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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1959
Page
1
A bloated set of society notices lists meetings for First Baptist Church groups, Wesleyan Guild, Ladies auxiliaries, and civic clubs in Hope. Events include Circle and Class gatherings, garden club, nursing club, and D C chapter postponement with dates and hostess names.
Toronto brief notes an Air Force reconnaissance report says the Soviets openly publish the locations of their ice shore stations in Soviet press. General Rivenier stated on Wednesday that Soviet officials show no secrecy regarding their bases.
Readers are invited to watch the new Swamp Fox series tonight at 5 30 on Channel 5 as the hero and military genius outwit the British and save the South. The program stars Ware Bisney in the lead role and is promoted as a TV hero based on Revolutionary War figures.
LITTLE ROCK AP Resignation of Col T H Barton of St Palace as president of the Arkansas Livestock Exposition was accepted by the organization's executive committee. Barton had served as president the state livestock show was led by the committee until officers are elected. Other executive members include Chairman J W Muir Russelville W E Fletcher Scott Glenn Wallace Nashville and E M Arnold Deve Grundtest Little Rock.
El Dorado Arkansas reports a months-long stalemate as talks between management and union representatives fail to advance a settlement. The dispute centers on job classifications and wage-related issues, with no clear date set for resumption of talks.
Hal March denies knowledge of any rigging or wrongdoing in connection with a latest inquiry. The New Orleans event center and Associated Press officials confirm ongoing questions about misdirection and possible involvement in a 3.5 million matter.
TV schedule rundown highlights Johnny Mathis headlining a Channel 11 Sunday program with Gracie Fields ventriloquist Lane and Baby Opal the elephant. Channel 6 features Ronald Reagan in Signs of Love and The George Gebel Show plus The Betty Hudson Show many guests and a Goldie cameo in Who Killed Vaudeville.
London doctors Ronald Wolo Fre anesthetist James Rochford and Devon Winks report a new electronic lung, the Barnet Ventilator, built for the Barnet hospitals north of London. Weighing pounds, it runs up to 20 hours on built in batteries and connects to patients via two plastic tubes, replaces the old box design, and has been used in over 3,000 clinical cases.
Los Angeles police plan to question the runaway youth upon her return from Washington as part of a city inquiry. Police Chief William Parker said the young person will be questioned by a judge and officer, under a city ordinance requiring truthful reporting.
While acting as master of ceremonies Wednesday, March announced a plan to sue sponsor Revlon Inc. He insisted the name was clear not Mary. Elsewhere two principals in the Twenty-One show, Jack Barry and Dan Enright, remained silent about the matter, as producers of the defunct program faced questions.
Dorothy Dix offers guidance on loving yet failing marriages and a troubled stepdaughter scenario. Madeleine fears divorce while Tim’s stability tempts her. Dix urges reflection, counseling, and open dialogue before any split. Delores seeks relief from a controlling daughter with advice pointing to possible mental health concerns and professional help.
The Prescott area reports multiple church circle gatherings. Circle 1 of the Women of the Presbyterian Church meets at Mrs Theo Elains home for Bible study on Inevitable Suffering with emphasis on Stewardship and a sandwich course. Circle 3 of the Women of the Presbyterian Church meets at Mrs Bob Yarbroughs home for devotional works and Rural Work in Tennessee followed by dessert. Nearby WSCS Circle 1 at First Methodist Church hosts prayer, harvest devotion, and notes about medical work in South Rhodesia. Circle 2 gathers at church with Mixfotua Hooke leading devotion, and Circle 3 meets at Mrs Yarbrough’s home with Thanksgiving focus. Multiple members and guests are listed across the circles with various guest speakers and the church-related activities continuing through the week.
In Little Rock the contestant on The $4,000 Question was implicated in improper conduct as the court ordered integration at Central High. G W Blankenship, city rector, denied seeking any appearance and claimed his name was submitted by others.
AP reports a dog biting a girl in St Francis County, prompting public health concern. The child, Javee Spidt hima, is receiving vaccinations and the dog was killed. Officials note multiple rabies concerns in the county this year.
A fragmentary letter discusses aging timelines and a potential overseas move. It hints at hidden motives of an officer and possible infidelity. The writer warns to keep others close and to enclose a self addressed stamped envelope for the newspaper.
LITTLE ROCK The attorney for condemned slayer Leggett filed petitions with the Arkansas Supreme Court seeking to overturn adverse rulings. The move aims to revive the Jefferson Circuit Court decision that questions a potential reprieve. Leggett, convicted in a 12 year old boy’s killing, awaits final appeal after previous claims of innocence and alleged lies by kin were raised in court.
De Valles Bluff Ark AP entry reports O Moruke resigning as city police officer effective November 23. The dispute involved the Arkansas Automobile Association and a speed trap project. O Moruke was serving as superintendent of the municipal waterworks. city officials had accepted his resignation but the timing coincided with a new mayoral administration and council action to appoint a successor.
Newport Ark C&PI-CHpm extth Rose Waekerly a student at Arkansas State College Jhnessore was killed in a traffic accident near Newport. Waekerly driving south on Highway 67 collided with a tractor trailer driven by Conley Pikes of Pine Bluff. Police say Waekerly appeared dazed and the car struck the trailer. He was killed instantly. Pikes uninjured. Survivors include his widow and a small child and his parents Mr and Mrs W Ay.
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