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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1961
Page
2
An editorially mixed extract describes a crime scene with a note left by Darmody and a confrontation with authorities, followed by a club meeting, an obituary notice, and short sports results. The narrative shifts from domestic details to an unresolved homicide inquiry and community notices in a small town paper.
Chattanooga Lookouts pitcher Dennis Bennett powered the win with a grand slam in the second inning as Chattanooga defeated Little Rock 7-0 tying for first in the Class AA Southern Association with Birmingham. John Herrnstein added a two run triple in the eighth to seal the late lead. Atlanta beat Birmingham in a tied series as Shreveport topped Nashville 5-4 behind Dutth Romberger.
In Hot Springs Arkansas the seventh Hot Springs Open Invitation Belt kicks off Thursday with 94 professionals and 14 amateurs vying for 20000 in prize money. Doug Sanders, fresh from Sundays Colonial Open win, was expected but may skip to vacation in Mexico. Bill Collins aims to defend his title as practice rounds fill the course ahead of 72 hole medal play. Buster Cupit and Jacky Cupit headline a pair of notable brothers while most amateurs hail from Arkansas. The event wraps on Sunday.
An airlift of Americans from Cuba is ready to start with about 500 of an estimated 1,200 U.S. citizens in Cuba applying to depart. Pan American World Airways will operate the first repatriation flight to Miami, as three AP, NYT, and UPI correspondents faced passport issues and the Cuban Foreign Ministry blocked their departures. Robert Berrellez, AP reporter once detained during anti-C Castro action, is among expected travelers. The Swiss Embassy coordinates U.S. government representation in Cuba.
Arkansas State Teachers College remained atop the Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference baseball standings with a 6-2 victory over Arkansas Tech in Conway. Bud Dayer limited Tech to five hits as the Bears improved to 47-6 in conference play with one game left on the schedule.
An Ordinance amending Ordinance No 444 of the City of Hope Arkansas. It authorizes construction of buildings and provides for permits. It aims to protect the health and safety of Hope residents and outlines enforcement.
LITTLE ROCK AP Here is fishing forecast from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Lake Ouachita upper end dingy bass fair to good on artificial baits crappie fair on mini jigs. Lake Norfolk cottish good and willow limb line. Lake Catherine clear and normal bass fair on artificial bait bream good on crickets worms and popping bugs. Lake Maumelle clear and normal bass and crappie fair on minnows and artificial baits bream fair on crickets and worms. Lake Conway high and clear bass and crappie fair on minnows bream extra good on crickets and worms. Lake Hamilton clear and normal black bass fair on artificial and live baits crappie fair on minnows bream good on crickets. Lake Bull Shoals and Greeson no report.
Jurors were chosen in the murder trial of Leslie Douglas Ashley and Carolyn Lima for the Feb. 1966 killing of real estate man Fred A. Tones. Tones was shot six times, doused with gasoline, and his nude body set afire in a ditch. Defense hints at possible immoral relation among defendants and victim. The proceeding included questions on the death penalty as a bailiff kept the crowded courtroom in order. Ashley, 23, and Lima, 18, faced nervous spectators as details emerged.
Manila AP reports General Douglas MacArthur has accepted an invitation to visit the Philippines in July as guest of honor at the 15th independence day anniversary. An aide to President Carlos P. Garcia said the liberation hero will attend the July 4 celebration in Manila.
Hope Hardware Company files suit in Hempstead County Chancery Court against James H Lauterbach and Mary Lynn Lauterbach his wife. A warning order requires defendants to appear within thirty days to answer the complaint. Clerk Jamie Russell seals the notice dated May 15, 1963 with May 17 24 31 and June 7 dates.
The administrator W H Etter and estate of Sallie G Dugger filed first and final settlement on April 4 1961. Interested parties must file objections within sixty days or be barred. J B Tumage Probate Clerk Hempstead May 17 19%).
City of Hope Arkansas passes an ordinance requiring a written building permit before erecting or altering any building with exceptions for minor repairs, outlines application details, fees, setback requirements, and appeal processes. The ordinance becomes effective immediately upon adoption and references the City Clerk and Planning Commission.
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