Voters reject five mill school tax in Hope district
Hope voters approved a five mill tax increase by 468 to 24, boosting district levy from 35 to 40 mills amid a 713 turnout. Three board members were elected unopposed. Fulton and other Hempstead districts also rejected millage increases in Patmos and District 8, Clow and Columbus.
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Hope
Sam MwGill
Fulton
Dick Watkins
Frank King
Tire
Hempstead
Patmos
Clow
Columbus
Area
President Eisenhower views Navy missile test at sea
President Eisenhower aboard the heavy cruiser Canberra observes a planned Terrier air-to-air missile test against a radio controlled warplane weather permitting. He aims to reach Bermuda for four days of talks with Prime Minister Harold Macmillan while doctors report his ear inflammation has cleared and his cough diminishing.
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Esenhow
Eisenhower
Navy
Camberra
Emself
Canberra
Howard M Snyder
White House
Ei‘Senhower
Bermuda
Harold Macmillan
Exuma Bay
Bahama Island
Emuda
Beni
Addrew
J Goodpaster
Washington
Middle East
James C. Hagerty
Hisenhower
Fisenhower
Lapberron
Arkansas Planter Bonds Dies in Memphis at 67
MEMPHIS JH. T. Bonds a prominent Arkansas planter who owned thousands of acres in three states died at a local hospital yesterday at age 67. He developed the Bondsville farming community near Lepanto and later acquired the Plan ton near Clarksdale Mississippi. Survived by his widow and four sons H J Bonds of Blacksdale Arthur Bonds of Ping Biull Bryant Bonds of Pine Bluff Ark.
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Memphis
JH. T. Bonds
Ledgoto
Ark
Plantey
Bonds
Bondsville
Lepanto
Planton
Clarksdale
Miss
Blacksdale
Arthur and
Bryant ‘Bonds
Ping Biull
Awe” Bons
Pine Bluty, Ark
British Doctor to Trial for Slayings
London doctor Joh Rankin Adams goes on trial for murder after pleading innocent. He faces charges of killing three wealthy patients in a case that has captivated Britain. Prosecutors say one victim, Mrs Sidith Alive Mortell, was a 81 year old widow allegedly drugged and slowly poisoned in 1850.
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James F. Ring
London
Joh Rankin Adams
Gree
Oiv Bailey Court
Adams
Sidith
Mortell
Missing Boy Scouts Found Safe on Smoky Mountain Trek
Three Boy Scouts from Troop 94, Victor Thorne 13 Jimmy Grubbs 12 and Mike Harmon 11, were found alive after an overnight search led by Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers. The hikers wandered from the Appalachian Trail on Kaverlig Mt atop Mt LeConte, sheltering briefly in a lodge shed as frigid temperatures and fatigue set in.
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Gatlinburg
Tenn
Shice
Great Smoky Mountains
Great Smoky Mountain National Park
Kaverlig Mt. Leconte
Victor Thorne
Jimmy Grubbs
Mike Harmon
C. E Johnson
Mt. Leeone
Tenessee
Smokies
Johnson
Greenville
Local resident Julius E. Quillin dies at 52
Julius E. Quillin aged 52 longtime Hempstead resident died in a local hospital Monday. Survived by wife Della May Quillin son Weaver of Malven two daughters Mrs Willie Sheppard Patmos and Mrs Tim Duckett Hope, parents Mr. and Mrs. Lee Quillin Hope four brothers Lloyd Buckner Roy Ft Worth Opal and Orville Hope four sisters Mrs Roy Burns Patmos Mrs Walter Godwin Mrs Morris Davis California and Mrs Hillery Foster Pennsylvania. Funeral services to be announced by Herndon Cornelius.
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Julius E. Quillin
Hempstead
Mra
Della May Quillin
Weaver
Malven
Willie Sheppard
Patmos
Emmet Worker Hurt in Accident Near Highway 67
Emmet man James H. sustained an eye injury while working on a construction job on U S Highway 67 near Emmet. He was reported in satisfactory condition in a Texarkana hospital after an eye operation Saturday afternoon.
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James H
Emmet
Texarkana
Fill
Torrential Rains Hit Texas Towns
Severe weather battered Texas with torrential rains and hurricane force winds. In Galveston County towns power poles toppled and roads flooded, while Texas City reported over 10 inches of rain and widespread inundation. A Houston tornado and multiple incidents left injuries, and a motorist drowned on a waterlogged highway near Galveston.
