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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1956
Page
2
The notice promotes a Spring Revival at Lonoke Baptist Church May 7 to 11 at 7 30 pm with Rev W M Erby of Rising Star and Stephens Baptist Churches delivering the nightly message and inviting the unsaved to attend and seek prayer.
United Press reports quotes from Lyndon Johnson on Gov. Shivers and Texas delegation tensions. Donald O Connor backs silent film era over talkies. Mel Partenell eyes a defining baseball chance with the Red Sox. Harold Stassen and Eisenhower aide discuss arms race diplomacy. Beatrice Adams on killing her lover with a car. Henry Cabot Lodge Jr praises Hammarskjold in the Middle East mission. Murray Chotiner denies using Nixon’s name in private practice. Florentino Das sails solo to the Philippines seeking faith. Rev. William St Evans at Barkley funeral honors his legacy. Marine Corps officials report irregular training practices and responsibility for the Fort Ris tragedy. Shoup’s leadership cited in Guadalcanal Saipan Tinian actions with the Marines.
Maj. Gen. David M. Shoup, veteran of Tarawa and Medal of Honor recipient, to direct recruiting and training reform. He will curb harsh drill practices while preserving authority and morale, as Gen. Randolph Pate announces the appointment after the Par ris Island drowning incident. Shoup, 52, from Battle Ground Indiana, is known for tough leadership and will oversee inspector general of recruiting.
Arkansas lawmakers pressed a Senate Appropriations subcommittee to approve over 1.1 million dollars for Ouachita River navigation and flood control. The push includes funds for channel maintenance, dam and reservoir upkeep, planning for a 9 to 10 foot channel, and studies on flood control dams. Thatcher urged planning funds as economically vital, citing potential river commerce and near-term levee construction.
John Charles Daly of ABC says candidates must relax and act natural for TV. ABC plans nationwide television coaching schools to guide first appearances and help the public, citing Dewey as an example of authenticity winning over TV audiences. Daly urges one to talk like in a drawing room and avoid forced performance.
Hollywood stars James Granger and Jon Simmons plan to reside permanently in a 103 square mile New Mexico ranch near Silver City. Granger and his wife will divide time between farming life and movie work, with possible projects in England.
Auburn University Florida and Louisville face NCAA probation for two to three years. Auburn receives a three year ban on bowl and invitational events, while Florida and Louisville receive two years. Louisville’s penalty covers basketball only for the 1956 NCAA NIT year. Administrators promise to restore good standing and comply with regulations.
Yesterday results show Chicago 2 Philadelphia 1 and St. Louis 19 Brooklyn 2 while Cincinnati 4 Pittsburgh 4 and Milwaukee 3 New York 2. Today Brooklyn visits St. Louis New York hosts Milwaukee and Pittsburgh plays Cincinnati with Philadelphia at Chicago. American and Southern Association tables list Birmingham Memphis Atlanta New Orleans Nashville and others with mixed records alongside Chicago New York and Detroit batters. International news reports post cease fire talks as Hammarskjold seeks a Syria Israel agreement amid Jordan river project tensions and Israel releases a Dutch plane crew and five-mats.
Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold winds through a two-nation peace mission in the Middle East reporting unconditional cease-fire pledges by Egypt and Israel and tentative promises from Syria Jordan and Lebanon not to renew hostilities. U.N. observers to be reinstated with patrols along the Gaza Strip as part of the effort. He will brief the Security Council from Rome after a Cairo stop, while New Mexico families offer a different life choice for Hollywood descendants.
Legal notice states the Hempstead County Convention of the Republican Party will meet at the County Courthouse at 2 30 PM on May 14 1956. J I Lieblong is chairman and dates show April 28 and May 1956.
The Fourth Congressional District Convention of the Republican Party of Arkansas is called to meet at 10:00 A.M. at the Magnolia Inn in Magnolia Arkansas on Monday May 21 1958. Published April 26 May 5.
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