City manager outlines Hope projects and plans
Hope city manager Gerald Keith reported Monday on ongoing and planned city work. Sealing aims to smooth streets and protect them in cold weather. Four downtown parking lots are out to bid and will be metered off street facilities. A Parks and Recreation Commission has been formed and interest in a youth center revived. Federal aid participation is withdrawn for at least a year. Trash collection discussed as well as an incinerator to dispose of garbage and to sell steam to industry. Guests at the luncheon included Barry Wilson Gene Trussell Floyd Burcker and Jose Hernandes.
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Gerald Keith
Hope
Lions Club
Parks and Recreation Commission
Hope Star
Barry Wilson
Gene Trussell
Shreveport
Floyd Burcker
Morgan & Lindsey
Jose Hernandes
Bank probe continues in Vernon cotton empire collapse
Vernon Texas AP a new payment schedule for creditors of Vernon broker R E Huntley and G F Hemphill was to be filed in federal court under preliminary bankruptcy procedures A state court hearing on a permanent injunction against the two was planned but likely canceled due to federal action Investigators said loans were secured by phony cotton warehouse receipts and a large check kiting scheme spread across 11 banks in Texas Mississippi and Oklahoma The Vernon bank failure sparked the legal actions and a temporary restraining order was issued against the two A federal bankruptcy filing seeks reorganizing their many partnerships under Ben Gilbert receiver contracts with cotton farmers remain valid and creditors expect eventual recovery
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Vernon, Tex
Vernon
R. E. Huntley
G. F. Hemphill
First
State Bank of
Huntley and
Hemphill
Texas
Mississippi
Oklahoma
Hunt
Ley
First National Bank of
Altus
Oklo
Rex Sullivan
46Th District Court
Hemphill Enterprises
Fort Worth
Ben Gilbert
Huntley and Hemphill
Ney Sheridan
Gilbert
How Knots Measure Ship Speed From Log Line
A ship’s speed is in knots. Early sailors used a log chip and line to gauge velocity. The log was a quarter circle wood piece with marked line. reel released as ship moved. Five knotted lengths indicate five knots. Send questions for a chance to win a dictionary.
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Globe
Compton
DAI
Santa Cruz
Food prices rise in AP market basket survey
Louise Cook reports the Associated Press survey of 15 items across 13 cities shows total costs up in 12 of 13 cities after price controls on most foods were lifted. Pork chops and eggs led gains, with declines and stability also noted. Miami alone saw an overall basket decrease.
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Louise Cook
Associated Press
Seattle
Miami
Meat Department
Dallas
Los Angeles
New York
Detroit
Boston
Safeway
Afghan leader vows independence amid coup and reforms
Afghan president Mohammed Daud asserts the new republic will not bow to foreign powers and dissolves Parliament. He signals a forthcoming period of dictatorship, plans a future constitution with democracy elements, and denies Soviet prompting of the coup though observers call it a diplomatic win for Moscow.
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Kabul
Afghanistan
Soviet Union
Mohammed Daud
Daud
Hope Star offers daily Hope Ark newspaper rates and staff list
The Hope Star published in Hope Arkansas lists staff roles including editors, department heads, and assistants. It provides subscription rates for various regions and delivery options, including carrier and mail plans, with prices and terms. The page notes associations and advertising contacts for national representation.
Burns safety guidelines for children and immediate care
Health and safety officials note over two million annual burn injuries in Canada and the US, with 1970 seeing over 1500 child fire deaths. The guidance stresses prevention, cooling with water, covering wounds, avoiding butter or grease, and seeking medical help for serious burns or electrical injuries.
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Canada
United States
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Frank King
Star
Cous
Anderson- Frazier Insurance Agency
Gwe
Youn bisusaiKe
Iren Guyeeeet
Hope, Arkansas
Johnny Wonder
John Gustafson
Minneapolis, MN
Albuquerque
N.M
Atlanta
Chicago
Philadelphia
Providence
Salt Lake City
Star of Hope
Consolidated
Star Building
S. Walnut St
Hope, Ark
P.O
Area
Star Publishing CO
Alex H. Washburn
Paul H. Jones
Dorothy Winchel
Annette Rogers
Rebecca Lazenby
Mary Anita Laseter
Esther Hicks
Donal Parker
Wanda Powell
JoAnn Burke
Sibyl Parsons
C.M. Rogers, Jr
Alice Kate Baker
Virginia Hiscott
Vickie Brown
D.E. Allen
Danny Lewallen
George Smith, Jr
Mary C. Harris
Judy Gray
Jo Ann Cooper
Janice Miller
Deanna Barr
Millie Shotts
Audit Bureau of Circulations
AP News
Southern
Ass’n
Arkansas Press Ass'n
Arkansas Dailies, Inc
Poplar Ave
Memphis
Tenn
Hartford
Michigan Ave
E. 42Nd St
N.Y
Penobscot Bidg
Mich
Classen Terrace
Classen Blvd
Oklahoma City
Okla
Hempstead
Nevada
Lafayette
Howard
Pike
Clark
Arkansas
Arkannsas
Otter
Ark
South Walnut
South Walnut Street
Burns
By David Hendin
P.O. Box
Radio City
New York, N.Y
Oregon Saw Chain
Oregon
Oregon Law Chain
Diamond Roller
Daido
D.I.D
Ming
Blevins Highway
Reg
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