More Tourists Are Guests of the City
A Memphis couple and their escort were treated as visitors of Hope Chamber of Commerce Tourist Committee last Thursday. Local hosts Barry Brown Jim James Chief of Police Jack Brown and others arranged gifts and hospitality for Mr and Mrs Miller and Mary Ward, Denton Texas. Radio welcome by KKXA client Curk Avery accompanied by many local sponsors.
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Hope Chamber of [Commerce
Hope
Barry Brown
Jim James
Jack Brown
Bual Collier
Jamie Russell
Roy
Warren
Orval Taylor
Gren “Miller
Tennessee
Mary Ward
Denton
Pexas
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Barlow
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Fei
Idack Lowe
Kiwanis
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Cevasion
White
Chamber of Commerce
Bruner- Ivory Handle
Hope Basket Company
Southwest
Wood Products Company
Arkansas
John Keel
Social Security payout totals in Hempstead County
Social Security officials reported Hempstead County total payments of 47 528 for 1956 across 21 widows, aged beneficiaries, and dependent widows. Monthly bene fits reached 5 232 to wives or dependent husbands and 3 054 to widows or dependent mothers.
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H. P. Thomas
Texarkana
Hempstead
Thomas
Tully
Extra Session Bonds Linked by Senator Allen
State Senator Tom Allen of Brinkley predicts a special legislative session will be called to approve short term bonds for the Highway Department. He says Gov. Orval Faubus will call lawmakers within two weeks, possibly with a special election 30 days after the session to approve the bonds. The transfer from the bond reserve to the Highway Department is debated, with the Attorney General noting it could be possible under current law. Continued on Page Two.
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Barnett
Final Rites Today for J. W. Wardlaw
Funeral services for J W Wardlaw age 88 of McCaskill were set for 2 p m Wednesday at Friendship Cemetery with burial at Harris Cemetery. Harndon Cornelius in charge. Survivors include wife two daughters Elmer Brakebill of McCaskill and Ellin Daniel of Smackovers two sons Lester Wardlaw of Longview Texas and Tom Wardlaw of Happy four brothers L Wardlaw of Blevins Reese Wardlaw of McCaskill and Moses Wardlaw of Lilies Ficks Texas and one sister Mrs Ezar McDoureald of Houston.
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Harris Cemétery
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Elmer Brakebill
McCaskill
Ellin
Daniel
Smackovers
Lester
Longview
Texas
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Hapa
Blevins
Wardlaw
iMcCaskill
Ters
Mary
Moses of
Lilies
Ficks
Ezar McDoureald
Houston
Language themes in a businessman’s curious verse
Fragmentary OCR reads as a quirky piece linking language and commerce. It mentions a character named Bo with a role as boss and hints at a poetic or playful reflection on language being adored by businessmen. The passage is garbled but conveys a stylistic exploration rather than a clear event.
Atom Shipments to Russia Get Approval of AEC
FRANK CAREY WASHINGTON The Atomic Energy Commission disclosed to Congress that it approved a test shipment of radioactive isotopes to Russia for research. The report notes advances in major programs for both military aid and peaceful uses of atomic energy and that the export was obtained from the AEC by a New York City chemist. The commission stressed defense while signaling continued stockpiling and development of weapons and related design principles.
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Atom Knorey Commission
Tity H.hag
Russia
Sombaninind
AEC
Soviet
Academy of Science
Muscaw
Ueensd
New York City
ABC
Hope to adopt city manager form with eight elected directors
Eight candidates will be elected to Hope’s new city manager city government. They will appoint a chairman acting as mayor and preside over meetings. The board aims to hire a city manager with engineering and budgeting expertise, as discussed with Dr. Henry M. Alexander of the University of Arkansas. The plan foresees abolition of city clerk and treasurer roles, with other officials redefined under the new system.
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Boner
Hope
Smayor
C. Ve Nunndi
Hope’ Kiwanis’ Club
Henry ‘M. ‘Alexander
Department of Government
University of Arkansas
Alexander
Nunn
Collnell
City
Sater
Boyerhr
Dan Seyloty
Hey Hope High School
Waskely
Guy Dunn
Fl Royads
Lightning Strikes Tree Kill Three in Night Tragedy
A lightning strike felled a tree casting three people dead near the site. Witnesses say the perilous night event occurred as a group gathered beneath the tree, with rescue attempts described but unsuccessful. Authorities are investigating the sequence of events and identifying victims.
Faubus Confers on State Budget and Appointments
Governor Faubus held talks with Ju Shaver of Wayne regarding budget cuts and highway funds. A pending three member appointments commission will be named by week’s end, with a court suit seeking to compel the governor’s selections.
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Frubus
Apintsis
Salovios
Shlomo
Foulets
Mio
Arkaunsen Hillway Commission
Dasa Wood
New Yorke
Stiely
Bruce Bennett Ag
Highway Commission
Woubus
Offighaly
Board of Education
Deon
Hubus
Conunis
Shevur
Otin Hibioney
Shaver
Purish Chancery Court
Faubus
Jin Vonusan
Crossett
Iish
Johnson
Post Office Construction Logjam Amid Lease Uncertainty
The article notes uncertainty over revived or renewed lease purchases for new federal post offices, including Hatena Hot Springs Little Rock West Memphis and others. West Memphis construction proceeds amid debates on lease purchase terms with General Services Administration.
