White Way woes shadow Hope streets and basements
The piece laments Hope Arkansas street lighting and underground wiring failures. It recounts trenching on Second Street by the municipal plant crew, notes soil and aging infrastructure challenge both the White Way system and a water-leaky press pit, and recalls past projects like the post office basement. It argues modernization costs are high but necessary to avoid ongoing outages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aransas
Last Second St
Clyde Zinnas
Walnut- Second Street
Hope
Star
Pink Boll Worm Research Day At Hope Station
Pink bollworm threat prompts farmers to join fruit and vegetable growers at Hope Station for its 26th annual Family Visiting Day on June 26. Entomology head Dr Charles Lincalay to discuss latest cotton pest controls while horticulture and agronomy displays cover vegetables nuts and grains. A farm women demo includes rice cookery disease control and grafting. lunch by Hempstead Home Demonstration Council precedes talks by Dr James Hilton and De L A Davis on college and extension initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope
Oliver L. Adams
Charles Lincalay
Fayetteville
R. D. Stanton
Agronomy Department
Wheeler R. Perkins
Har
J. Jien
John L. Bowers
College Horticulture
Maguis
Terraine B. Wylie
JL 4
H. C. Stump
Arkansas Rite Promotion Association
Gordon Barnes
Har+land
Smith
John V. Kegh
Hempstead County
Minor Ridgdill Dies in Rock Home at 49
Minor Ridgdill aged 49, formerly of Hope, died unexpectedly this morning at his home in Rock. The obituary notes his prior residence and sudden death, with no additional details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgdill
Little Rock
Hope
Rock
Fire at Fort Roots hospital causes massive loss
A fire at Fort Roots Veterans Hospital in North Little Rock routed more than 2 000 patients from 13 buildings. Damage exceeds 400 000 dollars with occupational therapy building and machinery loss estimated at 450 000 and 15 000 dollars respectively. No injuries reported. Fire seen by observers as flames rose about 200 feet, controlled by 11:15 p.m. after four fire companies and hospital crews fought the blaze all day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Little
Rock M
Fort Roots Veterans Hospital
E. L. Wilbur
Wilbur
Prosion
North Lattle Rock
North Little Rosk
French Political Crisis Delays European Army Pact
Premier-Designate Pierre Mendes-France faces slim odds as he seeks confirmation to form a cabinet after Joseph Laniel's government fell following an eight-vote confidence defeat. The European Defense Community pact triggers fierce debate in the Chamber, splitting the Catholic MRP and Gaullist URAS over rapid ratification and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Pierre Mendes-Irance
Joseph A. Laniel
National Assembly
Indochina
Memdes-France
Laniel
Assembly
USDC
Catholic Popular Republican Movement
MRP
Union For Republican and Social Action
URAS
de Gaulle
Cherry Makes New Appointments
Gov. Cherry announced four state board changes. Sieter Mary Delphine of Fort Smith was named to the Advisory Hospital Council to replace Rev. Clyde Hart whose term expired. Jesse B. Creag of Jonesboro will join the State Board of Embalmers replacing Paul Griffin. Wade Willis of Magnolia takes the expired term of Wilkes Crume on the State Board of Pharmacy. Miss Fannie Hardy of Little Rock replaces Mrs. W. N. Phillips on the Civil Defense Advisory Council after Phillips resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Fannie Hardy
Little
Eden Molotov Meet Again as Korea Talks Falter
In Geneva today Anthony Eden and V. M. Molotov held a hurried private session as the Geneva talks moved toward a breakdown. Korea allies drafted a declaration deeming further unification talks useless at this time and prepared to present it to the Korean center. Churchill planned a London meeting to decide Britain policy amid the apparent failure of East West talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Anthony Eden
Russia
V. M. Molotov
Korea
Univ Nations
U. W
U. N
London
R 'Churchill Press
Eden
Sir John Harding
Imperial General Staff
Harding
Washington
Southeast Asia
Escape in DC4 Crash in Oklahoma
Seventy eight passengers and three crew members survived a DC4 crash near Gage Oklahoma as one engine burned during a thunderstorm emergency landing. The plane rolled onto its side after landing gear collapsed but all aboard escaped with only fright.
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Gage, Ol
Great Lakes Airlines
Gage Municipal
Absolutely Permanence Is Too Much to Ask and More
Charles Mercer writes of choosing a permanent home after World War II, recounting the hunt for affordable housing, the dream house with nine oaks, and the tension between desire and cost. He reflects on permanent settlement, budget constraints, and the idea of making a home despite uncertainty.
