Fireworks Plant Blast in Mexico Kills Over 100
Rescue workers probed a rubble filled block after two explosions at a fireworks factory in a poor Mexico City area. Eleven bodies four of them firemen were found. about a hundred people were hospitalized and many were not expected to survive. Police hunted the factory owner Amnlia Jones Chavez for questioning. an adjoining house was illegally filled with dynamite and explosives near the city airport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jark Rutledge
Mexico Ity
Amnnla Jones Chavez
Wardhnousa
Mexico City
Page
Fertilization of Cotton Discussed at City Hall Meet
County Agent Adams and Extension Soil Specialist Miley led a cotton fertilization and soil management session at City Hall. They urged soil testing to tailor fertilizer, explained nutrient types, and recommended band placement to improve yields while conserving moisture and reducing weed growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver &. Adams
Woody N. Miley
University of Arkansas
Adams
Miley
My. Atlams
University of Arkansas Soil Testing Laboraory
Cigarette Smoking On Upswing Report Says
Washington report cites Agriculture Department figures in the era of rising tobacco use. Domestic cigarette consumption totaled 302 billion last year, up 2.6 percent from 1955, with a forecast for a new peak this year. Per capita use for persons 15 years and older in 1956 reached 3,426 packs per person, up from 1933 levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ervertittieht
Agriculture Department
Minstrel Show at Hope High Promises New Look and Crowning
Near capacity crowd expected for the Kiwanis Club minstrel at Hope High auditorium. Six candidates vie for queen. winner crowned at intermission as the show unfolds with new decorations costumes and lighting under Henry Seaman. Longtime performers and two new comedians join a cast of 60 in a program benefiting youth projects. Proceeds support Kiwanis youth funds and local facilities like K-Park and the Hope Youth Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiest
Kiwanis Club I
Hope High School
Tena ‘Pilkinton
Jane Reinhardt
Alene ‘Watson
Dorothy Smith
Sue Ann Smith
Kay Downing
Harrell C. Gall
Henry Seaman
Eddie Whitman
Guy Grigg
Paul O'Neal
Harry Hawthorne
Jimmy Miller
Andy ‘Caldwell
Sam Strong
Wayne Smiley
J David Pearson
Kiwanis
Elmer Brown
Kiwanis Club
Minstrels
Hope Youth Center
The
City of Hope Parks and Recreation Committee
K-Park
Power Line Hearing On Arkansas Mississippi Line Proposal
The Arkansas-Missouri Power asks the Public Service Commission to authorize a 60 mile 115000 volt line from Forage Gould Mississippi County and a Mississippi substation. Cooperatives oppose as no customers would be affected. Mich ill division official Mighell conducted the hearing and will report to the PSC. Estimated cost 205000 for the line and 195000 for the substation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
State Public Service Commission
Arkansas
Missouri Power
Faragouldo
Mississippi
Mississippi County
Greag
Graigngad
Missisippi County Rural Electric Cor
Ars
Em M
Michell
Divggloy
Girlihues Foy
PSC
Gost
Mighell
U S Priest Released by Red Chinese
U S Catholic priest Rev. Fulgence Gross of Omaha Nebraska was freed in Shanghai prison after six years' confinement. He said he planned to contact the British consulate and leave China in one or two weeks. Gross, 68, was arrested March 28 1961 and later moved from Tsingtao to Shanghai. He had first gone to China in 1932 and was among eight Americans remaining imprisoned in Red China at the time, with several other priests awaiting release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
China
Fulgence Gross
Omaha
Neb
Shanghai
Gross
United Press
Tsingtia
Air Home
Ambrose Pig Ser
Red China Will
John A. Houle
Glendaig Calif
Charles McGarthy
San Francisco
Helicopter crash injures one near Painan during mission
An Air Force helicopter assigned to the Air Rescue Squadron based at Formosa Asia Japan on temporary duty crashed five miles south of Painan. A passenger was injured while two crew members survived the incident as authorities investigated the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
aEth Formosa
U, Air Forge
Painan Facay
Lion
Asia
Japan
Fornosa
Three youths in custody for McNab area burglaries
Hempstead Sheriff Jimmy Cook reports three youths aged 13 to 14 in custody for burglary of stores and lake cabins in the McNab area. They are to appear before Judge Garrett this Salure day. City Police also report one member of a confidence game ring captured this week, while three other gang members escaped. Ben Owen buys G W Pelly Department Store in Mena, the largest in town, founded 1890, and operates outlets in Hope Nashville Camden Magnolia Broken Bow Paingerfield and Naples Texas. Glyde Arnold returns home after 33 months in the Army, 16 in Korea and Okinawa, and was discharged at Fort Chaffee. Marine W J Stephens of Hope Route 4 arrived in Luzon March 24 with the Submarine Division in a major assault operation along Fay East since World War II. Col Jack Stewart, whose wife Frances lives in Batesville, Miss, recently completed a two week engineer officer course at Fort Belvoir. Col Stewart, son of E P Stewart of Hope, is a University of Arkansas graduate and a Lambda Chi Alpha member. Ralph Bell, Saratoga High School coach, seeks baseball games with local high schools. invites teams to write for a date.
