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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1953
Page
4
A brief column title presents a provocative phrase about traitors in various domains. The text references a critical tone on loyalty and allegiance, with no clear date or named individuals provided in the readable fragment.
Lt. George Shull, son of Maj Gen William J. Shedd, reports that enemy captors learned intimate family details during his war imprisonment. He recalls being warned a spy network in Bradenton and Mobile fed information to Asia, exposing how local sources can aid enemy forces and endanger families. The tale underscores risks of home-town information leakage.
A family of three died in a one story Gurdon home fire that broke out shortly after 4 am. The victims were Mr and Mrs Conner and their daughter Betty Joan 13. Firemen found the father on the floor near his bed and noted a gas leak apparently caused the blaze. Conner owned Feeders Supply Co and was a Batesville Arkansas College graduate. Estimated damage put at 10 dollars with no foul play suspected.
Italians stage a nationwide work stoppage led by the three major unions across Rome and other cities in response to last week’s Trieste clashes. The action honors six people killed by police and calls for restraint in police riot tactics amid government criticism of British command decisions.
Jim Cole will head a group of about 14 Rotarians who will do an inter-city meeting at Texarkana Tuesday, November 15. Principal speaker for the occasion will be Wills M. Tate, vice-president of Southern Methodist University.
The Agriculture Department estimates this year's cotton crop at 16,090,000 bales, up 957,000 from last month and above the ten year average. Secretary Benson imposes marketing quotas for the 1954 crop to limit production, with a referendum due December 5 requiring two thirds approval to enforce. Production by state shows Missouri and Arkansas contributing large shares.
Lt. Gen. K. A. Thimayya, chairman of the Neutral Nations Repatriation Commission, returned from a four hour meeting with the Communist high command amid speculation he has found a formula to break the deadlock. He ordered United Nations interpreters to appear at commission headquarters to report tomorrow, signaling renewed hope for an end to the three day stalemate. He met North Korean Maj. Gen. ee Sang Cho and Chinese Gen. Ping Yyou at Kaesong before returning to Panmunjom vurder headquarters.
The deer season opened this region with hunters reporting multiple kills by noon Monday. Notable entries include Donald Castle seven point at 175 pounds in Clear Lake, Vernon Brown five points around 125 pounds at Gar land Kidd farm, Floyd Fuller nine point about 210 pounds near Hope in Nevada County, and others: John M Reyers four points 200 pounds at Hope, Clyde Zinn two points 120 pounds, A T Whitehurst six points 140 pounds, Elgin Betts four points 120 pounds, and Crit Stuart six points 83 pounds.
Wilson slams the decision to surrender the German submarine fleet to Russia as a dumb stunt. He claims officials turned over the subs and criticizes past policies while defending his remarks about General Motors. He refuses to elaborate on the surrender timing or figures involved.
J W McWilliams aged 97 a pioneer resident of Hempstead died early Monday at his home in Shover Springs. He is survived by two daughters and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services set for 2 p m at Shaver Springs with Rev Laurie Jones assisting. Burial will be in Shower Springs Cemetery. Active pallbearers listed as Bill and O F P Ruggles Bob Glendon McWilliams Joe Mack Bearden and Joe Williams.
By HAL BOYLE in New York a famed glamour model critics the myth of the native American wolf versus his foreign rivals. Dorian Leigh earns 85 dollars an hour and draws movie offers from Hollywood to Rome. She denounces wealthy men who chase status by hiring the prettiest women, saying many so called wolves are social climbers in night clubs. Continues on Page Two.
City police report a nighttime robbery at a local service station on Third Street. The thief stole cigarettes, engines, pocket knives, and other items, with several witnesses missing.
Abdul Aziz Ibn Saud, legendary ruler of Saudi Arabia, aged about 74, dies after decades shaping the kingdom. He had held titles including King of Hejaz Sultan of Nejd and King of Saudi Arabia and named Crown Prince Saud as his successor in his final cabinet. The death ends a 50 year era of shaping the oil rich desert realm.
Henry Record former resident of Hope and traveling companion Henry Helmick were injured when their auto left the road and struck a tree on Highway GT near Gordon shortly before noon Sunday. Record suffered a broken leg. Helmick was treated and released at a local hospital. Helmick was held for officers in California, Missouri, where he is wanted on a charge. Trooper Guy Downing investigated.
Friday night wrestling resumes at Liver stack Shaw Coliseum with two bouts on opening card. Whitey Whitley of Illinois faces Jackie Fargot of North Carolina, while Don Lewin of Buffalo battles Sammy Baldwin, the only local wrestler to have previously competed here.
Former premier Mossadegh, facing a military court for alleged crimes tied to politics, challenged the court’s competence and demanded civil authority. He wept at times, accused prosecutors, and vowed not to attend if competence was ruled against the court, declaring, even if beheadings occurred, he would resist.
Dulles labeled Russian demands unacceptable amid talks with Western allied ministers. U.S. and allies press for concrete concessions, warning that failure could delay postwar arrangements. Germany, Britain, and France urged firm stance toward Soviet proposals and allied unity at the conference.
Weekend motor incidents reported by City Valles and nearby areas involve a car driven by Cite Moy Bator colliding with another vehicle. The crash affected several bystanders and drew attention from local responders, with no major injuries confirmed but ongoing inquiries noted by officials.
A former carnival worker was arrested on kidnapping charges after a six month old baby was taken and later recovered. Mrs. Doughty, arraigned on bond set at 20000, told the Associated Press she feared the kidnapper but kept kept calm. The child’s parents, Richard Stammer and Shirley Stammer, are from the area near Bokebualy Red River Valley farm country. The case involves federal authorities and a transfer to a federal jail in Muskogee.
Local fans endured a tough football weekend as the Bobcats and Razorbacks posted strong showings, while deer hunters reported several bucks checked by the police. Floyd Fuller of Hope shot a 210 pound nine pointer, with Donald Castle of Stamps taking a 178 pound deer. A deadly fire claimed the Conner family home, and wrestling matches return this week at the Coliseum with a heated front area under renovation. Wardens Bayham and Wade will monitor hunting through November 34.
A chaotic report outlines a $20 bill linked to a kidnapping case. Police chief Mingday and Wakeford report a recovered note and delayed details as authorities piece together a ransome plot. The boy’s family posts a $760,000 reward and searches expand to Traverse City and surrounding areas. Local officers pursue leads. federal agents join the investigation as officials confirm a tense morning exchange. The missing boy remains the focus amid ongoing inquiries.
The Alaska Supreme Court issued a precedent setting ruling that the state Highway Department cannot be sued in state courts. The unanimous decision upheld a $6,000 judgment against the State and the Highway Commission in a case involving the Palmers over the Rock-Bi highway project. The ruling preserves the Circuit Court authority and limits direct action against the department to state procedures.
A jumble of court names and nonspecific references reports on Supreme Court rulings. The text mentions Coca Cola Bottling Co in California, Arkansas cases, and various judges and officials, with several reversals and affirmations noted across circuits.
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