Hope Basket Co Plant Closes After 51 Years
Hope Basket Company in Hope ended 51 years of operation with a shutdown on Saturday March 17 led by Walter Verhalen Jr. He signaled possible liquidation with few prospects for reopening amid declining basket demand from competition with paperboard containers. Peak employment reached about 350. current staffing around 100 with payroll in thousands. The closure may be tied to the fruit crop outlook and long term market trends. The plant’s fate to be decided in a few weeks with no official reopening plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Verhalen Jr
Charles Aber
Verhalen
Gais
Hope
Trig
Plane With 107 Aboard Still Missing
A bright sky flash sighted by a Liberian tanker near the Western Pacific fuels new suspicion that the Flying Tiger Super Constellation vanished five nights ago may have exploded or been sabotaged. Officials in Guam report the last contact at 10 30 p m Thursday about 270 miles west of Guam with 107 aboard bound for South Vietnam.
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Manila
E Pacific
South Viet Nam
Guam
T. L. Linzen
Weather Summary for Central Arkansas and Northwest Arkansas
Regional forecast notes cloudy and warmer conditions with widely scattered showers and thundershowers through Tuesday. Wednesday mostly cloudy, slightly cooler, with continued showers. Weekend outlook calls for further scattered thundershowers and cloudy skies. Highs reach mid 70s, lows around 60, with cooler readings in areas of higher elevations.
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Associated Press
Central
Arkansas
Northwest
Southwest
Aykansy
Dillon Says U S Cannot Afford Large Tax Cut
Secretary Douglas Dillon told the Tax Executives Institute that the United States cannot afford a truly significant reduction in the total tax bill now or in the near future. He argued that while rates can be cut, total payments must be covered, as five fast-growing allies shoulder heavier burdens. He outlined Kennedy’s reform plan to trim basic rates by closing loopholes and repealing minority benefits while preserving national commitments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kennedy
Congress
Dillon
McClellan Sets Public Hearings on Misused Missile Funds
Washington AP reports public hearings set for April 3 by Senator John McClellan to probe whether taxpayers were gouged by profiteering in missile and space contracts. McClellan says industrial firm officials and Army and Air Force officials may have acted unlawfully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sen. John, McClellan
D-Ark
McClellan
Meney
Army
Air Force
Vote Machine Issue to Be on Arkansas Ballot in November
In Little Rock the state will include a Permissive Voting Machine Amendment on the November ballot. Backers led by the League of Women Voters and the American Association of University Women aim for 100000 signatures, far above the 43000 minimum. Co-sponsors plan to petition every town. 10000 petitions have been distributed, 5090 more on order. The measure, pushed by Pulaski County's Jim Brandon, was delayed and later adopted for show, with support from AAUW reports and judges upholding voting machines as voter records. The effort stresses secret ballots while officials and manufacturers resist changes to machine design.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
League of Women Voters
American Association of University Women
League
Joan Kurris
Hai
Arkansas Municipal League
Orval E. Faubus
Reid
House
Senate
General Assembly
Pulaski County
Jim Brandon
Shoup Voting Machine Corp
Ridley Park
Automatic Voting Machine, Corp
Jamestown
Mrs. Jennie Citty 82 of Ozan Dies Saturday
Mrs. Jennie Green Citty aged 92 wife of late F P Citty Ozan merchant and planter died Saturday in a local rest home She lifelong resident of Ozan twin sister of Mrs Josiy Smith both octogenarian residents near identical dress Survivors include two daughters Mrs Hervey Holt Hope and Mrs W M Sparks Little Rock two sisters Mrs G Smith Ozan and Mrs Bob Carylyan Texarkana two brothers J K Green Ozan and C R Green Hope and a niece Mrs Charles C Thomas Hope Services set for 2:30 pm Monday at Ozan Methodist Church Rev W C Lewis Burial by Herndon Cornelius Funeral Service at St Paul Cemetery Ozan
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Jenn¢ Green Citty
F. P. Citty
Ozan
Daught
Pronger
Honstead
Josiy, Smith
Arkansas
Ozan Methodist Church
Hervey Holt
Hope
W. M. Sparks
Little Rock
G. Smith
Bob Carylyan
Texarkana
J. K Green
C. R. Green
Charles C. Thomas
W. C. Lewis
Herndon-Cornelius
St. Paul Cemetery
Ozu
SEC Seeks Data on Stock Deals in Broad Industry Study
The Securities and Exchange Commission asks about 50 corporations to detail recent public relations activities with financial writers analysts and brokers to assess promotion campaigns impact on stock prices and possible misleading information. Replies will feed a Congress ordered industry wide study with firms ranging from small to large and markets from New York to OTC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Securities and Exchange Commission
SEC
Commission
Congress
New York
Arkansas County Among Distressed Areas Named for Aid
The Area Redevelopment Administration added four counties and an Indian Reservation in Arkansas to the federal list of distressed areas. The designation was announced Saturday and will direct financial aid to the affected regions as part of the program.
