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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1957
Page
4
A local civic effort in Hope and Hempstead County seeks to raise 250000 toward a new industrial drive. A committee of business and professional leaders has studied the plan for months and outlines pledges from various firms, dealers, and mobile groups to fund the project.
Five Arkansans were injured when a southbound Cotton Belt passenger train was side swiped by a freight near Gorham. Passengers were taken to hospitals in Murphysboro and Carbondale. none in serious condition. Equipment damage was extensive, with 27 passengers aboard the train.
Gen KRAMER Maebashi Japan 22 year old soldier William S Girard from Ottawa Ontario was convicted for shooting at a wall scrap collector to satisfy a “-age temperament.” The court gave him a three year suspended sentence with probation for one year. He called the verdict a second chance and plans to leave Japan for the United States if no appeal is filed in 14 days. The court costs amount to about 20 yen. Defense says no appeal unless prosecution does. Prosecution says they will not challenge. Girard’s wife Haru Candy is being processed for a visa and U.S. officials note potential complications.
The Hope Lions Club met for its noon weekly luncheon and business session at the Hotel Baylow. Gough led the program with Cary Castle, president of the Hope Youth Center, and Paddle view president, who spoke on Youth activities in Hope and at the Youth Center. A question and answer period followed. The club plans a Christmas Party this year. Forty three members attended.
Local report from Orleans California notes a shooting incident with a dog implicated in the event. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR text and missing context.
The Hemstead Quorum Court held its annual session and set appropriations totaling 53720 an increase over last year The minutes show allocations for municipal court civil costs health and jail services as well as listed county offices and agencies including nurses agents and a county judge expenses The session concluded with an executive session about personnel with no report forthcoming
French Foreign Minister Pineng tells Washington he favors restricting Tunisian arms shipments to reduce harm to Atlantic solidarity. He cautions surplus weapons could reach Algiers and Arab rebels, urging a 4,000 rifle limit for 4,000 Tunisian soldiers and tighter controls. The U S and Britain previously shipped a token armament to Bourguiba.
Disjointed report describes Algerian nationalist actions in Paris including a hotel attack. The piece notes casualties among Algerian and Muslim individuals amid ongoing conflict, referencing multiple militant groups and a broader war context.
Rochester officials in the West Trondyequoit school district ban gifts to teachers citing rising monetary value of student offerings. A letter to parents from 13 schools says gift giving has become competitive and problematic as mandatory school attendance continues.
Deer season ended in Hempstead with no serious incidents. A color test for hunting garb conducted at Fort Lewis, Washington by NRA California Optomelvie Association and California Game and Fish Department found golden yellow rated six to one over red. Army personnel assisted checks. Bobby Burns, 18, son of Mrs and Mrs Roy Burns of Far Patrids, was killed a span back on the John Wen farm. Booster Club supports tonight’s football game. Savings bond sales progress shown for Hempstead, Lafayette, and Nevada with totals and quotas.
UN disarmament talks face a clash as Albania proposes seven new members and Western powers push for a broader group. Soviet and Western lines converge on terms while Russia hints at strategic bargaining and potential veto threats amid Cold War tensions.
A grim tale from Wisconsin centers on Ed Gein a 38 year old bachelor handyman held on bond for an alleged robbery. He faces a lie detector test at the state crime laboratory in Madison as investigators seek to confirm claims of grave robbing and dismemberment tied to the murder of Mrs Bernice Worden. Gein described terms of his acts amid questions about human skin items and possible cannibal intent.
A fragmented report quotes Rep. Brooks Hays addressing a convention, referencing practical nurses and international themes. The text is garbled with unreadable phrases but suggests remarks on duty, leadership, and alliances during a political gathering.
Governor Orval Faubus seeks withdrawal of troops from Little Rock before Thanksgiving. Army plans to pull remaining regulars as chaos over Central High School negotiations continues. Paulhus not available for comment. Mrs Bales spokesperson in progress.
Weather notes show high 54, low 82 with precipitation totals for November 8 and year to date. Red River at Milton near 16.50 feet, Little River at Whitecliffs 20.8 feet and forecast rises to around flood stage by week end. Arkansas forecast cloudy, warmer midweek with highs 40s to 60s and varied overnight lows across regions.
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