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Iy Qordon Brown
Washington
News
Federal Post
Ronan
Smiths
Rock
West Memphis
Post Office Department
General Services Admittration
Imelusigna
Camden
Fayalfey[ltd
Harrisburg
Jonesbavn
Pye-Bluff
Govern Nin
Beriud
Hoffa Ally Ousted by AFL-CIO Leader Meany
Washington AFL-CIO President George Meany ordered Pau Darfman, ally of James R Hoffa, removed from the Waste Material Handlers Union No 2046 after findings that he and his wife benefited financially from welfare accounts controlled by Hoffa and other leaders. The suspension became permanent amid ongoing charges and related hearings.
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Afl-Cio
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Pau
Darfman
Teamsters
James’ R. Hoffa
Chicago
Dearfman
Waste Material Handlers Union
Meany
Dorfman
Grjan
Hoffa
Federa
Syhid
Ite
Oxmanion
Bal Workess Union
Grandfather of Hope Woman Dies in Texas
S A Nielers, 97, grandfather of Mrs. John E Harrie of Hope, died Tuesday in a San Antonio Texas hospital. Mrs Harrie and her husband were at the bedside. Jeff Hope for San Antonio Monday.
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Texas
S.A Nielers
John E. Harrie
Hope
San Antonio
Harrie
Wee
Jeff Hope
Sid Waters of Waldo dies at home
Sid Waters of Waldo died at his home last night. Survived by his wife and one son, Herman Walters. Funeral services set for 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Bluff Springs Church.
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Sid Waters
Waldo
Herman Walters
Bluff Springs Church
Five Polio Cases in Arkansas
Five haw cages of polio in Arkansas for the week ending Friday set the year's total to four cases. Paralyzed patients were treated at Cure and Mavitou WNL. Old nonparalytic cases were in Bootes, Laiyayeile and Mar counties. The state had four more cases this week, with ages and locations unclear.
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Lipfur Rock
Arkasas
Jane Neato
Hoffa associate of racketeers questioned by McClellan
McClellan outlines testimony from the Hoffa case as he presses for a broad inquiry. He notes Hoffa’s alleged ties to gangsters and a possible expansion of a federal probe into racketeering, including implications for the Teamsters and port activity in New York.
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Midwest
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Hoffi
Haven
New ‘York
Dime Sized Battery Revealed by AEC
The Atomic Energy Commission announced a dime sized atomic battery that may power equipment in missiles and space craft. In a semi annual report to Congress the AEC said the battery offers five years of life and 20 microwatts output though not yet for everyday use. Future models are expected to power portable radios hearing aids and other gear. The report cites radiochemical isotopes as power sources and notes several new uses for sas diolsotopes in the first half of 1947.
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Atomic Energy Commission Bay
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AEC
Taepeport
All Around Town notes on projects and events
Dale Bonds of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission reports progress on the Bole'd Arc duck hunting project. Levee work three miles south of Highway 7, east side of the creek, continues though weather may delay completion. The dig remarks, ponded water, and timber considerations may affect timing and totals about 800 acres under the plan, with original funds of 7,000 dollars likely increased. Safety awards noted for Pan American Casualty Gov through Greening Insurance. four year pins to Ruby Burns, W. Chism, Cybron Flowers. three year pins to Erupal Murphy, Royal Stroud. one year pin to Bill Martin. Also announced are the Arkadelphia golf meeting with county clubs August starting between 10:30 and 1, Arkadelphia, Hope, Ca and Warren golfers to attend. A three day Hope Peat Way visit slated for examinations. Jaycee unit led by Mrs. Paul McClellan.
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Dale Bonds
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Iaid
Voustain
Dale
Yorschayp
Pan American Casualty Gov
Greening —Insumiies Agency of Hope
Ruby Burns
W.—. Chism
Cybron Flowers
Erupal Murphy
Royal Stroud
Bill Martin
Lashes Oppose Jury Trial for Civil Rights Amendments
Eisenhower backs a civil rights bill with limited jury trial provisions, seeking court action to enforce voting rights while resisting a blanket right to jury trials in contempt cases. Key senators O'Mahoney Kelivar and Church support an amendment requiring juries in voting rights matters.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Adisinisteadol
Senate
Mischhower
Trivalliy
Ehforid
Wajar
O'Mahoney
Kelniver
Shaver to Get State Sovereignty Commission Appointment
Wynha based Shaver, 18, is named to head the State Sovereignty Commission with two other members to be named later. Paubus said the first meeting would be held soon and that the commission would handle business authorized by the 1957 legislature.
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LtGov
eBay
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Soverignty
Comit No
L-man
Telephion Foubus
Tive
Paubus
Arkansas Weather Summary for 24 Hours to 7 AM Wednesday
Weather report shows showers in the area with minimal river changes. Arkansas forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy skies, warm afternoons, thundershowers possible tonight and Thursday, with a generally hot midweek and scattered storms Friday across the state. Temperature normal around 93 with varying highs in the mid to upper 90s and lows mostly in the 70s. River levels: Mississippi River nearby steady, with minor rises noted in the region. Precipitation for the year totals 48.23 inches and July rainfall 1.80 inches recorded.
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Associated Press
Arkansas
Arkansas River Valley
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