Secret Army General Taken by the French
In Oran Algeria the French government said it captured former General Edmond Jouhaud, a top leader of the Secret Army Organization. A 10 hour battle centered in Oran led to his staff being seized and Jouhaud flown to Paris with several accomplices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney Angove
Oran
Algeria
Secret Army
Edmond Jouhaud
Jouhaud
Paris
Sante
Jouhand
Raoul Salan
Teaders
Algiers
Charles de Gaulle
Jorhand
Gerberd
Gamelin
Pace
Poultry Festival Contest Promises All Expenses Paid Trip
Hope Arkansas hosts the Chicken Cookin Contest on May 25 with district winners receiving outdoor lights and expense paid trips. A state winner earns a trip to the national Poultry Festival and will represent the Poultry Industry next year. First runner up gets a dishwasher, second runner up a clothes dryer. Contact Mrs Bettie Duncan, Home Agent, Hope, Ark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope
Little Rock
Algo
Bettie Duncan
Hope, Ark
Weather Tola 1962 Precipitation Through February Report
Weather digest shows 12.13 inches precipitation through February 1962, up from 7.03 inches a year earlier. An Associated Press forecast from Central Arkansas notes mostly clear, cool conditions with light frost tonight, gradual warming Tuesday, and partly cloudy Wednesday. Weekend precipitation totals stand at 0.39 inches with temperatures in the mid 60s to around 70s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tola
Arkansas
Associated Press
Quijook
NAACP Threatens Boycott at Pine Bluff Kroger
The Pine Bluff NAACP plans to press Kroger to hire more Black workers amid heavy Negro traffic. A resolution says a boycott will proceed if no satisfactory accord is reached, with planned meetings slated this week. Kroger officials withheld comment. A nearby dime store closed earlier this year after a similar NAACP boycott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Bluff
Ark
National Association For the Ad J
Colored People
Kroger
The
NAACP
Ike Naacp
Ping Blut
Cuban Refugee to Speak at Benton High School
Augusto Villalon a Cuban refugee and current Little Rock University student will address Benton High School tonight on Fidel Castro rising to power in Havana Cebu and recall his experiences as a student at University Havana.
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Mitle Rock
API— Augusto
Villalon
Benton High School
Fidel Castro
Cebu
Lit'tle Rock University
Castro
University
Havana
Students to Visit the Old Town Washington trip signals spring study
Students from Texarkana and Lima join 115 peers visiting the Old Town this week as part of Washington high school's scenic pilgrimage. Mrs Charles Hayanes notes the yearly April program helps classes learn Arkansas history through site visits while jonquils and flowers bloom in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles Hayanes
Texarkana
Lima
Theold Town
Nashville
Negro Found Dead in Jail Here Sunday
Earadel Warren, 27, a Black man described as a focal Negro, was found dead in Hempstead County jail Sunday. Coroner Lynn Harris said death stemmed from a pulmonary condition. Police noted he had been drinking heavily when arrested and jailed late Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earadel
Warren
Hempstead County
Lynn Harris
Minstrel Show Opens Hope Kiwanis Benefit at Blevins High
The 9th annual Hope Kiwanis Club minstrel opens at 6 pm Tuesday in Blevins High School gym. Written and directed by Kiwanians, the show features a veteran cast led by Guy Grigg and Edie Hilty with new performers James Howell and Albert Graves VI. Mrs Eva Reynerson returns as piano accompanist. Delaine Bonds sings. Maxine White and the Hope Junior High School ice Club join in multiple numbers. Highlights include a comedy skit with Haskell and Veraine Jones, guitar numbers by Jimmy Ballentine, and a dance routine The Twist with Jan Reinhardt, Bill Compton and Penny Franks. Proceeds benefit the Blevins Youth Band. shows run Thursday and Friday at the high school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Kiwanis Club
Pam
Blevins High School Gynt
Shay Has & Velaren
Chai &Ery
Guy Grigg
Edie Hilty
Harry Hawthorne
Paul O'Neal
Andy Caldwell
James Howell
Albert Graves
Eva Reynerson
Blevins High School
Delaine Bonds
Blevins
Maxine White
Hope
Hope Junior High School
Lee Club
Phyllis Rankin
Haskell
Veraine Jones
Jimmy
Ballentine
Wil
Jan Reinhardt
Bill Compton
Penny Franks
John Crain
Bobby ‘Stewart
John B. Lowe
Burrow Co. Contract Judgment Upheld by Supreme Court
ARKANSAS AP The state supreme court affirmed an $11,685 judgment for W C Burrow Co Malvern in a Fordyce industrial plant contract dispute. The ruling backed the chancery court finding the amount a fair profit. defendants Dallas Cutty Industrial Development Association and Hercules Trouser Co argued Burrow was owed only $2,947. The case asked whether Burrow had an oral 10,000 profit contract or a cost plus ten percent arrangement.
