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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1960
Page
1
The report details a large weekend sports gathering with Sherman, 17, of Pros, topping the Senior Pm championship in front of about 4,000 spectators in Memphis. It notes numerous contestants from Arkansas and other regions, plus a long list of accompanying relatives visiting Shreveport and Little Rock.
The forecast indicates variable highs across northeastern and southwestern Arkansas and adjoining Texas. Maximum temperatures range from the mid 60s in the northeast to the 80s in the southwest with overnight lows mid 40s to mid 50s and warmer readings expected by tomorrow.
The Senate postponed action on the broad civil rights bill after a partyline vote to send it to the committee. Majority Leader Lyndon B. Johnson moved to refer the measure over objections from Southern senators led by James Eastland. The committee will meet Monday but any bill action remains uncertain as a major fight over federal power to enforce court orders persists.
Ben Craven guests over the weekend join Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Floyd as Willis Floyd of Ft. South and C. W. Kinksey of Amity visit. Mrs. Floyd returns home from Cara Donnell Hospital after a period of medical care, friends pleased by the homecoming.
Roy Kimes II, sought in three states for robbery and burglary, was arrested by Eureka Springs sheriff after a high speed pursuit and found in a stolen pickup. Authorities plan to press federal charges while Kimes has a long felonious record including post office theft and auto theft.
In a Paris Town Hall address, Mr K holds that a French Soviet alignment shapes a stance against West Germany. He urges closer ties with De Gaulle, while De Gaulle opts for polite restraint to avoid a publicity clash. A French source says replies will come at the conference table.
State Auditor Jimmie Jones halted five printing contracts awarded to Allen, a legislator’s bid raises questions after an attorney general opinion says a legislator cannot legally hold a state contract. The Printing Board, including Gov Fate and Secretary Hail, must address whether an unpaid highway panel member counts as a state official.
Officials recount how inmates Farra and Rivera seized 21 hostages in the deputy warden's office, demanding a cay and three state workers as shields. After tense negotiations, they agreed to be moved to Davidson County Jail to await court action on writ petitions. Several prisoners were released for illness or safety. A former guard, fired for smuggling, is not charged. Rivera, 24, from Temple, Texas, is serving 40 years for armed robbery. Farra, 25, described as insane and capable of murder, is serving a life sentence for kidnapping.
The Arkansas adjuvant general and state officers have nominated for president and vice president. Lt. Col. John Y. Sampier and Maj. Douglas C. Shelton head the ticket with regional officers Frank Angelo of Jonesboro and Fred C. Storm of North Little Rock as running mates. The election is slated for this Sunday following officer elections.
West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer arrived in Tokyo for a seven day state visit. A small group of Japanese rightists greeted him with swastika banners and pro Hitler leaflets circulated before his chartered plane landed.
The document, signed by Corrections Commissioner Keith Hami ton and three lawyers along with the convicts, set terms to avoid good behavior time losses and avoid solitary confinement or maximum security risk for Parra and Rivera. The Nashville Banner printed an extra edition to publish it. Hostage Mrs. Jerry Tarpy described they were not terrified though armed guards were present and sleep was difficult.
Fragmentary OCR shows advertising pricing and postal details for Hope Arkansas and other cities, with a note on subscription rates and office addresses. The piece mentions The Associated Press and a Tokyo airport crowd scene with police removing banners. Local names include McM, Yeats, LaFaustts, Howard, and Mi lics among others.
The 1952 death of Hetty Green Wilks left an enormous estate as her bank alone held about 34.4 million dollars. Her total estate grossed close to 100 million dollars, reflecting a remarkable wealth profile for the era.
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