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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1948
Page
2
Cuba investigates the death of rebel Carlos de Estrada. An inquest seeks whether his death was accidental or deliberate. Dr. Edward Gonzales reported he could not positively confirm accidental asphyxiation. Estrada’s son was found in a fume laden engine room of a surplus motor pool in Cuba.
The Associated Press notes 13 violent deaths in Arkansas this week including six killed in a highway crash at Frenchman’s Bayou, a homicide, two self-inflicted deaths, a dynamite explosion, and an oil field mishap. A truck collision killed six Negro cotton workers, the state’s worst crash in over five years, plus a La. man crushed between oilfield equipment near Stephens. Estrada, once jailed by Castro, is described as the only escapee from Isle of Pines prison and linked to anti-government plots.
Prescott City softball league Prescott Holwe vs Ozan slated for Cum mingfield at 7:40 p.m. Friday July 23. The Prescott Community Band plans a concert at the courthouse Friday night at 8. The Presbyterian Radio Hour airs Sunday morning, and Dr. Wim M Elliot speaks July 25 on Christ the only Answer to Man's Selfishness. WMS circles hold meetings at First Baptist Church with Bible study on Acts, social hours, and guest lists noted. Personal notices recount local visits, travels, and gatherings among residents.
An old text fragment mentions roads, state aid, and county efforts to repair and pave streets. It references asphalt plots, granite stone racks, and countywide work plans amid uncertain phrases and garbled OCR. The piece centers on Uncle Mackrell’s voice advocating road improvements and funding.
Governor Laney declares no option but to run as he faces a crowded field of candidates. He criticizes opponents for promising quick fixes and emphasizes steady leadership and experience for the state’s future.
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