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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1959
Page
4
An unclear AP report discusses Senate Labor Department charges against Janis F Hots linked to Teamsters matters and libel accusations. It mentions Robert papell, Dyess funds, and unions, with references to Ken and possible legal actions, CBS coverage, and reform bills.
The Health Friday event will hold sessions on problems of the aged. Pauls will give an address, Donahue chairing Gerontology at the city, and Saltaman leading the Health Services committee. The audience includes middle aged and older adults, with emphasis on aging issues and community health care.
A weather page reports station data ending Monday at 7 a m with low 72 and weekend precipitation totaling 0.9 inch, and rainfall through June at 29.94 inches versus 82.19 inches for the same period. The outlook calls for considerable cloud cover, mild afternoons, and isolated thundershowers with highs in the mid to upper 80s and lows around 40 to 50 in some areas.
Hollywood AP reports twenty four Miss Universe contestants will gain movie career opportunities today. Producer Buddy Adler will host lunch and screen tests at Century Fox. contestants from Japan Korea Norway Sweden United States and several states will be tested for films accompanying stories from war and other themes.
Lon Wood aged 72 retired farmer of near Blevins died Sunday in a Texarkana hospital. Lifelong Hempstead resident. Survived by wife Sara, two sons Wilton of Blevins and Kenneth of Hope, two daughters Ima Nutt of McNeill and Joyce Hastings of Texarkana, sister Mrs. Fred Yates of Waldo, six brothers Jess of Blevins Floyd of Prescott Everett of Arizona El Bel and Theo Wool of California, and his mother Mrs. Ida Wood of Little Rock. Services Monday at Bells Chapel Church near Blevins, burial Marlbrook Cemetery by Herndon-Cornelius.
Firefighters were called to the home of Bill Marlar in Grady this morning where four smoldering washing machine motors were found burned out. There was only smoke to the motor, firemen said.
The Hope Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee sets August 3 through 8 as Chicken Week to honor poultry industry. Stores to feature poultry and advertise the event. restaurants to serve chicken daily. a Saturday City Park barbecue from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with tickets at the Chamber office. Wickets for barbecue and entertainment planned to attract participation from locals.
In Harris Gymnasium last week multiple Negro organizations formed plans to build a swimming pool at City Park. The Civic Association Harvey Washington Brautition Club Annie F Strong Club W V Rutherford Sorority Club Charlie Conway American Legion Benevolent Society Kim Jones Cotilsion Ginb Grigsby Pres Ministerial Alliance Rev P O Williams St Andrew No 10 Lodge George Smith Jr Kays stony 43 Lodge Willie Brandon City Park Director Roscoe Smith led discussions. Each club will develop further plans for presentation at the next meeting.
New York reports two children in critical condition after falling from a building. Francine Gibson jumped five stories, her fall cushioned by a tree by the sidewalk. Tony Cruz fell from the roof of a nearby building, landing on metal or concrete.
AP reports eight fatalities in two Arkansas accidents ending midnight yesterday. A married couple, their daughter Debbie Bonnell and another child Sherry, 10, Teresa, 8, died when a cattle truck trailer struck their car on U S Highway 167 north of El Dorado. The driver Clo Thornhill, 87, of Pineville Louisiana, and passenger Jim Clank, 22, of Alexandria, survived with minor injuries. Thornhill faces charges. In Warren a sedan collision killed Alvin Mormon, 43, his wife 40, and two children. Two Mormon children Ruth 9 and Charles 6 survived in critical condition along with James Riley, 28, Negro. Police continue investigation into both crashes.
In New York a first joint negotiation session occurred between steel industry leaders and United Steelworkers with federal mediators. Both sides reported numerous concerns about potential shifts in positions as the walkout continued.
Hayes Stephens of McCehee was named Arkansas state commander at the American Legion convention in El Dorado. New officers include AL Davidson as national executive committeeman, Alys Lovell as alternate committeewoman, with several Western and Eastern vice commanders named. The Arkansas Women’s Auxiliary elected officers as well, amid a note that Legionnaires and wives attended the gathering.
United States and France resist British push to curb Western terms for a Berlin deal. A. I. Gramyko and Andrei Gromyko held talks with Lloyd at a two hour lunch as Western strategy debates continued. Herter and Civanivkcy aimed to secure a Soviet agreement with a deadline on Western aims.
In an interview with the Chattanooga Times, Morrison says Louisiana Governor Long may seek another term for personal gain and to position for a future governorship. He notes constitutional limits, public opposition, and the pendulum swing of public sentiment toward the Long faction.
A strong earthquake was felt across a wide area of Humboldt County California with reports of shaking in Eureka and surrounding communities. The tremor struck Thursday evening, with residents describing it as a deep rumble lasting several seconds and noting movement of furniture and objects. No major damage or injuries reported at this time.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a deceased former resident of Hope with scattered references to names and places, including St Louis Missouri, raising questions about the obituary details and correct identity.
Representatives from Hempstead taxing units are invited to a conference at the courthouse at 8 o clock Tuesday night July 88. The meeting aims to review operations of the Equilination Board and to adopt policy resolutions for the county judge Garett.
Former Stone County lawmaker dies at home after a lengthy illness. Survivors include a wide array of relatives, with a daughter and a son noted among them. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Debra leaves millions in damage across Gulf coast from the storm. Widespread destruction stretches from Gull cash chemical area to Streeport and southeastern Cllahotd, with boats and industrial sites damaged. Freeport bears the heaviest toll. police estimate total losses near one million dollars as Houston area sees travel disruptions.
Fidel Castro returns as prime minister with pledges of alignment with the United States if Washington respects Cuban sovereignty. Massive crowds cheered as he proclaimed Cuba’s path and promised to pursue autonomy and development while signaling a cautious relationship with the U.S. government.
A garbled OCR style fragment mentions venues, names, and events in a patchwork of terms. It references universities, locations, and possible sports or civic items, but the text is largely unreadable and lacks a clear, cohesive report or outcome.
President Nixon flies to Leningrad during a tour of the Soviet Union. Soviet officials, including Deputy Premier Boaley and Foreign Minister Gromyko, greet him as talks with leaders such as Khrushchev or Zhdanov are referenced, while tensions and a background of Cold War exchanges color the reporting.
Gov. Long arrived in Hot Springs for a vacation and planned meetings in Arkansas. He discussed an investigation by the Internal Revenue Service into his income, claimed prior inquiries, and commented on political tensions while preparing for a special legislative session.
A report notes heavy damage in an accident with scattered names and unclear details. City authorities and responders are mentioned amid fragmented OCR text, with potential references to people and places but lacking coherent facts to confirm specifics.
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