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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1961

Page

4

Abolition Drive in Hempstead County School Office

The editor argues to abolish the County School Supervisor office ahead of the December 5 vote. Key items detail consolidation fears, a pro office defense by six rural superintendents, the office budget of 10,472.64, and editor’s critique of Elmer Brown who half-time teaches at Spring Hill High. The piece endorses Herbert M. Stephens for the County Board of Education and urges voters to defend local authority against bureaucrats.

Hempstead Elmer Brown Brown County Board of Education the Star Milton H. Peebles Francis S. Key Saratoga Wapring Hill Spring Hill High School Spring Hill Milton Peebles Forney Holt Hope Peebles Holt Herbert M. Stephens Blevins Stephens Star Ralph Lehman

Weather notes on Maui precipitation counts for period

An Experiment Station report records 46.46 inches of Vytal precipitation for 146 days through October and 42.7 inches for the previous year. The 24 hour figure ends at 6 p.m. Maui details continue on Page two.

Maui's

Duck-selling fined. man arrested in Pulaski case

James A. Sims, 28, of Slarrisburg, paid a $125 fine and penalty for illegally selling wild ducks. He was arrested Wednesday in federal court at Jonesboro, Tennessee, and charged in Pulaski County with failing to pay the fine.

Lumtle Rock James A. Sims Slarrisburg Jonesboro Pulaski County

Kennedy urges U S to negotiate from strength abroad

President Kennedy declares the United States must negotiate cold war issues from a position of strength. He warns against appeasement or surrender and says no American solution fits every world problem. He speaks at the University of Washington during a Western tour amid Seattle events and Magnuson reelection support.

Seattle Wash Kennedy United States West Germany Soviet Union Moscow University of Washington Richard M. Nixon Warren G. Magnuson Wash Magnuson Congress Magnuson Carl Hayden Phoenix San Diego Sam Rayburn Bonham Tex Los Angeles

Killer Rocket Passes Tests At Mugu Nike Zeus Demonstrations

A Nike Zeus three stage solid fuel missile completed a test at Point Mugu California with the first two stages functioning while the third stage awaits future testing. The rocket, designed to outrun liquid fuel missiles and destroy incoming threats, was destroyed after reaching altitude to prevent danger to ships at sea. Army officials say future tests will push the third stage and integrate warhead capabilities, with launches planned from Vandenberg and Kwajalein in coming months.

Point Mugu Calif Apl Kwajalein Island Vandenberg Air Force Base J. Repurls

Lions Plan Annual Yule Auction in Hope

The Hope Lions Club announces its annual Christmas auction set for December 4 5 and 6. The event originates at the Keesey Shoe Store building on 2nd Street starting daily at 5 30 p m and running to about 10 p m with headquarters open all day each day. Santa Claus will greet children and parents, and items for baskets are being gathered from local merchants and businesses. KXAR will broadcast the auction as a public service for the Lions Club and the community for the 12th year.

Hope Lions Club Keesey 2Nd St Santa Claus Santa Retail Promotion Association of the Hope Chamber of Commerce Lions

State ABC mulls stale tax on beer liquor sold on posts

Arkansas ABC director Rollo Vich said the board may begin collecting stale taxes on beer and liquor sold on military posts. The proposed tax is 2.50 dollars per gallon for liquor and 3.00 per case for beer with 2 gallons per case. Discussions are ongoing with military officials.

