Hope's Chance For Little Rock Jet Base Depends On Congress
Analysis of Hope Arkansas bids against Little Rock jet bomber base, noting risks of new congressional action, site competition, and funding gaps. Discusses Galveston and Hobbs as competing sites, and the impact of administration change on prospects. Details on current authorized budget and required appropriations, plus how regional interests shape the outcome.
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Lille
Hope
Little Rock
Mille Lary Aiepork
Arkansas
Air Force
Soma
Galvaston
Texas
Citizons
Hobbs
N. M
Galveston
Galveston-Hobba
Hope Chamber of Commerce
Little Rock Bage
Little Roch Slia
Defense Department
Congress
Tornado Toll Rises Across Arkansas and Deep South
A series of tornadoes yesterday struck Arkansas and neighboring states killing one person and injuring at least five in Arkansas nine towns suffered wind damage as Columbia Louisiana faced million dollar losses near Leesville a soldier died when a tree fell on his car. The storms marked widespread destruction across Arkansas Louisiana Mississippi Alabama and Tennessee with total damage estimated in the millions. Continued on Page Two.
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Arkansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Tennessee
Columbia
Bridger
Leesville
Harold Gorkce
Camp Folk
Judsonia
White County
School Issues Pass in County Election at Blevins
In a tight county election, 500 ballots were cast at Blevins while 100 voters appeared elsewhere. Unopposed Albert Graves and George Newhelithj won three year terms, with a $25 million tax measure favored. Ralph Boyer defeated Ernest Spears for a three year term and Noel Moses beat E W Rhinehart for five years. Both new members.
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Blevins
Albert Graves
George “NéwhelitJh
Fulton
Ralph Boyer
Ernest E. Spears
Noel “Moses
E. W. Rhinehart
Club Women Prepare for Tour to Baton Rouge and New Orleans
Baton Rouge and New Orleans educational tour for Hempstead County Home Demonstration clubs set for July 7 10 supervised by Lorraine Blackwood. Transportation and lodging provided. members cover meals and incidentals. An air conditioned bus chartered. guided tours of Baton Rouge and New Orleans including French Quarter. $8 deposit due May 15 with refund if trip canceled. funds to offset costs where possible.
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Baton Rouge
New Orleans
Louisiana
Hempstead County
Lorraine Blackwood
Home
Inci
Chamber of Commerce of
Esso Standard of Co
Louisiana State University
Otticen
Tractor Weed Control Demonstration At County Meeting
A tractor with chemical weed control gear drew attention at the cotton production practices session at the Stempsferd courthouse yesterday afternoon. Frank Wolters led the demonstration while County Agent Oliver Adams discussed 1954 cotton production practices. An Extension Service leaflet on Chemical Weed Control in Cotton Production was distributed, with many growers taking a copy free of charge.
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Stempsferd
Van Fleet urges more aggressive Korean drive
Senatorial debate echoed Gen. James A. Van Fleet's call for harder hitting attacks in Korea. He warned U N forces lack enough ammunition for major offensives, though he cautioned against a sitting war with no fighting. The retired Allied commander spoke of ammunition shortages and urged a tougher strategy.
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van Fleet
Edwin
Harkinson
Washington
James A. van Fleet
van Tileel
Kyres
United Nations
van Wpient
Indonesia Move Killed Before UN
At the United Nations the Indonesian delegation pushed for an early General Assembly debate on methods to avoid war. U S Senator Henry Cabot Lodge Jr labeled a Polish plan as an insincere effort likely to raise tension. Polish Foreign Minister Skrzprnewski said he would not discuss his plan now while Poland seeks to push Czech accusations of American espionage.
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United Nations
N. Y
I.N. Palar
Indonesia
U. N
Ute
U. 8
Henry Cabot Ledge Jr
Stanislaw Skrapnewski
Leslie Biffle Hurt in Weekend Wreck in Georgia
In Screven County Georgia Leslie Biffle 62 former U S Senate secretary and his wife were injured in a weekend automobile crash. Doctors said he is in good condition after treatment for cuts and bruises while his wife suffers a dislocated left ankle and cuts.
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Bsylvania
Automobile
Les- No le Biffie
U. S. Senate
Screven Coputy
Biffle
Child Hit by Truck Not Seriously Hurt
Over the weekend two accidents were reported by city police. A Negro child was hit by a truck driven by Irving McFaddin on North Hedal. the youth suffered no serious injuries and was discharged after treatment. No charges were filed. Another crash at Second and Elm involved Billy Blake of Hope and Arthur Murphree of Washington. the Blake vehicle was heavily damaged. Also during the week a 16 year old boy from Clarksville was picked up and held for his parents after running away.
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North Hedal
Billy Roy Mullins
Rand
Washington
Blake
Wulo
Wie
Weelkand
Clariesvilie
Glee Club Recital Scheduled at High School
The Junior-Sear Junior High School Glee Club directed by Mrs. B C Wyatt will stage a spring revival Friday night March 27 at o o clock in the High School auditorium. Sponsored by Hope Friday Music Club and Junior High PTA for the benefit of the Plano Fund.
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Junior-Sear Jligh School
B. C. Wyatt
Hope Friday
PTA
Plano Fund
Wife Doesn't Think. Air Vent Park Fun House Performance
An 1920s style humorous vignette describes a husband operating an air vent in a park fun house booth. Women approach, press a button and skirts blow by as the crowd laughs. The scene centers on a pianist performer and the playful crowd reaction as a series of buttons trigger gusts.
3 Ring Circus Heads to Hope This April 23
A large motorized circus will arrive in Hope on April 23 for a parade and show at Pair Park. Supported by Hope Lions Club and Third District Livestock Show, Dimo Bros will bring trained animals and a troupe including elephants and horses. Local families are urged to attend and bring a child.
