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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1951
Page
1
A fragment describes a contest at a theater with a prize of 35 dollars for a participation entry. The note mentions Malco Theatres and a May 29 1957 date, with references to a film showing and a display in a box. Names and details are unclear due to damaged text.
Fragmented text suggests a political struggle over Iran's oil wealth and British involvement. Mentions London, British offices, arms or naval actions, and potential conflict timelines. Specifics are unclear due to garbled OCR.
An armed convict overpowered the guards at Cummins State Prison near Montivelin Arkansas on May 16. He and a trusted inmate escaped into the woods after seizing a pistol and horse, prompting a statewide manhunt led by Warden Clay and Penitentiary Supt Lew Hensioe. Law enforcement branches issued alerts across South Arkansas as authorities pursued the pair.
Akadwlphia mourns 86 year old decorator and interior designer who served many clients. He led local home styling efforts and was noted for his crafts and methods. A private service is planned with family and friends in attendance.
The United States opened talks with NATO partners on expanding the alliance to include Greece and Turkey and possibly other Mediterranean nations. Britain, France, and other members weighed whether to adjust ties as the U S seeks stronger protection against Soviet pressure. State Department officials said broader security arrangements could replace or supplement the current treaty framework, with discussions planned for future NATO discussions and potential regional alliances.
Report on Senate and House Banking Committees debating renewal of price control and defense production acts. Maybank presses for extension to keep farm price ceilings, noting possible impact on consumer costs and cereal subsidies. DiSalle cautions against abrupt expiration. hearings explore implications and alternate price parity suggestions.
Fragmentary OCR text notes Simon Bolivar as a leader linked to emancipation efforts in a Caribbean or Latin American context. The fragment references a series, a parliament or political action, and a colonial or venezuela-related setting, with terms suggesting a timeline and influence.
Washington May 18 Congress moves to ship 2 090 000 tons of wheat to India to combat famine amid debate on funding. A proposed loan will back payment for half the grain with further amendments over grants and loans. Senate proceedings center on humanitarian aim versus avoiding Communist influence and ensuring India avoids dependence on Moscow.
Bursett 81 died after shotgun wound on May 4 in his mother Mrs Bursett’s home near Jacksonville. Son BL W Bursett 32, a former Little Rock pool hall operator, had been charged with assault to kill before her death. Deputy sheriffs report Bursett denied knowledge of the shooting. He told authorities he found his mother wounded in the doorway of their home. Veteran of both World Wars.
Chicago reports the death of Dr. Rott H. Herbst a noted surgeon and urologist aged 73. Former president of the Americas urological association he died yesterday at his home in Highland Park after a career as clinical professor at the medical school. He was born in Chicago and survived by his widow two daughters a son and two sisters.
The Arkansas Piago Officers association opens its annual convention in Little Rock with State Sen. James Johnston of Crossett chairing the Volume Investigating companies discussion. Johnston will speak Friday morning as the meeting begins.
Federal internal revenue agents questioned Governor McMath and aides in Little Rock yesterday as part of a routine inquiry into his income tax returns. Emery declined to reveal the scope of the investigation, citing legal restrictions.
An overnight incident near Dorado involved a derailment attempt by hitchedstrapped crews to move about 20 freight cars. Rain hindered traction as the locomotive struggled to pull trains, though no cars left the plant. The plant’s movement was reported as going off without incident. Separately, Lloyd’s of London quoted policy figures amid convention talks, with Dr. Frank Wood noting Pacific Coast conference funding and a $10,000 coverage plan.
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