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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1953

Page

4

Sliced Thin by The Editor Hope Airport Service Plan

Hope could gain daily Trans Texas air service using a city backed ticket guarantee. The plan outlines a one daily ticket minimum, potential passenger flows, and scheduling from Hope to Hot Springs Little Rock Memphis and Texarkana with a night and day rhythm. It notes costs, landing fees, tower equipment, and the need to secure guarantors before contacting Trans Texas.

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Woods Grass Fire Causes Trouble for Firemen

A grass and woods fire near Moses Street east of Hope challenged firemen yesterday afternoon with a rough time extinguishing the blaze but caused little damage.

Moses Street Hope

Centerville Church Plans Regular Singing Service

Centerville Church will hold its regular monthly singing service starting at 1 30 p m on Sunday November 22 The public is invited to attend.

Centerville Church

Same Names Not Same Person In Court Civil Note Case

A municipal court report notes a Jimmy Ponder listed in the November 3 item is not the same individual as Jimmy J. Ponder of A&P Company. The civil suit concerns a note and related claims, clarifying identity for the record.

Jimmy Ponder Municipal Court News Jommy J. Ponder A&p Company

Extended Arkansas forecast for November 17 to 24

The forecast shows average temperatures 4 to 4 degrees above normal with normal lows 35 to 45 and highs 60 to 70. Little change until a cooler weekend. Precipitation expected to be moderate with showers near the weekend.

Arkansas

Quorum Court Adopts $44,530 Budget Increase

Hempstead Quorum Court passes an all day session approving a 44,530 increase over last year with major boosts to County Judge and Health Nurse expenses. Several departments receive raises, including Tax Books and four county judges, while a plan to send certain bodies to University Hospital is approved. Notables attending include Avery and Lewis, with four absentees.

Hempstead Iboost Jps R. Avery Roadssioner Clifford Ss M. Lewis University Hospital Little Rock Diustice Ana Crittenden Home Troy Anderson G. B. Morris Leo Ray J. M. Dodson T. R. Briant T. A. Cornelius Bob Shivers T. J. Drake O. O. Brint A. Br, Avery R. T. Caldwell Frank Bisnd UE Reéd Floyd Matthews T. O. Lee Elijah Stephens Madison Wilson Bruce Beens

Farm loans available in Arkansas total 3.9 million

Approximately 3.9 million dollars in adjustment type operating loans are available from the Farmers Home Administration for eligible family type farms in Hempstead County Arkansas. Loans may cover livestock farm equipment feeds seed lime fertilizer and refinancing of debts. Maximum single loan 7,000 with total outstanding not to exceed 10,000. Applications available at the FHA office in the courthouse Hone.

Farmers Home Administration Arkansas W. M. Sparks Hempstead Mr. Sparks lTarmee Sparks Court House Hone

Kidnap Slayer Confession Indicates He Held Full Ransom

The confession from Carl Austin Hall claims he carried the entire $600,000 ransom at arrest. He describes stealing $470,000 in two suitcases plus $22,000 in cash and notes, with remaining funds later traced to Michigan and Indiana. The case ties to Bobby Greenlease’s kidnapping and murder, with Hall revealing motives and drug use while the Greenlease family watches.

Charles Nethaway Unitedress Kansas Carl J Austin Tinll Bobby Greenlase St. Louis Jalamons Hall Nistress Ronnie Brown Ffall Michizin Indiana St. Loouis St. Louis Shoulders Bolby Robert C. Greenlease Heady St. Joseph's Shlain Bobby

Fred Johnson to Head Local Legion Post

Fred Johnson elected Post Commander of Leslie Huddleston Post No 12 for the coming year. Tom Wardlaw named Vice Commander and James McLarty Jr. 2nd Vice Commander along with Raymond Jones Finance Officer J T Bowden Jr Adjutant and Harry Mawthorne Service Officer. Membership drive to reach 206 by Saturday with State Commander G M Jerry LeMarr visiting.

Leslie Huddleston Fred Johnson Tom Wardlaw James McLarty Jr Raymond Jones J. T. Bowden Jr Harry Mawthorne American Legion G. M.jerry LeMarr Fayetteville Wardlaw

Christian Church Supper Cancelled

A chili supper at the First Christian Church has been cancelled due to the death of Mrs. Rosa Polis Shipley.

First Christian Church Rosa Polis Shipley

Do Folks Go to Hear Opera or Merely See What Others Wear

HAL BOYLE notes that Metropolitan Opera openings have become social spectacles. The crowd seeks visibility as much as art, with the audience itself becoming the main show. Attendees worry about social position, while style and presence override performance in this era.

Million to Get Polio Vaccine

New York ALTON L. BLAKESLEE reports a nationwide test to vaccinate about one million second graders with three shots of killed polio virus starting February 8. The Salk vaccine, developed at the University of Pittsburgh, aims to reduce paralytic polio versus unvaccinated peers by 1955.

