22 Jun 1954
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1954
Page
1
A Green County Circuit Court jury yesterday found the money machine maker guilty in a bold attempted mockery scheme. Witnesses identified Payne as the man who sold a device to print counterfeit paper money and receive funds, with Kelly and Bell detailing money transfers and an alleged bag of cash.
Film actress Dahl Lamas and her partner plan a very quiet wedding, shedding public glare and media scrutiny. The feature notes actors often seek privacy despite public interest, asking why some stars tolerate attention while others avoid it.
Attorneys for Ark-La Downstate Gas Co challenge the Public Service Commission authority over appliance sales. The gas company argues PSC lacks jurisdiction to halt the sale while the contractors group contends PSC does regulate regular gas company practices. Both sides ordered to submit briefs to the PSC.
London obituary lines mark the death of a Cana- din leader and D-Day context while Santa Barbara honors Alfred Haremirt, 74, Harcourt Brace founder. Meadville notes Gideon Sundback, 75, zipper inventor. Penney Farms lists Rev James Lloyd McPriddel, chaplain in both world wars and missionary to Alaska. a terse postalized scene of notable passings across cities.
A heated dispute erupts in the U S Russian chess tournament as two Russian protests and one by American referee Mans Kmoch fuel a delay. The controversy centers on a time clock issue involving Vasily Smyslov, with officials and players gathering at the Hotel Roosevelt to resolve the matter.
Osceola City Council hired two extra patrolmen and a night radio operator to guard homes and businesses after a series of break ins last week. All night spots must close by 1 am and a $300 reward is offered for robbery arrests. The regular force has three officers.
The state Highway Commission nears its 1954 contract goal, aiming to spend about 13 million dollars by year end. Director Eldridge notes contracts awarded in early months already show progress, with expected boosts from the final six months of the year.
Senate and House Republicans foresee passage of a farm bill while opposing Democratic efforts to raise the administration’s trade and tax revision. President Eisenhower signals willingness to accept a three year extension of the reciprocal trade act with tariff cuts, as Knowland and others plan a fast track toward July action. Congressional sessions this week pay respects to deceased members Hunt and Farkington before resuming work.
Tiankie Raff, 22, from New York, undefeated in 12 pro fights, defeated Belan Kelly in a one sided bout at Brooklyn Easier Parkway. The Niagara Falls Ontario boxer was floored in the eighth round as Raff claimed a bold win.
In Kansas State Prison a six-man escape attempt led to a guard killed and hostages wounded. The convicts seized visitors, fired on staff, and battled guards in a dramatic corridor assault before surrendering. Warden Edmondson led the defense while gunfire tore through the visitors hall.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.