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Texas ‘Gulf Coast
Galveston
Texas City
Houston
San Angelo
Texas
San Antonio
Bryan
James J Simpson
Luty
Yerger Wins Library Poster Contest
The Hempstead County Book Fair honors two divisions of a county poster contest for schoolchildren. High School division winner Martiy Walker Louise Essex and Joyce Criner of Yerger High School receive top honors, with Kenneth Yocom of Spring High School as honorable mention. Elementary division winner Mary Ann Bealy of Brookwood Elementary. honorable mentions include Carolyn Hatfield Brookwood Calvin Grigsby Shaver Street Rose Ann Williams Paisley Becky Willis and Jean Page Garland. Special Honorable Mention goes to an oversize Paisley poster by Rose Ann Williams Linda Calhoun Kay Messer Paddy Davis.
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Hempstead
Yerger High School
Martiy Walker
Louise Essex
Joyce’ Criner
Kenneth Yocom
Spring [Hi
Mary Ann Bealy
Brookwood
Carolyn Hatfield
Calvin Grigsby
Shaver Street
Rose Ann Williams
Paisley
Becky Willis
Jean Page
Garland
Linda Calhoun
Kay Messer
Paddy Davis
Foreign critics pick apart American romance norms
An international mix of observers from England France and Hungary comment on American relationships. Gyula Pengs argues American men are sex conscious but loveshy while American women are possessive and jealous. The piece notes psychologist Denes Institute experiments and quirky therapy ideas to ease marital tensions.
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Denes
Ili Foyes
Denes Institute of Personality
Govsa
Results of Elections in Schools
The Associated Press notes varied school board outcomes across cities. In Little Rock and North Little Rock incumbents and reforms faced mixed results, with several districts approving millage increases and bond issues while Hot Springs and nearby districts saw diversification in candidate races. Voters approved bonds in Pine Bluff and other towns, and a notable milestone occurred with the first Negro candidate seeking a school board seat in Hot Springs.
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Associated Press
Lite Roel
North Little Roel
Wayne Upton
Henry V Rath
Robert Ewing Brown
George P Branscum
North Little Rock
Byron R Bogard
Jon G. Cooper
Hoxle
Dale H. Cook
David & Hurst
Hot Springs
Sheridan
Pyattsville
Mervilton
Dardanelle
Mayflower
Benton
Stuttgart
Governor's Advisory Committee On
Lst
New Trial for 4 Convicted in Slaying
Arkansas Supreme Court set aside death sentences for four young African American defendants in the Ham murder case near Texarkana. The ruling reversed convictions due to improper admission of testimony about a similar nonfatal attack. Retrials ordered. some justices dissented. Names: James Moore, James Boyd, Rogers Boone, Willie Byrd. Additional context from page three.
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HATCH
Little Rock
Arkansas Supreme
James Moore
James Boyd
Bath
Rog" Jers Boone
Willie Byrd
M. R. Hamm
Lepage
George Rose Smith
Boone
Boyd
Film Warns of Brucellosis Dangers for Hempstead County
A USDA sound film titled The Triple Threat of Brucellosis explains dangers and actions against the disease. Livestock owners and interested groups in Hempstead County may arrange early showings by contacting County Agent Oliver L. Adams. The effort aims to boost sentiment and qualify the county as Modified Certified Free.
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USDA
Hempstead
Olver L. Adams
UN group to visit trouble spots in Middle East
United Nations officials led by Dr Ralph Bunche will fly to Gaza and Sharm el Sheikh to assess potential renewals of hostilities. The UNEF has established posts along the Israel Egypt border and will oversee administration from the area. A ship passage through the Gulf of Aqaba was anticipated but no Egyptian forces remained in the Straits of Tiran.
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Wilburg Landrey
Cairo
United Nations
Teritony
Gaza
Sharay BL
Sheikh
Ralph Bunche
Gener
Clm Burne
Aqaba
U. N
UNEF
Israel-Gude
Sharm
Sheikh Unis
Israel
Gulf of Aquha
Straits of Tiran
Vaccination Campaign Begins for Bangs Disease in Hempstead
Hempstead County will start spring vaccination of one half year old calves for Bangs disease on Friday March 22. County Agent Oliver L Adams states owners may vaccinate any number of eligible calves at the cost of the owner. Vaccinators from the Animal Disease Eradication Branch will provide vaccine tattoos and certificates, with orange numbered tags, to facilitate movement under state and federal law.
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Bang
Hempstead
Oliver L Adama
Adams
Animal Disease Eradication Branch
Agricultural Research Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Arkansas Livestock Sanitary Board
Former Hempstead Resident Dies in Texas
Floyd Collins of Kilgore dies at home Sunday. A former Hempstead County resident, he is survived by a brother Bill Collins of Hope. Funeral service will be at Kilgore with burial at Anderson Cemetery near Spring Hill Tuesday at 4 PM.
