17 May 1956
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 4 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1956
Page
1
The piece notes a Democratic presidential write-in contest with Adlai Stevenson and Estes Kefauver as possible candidates. It hints at a tight outcome with delegates likely to be allocated, stating the winner would take 16 delegates to the national convention.
Northwest area markets report firm demand for broilers with prices around 21 cents. Batesville floral area notes steady market and strong demand at 21 cents for broilers and fryers. U S National Stockyards shows hogs higher with no. 1, 12, 180-240 lb at 16.75 to 17.33, sows and boars listed, cattle up with varied grades and veal strong at 21-23. Fire bell doorbell incident in Azle begins a local fire story.
Mostly fair conditions for Louisiana this afternoon tonight and Friday. Slight warming trend this afternoon and tonight. East Texas from today through Friday remains generally fair with rising afternoon temperatures. Oklahoma expects fair mild weather with low tonight in the 40s and high Friday reaching the 80s.
Beefs to be featured as the principal meat in sales by butcher shops and food stores this weekend. Rising wholesale prices push pork and lamb out of bargain category, with further effects anticipated next week. Stores report higher prices on economy cuts and several vegetables remain reasonably priced, including spinach radishes rhubarb and green onions.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.