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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1961
Page
4
Hope's City Board of Directors yesterday accepted a bid for sewer bond purchases totaling 210 thousand dollars at 4.25 percent interest. Only one other firm submitted a bid. Bonds mature in 15 years and are callable in five, to be paid from current revenue.
Atlantic City AP report says the National Education Association plans a stronger desegregation policy than in past conventions. The 765,000-member group faces years of dispute but aims for a mild, action-oriented stance, urging officers to plan steps to promote goodwill and law, while acknowledging the 1954 Supreme Court decision.
Weather data for 24 hours ending 7 a m Tuesday shows high 83 and low 62 with 1961 year-to-date precipitation 21.26 inches. compares to 16.37 inches last year. Arkansas: clear to partly cloudy through Wednesday with a chance of thundershowers in the western portion Wednesday afternoon or evening. Louisiana: partly cloudy through Wednesday with scattered thundershowers in extreme south this afternoon and in south portion Wednesday. Highs in the 80s across regions. overnight lows mainly 50s to mid 60s. highs mid to upper 80s today. Continued on Page Two.
The Little Rock School Board expects no serious problems when integration begins at city junior high schools this fall. President Everett Tucker Jr. and Vice President Russell Matson Jr. met with the Greater Little Rock Ministerial Association to discuss preparations for further integration and noted action was initiated by the board regardless of court action. The association installed Rev. Rufus King Young as its first Black president.
In Little Rock a clerical error three years ago led to a $10,000 judgment for Mrs. Robinson over a National Service Life Insurance policy held by her deceased son Elmer Robinson Jr. Judge Henley ruled premiums lapsed after May 1958, but records showed preexisting deductions and dividends kept the policy in force. Mrs. Robinson to receive $1,000 for her attorney. the rest to be refunded.
Four county elections are on the ballot in Arkansas today alongside Gov. Faubus bond issue. Far relax Faubus, 22, a law student, seeks the state representative seat in Madison County as a Democrat facing write in Essie Barker, a retired teacher and Republican. In Conway County Lord Sadter and Houston Mailett vie for the vacant state representative post after Clay Brazil’s death. Miller County votes on a $300,000 industrial bond for American Device Manufacturing Co to build a plant that would hire 50 to 100 initially and expand under a 25-year lease. Lite River County holds an election on a 1.5 mill property tax to fund a nursing home, welfare office and health unit. Farrell Funbus and Barker, both of Huntsville, seek to fill the unexpired term of A. C. Mowery, who resigned for a federal job.
Washington AP reports the cost of living fell one tenth of one percent in May driven by lower meal and grocery bills. The index stood at 127.4 percent of the 1947-49 average, showing minimal fluctuation for eight months.
PARAGOULD Ark AP Municipal Judge John C Watkins entered a plea of innocent Monday to a charge of jury tempering in the trial of investment broker Arnold E Be Edens. Edens was convicted May 26 on a false pretense charge and sentenced to 11 years in prison, plus six years on an overdraft charge tied to an $11,000 check. Watkins remained free on $4,000 bond.
At Fort Smith Arkansas officials explain a new law requiring Arkansas firms doing business in Oklahoma to withhold Oklahoma state income tax from employees. Employers will withhold a portion of pay similar to federal withholding. The law takes effect July 1. Chamber of Commerce president Paul Luttwe notes many employers oppose the extra collection. Rupert Wilson of the Oklahoma Tax Commission says Arkansas businessmen are over apprehensive about the change.
Revival services at Shower Springs are led by Rev Aviis Downs and Rev Edward Evans this week. Daily sessions begin at 10 30 a m with evening prayer at 7 p m and the senior choir at 7 30 p m. The evangelistic messages focus on spiritual renewal through faith and prayer.
Missouri Pacific Railroad to invest 2 million dollars to expand North Little Rock yards raising total operation value to 9 million. Executive committee approved after review of local facilities and plans to hire additional staff. expansion focuses on the electronic classification yard and diesel shop with 16 extra weeks added to the main 40 week schedule.
Troop 62 returned from Camp Pioneer near Mena Arkansas after a week of camping. Attendees included Keith Byrd Gordo Bolar Bill Coffee Johony Gardner Bob Mitchell Johony Lowe Mongor Pardue Robert Polk Paul Powell Kim Robertson Johnny Samuels Bobby Samuels and Keenan Williams. Leaders were Jerry O’Neal Scoutmaster and Jon Barbarotto troop committee member. Merit badges earned include Wildlife Management Swimming First Aid Cooking Camping Lifesaving Pioneering and more. Two scouts Johany Lowe and Paul Powell earned second class while Johnny Samuels Gur lon Bolar and Bill Coffee earned first class. Bobby Mitchell Sop received a special Mile Swim award. Bill Coffee Gordon Bolu and Bobby Mitchell joined the Order of the Arrow. Troop 62 averaged 98 points in inspection, the highest in camp.
All Around Town notes Arkansas Game and Fish Commission advertises bids for Phase 2 at Bois Are Game Preserve. work includes a 12 000 foot long levee 15 feet high with 200 working days. bids open at 1 a.m. July 14. commission reserves right to reject all bids. local residents hopeful project progresses.
Key West reports contradicting accounts on the fate of a prisoner committee sent by Fidel Castro. Prisoners deny plans to return to Cuba while Cuban and American officials debate whether negotiations will resume or end. John Hooker Jr. aims to bring new information as a decision looms on future talks about 1197 prisoners and 500 tractors.
Andrew Meisels reports that a fact-finding board meets today on the Atlantic coast amid a 12 day old dock strike with no report yet. The group aims to advise Kennedy and may influence the Taft Hartley actions. Union leaders warn the strike risks national security. Owners welcome the news and pledge cooperation. The board will report to the president, who may seek a temporary injunction for a 90 day cooling-off period.
The Arkansas Public Service Commission reviews a proposed merger of MidSouth Gas Co. into Arkla as two cities urge cancellation of a rate hike that began April 1. Arkla’s W R Stephens defends the merger, arguing public benefit and access to gas reserves, while opponents accuse Arkla of improper rate filing and protest the monthly minimum rise to 80 dollars. A PSC hearing is set for July 6.
In Arkansas, Governor Orvaldo Maabus faces a pivotal $60 million state construction bond election that tests his political prestige. The outcome could affect his bid for the U.S. Senate and an unprecedented fifth term in office. Mandus wound up his campaign with a statewide television address contrasting the opposition led by former Senator Sid Me- Math.
Voting in the Arkansas bond issue election drew sharp exchanges as McMath warned of tax rises if the bond fails while Paubus faced charges of concentrating power. McMath proposed using 14.5 million in surplus revenues for immediate construction and debated borrowing needs. Paubus denied censorship and claimed opposition by integrationists. Continued from Page Three.
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