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Pair Park
Hope Lions Club
Dimo’ Bros
Bbcode
Pete
Pea Tob Shivers
Wild Animals
Importance of Making a Will Discussed
The Hempstead County Council of Home Demonstration Clubs discussed why everyone should make a will. Jamea Pirkinton, Chancellor, 7th District, outlined reasons including disposal of property, reduced court costs, tax savings, and providing for chosen heirs, noting lawyers’ drafted wills are preferred and that oral or handwritten wills are less reliable.
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Jamea Pirkinton
Hempstead
Pilkinton
Eisenhower Stands Pat on Bohlen Nomination
Senate leaders report President Eisenhower will press forward with Bohlen's nomination despite GOP concerns. Taft and Wiley say they met with Eisenhower after a Monday briefing as debate on the controversial choice looms this day. The nomination faces GOP criticism from McGovern and others amid a tense party conference.
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Washington
I — Sen
Patt
R-Ohlod
Eisenhower
Chips Bolten
Tusnin
Tall
Senate
Chiademan Wiley
R-Wls
Foreign Relations Committee
Peiveto
GOP
Taft
Selialo
McQnethy
Hamburg Fires Brought Under Control
Flames broke out at 4 AM at diesel and gasoline plants in Hamburg, spreading to a Pan-Am storage facility. No injuries reported. Loss estimates cited at about 40,000 dollars by M. Fe Taylor and W. B. Luchor. Firefighters from Dorado Crops, Monticello, and Stomburg aided, with the blaze crossing a rail line and destroying two plants and storage tanks.
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Hamburg
Arkansas
Ora
Livia Hugo Hulk
Gloss Co
Pao-Am! Corporation
Karor
M. Fe
Digibutor
Lion
Pan-Am
SY Taylor
Luchor
Dorado
Cropst
Monticello
Stombucg Volunteer Fire Department
Ames
Tryouts Begin for Annual Senior Play Mister Cod
Senior class plays tryouts underway for Mister Cod, a comedy set to debut April 17 directed by Mrs Bi McPherson. Plot follows Lolue Smith as enrollment rumors swirl, revealing a rugged cowhand from Skeleton Hole complicating the tale.
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Mister Cod
Talent Night Planned by Demonstration Clubs
Demonstration Clubs plan a fourth talent night sponsored by Hempstead County Home Demonstration Clubs to be held at the City Hall Friday night April 24. Lorraine Brickwood 4H agent says the program will include vocal numbers, pantomimes, skits, square dances, and readings by home clubs. A small admission of 10 cents will be charged with proceeds aiding educational toys.
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Hoe Hempstend Couns Ty
Cuy Hall
Lorrain Brickwood
Aid Ao Oouta
Mnanca
Bois d Arc Game Reserve Approved Near Hope
The Atkana des Game and High Commission approved a project to restore wildlife in the Bois d Arc area near Hope. Executive Secretary T. A. McAmie said the plan combines game restoration with public hunting and fishing areas at an estimated cost around $60,000.
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Bois d’ Arc
Little Rock
Bola d'Arc
T. A. McAmie
Ares
Irrigation Demonstration Planned at Tidwell Farm
The Tidwell farm near Woodneadoy hosts an irrigation show on Wednesday afternoon led by Paul A. Haynes of Nashville. Farm leaders A B Tidwell A W Blorseth A P Davis and others from the Fruit and Tough Brativh Experiment Station attend as George Brow of the SCS explains the proposed system and its crop needs. Local farmers including A B Tidwell and A P Davis plan to adopt irrigation in 1093, following last year’s successful use of sprinkler irrigation at the Experiment Station.
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Throwell Sfarny
Ahguts
Woodneadoy
Teigalon
Avin Buregu
Anagting Mondhly Wight
Tleinpe Glend County
Nog Purtle
Cecil Bittl
Brativh
Aya George Brow
SCS
Tidewell Farm
Paul A. Haynes
Nashville
Arkansas
Jwll
Tempatead Equity
A.B
Tidwell
Blorseth
A. P, Davis
Raymond Pence
N. P. O'Neill
Sloman
Goods
Rent Control Extended Amid Congressional Agreement
President Eisenhower and Republican leaders agreed to extend rent control laws until October, with extensions possibly continued by Congress. The move targets housing costs and ceilings, addressing soaring rents and housing shortages in several cities, while local governments debate ceilings and enforcement.
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Martin
R-Maeas
Eigenhower
Republi
Trent
Controla
Petro
Conpresa
Morehan
Ghittes
All Around the Town By The Star Staff
Friday March 27 item notes local events and schedules with limited readable details. The fragment references a meeting or gathering and an entry time around evening hours, inviting attendance and indicating nearby venues or activities for readers.
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Star
Control policy debate sparks standby basis remarks
Washington notes quoted figures clash over economic controls and potential wartime use of reserves. The conversation centers on whether Congress should authorize emergency measures and preemptive actions. The exchange hints at broader strategy discussions likely to shape policy if tensions rise.
Belts Orsee and the Korps in a mystery match
A fragmentary note references Belts Orsee and the Korps in a sealed contest. Details are unclear, but the item hints at a sports or club clash amid garbled OCR.
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Cartle
Leslie Biffle
Fort Sill
Oklo
Nevada
Islone
Enalag
Severn’ River Naval Command Field
Annapolis
New York
Alice Roscoo
Roscoo
Rogene
Ring Circus
Pat
Bohlen
Tidwell Farm
Sll
Uieteiot
Aero
Withers ’ Raryeh
Ar x
Ion Parson Biive
Baruch
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