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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1962
Page
4
Amid the worst week of winter storms, Eastern Seaboard towns faced vast debris as cleanup began. Five states sought federal disaster relief after a multi-day system killed 30, with 10 missing and $300 million in damage. New Jersey suffered extensive destruction with shelters filled as Beach Haven near collapse.
Washington AP report states twenty nine U.S. Army men are listed by the Pentagon as in Communist hands amid 227 seized since 1954. A letter signed by Defense counsel Cyrus Vance gave details on capture status, with 29 missing presumed under Sino Soviet control and seven reported dead.
Total precipitation for February 1962 stands at 12.13 inches, surpassing the previous year’s 7.03 inches. Forecast calls for mostly cloudy conditions through Sunday with occasional rain and scattered thundershowers, especially in the east on Saturday night and Sunday.
Six state region endures three day wind and flood devastation with at least 35 dead and many missing. SBA declares coast areas disaster zones in New York New Jersey Delaware Maryland Virginia and North Carolina to access long term loans for repairs. Kennedy administration pledges swift federal aid with agricultural relief and emergency food distribution while governors declare emergencies as damage totals run into tens of millions per state.
Rep James W Trimble D Ark failed to lift House membership from 435 438 with a proposed amendment that would protect Arkansas and other states losing seats due to population changes The 142 1 vote fell short as supporters argued for equity after Hawaii and Alaska statehood altered apportionment The measure aimed to retain seats for states facing loss amid nation wide reapportionment news coverage notes parliamentary hurdles and party positions
In Heessen Germany a coal mine explosion killed about 40 miners and injured 8 in the Ruhr Valley town Sachsen Mine. Officials cited a horizontal tunnel more than 3000 feet underground and methane gas ignition as the cause. All workers were accounted for and death toll expected not to rise pending injured outcomes.
A trio of youths chased and found the stolen car with one boy steering, another on the accelerator, and a third shifting gears. The incident led to Juvenile Court proceedings.
LITTLE ROCK AP Circuit Judge Henry B Means of Malvern filed Thursday as a candidate for renomination to judge the Fourth Judicial Circuit which includes Hot Spring Saline and Grant counties. He seeks to continue overseeing trial and appellate matters across the district.
The Pennsylvania and New York Central railroads asked the Interstate Commerce Commission to approve their merger. They described three competitively balanced Eastern rail systems forming, with PRR NYC as the third alongside Chesapeake and Ohio Norfolk and Western. the merger would yield about 75 million dollars annually in pretax savings and improve service and competition, with some benefits beginning promptly and others gradual.
In Rangoon Brig. Aung Gyi denied any plan to seize private industry or oil under Burma's new Revolutionary Council. He outlined efforts to attract foreign capital, drop grandiose Socialist schemes, and push practical projects like the Mandalay Rangoon highway. He also announced a major military campaign against insurgents and ethnic guerrilla groups.
Big Stone Gap to host a low key welcome for U2 pilot Francis Gary Powers with no parade or bands. Leaders from Pound Norton and Big Stone Gap plan the event at a 1500 seat armory with governors and senators invited. Powers’ local ties and CIA clearance cited as reason for celebratory reception.
Little Rock AP report says desegregation lawsuits may be filed soon against Fort Smith Airport and North Little Rock and Pulaski County schools. Negro attorney Wiley Branton said Negro parents in Arkansas cities have urged lawsuits to desegregate. Branton already filed a suit against Little Rock parks and recreation.
France plans its first nuclear powered submarine equipped with rocket launchers. The submarine under construction will be converted to an experimental model to test Polaris type missiles and other features for a French controlled nuclear submarine program.
The article recalls the founding of the Girl Scout movement in Savannah by Juliette Gordon Low, celebrating fifty years of ideals in character, patriotism, conduct, and service. It highlights Margaret Chase Smith praising its impact and describes a Girl Scout Sunday gathering at First Baptist Church, with uniforms and historical changes from WWI to today, noting evolving designs and headgear in a period voice.
LITTLE ROCK AP The state Education Department reports this year’s spending per pupil at 216 dollars an increase of 21 from last year. Average daily attendance last year was 452 an uptick from the year before. There are 418 school districts this year down one from last year. Classroom teacher salaries total 55 145 679 up 5 304 616. Average teacher salary is 3 614 up 275. Local district spending is projected to rise by 4 722 652 to 44 477 428. Total district indebtedness as of June 30 was 105 620 232 with an average millage of 31.48 mills. State foundation aid totaled 97 075 298 for the current year.
Decatur Arkansas AP workers at Seymour Foods Inc voted to continue the Food Handlers Union as bargaining agent. Local 423’s contract expired January 1 and the workers petitioned the National Labor Relations Board for a decertification election. The union was approved by a vote of fifty seven to twenty seven. The Seymour firm processes poultry.
The Post Office Department will stop accepting money orders addressed to Cuba after March 18. U S senders complained of long delays in Cuba, Havana radio called it a new aggression, and warned it would deprive the elderly and invalids of remittances from relatives in the United States.
AP dispatch details extensive crop damage across multiple states from a severe winter. Texas suffered major losses to citrus and fruit crops with estimates of millions in value wiped out, while Florida and California faced their own freeze impacts. Wyoming and Montana reported moisture gains and variable livestock effects, and Colorado projects a vastly reduced wheat yield from prior years.
Senator McClellan, chairing the Senate Investigations Subcommittee, said he will testify and urge Congress to act as strikes at missile bases grow beyond the industry average. He cited recent steel workers’ walkouts at the Titan Missiles complex and warned legislative action may be needed to address the disruption. Mundt supported immediate congressional action.
President Kennedy plans to address a Miami Beach Democratic fund dinner on the yacht Honey Witz tonight. The $100-a-plate event aims to raise about $300,000, spotlight party unity, and kick off Sen George Smathers reelection efforts. Police guard the hotel area amid refugee demonstrations, with no large turnout expected. Kennedy rests at the home of Joseph P. Kennedy in Palm Beach, after visiting his father recuperating from a December stroke.
Cuba named Fidel Castro as top member of the Integrated Revolutionary Organization directorate shaping a single socialist party. Raul Castro Ernesto Guevara Osvaldo Darticus and others named. formal formation signals push toward united socialist revolution. Horthy Lautermariz, a Sierra fighter, listed among group.
A House committee will begin hearings Monday on bills to abolish poll taxes in Arkansas Alabama Mississippi Texas and Virginia. The same subcommittee will hold hearings March 14-14 on bills to prohibit arbitrary literacy tests in federal elections.
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