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Hempstead
Jimmy Cook
McNab
Garrett
Jack Brown
Ben Owen
G. W. Pelly
Mena
Mr. Owen
Hope
Nashville
Camden
Magnolia
Broken Bow
Paingerfield
Naples
Texas
Glyde Arnold
Korea
Okinawa
Seattle
Fort Chaffee
Fort Smith
Marine
W. J. Stephens
Philippine
Luzon
Swith
Sub Marine
Fay East
Gol
Jack By
Stewart
Frances
Batesville
Miss
Fort Belvoir
Ya. Os
Col
E. P Stewart of
Deed Bill Lets Hospital Land Go To AIDC
Gov Orval Paulius signed a bill deeding 2000 acres of state hospital farm land in Saline County to the Arkansas Industrial Development Commission for plant sites. The measure, sponsored by Rep Virgil T Fletenor, was one of two options. the other provided for public sale after state agencies could buy.
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Little Rock Wi
Arkansas Industrial Development Commission
Orval Paulius
Saline County
AIDC
Virgil T. Fletenor
New Newport Power and Light Opens New Office Building
The Aik jingas Power and Light company opened a new office building in Newport with an official open house. Electric appliance dealers displayed latest equipment and visitors received prizes.
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Qfriqe
Newport
Cup
Aikjingas Power ‘and Light Company
Electrc
Apple Angers US
City Manager Vote Set for April 24 in Hope
Hope Mayor Ole Olsen announced a citywide vote on the city manager form of government for Wednesday April 24. A prior proclamation had scheduled April 28, but a four state meeting on the Millwood Dam issue prompted the shift and the full proclamation will be published along with acts allowing Education to vote.
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Farm of Government
Hope
Ole Olsen
Millwood Dam
Guies
Taw
Marshall Dougan 80 Dies in Prescott Hospital
Marshall Dougan age 80, a resident of Bennet and Emmet, died Thursday in a Prescott hospital. Survived by two sons Vick Tougay of Vivian Louisiana and Walter Pougen of Ozan. five daughters Mrs. Charles Wheelington of Chi Chester, Mrs. Vern Boyd of Emmet, Mrs. J. K. Prescott of Rossian, Mrs. G. T. Ratcliff of Shreveport, and Mr. Jack Hossley of Kansas City Missouri. Two sisters Mrs. Pad Carington of Prescott and Mrs. Caroll Draper of Baton Rouge. Services set for 3 pm Thursday at Central Baptist Church Prescott. Burial at Snell Cemetery Burnet.
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Marshall Dougan
Bennet
Prescott
Vick Tougay
Vivian
Walter Pougen
Ozan
Charles Wheelington
Chichester
Vern Boyd
Emmet
J. K. Prescott
Rossian
G. T. Ratcliff
Shreveport
Jack Hossley
Kansas City
Pad Carington
Caroll Draper
Baton — Rouge, Ha
DeAnn Civic Club Meets Friday Night
The Victory and DeAnn-Couthorilies Civic Club will convene Friday night at Birthing Shoe Ant Motel 20 to discuss trial-community improvement. County Home Demonstration Agent Mrs Loraiine Wylie will attend. All interested members of both communities are invited.
