Notable Local Clipping and Letters on Alligators and Tax Debate
A column reflects on regional alligator sightings near Narrows lake and invites out of town readers to visit. It notes fishing trips by Cary Teevathan and Jon Gipson, with Linyd Schenck sidelined by illness. A letter from Paul Klipsch to Senator McClellan criticizes federal spending on demonstration plants versus private industry costs, arguing for lower taxes and reduced Bureau of Mines influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellow creek-McNab
Arkansas
Florida
Louisiana
New Narrows Lake
Greegon Lake
Orfreesboro
Southland iniJl
Lufkin
Texas
Cary Teevathan
Jon Gipson
Linyd Schenck
Wis Iso
Paul Klipsch
John McClellan
Paul
Wall Street Journal
Industrral
Paul Kpsch
Senator McClellan
Wall Street
Union Carbide & Carbon
Bureau of Mines
America
School Shots Urged for Hope District Entrants
James H. Tones announces that all parents in Hope District 1-A with children entering school this fall should consult family physicians. Immediate steps: secure birth certificates, confirm smallpox vaccination, and ensure diphtheria, whooping cough, and tuberculosis tests. If unable to visit a physician, consult the County Health Nurse at the Court House. A child turning six by December 31 may enroll this fall.
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James H. Tones
Hope
Piano Recital Tonight Presented by Graduating Girls
Sara Lauterbach and Beth Bridgers of the graduating class will be presented at a piano recital tonight at 8 in the school auditorium. Mrs. Ralph Bouton announced the program with ushers listed as 9 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jtwo Hope
Sara Lauterbach
Beth Bridgers
Ralph Bouton
Camp Koje Gets a New Commander
Brig. Gen. Charles F. Colson was removed as commandant of Koje Island after a deal with Red prisoners. Lt. Gen. James A. Van Fleet named Brig. Gen. Hayden L. Boatner to take over the 40,000-man camp as Gen. Mark Clark ordered an urgent Pentagon report on Brig. Gen. Francis T. Dodd’s capture.
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Seoul
Korea
Charles F. Colson
Koje Island
Koje Command
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Francis T. Dodd
Colson
Dodd
Mark Clark
Far Eastern
Pentagon
James A. van Fleet
Hayden L. Boamner
New Orleans
Boatner
Koje
1St Corps
U. S. Eighth Army
Kore
Court Won't Interfere in Road Change in Arkansas
Arkansas Supreme Court refused to prohibit Circuit Judge Zale B. Harrison of Blytheville from hearing a condemnation suit over the proposed relocation of Highway 61 in Crittenden County. Property owners claim the Highway Department seeks excess right of way and an illegal abandonment of parts of the state system. A May 1 circuit court hearing will determine jury fixed compensation for seized lands.
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Little Rock
The
Arkansas Supreme Court
Crittenddg County
High Court
Zale B. Harrison
Blytheville
Crittenden County
Harrison
Crittenden Chancery Court
Highway Department
Soe
Slavs Protest Grant Over Trieste
Belgrade charges Britain and the United States with illegal action in assigning Zone A of the Trieste Territory to Italy. Yugoslavia warns of possible counter measures in Zone B and a potential annexation move. Diplomatic protest delivered to U S and British officials.
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Trieste
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Italy
Zone A
U. S
George Alen
A. Duncan Wilson
Veljke Viahoyic
London
Zone
Zone B
Black man shoots on crowded bus killing four
In Cleveland on May 15 a 20 year old Black man said he did not mean to shoot three bus passengers and a policeman. He grabbed a deputy’s holster during the rush and fired, killing four white victims. Police quoted the suspect as saying the incident began after he drank at a tavern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Lawrence Galdsby
Pine Bluff
Ark
Goldsby
Eugene D. Stineheomb
Stinehcomb
Tren Goldsby
Slinehcomb
Stephens to Handle City Bond Issue
The Hope city council approved W. R. Stephens Investment Co of Little Rock to manage a $350,000 municipal water and light bond issue. Bids will be asked tonight from at least four firms for turbines and condensers as part of a long range electrical upgrade, with initial bond use limited to the project phase and interest capped at 3 percent.
