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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1954
Page
4
Alex Hy Washburn discusses aging and the idea of giving a thoughtful gift to older loved ones, highlighting simple acts of kindness and practical tokens of care to brighten their days.
A columnist recalls Bruce Catton and highlights the Disabled American Veterans fundraising idea from Cincinnati. Each car owner would receive a key tag bearing a license plate image and a note inviting the finder to drop the keys in a mailbox for return, encouraging gifts to the DAV. Headquarters address: Cincinnati, Ohio.
James Roosevelt won the Democratic nomination for Congress in California's 26th District amid cross filed campaigns and opposition from National Democratic Chairman Stephen Mitchell. He faces Republican Theodore Owings in November as Democrats nominate candidates across many offices, unlike prior elections. Robert L. Cond on also secured renomination to face John F. Baldwin Jr. in the Republican race. Governor Goodwin J. Knight won the Republican nomination for governor but trailed Graves on the Democratic ticket.
Herbert and Hubert Smith, 18, of Blevins were released on $1,500 bonds after waiving hearings on charges of interstate transportation of stolen cattle. They were arrested three weeks ago by state and county sheriffs and face indictments in Hempstead and Howard counties for thefts dating back to February 12. Other suspects include Kenneth Comstead, Hope residents, and Darwin Smith and Josburn of Hope.
The president of the Arkansas Negro Democratic Voters Association argues desegregation should not be the central campaign issue this summer’s governor race. L S MacCinnon of Little Rock criticizes Orval Faubus for making desegregation the No 1 race issue, saying Black citizens should not be used as political fodder in public life.
A US Navy PB seaplane carrying 17 aboard was missing in the South China Sea south of Nagasaki after last contact at 6 55 am. A distress call at 10 30 am was heard possibly from the missing craft. The crew included seven naval officers, two Marine officers and eight Navy enlisted men. Searches by surface ships and aircraft found no trace. the plane may still be afloat if unharmed.
Bill Houston drove a nearly new car that struck a parked truck from Trad ing Post, then veered into a fence on Third Street. He said he swerved to avoid another car, struck a curb, and lost control. Both vehicles suffered heavy damage.
In Washington Senator Stuart Symington offered to testify under oath in the Army-McCarthy hearings if Senator Joseph McCarthy will provide sworn testimony on Symington's role in initiating the charges. McCarthy accepted conditionally, citing a proposed Senate committee with Nixon appointing, to probe McCarthy’s finances and alleged smears. Symington urged a new committee to examine 1952 Rules Committee findings, while McCarthy mocked the move on television, calling it a low blow.
A mysterious explosion at the Red River Arsenal near Texarkana caused small fires in trees and shook nearby houses. Col. Earl W. Aldrup, commanding officer, said the blast occurred in an open ammunition storage area and that the Army formed a Board of Investigation to determine the cause. No details on ammunition amount were released.
HAL BOYLE reports from Berlin as a Communist sponsored rally draws about 500000 youths, highlighting indoctrination amid a ruined city. He recalls banners, slogans, and the tension of a nation split, with youth seen as pawns in looming global conflict.
Western diplomats reacted with gloom to Molotov's speech condemning Geneva aims and accusing the United States of engineering war in Indochina. Paris officials said the remarks were destructive and provocative while Bidault urged firm backing for Laniel's coalition and a conference approach to Indochina's three associated states.
W James 5 Moshley of Little Rock yesterday was elected president of the Ar Banthe Butane Dealer's Associai on. He succeeds Ottis S. Cash of Warren, with Richard A. Carver of Mena elected vice president and several district governors and directors named including J R David Jr Caraway, A F Dixon, E J Fricks, Roy Thru gh, Alex Hills, Joe B Dodson, and Earl Scott.
Vietnamese Foreign Minister Nauyen Quee Dinh denounces Vietminh partition proposals at the Geneva peace conference. He warns that backing mixed commissions with veto power could revive the 1946 climate and trigger a new December 19 massacre in Hanoi, cautioning against appeasement in Indochina.
In Los Angeles Mrs Mildred Younger a 33 year old housewife defeated veteran state senator Jack B Yearney in the Republican primary. Incomplete returns show Younger with 41837 to 21593 for Yearney who has served 18 years in the state Senate. Yearney refused to concede as suburban ballots remained to be counted. Younger is the wife of a municipal judge and mother of a 10 year old son and has held office in the Republican state committee for six years.
Belgium charged the Soviet Air Forces with firing on a Sabena transport from London to Zagreb, killing one crew member and injuring two. The plane diverted to Graz after being hit over Yugoslavia by a MiG that allegedly forced it toward the Hungarian frontier. Foreign Ministry said the MIG15 jet bore Soviet markings and demanded punishment and compensation.
Smith Vaughn aged 69 resident of Hope died in a hospital Tuesday. He is survived by his wife Myrtia four daughters Hather Mocouldin Fouke Ethel Mayton Texarkana Snow Billings Geneva Boyd all of Hope three sisters Pearl Morgan Mattie Ward Mary McKenon Prescott. Funeral services will be held at 2 50 p m Friday at Pleasant Hill by Reverend B C Walker with pallbearers his nephews assisting.
Education Commissioner Arch W Ford told the Legislative Tax Institute that Arkansas would need several million dollars a year to equalize operating facilities of white and Negro schools. Ford noted the U S Supreme Court May 17 decision and said that unless facilities are equalized, public schools remain unconstitutional.
In Bartow Florida an 86 year old Lak e Wales lawyer Emmett Donnelly killed himself after associates were charged with conspiring to murder wealthy clients for profit. Sheriff Pat Gordon revealed a staged mock murder to trap Donnelly and contractor Willard Durden. Names of intended victims and payments were outlined, with a decoy plan involving Manuel Reves who pretended to carry out killings but aided officers.
Congressman Oren Harris announced the opening of his re election campaign headquarters at the Randolphy hotel in El Dorado. He will greet visitors on the mezzanine, attend a luncheon in Exarkena, and participate in the dedication of Warner Brown Hospital before returning to Washington for a busy legislative week. He plans to campaign actively in July and will announce committee appointments and a possible campaign manager in the coming days.
In remarks attributed to Allied leaders, concerns about atomic targeting and long range aircraft rise amid wartime tensions. Gruenther questions Western unity while Churchill warns that relaxing defense could threaten European peace and freedoms.
State Highway Department lists a 9.22 mile grading phase with minor drainage and four reinforced concrete bridges. Warren bidder C. Mo. Baan submitted the low bid of 299070 dollars, with a 140 day schedule under supervision of engineer W. L. Oliver. Traffic will be maintained during construction.
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