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Victory
DeAnn
Civic Club
Loraiine Wylie
House Budget Cut Nears Final Stage
William F. Abrogabt reports a House move to trim about 200 million from Labor and Welfare appropriations, with Republicans and Southern Democrats driving a final stage effort. The coalition has cut 408,100 from recommended totals and reduced Eisenhower requests by 1.5 million, aiming to keep 1958 levels by trimming personnel expansion and minor items, with Senate prospects unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F
Waslington
Is Appropriations Committee
Eisenhower
Emnity
Rep
Fogarty
Bubcomimil
House
Senate
County Red Cross Drive Reaches Halfway Mark
Hampstead County Red Cross campaign passes half-way with $2288.44 raised as of today. Mrs. George H. Wright, drive chairman, announced the figure and urged canvassers to finish strong before April 1. Hope Ward reports show two outlying communities, Washington and Columbus, have contributed. rural clergy are urged to complete drives. The county goal is $4417, with hope the quota is reached this year. Missed contributors can send donations to Mrs. Wright.
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Hampstead County
Upholds Tradition of the Wild West
A 14 year old boy escaped from a jail cell by lowering a rope of blankets and rode away on a deputy’s horse before being captured near Elbert, Texas. He had been held on charges of stealing.
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Throckmorton
Tex
Sherif
Lawayen
Johnny Jones
Elbert
Pex
Jones
Glen McWhorter
elselWhorter
Maxfmn
Vones
Lawmakers to Probe All Union Welfare Funds
The House Labor committee voted to investigate union welfare funds to curb racketeering and protect workers rights. The probe aims to draft legislation safeguarding funds, reportedly totaling over 35 billion dollars, amid ongoing Senate inquiries into Teamsters finances and Beck’s Fifth Amendment stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Foster
John A. Goldemith
House Labor Committee
House
Senate
Cers Aire
Chatrmant Graham A. Baiden
D N,c
Labor
Haste
Mead
Burdendale
Teamsters
Dave Beck
Beck
Bordan
D-W.va
John By. Lewis
The
United Ming, Workers
Tifysonshiow
Utlon
National Banke
Washington
Nathan W. Sheffrman
Chicago
Barden
Lewis
Bailey
Mrs Rosie Parker Dies at Spring Hill at 77
Mrs Rosie Parker aged 77 died Wednesday at the home of Ena Nations in Spring Hill. Survived by sons Flynn and Avlin Moses, daughter Lois Binyard, sister Annie Daniels of Los Angeles. Services Thursday at Spring Hill Baptist Church conducted by Rev Carlton Roberts, burial Evening Shade Cemetery. Active pallbearers named Glendon, Thomas, Hollis, Coy Moses, Gale and Kenneth Sinyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosie Parker
Ena Nations
Flynn
Avlin Moses
Springg Hill
Glendon
Thomas, Hollis and
Coy Moses
Gale
Kenneth Sinyard
Trailer overturns near Fukton injures three
Three people were shaken up but not seriously injured when a truck and house trailer overturned near Fukton around 14 00 today. Paul Neff Jr told officers the swaying trailer caused the pickup to lose control. Neff and his wife with their small daughter were taken to Hope Hospital by Herndon Cornelius ambulance for treatment.
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Fukton
Paul Neff Jr
Neff
Weather summary unreadable but lists totals
Fragmented weather note reports four hour end time and day with low 87 and precipitation details. Mentions total precipitation for March and yearly rainfall figures. numbers appear garbled and partial.
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Mexico
Ausbond
Atengelf
Gia Ing
Ouae
Hope Plant
Hope Water and Light Plant
Joe D. Brown
Dennis Bell
Florence Hicks
U. S
Red Chinese
Lamba Chi Alpna
Ralph Bell
Saratoga High School
Central Baptist Church
Noel O'Steen
Hendon
Sornellus Wag
Snell Cenigory
Burnet
DeAnn Civic Club
County Red Cross
Spring Hill
Associated Press
Memphis
New York
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