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Washington
Framedin
Arkansas
Area Redevelopment
Thinks incident on Cuba would work in Miami rally
A counter revolutionary leader Rafael Serralla urged action against Cuba at a Bayfront Park gathering. He claimed Fidel Castro’s defenses had a weak point and, with three months and 4600 men, could succeed. Serralla noted 200 Castro guerrillas were active in a sewer location, aided by Miami's Cuban community.
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Miami
Pla
APA
Ihe
Fidel Castro
Cuba
Rafael Serralla
al ‘Bayfront Park
Nacionalistoa Revilista
Serralla
All Around Town Highlights From The Star Staff
Vincent Willett promoted to manager of the research department at California Packing Co in Crystal City Texas. He and his wife Renee and daughters Sugay Nyse and Mary Beth live there with his parents Mr and Mrs Joe L Willett. Kenona Whitin named PHI Bela president in Ruston a national women’s professional group. Beth Adams of Jena Louisiana wins state home economics award for Louisiana. John A Wilson reappointed to Arkansas Tuberculosis Sanitorium Board for seven years by Gov Orval Mauboy. The Me Benetine Harrison noted in last court docket as Ernestine Harrison at Brinich Hospital L A Psteel salary mentioned. Silver plaque awarded for 25 years of cordial business relations to Mr Po at a Little Rock awards dinner March 16 attended by wholesalers wives and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Willett
California Packing Co
Crystal City
Texas
Firsh
Bradweed
East Texas State
Jene
Donurs Lust
Willett
Renee Ane
Sugay Nyse
Mary Beth
Hees
Joe L. Willett
Ok Hong
Balloon Project Averages Fall After Ring Failure
CHICO California The Star Razer balloon project average drops due to a faulty cast iron ring around Balloon No 3 neck The ring scraped as the 400 foot helium filled craft rose during an Air Force launch attempt The balloon was to carry instrument package BM 1000 feet high photographing the heavens toward the Pacific Balloon No 1 exploded over the High Sierra weeks ago Balloon No 2 worked successfully earlier in the run
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Chico
Cali
API
Pacific
High Sierra
Inunehold
Guatemala Crisis Deepens as Opposition Seeks Junta
Guatemala nears a critical point as opposition leaders press the army to back a civilian military directorate to replace President Miguel Yudigoras. The anti-Ydigoras bloc, including three major parties, seeks backing from business and professional groups while the government claims control. At least 20 killed and over 530 wounded after a week of student protests against alleged December election fraud.
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Guatemala
Miguel Yuigaras
Ydigoras
National Liberation Movement
Lan
Democracy, Party, Land
Oltiely
Conservative Party
County Voters to Decide Bond Issue Tuesday
County residents in Hope and Hempstead County will vote Tuesday on a 225000 dollar bond issue to fund a new Egg Perms plant by Delight Egg Farms Inc. The single ballot question asks approval of the bonds to underwrite plant construction and eventual processing capacity, with $20000 reserved to service the debt for one year. Polling locations are listed by ward and town, with several precincts serving Hope.
