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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1963
Page
4
President Kennedy urges a national push for the nuclear test ban treaty in a televised address. The accord, to be signed by the United States Britain and the Soviet Union, faces a two thirds Senate vote for ratification amid mixed international reactions and Western optimism.
Weather data from the Weather Experiment Station covering the 24 hours ending at 7 am Friday shows a high of 0 and a low of 68.
Enrollment results from the First Assembly of God campaign are encouraging. The Krusade runs July 29 to August 2 with Bol and Jeri Winford presenting Jesus stories using attractions aimed at children aged 3 to 15.
CAPE CANAVERAL Fla AP reports the Syncom 2 communications satellite launched into orbit and ascended toward about 22,200 miles altitude. A small motor was to fire near 3 pm EST to place the craft on a path to hover motionless above the horizon.
Washington AP dispatch says administration leaders push Senate support for the nuclear test ban treaty. Harriman reports to three committees after meeting Soviet and British negotiators in Moscow. Russell favors joint committee review with testimony from the Joint Chiefs of Staff as Mansfield predicts growing support amid GOP caution and demand for full information.
Washington AP The ICC chairman Lawrence K Walrath told Congress the agency will make every effort to meet the heavy responsibility of handling the explosive work rules dispute. With a nationwide strike threat postponed for 30 days the chairman said the ICC would accept responsibility though not seek delegation. Kennedy urged Congress to pass legislation to avert a strike by entrusting the ICC with the dispute for two years. Rail unions oppose the Kennedy plan while management supports it with revisions.
The United States protests to Cuba over the seizure of the American Embassy in Havana as a violation of international law. Officials say no plan to seize the Cuban Embassy in Washington, and the protest is expected to be lodged by Swiss authorities in Havana.
Funeral services for Charlie H. Busty aged 75 who died at his home Thursday will be held at 4 p m Saturday at Herndon Cornelius Chapel Burial will be at Evening Shade Cemetery Survivors include his wife seven sons Lester of Waskomexus Kenneth of Lone Star Texas Denton of Jal N M Rowland of Germany Eugene and Jerry of Tyler Tess and Jimmy Bush of Marshall five daughters Mrs Hart Pool of Pexarkawa Mrs Autry Partert field of Hope Mrs Duncan Nichols of Fine Bhulf Ma s Hampton of Hope Wes Rey Pads of Tyler
Sweet Homewill hold a singing Sunday July 28 at 730 p.m. at Sweet Home Church five miles east of Blevins on Highway 24. Quartets and other fine singers will perform, according to Zack Stone.
The Arkansas state Board of Health designated Dardanelle as the site for a 28 bed hospital and cleared federal aid for financing. A $178,000 bond issue was approved by Dardanelle Mayor to help pay for the hospital.
Dr James S Dinning head of biochemistry departs for Bangkok to assist in mission medical education program funded by the Nacktfeller Foundation. Dinning will miss September through December as part of the leave of absence.
Washington AP reports living costs rose in June by a tenth of one percent to a record high, the largest monthly rise since September. The index reached 106.6, 1.2 percent above last year, with higher food housing and medical care prices driving the gain. Sugar prices surged, boosting overall food costs by about 1.4 percent year over year. restaurant meals rose 22 percent.
A weather summary notes scattered showers across eastern Arkansas with cooler highs in the 78 to 90 range and overnight lows in the 60s to 70s. Fort Smith hit 95 after a 103 day, Batesville reported 64, and Brinkley and Clarendon logged light rain. Haying will be hampered by clouds and showers, while poultry producers anticipate relief from heat with below normal temperatures.
The U S Secret Service reports the arrest of Barry Carroll Bridges, 41, wanted since 1939 for forgery and uttering in Kansas City. Deputy agent Leroy Leber said Bridges was seized at Pine Bluff where he ran a service station under the alias Patrick Henry Yaney Jr. Bridges had moved from Little Rock to Pine Bluff in March 1960 and earlier to Little Rock from Kansas City.
London AP Stephen Ward testified he had a pretty shrewd idea Christine Keeler was having relations with War Minister John Profumo in 1961 at Ward's apartment. He said he lacked direct knowledge while detailing meetings at Viscount Astor's Chisledon estate and at Profumo's London flat amid a government scandal threatening Macmillan. Ward also described introducing Keeler and Mandy Rice-Davies to Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and denied arranging sexual liaisons, stating his feelings for Mandy were not platonic.
Central Arkansas Broadcasting Co. of Dardanelle has received an FCC license to operate an AM radio station at 940 kilocycles. The station, to run 1,000 watts by day, will be Yell County’s first. Plans to start within 90 days.
Jim Jones an African American man suffered a cut over the eye after his car collided with another driver near Shady Hayes Dorada this afternoon. He was taken to a hospital by Herndon Corbius ambulance and released. Officers Shirley and Willis said both cars were heavily damaged and no charges were filed.
Alaska faces a dire Bristol Bay salmon season with a minimal red run. Fishermen, communities of about 3,500, and the state contend with poverty and an approaching harsh winter. The state, plus its congressional delegation, has urged President Kennedy to declare disaster status for Bristol Bay. The 1963 catch totals around 2.5 million red salmon, far below past years, with canned output of 203,700 cases versus 926,441 in earlier peaks. International fishing tensions, especially Japanese high seas harvests, complicate recovery and conservation efforts.
Lennis Hudson, 31, a Hot Springs Negro, is charged with first degree murder in the beating death of Alexander Stephens, 74. Trial date set for September 26 in Garland Circuit Court at Hot Springs by Circuit Judge P. E. Dobbs.
Hope High Cheerleaders head to Huntsville Texas for a Sam Houston State College camp. Group includes Susy Waller Diane Ellis seniors Jate Herndon Myrle Cox juniors Dianne Susay Rogers sophs. Hope Civitan Club to donate two truckloads of watermelons to Arkansas Children's Colony Conway August 8. Shrine Parade Salut Day features Hoy M Mayfield as candidate in a city parade route starting at Childs Park at 11 a.m. Two units participate in one of Hope’s biggest events. Arkansas State Police report Hempstead County roads saw nine wrecks with three deaths Howard Lafayette and Nevada counties reporting nonfatal crashes.
A devastating dawn earthquake devastates Skopje in Macedonia, killing more than a thousand and injuring thousands. Fires erupt in schools as hundreds flee in night clothes. emergency crews rush to the hard‑hit city while Belgrade and Nis mobilize relief efforts and evacuation proceeds.
Postmaster General J Edward Day has resigned to return to private life after accepting his July 19 notice. He leaves a $60,000 a year post to join Sidley Austin Burgess and Smith in Washington as partner in charge of the firm’s law office. He is expected to be replaced by former Senator Benjamin A Smith. Day, 49, has a long career including Illinois insurance commissioner under Gov Stevenson and ties to the Kennedy circle.
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