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Floyd Collins
Kilgore
Pensas
Hempstead County
Bill Collins
Hope
Anderson Cemetery
Spring Hill
Legion Honors State Commander Tonight
American Legion members and wives meet at seven o clock at the Filks building for a bangust honoring the State Commander Dilys Lovell and other officials. Short talks by charter members of Hope post are on the program. Every member is urged to attend by Commynd or Geel Weayar.
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American Legion
Filks
Dilys
Lovell
Hope Post
Menmbey
Commynd
Geel Weayar
Probers to Get Tax Returns of Labor Leaders
Probers gain authority to obtain tax returns of labor leaders and others as part of a broader inquiry into rackets and political figures. The action by the Lonnie Rackets committee, authorized by President Eisenhower, covers income, estate, oil, and stock reports. Details remain confidential, with selective disclosure to the Senate committee.
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Herbert Foster
John A Goldsmith
Washington
LLP
Eisenhower
Lonnie
White House
Senate
Tonmeters Union
Portland
Ore
Gammites
John McClellan
Ford Announces Teacher Pay Rise for 1957 68
State Education Commissioner Averitt Ford says the 1957 68 school year will see an average teacher salary of 3150 dollars, up from the current 2238. He notes the budget includes minimum state aid of 82 million dollars and an added 13 thousand 740 dollars in salary funds for wages, with potential further increases from local tax reassessment and Faubus tax measures.
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Livi Rock
Atkansas Leagher
Wn Salney
Averit Ford
Ford
Laure
Board of Wei
Orval Faubus
Foret
Garcia Heads the Philippines After Magsaysay Death
Manila reports new president Garcia sworn in as fourth Philippine leader after plane crash killed President Ramon Magsaysay and several officials. Garcia, ally of the United States, vows to continue democracy and strengthen American-Philippine ties amid a wide open election. Conflicting reports note crash survivors and possible communist sabotage while condolences pour in from abroad.
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Vicw
Cailoy P Garcia
Ramon Magpsaysay Garcia
SAATO
Australia
Aftuy
Magsaysay
Cebu Island
Philippine Republican
Richado Poyas
Girela
Cebu
Huk
Canberra
Eisenhower
Philippines
United States
Free World
Marine Recruiting Drive to Begin in Hope
An eight man Marine Recruiting loan will start a three day drive in Hope on March 20 led by Sgt. George H Woodie. The team will interview interested youths and explain the Reserve forces Act of 1955 and the Marine Corps new guaranteed aviation training program. Offices will be in the Hope Post Office.
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Little Rock
Hope
George H. Woodie
Marine Corps
Sgt. Wood
Marines
Wood
M. G. Hansford Buried Sunday in Arkansas Funeral
M G Hansford age 84 a Glenwood resident died Saturday in a Hot Springs rest home. Services were held at 2 pm Sunday at Holly Grove near Hope with burial following the services.
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M. G. Hansford
Glenwood
Hot Springs
Powers
Holly Grove
Hope
Three registrants ordered to report for armed service
Three local registrants LeRoy Cleghorn Selmer Franklin Smith and William Fay Avery received orders to report for induction into the armed services on March 27.
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Selective Service Board
Armed Services
LeRoy Cleghorn
Selmer Franklin Smith
William Fay Avery
Israel seeks U S curb Egyptian moves ahead of war
Washington reports Golda Meir urged Secretary of State Dulles to act to curb Egypt's actions in Gaza and against UN forces. Israel's delegation, including Abba Eban and Reuven Shiloah, pressed for American support as Nasser moved to reassert control and threaten Gaza, Suez, and the blockade.
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Washington
Taracis
Golda Metre
Dulles
Real
United Nations
Hylles
Far East
Lop Tidey
Egypt
Israel
Metre
Meir
Jerusalem
Mel
Kgypta
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Giaa Strip
Suez Canal
Gulf of Aqaba
Flans
Gaza
Conti
Legislators and AHC Seek Accord on Highway Funds
In Little Rock Arkansas the Highway Commission will meet with state legislators on Thursday to resolve disputes over a 144 million dollar highway appropriation. Gov Fauhnan, awaiting a settled plan, will not call a special session until conflicts are resolved. a March 1 start for the new fiscal year looms.
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Little Rock
House
Senate
Highway Department
Weather Report Summary from Station Almanac
The Weather Experiment Station reports for hours ending Monday noting a high of 71 and low of 42 with 0.152 inches of precipitation. March total 3.18 inches and year-to-date 16.77 inches. Arkansas forecast calls for mostly cloudy with scattered showers this afternoon, clearing tonight. Normal highs 69 and lows 43 with little change. cooling Tuesday and again Friday. precipitation expected heavy at times, showers likely in the latter half of the week.
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Arkansas
Dadier Park
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