Little Rock State Alcoholic Beverage Control Board ABC

Paisley Book Week Program Highlights Local Students

In celebration of Book Week November 12 18 the Cuthh grade of Paisley presented a school program with Virginia Lee as chairman. The program included Salute Donald Braden Book Hours Howard Stroud and song by Fifth Grade. Participants named include Bren dé Lester Leah May Patton Duelen Rilael William Lee da Mes Kamio William Whitten Lindi Lawrence Kenny Mullins Donald Hampton John Chan Ricky Neal Terry My was stage manager and artwork by Soda Saber Darlene Riteell Jo McRKamig Terry Fry JKenny Mullins Pian Paris Will jam Whitten and Howard Struued amid Sherry Dickisban sang.

iNov Cuthh Paisley Virginia Lee Donald Braden Howard Stroud Fifth Grate Viettaria Nancy Lough Brendé Lester Leah May Patton Duelene Rilael William Lee da Mes Kamio William Whitten Lindi Lawrence Kenny Mullins Donald Hampton John Chan Ricky Neal Terry My Soda Saber Darlene Riteell Jo McRkamig Terry Fry Jkenny Mullins Pian Paris Willjam Whitten Howard

Railman Dies in Falls at Hot Springs Hospital

Vesta Pierick, 71, a Great Northern Railroad ore handler from Minneapolis, died after jumping from a fourth floor hospital window on Thursday. Deputy Coroner ruled death by own action.

Hot Springs Ark Vesta Pierick Minneapolis Great Northern Railroad Cordier UR Lee

Duck Sellers Sentenced by Judge in Federal Case

Seven men convicted in a crack down on alleged illegal sales of migratory waterfowl were sentenced by U S District Judge Gordon F Young. Tony Zerlinge of Stuttgart received six months in prison and a 250 fine plus 21 2 years probation. Other defendants received jail terms from 30 days to 60 days and fines from 150 to 250 with addresses listed.

U.S Gordon F. Young Tony Zerlinge Stuttgart B. O R Rex Leach Bobby Joe Worring Fiza Charles Johnson Tra Myers Gene Rose Johnson Phrey

Arkansas Travel Industry Spends $150 Million

A government backed report shows visitors spent about 150 million dollars last year at Arkansas travel related establishments. The figure represents nearly half of total sales for traveling serving businesses, including service stations hotels restaurants and recreation caterers. The Highway Department Bureau of Public Roads and the University of Arkansas compiled the study.

Little Rock Oub Arkansas The Highway Department Bureau of Public Roads University of Arkansas

Dies in Wreck in Conway Area Collision

W G Sulvngider aged 76 died when his car collided with a truck on U S highway 65 near Conway. Truck driver Frank Walkley 60 of Evansville Illinois escaped injury in the wreck.

Conway, Ack W. G. Sulvngider U.S. Highway 65 Frank Walkley Evansville, IL

U.S. Rushing Military Aid to Viet Nam

Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara said the United States has sped up military aid to South Vietnam and discussed adding aid to counter the north’s Communist activities. He noted no final decision on Nike Zeus production and defended Walker, who resigned over political influence concerns.

Washington Robert McNamara United States South Viet Nam Berlin National Guard McNamra U.S Europe Pentagon Edwin A. Walker Walker Army Hoy

Calvary Church to Welcome Guest Speaker Dr Miller

Dr John Miller, Camden physician, will speak Sunday at 7 30 p m at Calvary Baptist Church. He is known for missionary work among the Simblas Indians off Panama and will illustrate his message with recent color slides. The Rev J Dr Passmore urges attendance.

John Miller Camden Calvary Baptist Church Tiw Sim Blas Islands Panama

Mills credits Rayburn with helping new congressmen rise

Rep Wilbur Mills of Arkansas said that the late Sam Rayburn aided more new members in learning the ropes in the House than any other man. Mills called Rayburn a guiding father who instilled high standards of conduct in congressmen.

Little Rock Wilbur Mills D-Ark Sam Rayburn House of Representatives Rayburn

All Around Town Invites Austin College Choirs Tour

Bill Lawrence son of Dr L Jr Lawrence Hope will be among 67 members of the Austin College A Capella and Biasy Choirs on a six day concert tour through Tex and Louisiana. Congressman Oren Morris will visit Hope on Tuesday November 21 to address a joint civic clubs meeting.

