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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1963
Page
4
The Associated Press reports 155 traffic deaths across a 30 hour Memorial Day period, beating prior records and surpassing the National Safety Council estimate. The toll compares with 107 in 1962 and 253 for any one day holiday on Christmas Day, with 11,630 highway deaths in the first four months of the year.
Weather summary for Arkansas over 24 hours ending 1 am Friday notes partly cloudy and warm conditions. Highs 80s to 90s, lows around 58 to 66. Widely scattered thunder showers expected west tonight and across the state Saturday, with showers concentrating in central regions. Northeast forecast shows partly cloudy to showery periods with mid to upper 80s today and 60s tonight, highs around the mid 80s Saturday.
In Salinas Ecuador 21 tuna boats from San Diego were held for alleged fishing within Ecuadorian waters. The White Star and Ranger faced initial charges as navy ships escorted the fleet to port 225 miles from Quito. The United States demanded their release and called for negotiations to resolve the dispute.
Yerger High announces numerous scholarships for 1963 64 graduates. Philander Smith College awards Vale dicorian and Miss Catherine Jackson Salvatorian, plus others. Baptist College honors Valedictorian Miss Helen Moses and Miss Catherine Jackson Salvatorian. AML&N. College lists top ranking student. multiple donors provide awards from $10 to $150. The Colored Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Hope will offer a $50 scholarship for one student for 1963 64 term, paid to college after January first quarter.
Washington AP reports the United States and Britain will raise reciprocal currency exchanges from 50 million to 500 million dollars. The Federal Reserve Board and Bank of England agree to a tenfold increase to defend either currency against speculative pressure and protect dollar stability.
Dermott 18 year old Linds Pay won the Miss Southeast Arkansas title in a Dermott pageant. The event highlighted local contestants and civic participants, reflecting community pride in regional beauty contests.
SEARCY Ark Harding College awarded Sen John L McClellan D Ark an honorary doctor of laws degree praising integrity courage and leadership He urged graduates not to fear entering politics saying the hope of America lies with young people bringing federal government back to high standards He spoke on space exploration and farming reforms aiding Arkansas and industry
A letter to George Frazier, chair of the Southwest Arkansas Poultry Festival, praises Hope for its welcoming spirit during the recent event. The writer thanks locals for a warm weekend, notes Ed and George Harris’s farm, and says they plan to return with their four children to show their appreciation for the town's initiative, citizenship, and friendliness.
Sardis Union Missionary Baptist Church opens a revival on June 2 and runs through June 7 with nightly services at 7:2 0. Evangelist Rev Hollis Villard leads the effort and Rev Harald Marcum serves as pastor.
MANASSAS VA A Prince William County Circuit Court jury awarded land to Marconia Ray and her nine children, declaring them owners of 164% acres where 23 houses for white families were built by developer Cecil D. B. Hylton in Marumsen village near Woodbridge. The Rays claimed boundary misstep since 1920. Hylton plans an appeal.
William J. Smith, aide to Gov Faubus, says Rep Hardy Croxton spoke without thinking when criticizing the 1963 legislative session. Smith, Croxton’s friend, believes he would not have voiced those comments if he had thought them through. He cited Croxton’s veto suggestion against bills from Rep Paul Van Dalsem to curb his power, while noting the session had flaws but also fiscal achievements and prudent spending.
Allied Telephony Co. buys Berryville Telephone Co. for an undisclosed price. The acquisition expands Allied to about 14,000 telephones and moves toward a larger system. Wilkie Jr. notes the deal strengthens Allied through the western region with operations in several counties and states.
The New York Coffee and Sugar Exchange says no sugar shortage threatens the United States and cites USDA commitments from friendly exporting nations to meet normal U.S. requirements. The memo responds to investigations into price swings, clarifying that exchanges do not trade for their own account and attributing price rises to supply and demand. World sugar production is down while global consumption rises.
The Community Facilities Administration announced an $800,000 loan for construction of a dormitory at Arkansas State Teachers College in Conway Arkansas. The loan dated Thursday supports new student housing and campus expansion.
Philadelphia saw a union agreement allowing four Negro skilled workers into the union and jobs on a school project amid clashes and massive police presence. In Tallahassee court actions followed anti segregation protests with hundreds arrested, including 220 at a theater sit in, as new mass demonstrations were planned nationwide.
New Delhi AP reports India will devote more time and money to counter Red China's influence in East Asia. A four day ambassadors gathering of East Asian nations outlined plans for greater political economic and propaganda efforts. India will consider more development and technical aid to East Asian nations.
The Crap Reporting Service estimates Arkansas producers started 5,595,000 broiler chicks in the week ending May 25, up two percent from the prior week, while 374,000 chicks were shipped out of state during the same period.
All Around Town reports 44 ROTC cadets will be commissioned at spring ceremonies Saturday at the University of Arkansas. The list includes James H. McKenzie of Prescott and others from Hope and surrounding towns. Also noted are airmen selected for technical training at Lackland AFB Texas and assignments within the Air Force, plus graduates from Harding College and local high schools. A revival opening is announced at Walnut Street Church of Christ, and a youth center dance is mentioned along with a pool incident at Fair Park Municipal Pool requiring fire department aid.
Vatican reports a sudden relapse plunges Pope John XXIII toward death. Doctors cite possible internal bleeding from a stomach growth, with Raimondo Manzini confirming the grave turn after an afternoon visit. Cardinals and staff respond with prayers as the pope’s condition deteriorates.
Unity Baptist Church will hold summer Vacation Bible School from June 3 to June 7 with the theme Traveling Gods Highway. Open to all boys and girls ages three through tenth grade, the program runs 430 to 436 PM in a air conditioned church building.
A share of 86000 dollars set aside by the Ford Motor Company Fund will support seven member colleges of the Arkansas Foundation of Associated Colleges AFAC announced Thursday. The funds will assist state and regional college support groups and bolster educational programs across the region.
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