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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1953
Page
3
A reader laments dodging jury service, invoking a judge's rebuke to a citizen who refused duty. The piece argues civic obligation under law is essential, stressing that even in wartime the republic requires participation in the jury system for justice and defense.
Gen Brownell told an Exe cutives Club of Chicago that Harry Dexter White, assistant secretary of the treasury under Truman, was a Russian spy and kept in government after FBI briefings. He cited White’s rise from Roosevelt era service to senior roles and alleged subversive ties, saying the Eisenhower era faced a hard task weeding them out.
Report notes explorers charted all five Great Lakes during an era when French influence expanded. The account highlights voyages, routes, and claimed territories as they encountered lakes Superior Michigan Huron Erie and Ontario, shaping early North American exploration.
Snowstorms spread a white blanket from the Rockies to New England and into the South. The first northeaster of the season swept across the Middle Atlantic Coast, with up to 10 inches in parts and heavy icing in Kansas Nebraska Pennsylvania and Maryland. Transportation by air and road was sharply curtailed as winds drove drifts and traffic jams, with rain and snow spreading across the Great Plains and northeast toward Virginia.
Crosby was ordered to answer questions in a show cause hearing set for November 16 regarding a two car crash on October 1. He answered most questions at a deposition, with attorney Edgar Amion representing Laree Persons who are suing Crosby for damages. Crosby declined to reveal names of guests at a party preceding the crash and refused to discuss the deposition. The suit, by Frank Verdugo and family, alleges Crosby was intoxicated when his Mercedes collided with their car.
The Municipal League voted to seek revision of state election laws to prohibit write-in candidacies. Delegates noted the defeat of several regular nominees by candidates whose names appeared only on ballots via write-ins and urged stronger rules to prevent write-ins for public office.
LITTLE ROCK WG. M. Hop per of Forrest City was appointed to the State Barber Examiners' Board by Gov. Cherry today. He succeeds W. L. Hopkins of Texarkians, whose resignation followed auditors findings of irregularities in the board accounts. One vacancy remains from Raymond Ford of Springdale, whose resignation was also requested by the governor.
A 16 year tale of wedding spoons and dowry money unfolds in New York. The narrator recalls marrying Frances after a playful but frugal courtship and a modest ceremony in Greenwich Village. Money and luck shaped their early years. Frances jokes about reclaiming her dowry as an anniversary wish.
The extended outlook shows temperatures 2 to 4 degrees above normal across Arkansas from November 6 through 10. Normal lows range 38 to 45 degrees with highs 62 to 74. Precipitation is expected to be slow and heavy, especially over the weekend.
Gov. Cherry plans inquiry into Arkansas Boys Industrial School at Pine Bluff after lawmakers hear that staff offset salaries by obtaining free food and living quarters from the institution. Supt Felix Ryvis and guards defend the practice, noting staffing would falter without subsidies. An audi committee member suggests raising salaries so workers can buy their own meals.
Washington officials announced a January draft of 23 000 men, a figure unchanged from last July's policy. Defense officials noted no immediate plan to raise monthly calls above 24 000, with potential increases later in 1954, as the selective service total since 1950 reaches a new milestone.
Defense Department weighs closing commissaries at military bases where civilian shops are reachable within 20 minutes. Rep. Brooks urges caution to avoid hardships for service members and families. He notes dissatisfaction with government stores risking reenlistment declines.
The Arkansas Public Service Commission today upheld property tax assessments of more than 17 million dollars against two railroad companies. St Louis Southwestern Cotton Belt Railroad protested that its 10.8 million dollar assessment by the PSC air division was too high by about three million. Rock Island Lines complained that its valuation was over five million dollars.
Way cleared for the St Lawrence River power project as New York State and outside provinces sign an extensive designating the power authority as the U.S. partner. U.S. Department confirms the directorate of the Power Commission and related agencies, with Lawrence driving initial steps through the engineers and officials.
Washington reports the State Department led a government wide reduction in force aimed at national security. Since May 27 about 1458 federal employees were cut from payroll as part of a drive that targets alleged security risks including Communists and others tied to national threats. Previously the Post Office revealed 16 workers were fired or forced to resign for security concerns.
Republican strategists expect California’s Los Angeles district to elect Democrat George Arnold to replace resigned Rep. Narrly Poulson. They point to past Wisconsin and New Jersey trends, while Democrats hope Arnold's party organization support seals victory. GOP leaders acknowledge a tough, rugged contest with two well known Republican contenders and a leading Democrat.
Reporter Jack Bell outlines Brownell's charges that Communists influenced U S policy. He notes Eisenhower's preapproval of Brownell's move and ties the attack to McCarthy era anticommunist crusades and the House Un-American Activities Committee efforts to root out Communist influence in government. The piece cites reactions from Simpson and others.
Senator Mundt quoted Secretary Benson as saying new farm policy aims for full parity on crops and would align with President Eisenhower on grain prices. Benson emphasized maintaining or raising farm income, easing market losses, excess reserves, and diverted acres, with support for the president’s view as the administration’s agricultural policy.
The military trains specialists for disarming hazardous unexploded shells. Since 1948 about 2,460 officers and enlisted personnel from Army Navy Marines and Air Force completed the Navy run special weapons disposal course at Indian Head Maryland. Pentagon says secrecy limits discussion of duties.
A fragmented notice outlines a brief stop for the Legion Commander Saturday with a long tour including Magsfield Plantford Wildron Men and Magnolia. The event lists multiple posts and adjutants, with a Sunday Stevens meeting at 5 p.m. to coordinate state and national representatives.
Obituary notice states a local woman died unexpectedly at downtown South Mary Street after illness. Funeral services are planned Saturday at Prest Presbyterian Church in Chivelthy with Rev. Dr. Lawrenee officiating. Burial will be at Itosy EOL Cemetery. she is survived by her husband.
Secret talks between two Allied and two Communist advisers at Panmunjom aimed to break the Korea deadlock and pave way for a peace conference. Kenneth Young said both sides agreed to continue with further talks while the South Korean government demanded fuller information on the talks.
In Little Rock Arkansas C A Winge associate director of the Extension Service announced 4-H winners. Ed Greenfield 18 of North Sebastian County is state champion boy in all around leadership. Tri Plane Cameron 19 of South Logan County is state champion girl in leadership. C H Stafford Jr 19 of Deen County and Anna Lee Burton 18 of South Logan County win scholarships. A banquet tonight honors winners as delegates attend the two day convention with Dr Caldwell as principal speaker.
Circuit Judge Harry Robinson today sentenced the only dealer named MaNyos to a formal ruling in Little Rock. The case concerns a car dealer identified as the sole defendant in the proceedings, with details indicating a criminal or regulatory sentencing outcome.
An officer reports a severe two-vehicle collision on Highway 67 near Stay involving a Negra driver and a second car. Several injured include Mrs. Tal Bal Delan and Ms. Dolen, with victims transported to local hospitals. The wreck damaged both cars and blocked the road as investigators from the State Police and local authorities begin work at the scene.
An Arkansas SNAP official, Halap Poy Anderson, was named president of a southern national organization. The slate lists treasurer Wall G. Jotngon of Chattanooga and secretary Nana Ah peattton, with directors including Loyal Phillips of Petersburg Independent and Phil Buckbelt of Spartanburg Herald Journal.
Report alleges West Helena mayoral certification amid contest by J. Clark and two opponents. Commission cited varying votes for Porter and Clarke, with claims of poll tax issues rendering eligibility questionable. Details describe a charged general election environment and disputed results.
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