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Sivile Rock
Kansas Supreme Court
W. C. Burrow Co
Malvern
Fordyce
Dulles Chancery Court
Dallas Cutty Industrial Development Asrociation
Hercules ‘Trouser Co
Burrow
Shortage of Technicians Hinders Soil Conservation
The National Association of Soil Conservation Districts reports a technician shortage slows the rollout of soil conservation practices on crop and range lands. The group agrees with President Kennedy that three quarters of private lands need improved measures. Farmers and ranchers and districts are ready, but applications await more trained technicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
API
National Association of Soil Conservation Districts
Kennedy
Congress
Kennedy seeks 600 million for immediate public works
President Kennedy asks Congress for a 600 million immediate public works program to create jobs in areas with high unemployment and a 2 billion standby fund for future recessions. The plan follows pressure from labor leaders and aligns with ongoing economic improvement efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kennedy
Congress
House Public Works Committee
White House
Joseph $. Clark Jr
D-Pa
John A. Blatnik
D-Minn
Mehrueary
Oay
Labor
Arthur J. Goldberg
Welfare
Abraham _coff
David &. Bell
Walter Heller
President
Southern State Plans Expansion at Magnolia Campus
Southern State College in Magnolia Arkansas announced plans to seek a 1 600 000 FHA loan to finance campus expansion. President Bruce said 400 000 in state funds and the loan would build a men’s dormitory and a college center, with the cafeteria converted into an infirmary and dormitory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia, Ark
Federal Housing and Home Finance Agency
Southern State College
Imon BE. Bruce
Bruce
U S Court Rules Voters in City Entitled to Hearing on Redistricting
The Supreme Court ruled that city voters alleging unfair representation in state legislatures may seek hearings in federal courts. The decision allows urban voters to pursue redistricting concerns via lower federal courts, with a 6 to 2 vote and dissents by Justices Frankfurter and Warren. Tennessee cases frame broader fears of rural domination in many states.
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U.S. Court
Washington
Supreme Court
Wiliam J. Brenna Jr
High Tribunal
Tennessee
Nashville
Brennan
Special Court
Felix Frankfurter
John M. Warlan
Tennessee Legislature
Arkansas Rally to Hear New Mexico Governor Mechem
New Mexico Governor Mechem, a Republican, will speak at an Arkansas rally on April 20 at Heshand Stadium. He is a University of Arkansas Law School alumnus, former FBI agent, and has served as governor of New Mexico in 1951 1956 and 1960 terms. The Jefferson County Republican Party sponsors the event.
