allies and the Soviet Union over Berlin. Khrushchev’s 1959 and 1961 demands echo as notes and a White Paper are promised, while foreign ministers’ talks and Gromyko negotiations mirror past steps. Fulbright hints at a possible fifth term as governor speculation rises.
As Kennedy nears six months in office, he navigates Cuba Laos Berlin and Congo crises with renewed vigor but limited troop backing and unchanged policy lines from Eisenhower. Domestic asks loom with stalled medical care education aid and farm programs amid strained U.S. prestige after Cuba invasion fallout.
Public Service Commission approves a $596,000 loan for the Telephone Co. of Mountain Home to improve and expand its system in Baxter, Izard, and Stone counties. The authorization came from Little Rock.
Employees of Arkansas Sign and Neon Co. in Little Rock voted 13 to 6 against representation by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. The election was supervised by the National Labor Relations Board.
On August 5 the United States Britain France and Russia agreed to withdraw after unproductive talks. More notes and propaganda are expected as each side seeks a favorable impression. Khrushchev’s six month Berlin deadline may shape year end, with confusing remarks anticipated.
Dorothy Dix answers readers about a widow dating a man ten years younger who is separated from his wife. The man still clings to his ex while courting the writer. Dix cautions time will resolve the age-gap issues and advises patience and restraint.
Ark State College plans a special legislative session to request 1 250 665 for a new library and 3 million for a new administration building to avert jeopardizing accreditation by the North Central Association. President Dr. Carl Reng warns the current library is basement level and accreditation is at stake without swift action.
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