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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1954
Page
3
The editor notes a simmering dispute as tensions rise over a local issue. A figure named Alex H. Waehburh headlines concerns about policy impact and community response gathers across residents and officials alike. The piece signals brewing debate and calls for reaction and dialogue.
A heated quip filled exchange on Southern cooking spans jokes about okra and grits. Southern staples like fried chicken, gumbo, and crab soup are praised and mocked as regional pride clashes with Yankee remarks.
Andrew Yadlowsky, a naturalized citizen from New Jersey, says an IWO insurance he bought years ago for his son Peter led to a security delay affecting Peter Yadlowsky and two other midshipmen, Harald Pollack of Hartford and Par Shimek Jr. of Hazen. Navy officials confirm background inquiries are under way and commissions could come within six months if favorable.
Rep Clif ford Davis testified that Rafael Cancel Miranda fired the shot that wounded him during the March 1 House shooting. Mirandal and three Puerto Rican Nationalistas face multiple counts of assault with intent to kill and weapon charges.
An 800 pound safe containing more than 1400 dollars was hauled away from the Dixie Life and Accident Insurance Co. office in Little Rock. Detective Bob Whitener said the burglary was discovered by employee R H Cornel ion when he opened the office. The thieves entered through a basement window and used a truck to remove the safe. The company reported the safe held 1414 mostly in cash.
HUNYINGTON W Va. L J. Moistl atorney and City Council menber says the Cabe County School Band can have its property ne someeone will pay him his He had bid that amount at a vale on all sight unseen. He discovered ator that the choice Int had a $30000 public aehegl building on it, thost Modern in the county. She lot, in some manner, had remained on the tas books after the school was built, and fied been re lax-deliquent.
G W Lookadoo of Arkadelphia, current Eighth Judicial District prosecuting attorney, formally announces for Congress. He touts district knowledge, service in the Arkansas Legislature, and a strong record on schools, highways, welfare. He highlights leadership as Senate president pro tempore and church involvement. Continued on Page two.
The Mah Explosions aboard the big air carrier near Quonset Point raised the death toll to 102 with the death of Alton Lee Robinson, steward's mate seaman from Cleveland, Ohio, who died at Newport Naval Hospital early today.
Police chief recounted that Marvin C Boyd of Lebanon Pa confessed to burying missing California carhop Shirley Fields near Data Point inlet about 60 miles from San Diego. He allegedly said he stabbed her in Mexicali after a trip from El Centro and hid her body in the Pacific inlet.
The United Nations Security Council appeared set to delay action on Thailand's request for observers on its borders with embattled Indochina. Influential delegations signaled a cautious approach ahead of a Geneva Indo China cease fire, with some members opposing immediate debate to avoid jeopardizing talks. American delegate Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. left for France for D Day ceremonies and did not specify a return time.
Three midshipmen set to graduate from the U S Naval Academy await background investigations before commissions. Navy officials said all candidates undergo security checks. results could delay commissions by up to six months. Several classmates will graduate with science degrees but face noncommissioned discharges for medical reasons or other restricted circumstances. Remaining graduates will receive commissions as ensigns or lieutenants in the Navy, Marines, or Air Force.
The 49th Annual Session of the Arkansas Association of Club Women opens Sunday June 11 at 3:30 p.m. with a Mass Meeting in Yerger High School Auditorium. Delegates from 43 Federated Clubs in 27 cities and 8 Junior clubs attend. Edith Irby Jonas speaks on Race Relationships and Alt Wiley A Bronto on Public Affairs. Workshops and clinics highlight the theme Climb Through Service as the association, linked with the National Association of Colored Women founded in 1896, pursues cultural, philanthropic and educational advancement.
A series of five blasts at the Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Corp plant near Charleston West Virginia injured at least 52 workers and others within a 13 mile radius. About 200 people were on site with roughly 40 employees among the injured. Fire and explosions forced evacuation and power and water disruptions as authorities sought to control the incident in the chemical valley.
Arkansas Gov. Francis Cherry announced the appointment of three members to the state Board of Health to fill vacancies. The appointees include Dr. Arnold Henry of Russellville, Dr. Warren S. Ruey of El Dorado, and Dr. Floyd Dozier of Marianna, each representing different districts. Terms follow the retirement of Dr. Thoms Wilson of Wynne.
Bodcaw alumni residents and former residents are urged to attend the Annual Banquet Sunday evening June 20 at 5 p.m. A special program will be held and a chicken dinner served by the PFT at 1:00 per plate. Public invited. reservations by June 15. Send payment to Immer May Prof. Emmet Ark or Mrs. Dexter Butler. See Rh 4 Box 306 Hope.
In Washington Harold B Stassen head of the Foreign Operations Administration declined to provide information about possible dismissals of employees. He said information would not be released and avoided answering questions about the matter during a recent conference.
Arkansas license sales begin July 1 under the Revenue Commissioner Vi Scurlock. The sale applies statewide with checks for 1984 property taxes paid to obtain a license.
Washington reports Colorado Springs is favored in military circles to host the Air Force Academy. A five member selection board including Representative Bdg and Senator Johnson weigh larger cities like Colorado Springs against other bids as lawmakers seek the best location for the academy amid competing congressional interest.
Paris dispatch reports Premier Laniel reshuffles Indochina leadership naming Ely as military commander in chief and Maurice Dejean as commissioner general. Ely replaces Gen Henri Mevarre amid revolt strain and Dien Bien Phu backdrop.
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