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Hope City Counc
W. R. Stephens Investment Company of
Little Rock Handlers
Little Rock
Local Officer Missing in Korea Action
Lt. Max Murphy of the U S Marine Corps has been reported missing in Korea after being there only a few weeks. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. H C Murphy of North Hazel Street, were notified yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Murphy
U. S. Marine Corps
Korea
H. C. Murphy
North Hazel Street
Lt. Murphy
Divorcee Offers Self in Marriage for 15000 Dollars
A young Los Angeles divorcee, worried over debts and her sister’s illness, offered herself in marriage for 15000 dollars. She advertised in the Hollywood Reporter, a film trade daily, describing herself as a former dancer and conserved ex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Hollywood Reporter
Film Trade Daily
Commander of Wasp Says Radar Failed
Bayonne New Jersey May 13 UP The commander to the Wasp testified today that the aircraft carrier radar failed shortly before it knifed into the Destroyer Mine sweepcor Hobson which sank with a loss of 17 lives Captain Burnham C McCaffree hold a three man board of inquiry that the Wasp radar banked out immediately after a watch officer reported the Haben 3100 yards away during a simulated noon patrol in mid ocean
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Bayonne
N. J
Enmander
Congress Asked to Let Controls Die
Washington May 13 The Nationals Association of Manufacturers NAM and the U S Chamber of Commerce urged Congress to let price wage and civilian materials controls die when the defense production act ends June 30 Spokesmen said the controls hinder production incentives and raise costs for industry and government NAM President Willi J Grede and Clem D Johnston of Roanoke Va Chamber of Commerce vice president urged ending before May 1 1959 to allow the economy to adapt to defense needs Florence Nightingale comment from Red China noted in dispatches with limited significance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nationals Association of Manufacturers
NAM
U. S. Chamber of Commerce Today
House Banking Committee
Willi J. Grede
Clem D. Johnston
Roanoke
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Russia Blocks Access to Berlin Autobahn Route
May 18 report says Soviet forces blocked east bound traffic toward Berlin at Helmstedt while western traffic and U S convoys moved via the route. American officials noted five days of restrictions on east bound vehicles entering from Berlin but allowed to exit toward the western zones. Regular civilians and the U S convoy unit moved normally along the 11 mile highway between Berlin and the Western Zones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Beyse Helmstedd Autobahn
Saia Alfied Putrat Gars
Expo Highway
Melmstedt
Helmstedt
United States Army
Reds Charge U S Plane Killed Truce Negotiator
North Korea accuses an Allied aircraft of killing a truce talker during armistice talks led by Gen Namel and denounces the plenary sessions as propaganda. U N negotiator Turner calls the accusation a vicious blast while the United Nations says it will investigate.
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Minson
Korea
Munittive Hexotiaturs
Rae Bey
U. N
Adin
Turner Day
U.N
Namel Ato
Diamen Yace
Alles
Nain
Francis T. Todd
Ked
Kose Island
Rome
Decision II Reserved on Costello Case
The U S Circuit Court of Appeals reserved decision on Gambler Frank Costello's appeal from his conviction and sentence for contempt of the law. Costello, serving 18 months in jail and a $5000 fine, was not present when the case was heard by the three judge panel yesterday.
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New York
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Frank Costello
Cone
Senate
Sostello
Wiring Causes Minor Fire at Home on Hazel Street
Electrical wiring caused a minor fire at 507 North Hazel Street yesterday afternoon. Hope Fire Department announced today that there was practically no damage.
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N. Hazel St
Hope Fire Department
Roaming Back to the Home of His Childhood
Kansas City diary piece by HAL BOYLE reflects a man returning to his boyhood home and finding it altered. He wrestles with aging, changed neighbors, and the contrast between memory and present reality while noting a niece named Kathy and a family reunion that underscored the visit’s emotional turn.
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Hal Boyle
Kansas City
Kathy
Murry Hints New Steel Walkout as High Court
In Hempstead County Home Demonstration Club members may submit original plays and poems for the fourth annual judging cycle. Lorraine Blackwood, HD Agent, announced the planned event to be held with the Arkansas Council of Mass Demonstration Clubs at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville next fall. Original plays and poems must be submitted to the county extension office no later than June 25.
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Hempstead
Lorraine Blackwood
Arkansas Council of Mass Demonstration Clubs
University of Arkansas
Supreme Court weighs seizure power in steel case
Washington May 4 UP The government and the steel industry argued before the Supreme Court today over President Truman s seizure of the steel mills. Philip Murray urged the court that the Hartley act lawfully supported action to balance powers, while government spokesmen warned the decision would shape labor policy. The court planned to rule in a week or two as to whether the December seizure under the Hartley act could stand. Continued on Page Two.