McClellan Sees Little of Schine's Army Work
Sen John L McClellan said most documents Pvt G David Schine produced for Sen Joseph R McCarthy's subcommittee over a year were minimal and could be done in a month The remarks followed Schine's unpaid consultant contributions from January to November of last year during Army basic training at Fort Dix New Jersey as part of the Army McCarthy hearings context
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Lahr
Herbert Foster
Jim Washington
John L. McClellan
G. David Schine
Joseph R. McCarthy
Arkaigas Corporat
Schne
Fran January
Army
Alga
McClellan
Schine
Fort Dix
N. J
Army-McCarthy
Pri
Heat Wave Sweeps Plains with Severe Storms Across Regions
A fresh heat wave drove temperatures down 10 to 20 degrees behind a squall line that lashed the Central Plains with violent storms. Nebraska, South Dakota, western Kansas, Wyoming and eastern Colorado saw cooling, while Chicago endured a record heat with 95 degrees. Texas faced tornadoes and damaging storms near Crane and Midland. Oklahoma, Nebraska, Kansas, and parts of Texas and California reported heavy rains, with scattered hail and winds, while New Mexico and Southern California enjoyed better weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Plains
Midwest
Nebraska
Takota
Kasses
Wyoming
Colorado
Chicago
Mercury
Texas
Crane
Igo
Midland
Stanton Tex
Ble Springs Tex
Oklahoma
Pyetown
Kansas
Miami
Pia
New Mexico
California
Pacific Northwest
Callignila i Aahington
Second Figure Sought in Kidnap Case
Phoenix authorities say the $75,000 ransom found near the Superstation Mountains does not close the Evelyn Smith case. They seek a second suspect, noting there may be more involved than appears. Daniel Marsin, 41, tied to the abduction, has denied confirmation. Mrs. Smith identified him as the kidnapper, with her husband bringing the ransom. Maricopa County Attorney William P. Mahaney says evidence is strong against Marsin but investigators continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix, Ariz
Evelyn Smith
Superstation
Daniel Marsin
Marsin
Mrs. Smith
Young Formally Takes Over as Rail Leader
Steven Y. David reports Robert R. Young formally assumes chairmanship of the nation s second railroad group now called New Central system. He succeeds in a proxy battle led by William White and Alfred Perlman, who becomes president and chief executive officer.
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Steven Y
David N A
York
Robert R. Young
William White
Young
Alfred BE
Perlman
Denver & Rio Grande Western
Hope Man Involved in Fatal Wreck
A Little Rock man George Jones 37, operator of a Little Rock plumbing company, was killed when his automobile collided with a truck near Malvern. Jones was thrown under the rear wheels of the truck driven by E. W. Downs of Hope. He died at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital.
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Malvern F
Little Rock
George
Mortar Blast Wounds Soldiers at Fort Jackson
An accidental mortar explosion at a Fort Jackson firing demonstration killed one soldier and injured seven others. Identified dead is SPC Charles B. Wellinger, 27, an instructor. among the injured are Second Lt. Joseph G. Hibbs and SFC J. Dr Randolph, both wounded in the neck and arm respectively. Next of kin listed for Wellinger is his father Reno Heilinger of Florida.
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Jackson
SPC
Charles B. Wellinger
Lsted
Reno Heilinger
Flatonls
Texas
Joseph G. Hibbs
Patricia Hibbs Columbia
Ventura
Calif
SFC
J. Dr Randolph
Inex
W. Randolph Columbia
Doyle G. Reynolds
Clarence L. Reynolds
Pile Bluff
Ark
Sat. Artille
Kane
Elizabeth A
Kane Colum
Claude Paulkenberry
Carrie Faulkerberry
Ft. Jackson
Johony W. Stephens Jr
Athena Stephens
Clewiston
Jphurston
Ade, Jr
Charges Laid to Ex Gov Hoffman in 16 Misconduct Counts
In Trenton, Robert B. Meyner announced 16 charges of misconduct against ex governor Gaarold G Hoffmann who died days ago. The case cites a false 300000 dollar bank deposit used to fund campaigns and pay off a state official. Hoffmann, a former governor, headed the Employment Security Division handling large unemployment funds. Three top division employes were suspended. a fourth resigned. A public hearing is set for August 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Gaarold
G.hoffman
Guy
Robert B. Meyner
Hoffman
New Jersey
Meyner
Atty
Grover C. Richman
South Amboy -Trust Co
Richmond
Banking and Insurance
Warren Gaffney
Hoitman
Richman
Eclectic Medicine Convention Draws Delegates
About 200 delegates attend a three day convention of the National Eclectic Medical Association as Dr. O R Campbell of Cincinnati and Dr. R Balter of Dayton highlight reforms away from bleeding and the old medical system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seadon
National Bulletic Medical Association
O.R. Campbell
Cincinnati
D) R. Baltey
Dayton
Ohio
Terror Reign in Guatemala Says Dulles
Secretary of State Dulles said there is no doubt a reign of terror being carried out in Guatemala by its Communist influenced government. He noted Guatemalan army officers told President Jacobo Arbenz to break away from the Reds as reported from Guatemala City and Washington diplomatic circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dulles
Guatemala
Ntko
Jacobo Arbenz
Redd
Depar
Summerlin
Honduras
Jacobo Arbenz Guzman
Arkansas Weather for June 1520 Forecast Summary
Forecast notes Arkansas period June 1520 shows average temperatures around 45 degrees above normal with normal minimums near 65 to 75 degrees and 85 to 80 highs. No significant changes expected, ratio moderate. Baarred miners? Readable fragment indicates weather outlook with limited clarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkenses
Arkansas
Vias
Baered
All Around the Town by Th Mae Bast and Others
Report fragments show Mr Slusser catching a pheasant, search for the owner, and mention of local events. Dybile and Blusser are noted in pheasant incident while Reece Chambless and Fred Gresham are linked to a large gar catch. Howard Prichard travels to Minneapolis for a library convention with a group.
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Th Mae
Bast
Slusser
Dybile
Blusson
Mr. Blusser
Dr. Lile
Reece Chambless
Fred Gresham
Little
Alger
Fred
Reece
Howard Prichard
Hempstead
Jipparjang
Library Association
Minneapallyi
Wbrabine
Chicago
Anthony Baer and Generence Engage in PRP Talks
Anthony Baer leads Generence in a PRP initiative outlined as a strategic push. Officials from both sides report progress toward a formal alignment, with stakeholders sharing goals on governance, output, and industry standards.
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Viet Nam
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Charles Mercer
Hal Boyle
Glen Ridge
Sillane Highway
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Young Formally Takes Over
Hope Man
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Anthony Baer
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