Typical Scene at Early Hope Watermelon Festival 1927
A rephotographed Star image shows East Second Street in front of Paul Sims home during the second annual Watermelon Festival in Hope. Identified participants include driver Joe Lowthorp and several locals such as Edgar Laseter, Dr. Burrows, Seth Crews, N C Purtle, and others. Bonnie Middlebrooks was queen of the year. The Star seeks more public-interest old pictures, especially Easter scenes.
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East Second Street
Paul Sims
Joe Lowthorp
J. T. Butler Sr
Edgar Laseter
Dr. Burrows
Seth Crews
N. C. Purtle
Turner
Barto Bearden
Hugh Laseter
Jake Higgason
Herbert Tomlin
George Wyille
Arthur Powell
Estly Simmons
John Messer
E. G. Wright
Hope Rt. 1
Weight
Bonnie Middlebrooks
C. D. Middlebrooks
Insurance Bill Withdrawn by Sponsor
Arkansas Senator Melton of Jonesboro withdrew a bill requiring insurers to invest 76 percent of reserves in Arkansas after Governor Faubus urged opposition. The measure, from the Arkansas Industrial Development Commission, aimed to boost state bonds for industrialization. The Senate also debated a nursing board bill, approved an Education Department appropriation, and moved measures on conservation districts, pharmacy fees, and state park bonds. The piece notes a continued page two continuation.
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Little
Arkansas
Arkansas Industrial Development Commission
Baker
Artie Gregory
North Little Rock
Senate
Gregors
House
Education Department
Geological and Conservation Commission
Board of Pharmacy
Publicity and Parks Commission
Graduate Institute of Technology
University of Arkansas
Title Rock
Allon
College Cheating Outpaces Honor in Student Survey
CHICAGO II A survey for the 12th National Conference on Higher Education finds systematic cheating on exams common at many large colleges. Conducted by Philip B. Jacob of the University of Pennsylvania, the study contrasts with conventional sexual morality standards. At the University of Chicago freshman women showed orthodox views in private talks, while Cornell Ithaca students deem chastity less essential in mate choice though few justify promiscuity.
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Chicago
Philip BE. Jacob
University of Pennsylvania
National Conference On Higher Education
Jacob
University of Chicago
Cornell University
Ithaca
First Total in Red Cross Drive in Hemstead County
The first tabulation shows 157.20 dollars raised in the 1967 Red Cross drive for Hemstead County. Campaign chairman Mrs George H Wright said 35 percent stays locally and 65 percent goes to the national disaster relief fund. The drive, organized across every ward and community with 45 volunteers, continues daily toward a 4700 county quota and reports are due weekly.
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Red Cross
Hempestead
George H. Wright
Wright
Fay Disaster Relief
Whereabouts of Draft Registrant Sought in Hempstead County
Local Board No. 29 seeks the current address of Farell Trotter listed as c a Lizzie Pratt Route 2 Box 1 Hope Arkansas he is called for physical examination on March 12 1957. Anyone with information should contact the board immediately.
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Selective Service Local Board No
Assortment of Facts- HAL BOYLE New York
A compact column lists quirky facts from dairy cows supplying cream for coffee to coin vending machines giving oxygen to drivers. It notes Pasteur’s work and its impact, a conductor’s death from a baton mishap, hair regrowth lore, Bill Skowron’s bat speed, Kyoto’s shrines, and a civic note about early electric light bulb gains. Page Two.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Louis Pastewr
Prange
Pasteur
Dathey
Thal
Tolliele
Bill Skowron
Kyoto
Japan
Thomas Addison
Boo Jn
New York City
No New Clue in Camden Disappearance
Camden missing person case remains unresolved as two FBI agents from Little Rock join the inquiry led by Special Agent Alton M Bryant. Mrs. Manice Crawford, longtime member of the Camden law firm Gaughan McClellan Laney, vanished from her home after her husband found lights on and legal papers scattered.
