11 Jun 1954
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1954
Page
1
The Arkansas Senate and House debate a constitutional amendment asking electors to approve a change to term limits for Governor, set four year terms, restrict Governor campaign activity, and outline penalties for violations including fines and potential removal. The measure outlines when active candidacy is permitted and assigns enforcement provisions.
A draft constitutional measure outlines executive branch structure with Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State State Treasurer and more. It sets terms two years, salaries near thirteen thousand to seven thousand per year and establishes election procedures and convening rules for the General Assembly.
Washington reporters note a vigorous barbershop quartet contest as 40 groups vie for five finalist berths in the American Championship. Twenty quartets reach the quarterfinals. twenty more sing this morning to determine the five finalists. Judges rate on a 100 percent scale with 20 percent for each of arrangement harmony and authenticity, closely checking each voice for pitch accuracy.
Department store sales in the Eighth Federal Reserve District fell 18 percent in dollar volume from the prior year last week, led by a 38 percent drop in smaller cities. Louisville, St. Louis, Memphis, and Little Rock posted smaller declines, with four weeks ending June 5 down 12 percent and year-to-date sales down 4 percent. The slump came amid Memorial Day timing, July liquidation pressure, and expectations over farm bill influences on grain prices and markets.
The Prescott area community items note a Methodist Church pledge service with opening prayer by Mrs. Z. W. Teeter and readings by Mrs. J. Worthington. Speakers include Mrs. Wayne Wiley and Mrs. Glenn Halrstan, covering TB, United Nation Seminar, and foreign missions. Music featured a duet by Mrs. J. W. McMahon and Mrs. Dudley Gordon.
The Court of Appeals rejects gambler Frank Costello's bid for bail while appealing a long tax evasion case. In terse ruling the court confirms his detention. Costello faces sentencing May 17 to five years in prison and a $30,000 fine for evading $29,045 in taxes. Local grain prices and related commodities are noted in the surrounding market context.
Miss Virginia Johnson retires from Lite Rock after guesting with Mr and Mrs B Johnson Jr. Mr and Mrs T E Logan hosted Mr and Mrs Norman Briggs and daughter from Philadelphia. Mrs Bernice Seals and son Danny of Benton visited Mr and Mrs Clifton Yancey. Mrs M C Wesley of Stamps stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Garcon. Miss Milted Toomis returned home from Peabody College Nashville for a Masters degree.
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