14 May 1957
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1957
Page
1
Arkadelphia chamber hears a talk on how the city attracted industry as two representatives from the Arkansas Industrial Development Commission headed to Live Rock to discuss prospects and potential projects.
Arkadelphia leaders launched the Reynolds plant, Teetum facility, and American Excelsior operation, presenting a success narrative to Hope Chamber of Commerce directors. Dick Uie and George Dows led the effort as president and manager, detailing plans and responding to questions from the visiting group.
At a chamber meeting in Hape, Arkadelphia leaders recount how 600 people and firms raised 250000 in two weeks for a million dollar Tecum plant project. They detail committee efforts, bank cooperation, and stock sales from lawyers to churches, plus Reynolds plant land purchase and the promise of 640 jobs.
Washington observes the fifth anniversary of the Women Army Corps with Col Mary J Milligan noting pride in service history. The corps grew from May 1 1942 congressional approval to July 1943 integration, reaching 8500 members at peak during World War II.
Atom bomb experts studied the final details of the United States sixth series of atomic tests at the southern Nevada proving ground. JAC Klefler reported from the Atomic Testing Site as officials weighed hues and biases of the operation.
Officials consider if weather permits a test detonation of a small atomic device. Conditions judged at 11 p.m. tomorrow to decide postponement. The Atomic Energy Commission stresses safety and plans a 200 foot tall device with elevated platform components.
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