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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1960
Page
5
Weather data for 24 hours ending 7 a.m. indicates a high of 79 and a low around 91 with no precipitation. Total precipitation through February 10 inches. year-to-date 10 inches. Expect thunderstorms, strong winds this afternoon and tonight, then partly cloudy and cooler late tonight and Wednesday. Highs in the mid 70s to 80s, lows generally in the 40s.
A regional forecast indicates cloudy conditions with thunderstorms and locally high winds tonight. Tonight will become partly cloudy with temperatures in the upper 40s to mid 50s in the northeast and lower to mid 40s across the west and south. Thursday will bring upper 70s to around 80 with variable winds and cooler lows in the 40s to 50s in northern areas.
Circuit Judge Lyle Brown sentenced a 21 year old Prescotl man to three years in the penitentiary after pleading guilty to carnal abuse of a female under 16. The case stemmed from an incident at a roadside location two miles east of Hope. Authorities reported the victim's mother alerted police, leading to the arrest and investigation by Sheriff deputies and the Prosecuting Attorney. Additional juvenile delinquency charges may be filed against the suspect.
A. peaviaw of Hope Kiwanis Clubs presents the seventeenth annual minstrel at Blevins High School Auditorium at 4 p.m. Tuesday April 5, with proceeds aiding Blevins youth program. Local senior class members sell tickets. Show lasts about one hour plus a 45 minute intermission. The Riwanians with an all local cast perform in Hope next week April 7 and 8 at Hope High School auditorium.
Aubrey, formerly of Hope, died at his Dallas home Monday morning March 26. Survived by daughter Atrs Robinson, son Colburn Aubrey of Dallas, sister Mrs Frank Turner of Spring, and four other siblings. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Extended plan for planting pine seedlings aimed at agricultural mobilization runs to April 15 per state forester. Reports from Hempstead, Lafayette, and Milam counties show crop yields and bales, while Hope Police report 80 drunks and 19 DWIs. A Florida town prepares for a telecast of Alas, Babylon to air Sunday night April 3.
Khrushchev warned of a rebirth of German militarism as he visited Verdun and spoke in Paris. He urged Western powers to prevent aggression by West Germany while praising past Allied sacrifices. The speech followed a tense exchange with French leaders and a visit to Verdun’s war memorial amid foggy weather.
Hope has been selected as the site for the Southwest Poultry Festival to be held Friday, June 17. This will be one of four district festivals to be held in Arkansas during 100. A larger Arkansas Poultry Festival will be staged in Lille Rock on June 24-25 where district winners will compete for the Arkansas Poultry Princess and Arkansas Cooking titles with prizes.
President Rischhower and Prime Minister Marotel Myer said to be satisfied with progress at the Con Davil talks on various issues. The joint position on key tests was being prepared for release. At Camp David, Eisenhower and Khrushchev discussed broader issues, with Nixon joining and domestic policy hints emerging.
Editor Alex H Washburn describes a Topeka Newsboy Excursion that traveled 1045 miles in three days. The crew toured Bird City Avery Jalauil’s Bird, New Iberia, New Orleans French Quarter, and Lakes Pontchartrain, enduring rain and a stormy return trip arriving Monday night.
A devastating blaze at a whisky warehouse in Glasgow caused 19 deaths and 40 injuries as flames and burning alcohol engulfed nearby streets. Firefighters battled a massive explosion and collapsing walls while rescue teams searched the ruins for victims. Authorities noted no single World War II-style incident explained the scale, with losses mounting as the warehouse contents ignited.
In Johannehard districts unrest. Police swept through areas targeting demonstrators after a wave of violence linked to a Negro rights protest. One 72 year old man and other civilians were injured or killed as clashes followed a government blame game. Continued on Page Two.
A Presbyterian Sunday School class held a breakfast after church, serving a steak meal prepared by Lester Stubbs now based in Little Rock. Eggs were supplied by South and Paring. The notice mentions upcoming activities and a gathering related to a local packing company and a court event, with general public interest noted.
Miss Mary Switeer, director at the Office of Rehabilitation, told Senate Appropriations that last year $200,000 was allocated to convert the Mat Springs Army Navy Hospital to a rehabilitation center. She said the state has funds pending and that Congress must provide more money as the current $200,000 authorization limits further progress.
A man identified as James Meleny, 24, reportedly drowned in the Arkansas River when his pickup truck overturned while unloading on a wet bank. Deputies recovered the body downstream near the river mile. Sheriff’s officers said the accident occurred while he was unloading when the water pulled the vehicle into deeper current.
The Lions Prograss One of the Geet programs was presented to Ifupe II Club yesterday at regular weekly meeting. Merry Phillips led arrangements and 7 sunken The Yelp presented a safety film titled Driving With Champions. Veith has driven in the Famous Indianigulis 800 Speedway for four years and plans to enter again. Bob, a prominent driver, travels the Any Stulos circuit with the highway Bat Program appearing in high schools and civic clubs. A discussion followed the screening, stressing teen safety and that safe driving reduces incidents. Guests included Bill Fichter, Haskell Jones, Dub Flows, Ralph Mongomery, Bard Hagains, and Clifford Russet. 33 members attended.
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