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Crawford
Camden
Gaughan,McClellan and Laney
John McClellan
D-Ark
Clyde
Able
Two High School Bands Present Winter Concert finale
Hope Senior and Junior High Bands perform tonight in Tonle High School Auditorium under director G T Cannon. Junior High opens at 7 30 PM with five numbers, then Senior High Concert Band follows. This is their final public appearance before the District Band Festival in Stamps on March 30. Cannon cites progress in tonal integrity and balance. Ticket window opens at seven. prices are 25 cents for students and 50 cents for adults.
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Hope
G .T. Cannon
Stamps
Cannon
Pentecosts Hold Special Services at Pigst Pentecostal Church
Special services are in progress at the Pigst Pentecostal Church located at 4th and Pergusoay Streets with Rev and Mrs C E Noland of Galenta Missouri delivering messages. Services begin at 7:00 PM each night.
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Ne Pigst Pentgcostal Church
4Th and
Pergusoay Streets
C. E. Noland
Galenta, Mo
Farm Income in U S Rises Four Percent in 1956
The Agriculture Department reports total farm income at 11.838 billion dollars for 1956, up four percent from 1955. Net income, based on product sales minus costs, averaged 8.784 billion across all sources, with farm families averaging 2,304 dollars per farming unit after expenses, while prices for nonagricultural goods remained steady.
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Washington
Agricult Department
Meludlig
Sen
Humphrey
Pontarm
Coffee Starts County Red Cross Drive
A kick off coffee launched the Red Cross Drive for Ward 2 on March 1 at 9 30 a m in the home of Mrs Olin Portet chairman. Flowers decorated rooms and coffee and cookies were served to contact workers including Mrs Dorsey Collins and Mrs Doyle Reeves. Several members unable to attend were listed. Mrs George Wright spoke on duties and dyke information. All Ward 2 workers invited.
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Red Cross
Mareh = is
Olin Portet
Ward 2
Dorsey Collins
Doyle Reeves
Lawrence Pace
Henry Taylor
Victor Cobb
Chubby Anderson
Austin Hutson
Odus Harvey
George Wright
Walter Miller Jr
Olin Purtell
Calvin Morris
L. L. Rowland
Carrol Yo¢om
H. P. Hudspeth
B. W Edwards
Dale Barnum
LaGrone Williams
Vincent Foster
Virginia Rose Horn
A. G. Martin
Dr Buddin to Speak at First Methodist Church Tuesday
Lloyd Spenger, chairman of the church’s official board, announced that Dr Francis A Buddin, pastor, will preach at the evening service on Tuesday March 5 during the Week of Dedication. Buddin will address Methodism’s Next High Hour, urging all Methodists to attend the stirring message.
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Lloyd Spenger
First Methodist Church
Pr. Francis A. Buddin
First Methodist
Camden
Spencer
Dr. Buddin
Governor Paubus Denies Highway Boss Ouster Plans
Gov Orval Faubus denied direct means to remove Highway Director Herbert Eldridge amid reports from two state senators that Eldridge would be ousted as the legislature ends or by duty. He acknowledged talks with students and officials about the matter and said the Highway Commission is independent. Faubus released permission to withdraw a Senate bill requiring insurers in Arkansas to invest a major share domestically.
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Little Rock
Orval Paubus
Eine
Ual
Herbert Ildridge
Raubus
Thee Reverters
Eldridge
Foaubtis
Tilaway Commission
Tilaway Commission.’ Foubus
Oof Bleddue
Highway Commission
Atl
Faubus
Denne Traveler
University of Arklaads
Jamese. Crain
Finbue
Arkansas
Arlangus Industrial Development Commission
900 Miles Added to Highway System
Gov Orval Paige signs on adding 900 miles to Arkansas highway system across counties. Announcement says he will sign soon, with details delayed pending further preparation. Opposition from some groups stirs controversy during the gathering and vote discussion.