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Thunsday
Honda H
Hope
Hempstead Courthouse
Hope City Hall
Walnut Street
Old Pontiac
Harry Phillips
Meyers Warehouse
Bolith Waliaul
Coffelt Says He Will Run For Arkansas Governor
Little Rock attorney Kenneth Coffelt announced his candidacy for governor pledging to expose corruption in Gov. Orval Faubus administration. Coffelt, the second candidate named alongside several others, promised utility rate cuts up to 15 percent and $5 million annual savings through wiser spending. He also vowed to eliminate gambling dens in Little Rock and Hot Springs and to ensure per capita education funding for all children. Coffelt, a former state legislator, farms near Jacksonville and previously challenged for Congress. he declined to detail corruption claims until the campaign begins.
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Tattle Rock
Apt
Arkasas
Reeo
Sis
Little Rock
Kenneth Coffelt
Coffelt
Orvall
Faubus
Iffy
Wallace Murley
Camden
Marvin Melton
Jonesboro
Sid McMath
Dale Alford
Livle Rock
Newsmen
Lit‘the Rock
Hot Springs
Jacksonville
W. F. Norrell
Philippines
Spending to Climb aboard in Arkansas Star pursuit
Reported aboard are two Arkansans, one listed as Spec Eddie F Robinson, Rope, Ark. The Star says spending could reach 4.5 billion dollars, with uncertain contact by authorities. Mr Robinson remains unidentified to officials as crews search for missing boats and crew.
McRae Dyer Dies at 69 in Little Rock Hospital
McRae Dyer aged 69 died Friday in a Little Rock hospital. Survived by a son John Ray Dyer of Hope and a daughter Dorothy Ermach of Shreve, plus three sisters and a brother. Services were held Sunday at Herndon-Chaplain Church with Rev. Artis Downs. burial in Westmoreland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McRae Dyer
Artis Downs
Westmoreland
Russia Ready to Negotiate on Nuclear Test Ban
The Soviet Union signaled willingness to join U S and Britain in talks on a nuclear test ban and proposed a three power committee at the 17 nation disarmament conference with France invited. Washington urged a rapid pact with international controls while preserving national monitoring, as Paris boycotts the conference. The stalemate continued with Western aides pressing for compromise as Canada’s Howard Green prepared the Western speech. Continued on Page Two.
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John M. Hightower
GENMA
Soviet Union
United States
Britain
Valerian Zorin
France
Paris
Dean Rusk
Middle Group of Nations
Zovih
Vafar
Zorin
India
Kennedy
Lossing
Howard Green
Iadzy
Mrs. R. M. Wilson Dies at 82 in Richmond
Mrs. Besa Knox Wilson aged 82, wife of Dr. R. M. Wilson, longtime Presbyterian missioners in Korea, died March 13 in Richmond, Virginia. The couple's leper colony work, post World War I reorganization, and Korea ties are noted. Survivors include husband Dr. R. M. Wilson and several daughters and sons in Virginia, North Carolina, Alaska, and Washington. Services were held in Richmond.
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U.S
Richmond
Sam Mason
Ampto Roudsy
William Wood
Red Bank
Jtsons
James Wilson
Durrham
N.C
John Wilsay
Greensburg
Alc
R. My Wilson Jr
Spokane
Wash
Joseph Wilson
Anchorage
Alaska
Edwin Wilcoly
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Royce Weisenberger
Ce Weisenberger
Weisenberger
Edwina Whitman
Hope, Ark
Louisiana Tech
Phi Beta, Speech and Music Fraternity
Jennie Citty
Venezuela
Michele Petro
NEA Radio-Telephoto
Jacqueline Kennedy
Agria
B. D. Sanwa
Star
Kenona Whitin
PHI Bela
Las Dana Vou
Ruston
Whitman
I. Whitman
Beth Adams
Jena
Mix
RL L. Jeux
Louisiaiana
Veh Two Yet's
Phi Kappa Whi
Didge John &. Wilson
Arkansay
Ute
Orval
Mauboy
Benetine Harrison
Ernestine Harrison
Brinich Hospital
By Morris W. Rosenberg
Russia
R. M. Wilson
Hae
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