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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1953
Page
4
A terse dispatch notes strains in Asian diplomacy as Korea seeks stability amid rising regional tensions and broader power rivalries. Soured ties and competing interests complicate talks, with both sides cautious about concessions and outcomes.
Observers note the Panmunjom accord hints at a prisoner exchange and a possible end to fighting in Korea, but President Syngman Rhee remains unreconciled and wary of any peace that leaves Korea divided. The larger question centers on Moscow’s next move and whether Russia will use a truce to regroup or press new expeditions in Asia.
The Arkansas Supreme Court ruled Hartford Accident and Indemnity Co. not liable for the death of a horse insured for 1000 dollars under a 50 dollar purchase, affirming a verdict that the policy covered life only under restricted terms. The case, brought by John H. Stucker in Phillips Circuit Court, involved a horse that bolted and was killed after injuries. prior trials and appeals centered on policy conditions and technicalities.
Hobbs Grocery & Market at 3173 Main St. reopens as a cash and carry store after 120 years of credit deliveries. G A Hobbs announced the shift noting lower overhead, no credit losses, and a complete line of foods priced to save customers money.
US Defense Secretary Wilson testified before a Senate subcommittee that the United States will keep the best air force in the world despite a five billion dollar cut in the Air Force budget. He argued waste will be trimmed and vowed continued superiority, while Senator Ferguson said figures will show ample funding for equipment during the year.
Aubrey Bonds, 35 or 36, a Blevins resident, died Saturday after his Chevrolet pickup left Highway 24 about 30 miles from Prescott. Police Chief Johnson, Deputy Sheriff Andrews, and State Trooper Dowtuny investigated. the crash followed a possible heart attack and left the truck a total loss.
A 21 year old ex convict Sammie Alford of Pine Bluff was held in connection with the rape of a Pine Bluff woman at a railroad yard office on May 26. Chief Mel Gallagher and Sheriff Allen Nixon identified him and said he is held in an undisclosed jail.
The Arkansas Supreme Court released opinions in Leroy Guenther vs. Ten O Guenther affirming Covenit Court rulings, Noel Guyet vs. State of Arkansas affirming from Desha Circuit Court, R. R. Brown vs. Ozark Black Marble Co. reversing from Searey Chancery, Ozark Black Marble Co. vs. William Stephenson and wife affirming from Searey Chancery, McKinley Mitchell and others vs. Malvern Lumber Co. affirming from Mot Spring Chancery, D. B. Wollard and J. C. Johnson v. Crittenden Circuit Court petition for writ of prohibition denied, Mortimer J. Altshuler vs. Rita Louise Altshuler affirming from Carling Chancery, and John H. Sticker vs. Hartford Accident and Indemnity Co. affirming from Phillips Circuit Court.
Edward B. Dillon of Little Rock was elected president of the University of Arkansas Alumni Association at the Fayetteville meeting. Dillon also of Little Rock will lead the alumni group, with Salure dey noted as a fellow member.
The Arkansas Supreme Court ruled circuit courts may punish abetting child support and abandonment cases even where chancellors had jurisdiction. It upheld Desha Circuit Court ordering Noel Guyot to pay $15 monthly for his child under Act 67 of 1951, which allows such support orders instead of jail or fines. The ruling found the chancery court could enforce its custody orders by contempt, but the circuit court also had jurisdiction under the act.
HAL BOYLE notes from London describe guests at a garden party mockingly bemused by a Dyak chief from Borneo and Chief Sobhuza II of Swaziland. The piece satirizes English self image, quoting nursery rhyme lines about Britons loving home and the empire’s reach.
Washington reports Secretary Mumphrey voiced cautious optimism that Congress may extend the excess profits tax for six months as President Eisenhower seeks. House Ways and Means resistance persists though administration aides hope for approval if brought to debate. The Reciprocal Trade Act looms with a Friday expiry and the tax slated to end June 30, while a personal income tax cut is proposed to move up a scheduled reduction.
Rome reports fragmentary returns from Italy's crucial parliamentary elections showing Premier Alcide De Gasperi's pro American center alliance leading the Communist and neo Fascist opposition. About 20 million eligible voters cast ballots today amid a high turnout and no major disorders.
Nine Communist planes bombed Seoul in the largest raid of the war narrowly missing President Syngman Rhee’s residence. Two killed and eight injured including American Life photographer Michael Rougier. Bombs struck near the Eighth Army press billets and an air field as the raid opened with low altitude attacks.
ROKs vow to continue fighting as truce talks evolve after Korea signs on prisoner exchange. President Eisenhower hints at limited moves while Kim Il Sung asserts Korea will resist threats. Negotiators discuss post-armistice political issues amid stalled peace progress.
E D Galloway was returned as district superintendent of the Arkansas Methodist Conference for a five year term. The article lists district assignments and officials including circuit superintendents, circuit names, and secretary roles such as evangelists temperance and missionary secretaries, with Alfred I. Dogs named district commissioner and John Wilson as children’s department head.
Alcoholics Anonymous of Hope holds its third anniversary gathering tonight at 8 in the recreation room of the First Methodist Church. A principal speaker from Austin, Texas will explain the group's work. The meeting is open to the public.
Vandals have broken several windows at the school and rocks were found inside the building. Police chief Baker asks parents to talk with children to stop the vandalism or yards may be barred to students. Galen Hobbs reopened his grocery with new stock and Ed Smith returns to Hope to work at Ward's Drug Store. Ned Purtle, a top Agriculture student in Hope, helps lead the school judging team and Youth recognition efforts. Legionnaires aim to have played all teams in the league. a win could boost standings against Mineral Springs.
Police recaptured two juvenile escapees after a brief chase five miles south of town. A 15 year old, Mugen piel, was shot in the leg by Deputy Shelia Sian Bradley and D. C. Sebrale as they pursued Slock and Kirby McDowell, 7, when the youths fled and refused to surrender. The incident ended with the youths taken into custody near the route of pursuit.
United Nations diplomats await news of a cease fire in Korgu that could start peace talks. With a Panmunjom armistice near, the UN moves toward diplomacy as Lester B. Pearson weighs a UN General Assembly meeting once the truce is sealed. The next step would be a Security Council action after the armistice formalities are complete.
A terse briefing notes cautious optimism on progress with POW issues and armistice talks. Key informant cites possible UN role and timing for official signals while naming uncertainty over concrete actions and forthcoming statements.
A tent revival will be held in San Benito Texas at the courthouse square led by Rev Evaengallet Roy A. Services nightly at the courthouse square open to the public with BYO. The notice lists times and details though some text is garbled.
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