Pressure Puts Beck on Spot to Return
Washington Secretary of Labor Mitchell canceled plans to name Beck as U S delegate to a world labor conference, citing Beck and others in labor-management racketeering probes. Beck has been in Europe, with a March 26 return previously planned, while Kennedy hopes for cooperation when he returns.
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Washington
Dave Beck
Leameters Union
Sanitare
Mitlhall
Hame
Bock
U.S
World Labor Conference
Jine
United States
International Labor Organization
Haburg
Germany
Beck
Europe
Mitchell
Teamsters
Robert F. Kennedy
Senate
Kennedy
U.S. Planning More Aid to Middle East
United States officials outline a new wave of economic and military aid to Middle East nations as Israel, Egypt, and Lebanon show varied needs. Congress has approved funds. Dulles signals limited Egypt support and possible Jordan economic help while Syria remains excluded from aid. US aims for canal clearance and a swift Israeli withdrawal as UN negotiations continue.
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Wasitington i
Middle East
Fitte Wren
Egypt
Syrael
Lebanon
Guan
Sharm el Sheikh
Suez Canal
Congress
Eisenhower
Congressional
Americin
United Nations
Nasser
Israel
U.S
Joan
Syria
United States
Dulleg
Senate
Jordan
Dulles
All Around Town Hope Athy District Tournament Reports
The article notes 1,658 paid admissions at the district 7-W tournament last weekend, split into 647 adults and 816 students, with $1,017.23 paid and a net of $428.79 for the local athletic department. Across six other events, 6,582 admissions grossed $3,874.10. Town posters for the Red Cross drive were placed by Boy Scouts Troup 62. At Henderson State Teachers College 37 baseball candidates and 25 track athletes from Hope are listed, plus ten ROTC soldiers promoted. The Rifle Club will skip this week for National Guard inspection. State Health Department stats show 28 Hempstead births in the past month ending February 10, with 9 white girls, 4 white boys, 9 Negro boys, and 5 Negro girls.
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Hope Athy Department
Henderson State Teachers College
Robert Daley
Hope
Ken
Phil Jones
J. O. Amws
K. L. Wegks
Emmet
State Health Department
Hempsead
Premier Ben Gurion Faces Revolt Over Gaza Withdrawal Decision
Israeli Premier David Ben Gurion faced a political revolt within his coalition after ordering troops to withdraw from the Gaza Strip and Aqaba coast. Rebels in the government signaled a confidence vote as police and frontier units prepared to manage protests in Jerusalem amid delays in actual troop pullout.
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Jerusalam
Garza
Aqaba
Ine
Israel
David Bet Gurioty
Hwenterne
Logain
Is- Maell Acetar
Devusalem
Frontier Poder
Herat Party
Robert Tuckman Herusalem
David Ben-Giurien
Tare Sroopa
Gaza Strip
Presmier
Knesset
Ben- Carlon
Taraeli
Tel Aviv
Gavi
Tsraeli
Gaza
Spid Sacow
Aroeahetiie
UNEF
Strip
Sharm of Sheilsh
Gulf of Aquaba
U. N
Eisenhower weighs warm climate trip for cough relief
White House press secretary stated President Eisenhower is considering a trip to a warm dry climate to ease a lingering cough from January. Possible destination mentioned includes Tucson but no final decision has been made. No trip before the weekend, per Hagerty.
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Washington
Eisenhower
White House
James C. Hageerly
Tucson
Hisenhower
Hisenhower Mentions Vd Tor
Hagerty
Eisenhowser
Arkansas Weather Summary Reflects Cloudy Rain Tonight
Weather bulletin reports mostly cloudy skies with occasional rain expected afternoon hours. Tonight will be cooler with partial clearing tomorrow, as highs near 60. Arkansas region notes low 43 and traces of precipitation totaling around 1.02 inches, Fox area recorded 14.60 inches.
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Arkansas
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