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Pine Blupf
Ark
Edwin L. Méchem
New Mexico
Arkansas
Mechem
University of Arkansas Law School
FBI
Ne Mexico
Heshand Stadium
Jefferson County
Republican Party
Alford Enters Arkansas Governor Race With Filing
Rep. Dale Alford filed today as a candidate for governor of Arkansas, signing the corrupt practice pledge and paying a 1500 filing fee. He pledged a positive aggressive campaign and will resume his congressional duties, declining to discuss Faubus fifth term or other candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Dale Alford
Ark
Alford
Congress
Wilbur Mills
D-Ark
Grady Manning
Washington
Accidents Investigated by Police Weekend Collisions Reported
City police investigated several weekend accidents. A pedestrian collision on Elm Street involved Richard Rowe of Rose and Garland Bright son of Mrs Geore Bright. Bright was not seriously hurt. Another crash at Second and Elm harmed Mrs J C Wency with a head bump from Galen Muay. Officers Shirley and Smith handled the cases. A separate crash at Washington and Avenue B injured Donnie and Lanny Griffis, both taken to hospital. neither considered seriously hurt.
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S, Elm
Richard Rowe
Rose
Rt. 2
Garland Bright
Georege Bright
Young Bright
J.C. Wency
Galen Muay
Second
Elm
Shirley
Smith
Ward
Garland Smith
Hope
Donnie
Lanny Griffis
Washington
Avenue B
Hunt
All Around Town sketches Arkansas Wildlife notes and obits
Coverage from Hope area stories includes Arkansas Wildlife Federation officers elected in Stuttgart and Hope a ground cleanup event at Patmos School and Hempstead County Singing Convention plans. Obituary notes 6 day old McKamie infant deaths and family details. Local track results show Quachita College triumph with Don Booth Eddie King on relay. Four Salesmen at Slope Auto to receive Ford 3000 Clay award. VEW club to meet for 1962 officer elections.
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Palos Area
Aca
Patmos
Wil Ha
Hempstead
Ann McKamie
Will
Bobby MeKamie
Route 1
Hope
Robert Helton
Sexar
Kana
Sam
Caneay
Quachita College
Don Booth
Slope Auto Co
Ford Motor Company
Peabody Hotel
Memphis
Jack Arnette
William L.tate
Willie Fugitt
A. Y. Jolnston
Garbage dumped near Fair Park swimming pool
A caller described a Sunday afternoon call about a load of garbage behind the swimming pool at Fair Park. The mess appeared to be from a two week collection of milk cartons. The caller noted concern and mentioned the dump was observed near the swim area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Park
Poll Tax Bill May Come Up for House Vote
Washington AP report notes Democratic Leader Mansfield aims to bring up a minor bill to advance an anti poll tax constitutional amendment in the Senate within a day or two as Southern opponents prolong debate. The issue blocks other Senate actions and shelves major measures such as Congo U N bonds funding. Senate debate features Eastland Lister and Robertson, with Alabama Mississippi and Virginia among states still enforcing poll taxes. The House plans major tax revisions and a large labor welfare appropriation this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Mike Mannsfield
Mansfield
James GO. Eastland
D-Miss
Lister TH
D-Ala
A. Willis Robertson
D-Va
Alabama
Mississippi
Virgini
Arkansas
Texas
United States
U.N
Congo
Middle East
Kennedy
Senate Foreign Relations
Kellncey
Lendents
Labor Aml
Patrol Car Thief Sought After Bank Robbery and Escape
SILOAM SPRINGS Ark AP Sheriff deputies and state police hunt a suspect believed to be Harold Walker 24 of Selma California in wooded areas near Siloam Springs after an attempted car theft and a patrol car theft. Oklahoma authorities join the search as bloodhounds assist four miles east of town off State Highway 16 amid reports of a stolen car and a pistol grab earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siloam Springs
Ark
Sheriff's Deputies
State Paolice
Fort Smith
Harold Walker
Selma
Calif
James Morgan
B. G. Love
Walker
Mary Frances Thurman
Oklahom
Sherriff Slim Weaver
Mays County
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Bab-el-Oued
Jean Leslie Allen
Providence, R. J
Mobile
Ala
NCAAP
Benton
SCS
Southern State
Arkansans
N. M
Arkansas Wildlife Federation
Stutgart
FD Henry
Dorsey McRae
O P Roig
VEW
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