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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1959
Page
1
The undersigned executrix issues probate notice for the estate of a decedent died June 7 1989 with address in Spiles Hope Ark. Claims must be filed within the legal period. Publication provides contact at 1416 West Tiesit Dalles Texas for the estate administration and Arkansas non service statements.
The City of Hope invites sealed proposals to furnish and install complete mobile and portable radio stations including base stations, transceivers, antennas, lines, remote consoles, and power units. Bids due July 1959 at 2:00 PM. terms require PCC and OGD compliance. City reserves the right to reject.
Stock Market Sutton Livestock Commission Market reports varied livestock pricing and loads. Stocker calves ranged from 26 to 30 dollars per hundredweight with good heifer calves at 24 to 26 and stocker steers around 800 pounds. Cows and bullslisted with price spreads. fat cows, cows with calves, and sows noted. Prices indicate broad activity across calf, steer, and cow classifications.
Governors plan a Moscow Paris itinerary after meeting President Eisenhower who urged restraint with Soviet officials. LeRoy Colling of Florida said the group seeks constructive dialogue and expects an atmosphere conducive to useful discussions. The trip is funded by the International Institute of Education NYU Sloan Foundation and Rockefeller Brothers Foundation.
In Cairo's Sayeda Zeinab district a building collapse killed five people who were living in three mud huts. The incident occurred Sunday and responders worked to recover victims and assess the debris. Local authorities investigated the collapse context and construction conditions in the crowded area.
Readable lines describe Qunces and an unnamed subject striving across a short span. The assessment notes their condition as fairly satisfactory despite the truncated context and missing details.
In the probate court of Hemet county the estate of Mrs. G B Daines deceased Last known address Blevins Arkansas date of death June 29 1958 an instrument dated August 8 1959 admitted to probate and James W Gaines appointed executor. Creditors must file verified claims within the specified months from first publication or be barred. First published June 16 1959. Signed James W Gaines executor Blevins Arkansas June 15 1959.
The piece reports disputes over ballot wording and legality in an Arkansas election. John T. Wells of Little Rock warns election rules may block candidate names such as Rep. Dale Alford from the ballot. The controversy involves enacting proper procedures for ballot sheets and conformity with state law amid a heated campaign.
Lee Austin, an employee of the Negro Boys Industrial School at Wrightsville, testified that Supt Gaines asked him to make a false statement about the March fire that killed 21 inmates. The Claims Commission opened hearings on wrongful death claims totaling over a half million dollars filed by relatives, with Gaines expected to testify later. The case focuses on William Lloyd Piggee, 12, of De Witt, and will guide determinations of negligence and damages to be awarded, subject to legislative appropriations.
The U S Supreme Court unanimously voided contempt convictions of three Ohioans who were entrapped by the Ohio Un American Activities Commission. By a 4 4 vote the court upheld a similar conviction of a fourth Ohioan, and affirmed the conviction of Joseph Stern. The charges stemmed from refusals to answer questions during a 19AP state investigation into Communist activities.
Texarkana has appealed a Public Service Commission order approving a rate increase by General Telephone Co. of the Southwest. The city argues the PS order should be suspended and vacated. The firm sought about 422,000 dollars in increases with expected revenue gains cited. Arkansas circuit court action follows.
The McRae Rotary Club held its Tuesday luncheon with 131 members and one guest at the Lee Hotel. President elect John Thomas McRee outlined goals for the new year beginning July 1, stressing service, high ethical standards, recognition of occupations, and international understanding through business and professional fellowship. Bill Jones of Natchitoches was named guest speaker. the Widells Class of the First Baptist Church met at Mrs. Buford Widells home.
A social meeting hosted by Mrs. Jake Byford featured assistances Mrs. Billy Don Simpson and Mrs. W. L. Payne with floral decor and devotions led by Mrs. Charles Arnald and prayer by Mrs. Al Martindale. Guests included Mrs. Reaves, Mrs. Bobby Whitmianson, and numerous visitors from Little Rock, Texarkana, Shermin, and Murfreesboro, with several hospital and home visits noted.
In Rome, ex Kentucky grid star John Sis Kelly, 48, aided hotel guests during a Sunday fire alarm, waking residents as screams echoed from a top floor. He chased back to warn others, risking danger to help them escape the Via Veneta hotel. two employees were injured and a few saved their belongings before fleeing.
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