Alton L. Blakeslee New York National Foundation For Jonas E. Salk University of Pittsburgh U. S Basil O'Connor Foundation O'Connor

Death of Rosa Shipley Aged 78 in Local Hospital

Rosa Shipley aged 78 a resident of Hope died in a local hospital after long illness Funeral services set for 2 30 PM Tuesday at the apse Christian Church with Rev speakers and local pallbearers listed Survivors include a daughter in law Mrs Cleongin Jackson of El Pade two sons and a nephew listed among mourners

Rosa Shipley Rosa Dark Shipley Shipley Lewak Hose Hope Cleongin Jackson el Pade Wonephew Christian Church Christian Church Dye the Raw Bab, Mui Leneten Ettirating Ialibeapers Wassil Gitfin Coell Weaver Ross Bright McMath Lantis Crab Autel Ton Wardlaw

Widow Confesses to Murder Suicides After Tragedy

In Hot Springs a mother Velma Levene Swafford confessed to killing her two children Mike and Donna Ruth with mercury poisoning and then attempted suicide with sleeping pills. Deputy Prosecutor H A Tucker said she will be charged with two counts of first degree murder if she recovers. A note found near her stated she planned to kill herself and her children to spare them suffering.

Hop Srings Ari Scott Campbell Boeyusendtel Vieni Loveene Swattord Sta H Hospital Swafford Mile Donna Truth Avere Vesborey Hot Springs H. A. “Icker Velma Levene Swatford Robert Lee Lee Awafford

Dean Reverses Stand on Neutrals in Korean Talks

PANMUNJOM United States envoy Arthur Dean shifted stance on neutrals for the Korean peace conference proposing neutrals may attend under conditions. He rejected a Communist plan to hold talks at Panmunjom with Russia India Burma Indonesia and Pakistan as non voting observers. Talks stalled as belligerents clash over scope and observers while POW interviews are paused pending new prisoner requests.

Panmunjom U.S Arthur Dean United States Dean Panmunjem Russia India Burma Inioensia Pakistan U. N

Probers Seek to Learn Exactly When Spy Files Sent to White House

Senate hearings focus on when spy case files involving Harry Dexter White were sent to the White House. FBI chief J. Edgar Hoover appeared briefly before lawmakers amid questions about White’s possible ties to Soviet espionage and the timing of his files reaching high offices.

White House

Widow Reports Losing $85,000 in Calif. Scam

San Dingo, Calif. Widow Amnie Hicks, an elderly widow, says she has misplaced about $85,000 in a purse. She told police she kept the money in a sack at all times, claiming she distrusted banks. Officers initially skeptical later confirmed her account.

San Dingo Calif Mare Amnie Hicks Skeplical Cone

Cherry Keeps Open Hospital Amid Defense Department Push

Amid a defense department push to keep hospitals open, Cherry and allied officials urge continuation of the Tot Springs hospital. Key lawmakers including Norrell and McCllennan discuss future hospital support as Defense Secretary Wilson and Army orders influence the plan.

Cherry Lutte Hock Ernels Chat van Arekins -Delegition Avni Navy Tot Springs Cheraty Washilon Hens McCtellan Fulbright Norrell Defense Wilson Mareh J Dusat Gul

CIO Approves No Raiding Deal With AFL

The CIO delegates favor a no raiding pact with the AFL CIO leaders expect possible future merger talks though officials doubt quick unity. Walter Reuther criticizes Meany over AFL origins while Meany counters the CIO was formed to influence national policies.

CIO AFL Glenn Engle Cleveland CIO Wias Mio Tiiding AIT CIO' 0 CTO Ta Ib Tram CLO Walter Rowlhur API Googe Meany Reuther Meany ALL

Deer hunting season ends with few violations

In Mempstead the first deer season ends with about 55 deer issued and no hunting accidents in the county. One violation occurred when a hunter killed a buck under four inches spike. A second period runs December 14 to 10 with one buck counted.

Mempstead

Truman Brands Brownell Liar in Radio Talk

Raymond Laha reports in Washington that Attorney General Horace Brownell Jr. will disclose White House and Treasury files on Harold Dexter White to counter Truman’s attacks. The Senate subcommittee heard chairman William Jennings urged disclosure of Justice Department letters about the case. The hearing was televised and noted questions about classified documents sent to the White House.

Washington INS J. Edgar Hoover Senate Hoover Subcommittee Herbert Brownell Jr Harry Dexter White Ding PDL Iad Rharivan William Denner Tra Fateril Generd Herbert Brawneel Indiey Jenners Ullemmer Nifimenkisat Tramane Khosas White Infernatonal Mentary Fund Truman Loevar Nam C. Clark Vingon Cohen Addorney Conerat Treasury Monetary Fund FBI Whit Ty Raymond Laha Washington Horhiat Brownell, Jr Fiderdt Brownell Isa Tranana Brownell Mogberk Morvis William J. Jennay Rthd Browhedl Justice Department White House Treasury Department Harold Classer Frani Coe Morris Rgd Jarl Z. Christensen City Dorpy Hastyy Truman

Cop Killer Is Executed in Oklahoma

Oklahoma executes Dewolf for a 1940 murder that shaped state capital punishment. The condemned man professed innocence to newsmen as the chair concluded the sentence, criticising judges and officials while urging mercy from authorities.

Oklahoma Moal Kier Carl Ruatt Sh Dewol Oklahor Dewell U. S Oklahomy Angele Bourd Dewall Murray Lye Ft Denith Springfield Clale Ehalv Slate Son Kirkdey Nix Alester Imutis Pra Yaven Dewolf Roy Pulsa Tribune Jis Dawolf Massachusett Pobbery Cal Sa

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