Bill Lawrence Dr. L. Jr. Lawrence of Hope Austin College Oren I Morris Hope

Emergency Money Boosts Nuclear Energy Effort in South

Little Rock police report a $4,500 emergency fund contribution by Orvalke Faubus. Forty two deer checked at the local star, while the Southern Interstate Nuclear Energy Compact promotes peacetime uses of nuclear energy. Mrs. Paul Raley attended a Dallas spring Pashto Market event.

Little Rock Gow Orvalke Faubus Star Iday

Department Store Sales Up Across Federal Reserve District

The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis reports department store sales in the seventh district rose three percent in the week ended July 11 compared with last year. Memphis led declines at one percent, while Louisville up nine percent, Little Rock up five percent, St Louis up two percent, and seven district cities averaging three percent higher. Four week district totals were two percent above the prior year, with overall year to date sales level steady.

St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Sth Federal Reserve District Navy Memphis Louisville Little Rock

East Coast Blasted by Rain and Cold Weather

Snow and rain swept the nation from the Plateau to the Atlantic Coast with blustery winds. A major snowstorm over Lake Huron spread northeastward, while six inch totals were reported in Michigan and Minnesota and four inches in Iowa and Wisconsin. Gale warnings lingered over the Great Lakes as frigid air cooled the Plains and West while temperatures dropped to near or below freezing in many areas.

Associated Press Plateau Atlantic Midwest Georgian Bay Lake Huron Michigan Minnesota Iowa Wisconsin Great Lakes Plasteau Central Rockies Mississippi Valley Ovens Ohio Valley Athletic Coast Wyoming Upper Great Lakes Pacific Coast Texas New Eaghand Southland

Poultrymen to Discuss U S Controls Meeting Monday in Bodeau High

Poultrymen in southwestern Arkansas will meet Monday at 7 p m in Bodeau High School auditorium to discuss proposed federal controls on brailer production Proposed farm level controls draw opposition from Arkansas Poultry Federation leaders and state farm leaders The meeting aims to hear all sides before SAPPA decides on farm level controls and the guaranteed contract program Browers contracts blamed for costs in broiler trade

Brailer Geawers Arkansas Bodeau , High School Southwest Arkansas Poultry Producers Association Georgia T. J. Silvey Arkansas Poultry Federation Federal Centrals Silvey Federation Mr. Silvey Cyntr Browers Aley Man Browers Coas Tatarestedt Growers Jiddetey Jsuidl Tie Sappa

Congo Killings Prompt U N to Move On Suspects

UN forces rushed to Kindu after reports of a massacre in which Congolese troops slaughtered Italians. Bodies were mutilated and shown to crowds as the UN planned disarming operations and a Congo mission to pursue those responsible. UN spokesman George Ivan Smith said action would be taken to establish conditions for further measures.

Leopoldville The Congo United Nations Kindu Ya Ttalian LN Bitalaba Kivi Lardarso Lumumbist Antoine Given U.N Ste Linner Sweden Kinday U.N Congoleiacome New York Linner U.N. Congo Tlh Kindy Work Health Organization George Ivan Smith Cyrille Adoula

B&PW Cake Sale Next Monday Night

The Business and Professional Women's Club presents its annual Door to Door fruit cake sale Monday night, Nov. 20, from 6:40 to 4:30 PM. Proceeds benefit the student loan fund. Cakes cost 1.50 each and feature pecans, glazed pineapple, dried cherries, and raisins. Public support urged.

Cancer Group Elects Officers and President

The Cancer Group Meety Arkinses Division of the American Cancer Society elected Dr. William Martin Wiseler of Tat Springs its president Thursday. Other new officers include Louis Havendr of Porrest City as vice president Mars W. St. Breoksher of Orl Smith as secretary and W. Burney Fitch of Fort Smith as treasurer.

Little Rock Arkinses Division American Cancer Society William Martin Wisele Tat Springs Louis Havendr Porrest City Mars W. St. Breoksher Orl Smith W. Burney Fitch Fort Smith

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