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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1953
Page
4
An advertisement notes Our Daily Bread with Thin by the Editor Aléx and Hy Washburn. It mentions Quachita Basin Program as deserving. The readable snippet frames a local promotion or endorsement.
Obie Quachlia, executive vice-president of River Valley, travels to Washington to lobby Corps of Engineers and Budget Bureau for appropriations. He seeks $500,000 annually to finish central work on the Little Missouri river project and to deepen the Ouachita channel to six feet with enlarged locks and dams to enable Mississippi barges. River development aims to boost navigation, freight handling, and regional prosperity by standardizing barge use between New Orleans and Camden.
Early May first residents reported a fire at the home of Mr and Mrs Carroll three miles out on Klazon Highway No 4. The house burned to the ground with nothing saved. Carroll said he woke to the scent of smoke and escaped. He blamed arson but could offer no motive or suspect. Carroll was hospitalized Monday and not home at the time. Police said neighbors extinguished flames from the exterior as onlookers watched.
In Lexington Kentucky university figures Adolph Rupp Ed Curd and Frank Costello were named defendants in a federal suit seeking triple damages of 578 257 78 for alleged gambling losses. The suit filed by Mrs Lucie Chumble Bradberry Athena Gd alleges a fraudulent gambling scheme involving colleges and university sports and ensnaring student leaders. The case continues.
Western Turkey quake disaster leaves 355 official dead but estimates near 1,000 with 1,000 plus injured and 18,000 homeless. Rescue teams from Army Red Crescent and civilians work amid destroyed Yenice and Genene areas as leaders visit the stricken zone.
Samuel G. Tatom, 67, lifelong Stamps resident and stamps merchant, died Thursday night in a Lewisville hospital. A state highway department maintenance foreman, he belonged to the Methodist Church. Survived by his wife, three sons Ferrell Roym and Wade of Stamps, two sisters Mrs. Mary Calhoun of Shreveport and Mrs. Lida Tissue of Houston, and brother E. E. Tatom of Stamps. Funeral at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Stamps Methodist Church, burial Sardis Cemetery.
T E Logan aged 87 was found dead yesterday in a field near his Anthony Mill home. Death cited as due to natural causes. Survived by wife, three sons Clarence of Long Beach California Rey and Dorsey Logan of Dallas, and brother Henry Gegon of Stephensville Texas. Funeral set for 2 p.m. today at Mendon Cornelius Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Leroy Saniiew. Burial at DeAnn Cemetery.
Two Republican senators urged reopening hearings to obtain and study the FBI report on Charles E Bohlen the ambassadorial nominee to Russia. Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Wiley cited Secretary of State Dulles' testimony and an available FBI summary, while McCarthy voiced skepticism about Bohlen's loyalty.
Seventy Überblick: The 1000th day of the Korean War is marked as stalemated along the middle boundary near the 38th parallel. North Korea, rebuilt after Inchon, faces a multination force led by the United States and South Korea, with China entering the conflict in late 1950.
A newspaper piece reports on a study of long married couples. It quotes a variety of views from husbands and wives, noting many feel the 25year mark brings similar pressures for both partners. The tone reflects social commentary of the era.
Senator Taft urged a fresh survey of U S military needs, arguing the nation must reassess Ike Eisenhower's buildup goals. He would expand beyond Truman's program and examine overall armed services requirements to determine what must be done. Representative Short said defense spending could be trimmed through tighter management and long term planning without harming readiness.
The extended March 2024 forecast from the U.S. Weather Bureau predicts temperatures in New Orleans will average 4-4 degrees above normal for the period. Expect a mix of mild and moderate temperatures with highs around 60 to 75 degrees and cooler readings in the northwest on Sunday. Scattered showers are expected to be moderate to locally heavy over the weekend and again midweek, with overall precipitation moderate to heavy at times.
West Germany emerged as the first nation to meet U S demands for armed forces reduction and European integration progress. The Bundestag approved the treaty by a margin of 224 to 205 after debates ending with approval of the two million force reduction package. The Alfried-Bent Heats Contract was also okayed 228 to 0.
Hope Brick Works, one of the city’s oldest industries, can produce 26 million bricks yearly. Established May 14, 1901 by N. P. O’Neal, it began with 16 workers and about 30 000 bricks daily. Now employing about 75 to 80, the plant ships bricks nationwide, notably to 17 states, with a diverse product line and annual payroll around $200,000. Local businessmen toured the plant last week as part of a series of industry visits in Hope.
Washington United press reports that Rep Harold Velde and Roosevelt Jr face a flood of mail after Velde suggested a probe into communist influence in churches. Of 1 756 messages counted, 1 093 favored ignoring the inquiry and 168 opposed. Roosevelt criticized the plan and called for Velde's removal as committee chair.
A fire early morning gutted the school near Wynne, Arkansas, destroying the building and leaving officials to estimate the damage at about 480. Measurements and exact cause pending investigation as local responders secure the scene.
A varied weather pattern ushers in spring with an official equinox moment at 4 01 PM EST. Winter blizzards battered high California passes stranding about 300 motorists amid 81 mph winds and drifting snow, while Alaska and Gulf of Alaska systems move southward. Central regions see a milder welcome with southerly breezes, temps in the 60s in southern areas and mornings around the 30s near the southern border.
Democratic Party leader Stevenson arrives in Formosa from Japan and meets Chiang Kai-shek in Taipei. He says the talk was very interesting and plans to speak further at a press conference tomorrow. Stevenson, accompanied by Ambassador Rankin, is greeted by officials and a crowd at the airport.
Representative Daniel Reed of New York says he will continue to push for tax cuts and fights harder than ever to fulfill Republican campaign promises. He accuses GOP leadership of wavering on tax reduction and says a prior pledge was unintentionally misread. Republican leaders dispute his stance as he heads the tax-writings in Congress.
Washington reports show the Agriculture Department survey indicating Southern farmers plan to plant more land overall for crops, with cotton acreage near flat or slightly up. Officials caution that a larger crop could stress prices unless growers reduce cotton plantings by about 18 percent as urged by the government.
Tehran Premier Mohammed Mossadegh rejected a month-old British proposal to settle the Anglo Iranian oil dispute. He said the door remains open for further negotiations while asserting Iran could sell enough oil to operate the Abadan refinery at full capacity.
Young rider Charles Wylin, known as Tri, was unconscious after a horseback accident in the Crank Wood school yard. He was taken to Hope Hospital with his condition listed as unknown and unstable while two others escaped serious harm.
The UN secretary general race narrowed after Myra Pandit of India failed to win the Security Council vote.With Nehru’s backing, Pandit’s bid faltered as big nations weighed a successor to Friday’s long‑hour secret ballot. The United States and others signaled preference for a different candidate.
Governor Cherry said a probe is possible to obtain information on the sev erance measure and tax plan. Opponents argued the tax hike may not be an emergency and urged a full investigation. The Senate calendar shows the issue amid guneral Assem bly session debates on funding and fairness of the tax.
The Star notes a fire that damaged Bob Carroll's home and clothes, with Mrs Carroll and others assisting. It mentions local commuters and a weekly event at Menders, hinting at charitable drives and community effort amid loss.
A Chicago four story hotel collapsed in a blaze killing five people and injuring nine others. Witnesses describe chairs, debris, and a chaotic evacuation as authorities investigate the cause and the extent of the damage.
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