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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1959
Page
4
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President Eisenhower outlined labor control, road construction, and related measures as priorities for the new session. He noted no formal Must list but urged action on a bill to curb abuses revealed by the Senate Labor Management Committee and supported funding for interstate highway construction through increased gasoline taxes. Congress faces disagreement between the Senate and House over general legislation and funding, with prospects dim for quick action.
Little Rock board backs away from recognizing the right to join a union after a special meeting. The board cited constitutional provisions and said laws on collective membership speak for themselves. Local 339 of the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees discussed the move but was met with resistance from officials.
In Little Rock the Central High School registration continued as six Negro students enrolled while 420 seniors registered across formerly all white schools. Police watched for disturbances but reported none as federal court orders push limited integration. Names include Elizabeth Ecklarcd Melba Patillo Taemmi Mothershed and Jefferson Tho Inns. Gloria Gant registered first. Continued on Page Two.
The Labor Department reports a new monthly peak in living costs with broad increases across major categories. Prices rise six tenths of one percent from May, lifting the index to 124.9 percent of the 1949 average. Wages rise for 600,000 workers under contracts tied to living costs, while consumer purchasing power edges lower despite higher take home pay for some.
In El Dorado Arkansas AP reports the American Oil Co refinery strike persists into its fourth week with no immediate resolution. Management and Local 4 union representatives say they are willing to enter mediation talks, while neither side is pressing for concessions. The refinery processes about 40,000 barrels daily and remains shut down. Working conditions and job classifications are under dispute as talks proceed.
President Eisenhower stated there must be debt payments before any tax reduction. He said the national debt requires priority and that ambitions for tax relief hinge on addressing interest and principal obligations. He cautioned no immediate tax cut while debt service dominates fiscal policy.
Hope Kiwanis Club heard Joe Janes describe life in Mexico including habits and beliefs at a Tuesday meeting. Guests included Carlisle Roberts and others. a committee was formed with Hope Chamber to promote Chicken Week and strengthen local collaboration.
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Community church activities center on a revival event to be held at Patmos Baptist Church. Local congregants prepare schedules, sermons, and outreach, inviting residents from nearby areas to participate in worship, prayer, and renewal services over several days.
U.S. Secretary of State Charles E. Herter charged that a proposed Western settlement would not halt hostilities with Germany and accused opponents of seeking a weaker peace. He urged stronger Western unity and warned that concessions could prolong war while stressing the need for firm but cautious diplomacy.
A Wednesday court session found a woman guilty of false pretense amid a string of related pleas and motions. The proceeding included imputations of reckless driving against another defendant and saw several cases adjourned with promises of future action as the jury verdicts were announced.
Revival campaign begins at Bell’s Chapel Church of the Nazarene with evangelist Reverend ML Bada Prentice leading services. Pastor Sudha and local church officers announce public prayer and worship events for Thursday through Sunday in a small community gathering.
Secretary of Labor Mirel enters steel strike talks as federal intervention looms under Taft Hartley Act. The White House weighs national emergency provisions while both sides prepare for a prolonged standoff and potential federal role in curbing disruptions.
Fragmented report details a man buried in a sewer ditch with others escaping. The text is garbled but indicates a fatal or near fatal incident involving workers and possible investigations. No clear names, dates, or locations can be confirmed from the readable fragments.
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Highway Commission announces bids on multiple road and bridge works including five miles of resurfacing and seven miles of bridges near Texarkana to Boke and Dev Wol god Li Grae. Estimated total exceeds 1.7 million with bids from Currull, Ferrgeen Bros., and Contracting Co. of Memphis among those submitted.
An elderly woman named Mrs devling Mebee aged five reportedly died late yesterday at a local rest home. Funeral services are planned at Phweaddy vl Heepden Qor telius Chapel with burial at firse Hill Cevielery.
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