28 Jun 1954
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1954
Page
1
Incomplete wording references maintenance and a view related to Asia with scattered names and terms. The fragment lacks clear actions, dates, locations, or entities to anchor a confident summary or identify a concrete news event.
A flood on the Pecos and Rio Grande washed out bridges and flooded roads, isolating Eagle Pass as 120 miles downstream Engle Pass evacuated. Officials report Rio Grande rose dramatically, with concerns of further rises as another crest could arrive. About 160 train riders and 266 passengers aboard the Sunset Limited rode helicopters to escape darkness and stranded motorists faced long waits. Debris-filled waters swept through the border town, threatening customs buildings and riverfront structures.
An all day outing turned tragic as Lavex Loy Ford, son of Luthier L. Ford of Hot Springs, died after losing control of his motorcycle and being ejected about 130 feet during a ride with the Hot Springs Motorcycle Club on Highway 40 near Cit Arkansas. The crash occurred while Ford traveled at high speed, with witnesses including Mrs. Johu L. Wal ter and others observing the incident during a club outing.
State lawmakers and opponents blasted Governor Cherry for his welfare policy and a proposed 100 percent tax assessment amendment. Speakers claimed payroll savings and lower highway costs under the Cheng-appointed Highway Commission, while opposing voices warned of welfare cutoffs and political maneuvering amid broader international and racial remarks.
James Marlow reports the United States Britain and France face tension over Europe’s future. France resists a strong German army, while the U S seeks restraint and a possible new military alliance with Britain and France. Public debates hint at budget and election pressures shaping policy.
Livestock markets at St Louis National Stockyards show broad swings with hogs and cattle uneven, prices down for certain cuts, while international notes touch on communist expansion and Western attitudes toward Asia. In New York, stock trading edges higher on limited gains, with oil shares softening and major electricals firming.
Wholesale and retail prices drift in poultry and butter with receipts rising. Heavy hens and fryers show slight shifts while old roasters and caponettes adjust. Grain and provisions list cash wheat and corn prices with mixed cotton futures and soybeans note near term activity.
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