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Washington
Koverdment
Steel Induste
Supreme Court
Pr Cent Revnn
Philip T. Porlman
John W.revis
Perlman
Davis
Caspa
theClo Gtedworlkers Union Bagan
Lonwlour
Truman
Ft. Algo
Hrea Railroad Brotherhuoas
Nevar Internats
Philip Murray
Atrike
John Snyder’s Mother Dies of Pneumonia
Jonesboro May 14 Mrs J M W Spyner 81 mother of Secretary of the Treasury John W Snyder died in a hospital last night pneumonia had troubled her two years She had been bedridden two months Survived by three sons Col Neal Snyder Willie and ER Snyder and daughter Dee Mae Snyder Also Dr W L Berry Jonesboro physician Funeral tomorrow at 2 am First Methodist Church Jonesboro with burial in Oaklawn Cemetery
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Jonesboro
J. MW. Spyner
Secretary of the Treasury
John W. Snyder
Snyder
Col
Neal Snyder
Pittsburgh
Willie
E.R. Snyder
Memphis
Tem
Dee Mae Snyder
W. &. Berry
Janesboro
First Methodist Church
Junesboro
Oaklawn
Jones- Ot
Fred Robertson Named District Legion Commander
Fred Robertson of Hope was elected commander of the American Legion District at a dinner meeting last night at Hotel Barlow. Other officers include Vice Commander Roland Phillips of Texarkana, Executive Committeeman Harry Martin of Little Rock, Delegate B A Quillen, and alternate J C Bryant of Nashville.
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Fred Robertson
Hope
American Legion District
Hotel Barlow
Roland Phillips
Texarkans
Harry Martin
Little Rock
B. A. Quillen
J. C. Bryant
Nashville
Nexarkana
Martin Norvell
Hot Springs
Local Girl Promoted by Airforce
A/3e Lorene Honne of Hope has completed basic training at Lagls land AFB San Antonio Texas and was promoted to A/3¢. After training she traveled to Roslyn New York for a clerk typist assignment in the Comptroller Dept and will attend clerk typist school in August. She expects to stay in New York 34 months or longer.
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Lorene Honne
Hope
Laglsland Afb
San Antonio
Texas
Roslyn
New York
Air Force
Comptroller’ Dept
Shef
Marlbrook Church to Mark 93rd Year Celebration
Marlbrook Church two miles east of Bleving observes its 93rd year with a daylong program starting at 10 a.m. A dinner will be served. Rev. Jimmy D. Montgomery will preach. Tribute paid to Dr. J. G. Williams of Washington, an early member. Master of ceremonies Johnny Wade, recently hospitalized, will be honored by the community. Public invited.
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Marlbrook Church
Bleving
Gravia
Jimmy DP. Montgomery
L Dorado
Montgomery
Maribrook
Mope
J. GC. Williams
Washington
Wiliama
Johnny Wade
Velurans
St. Toot
Senators Probe Grain Shortages Amid Storage Concerns
Senator Kim suggested a broader inquiry into grain storage shortages, noting potential discoveries in at least six cities including St. Paul, Denver, Atlanta, Chicago, San Francisco, Kansas City, and New York. He said the Agriculture Department probe would wind up this week.
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Washington
Sen
Kim Ugmp
St. Paul
Denver
Atlanta
Chicago
San Francisco
Kansas City
New York
Kem
Agriculture Department
Fosters Return From Shoe Market
Mr and Mrs Corbin Foster of Posters Family Shoe Store say daughter Linda has returned from Dallas where they attended the fall shoe show held Sunday at the market.
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Corbin Foster
Posters
Linda
Gay
Dallas
Foster
Breeds and Breeders Schedule for May 36 Event
The notice lists breeders and breeding services in Spring Hill area including Jersey and Holstein stock. It names Jo Brown and Dr Clinton Douglas among organizers, with designations for five breeding locations and semen availability. Breeds include Jersey, Holstein, and Braunvieh varieties.
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Jo Brown
Tors
Ville
Cliton Douglas
Arkatmas Artificialing Association
Brown
Hope Ealing
Oan
Neat Dairy
B Hi
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Emerson
Camp Koje
Anthony Eden
House of Commons
Weber
Eighth Army
Charles W. Christenberry
Stephens
Wasp
Congress
Florence Nightingale
Red
China
Russia
U.S
Murry
Sam
Uol Untermyer
John Snyder
Airforce
Lions Club
Midwest
Marlbrook
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