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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1961
Page
4
Herbert M Stephens clarifies the county at large race on December 5. He states he is not seeking to alter school district boundaries and argues the County School Supervisor office wastes funds, claiming over $8,000 annually and $80,000 over 10 years. He frames eliminating the office as the sole issue.
President Urho Kekkonen travels back to Velsinksi amid a 15,000 strong crowd and says there were no secret conditions or agreements with Soviet Premier Khrushchev to suspend Finland Soviet defense talks. He notes Moscow pressed for military consultations to counter West German forces in the Baltic while Finland remains focused on nonaggressive dialogue.
Weather totals show 44.46 inches total through October 1901 and 42.7 inches last year. Experiment Station reports 21 hours ending 6 p.m. Sunday with highs 73 and lows 49. Regional forecast from THE ASSOCIATED PRESS covers Central, Northwest, Northeast, Southeast and Southwest Arkansas with details on cloudiness, wind, and rising temperatures through midweek.
The report notes 564 deaths recorded over the holiday period amid traffic accidents and fires. Officials cite congestion and hazardous conditions as contributing factors, urging caution and adherence to safety regulations. Local agencies coordinate outreach and memorials as the tally grows.
Concord New Hampshire AP reports a funeral service for Sen Stytes Bridges 63 senior Republican in the Senate set at noon Wednesday at the New Hampshire state house. Bridges died Sunday after a severe coronary attack. He served as a conservative voice and chaired key committees.
UN forces announced they have taken control of Kindu in the Congo as Ethiopian troops join the operation after a massacre that left 13 Italian U.N. airmen dead. The European population, about 81,000, is reported safe while U.N. and Congolese troops face a tense security situation following weeks of confinement to the airport area.
Eichmann’s trial will resume on December 11 in Tel Aviv amid anticipation of the 300-page judgment. Israeli Attorney General Gideon Hausner and defense counsel Robert Servatius will present pleas and Eichmann’s final statement as the court nears its ruling on the Nazi official’s responsibility for mass killings in Hitler’s camps.
Thurman Bailey, 58, died Sunday in a Camden hospital. Survivors include his wife, a son Glen, two daughters Evelyn of Camden and Mrs Lavauglin Hines of Dallas, a sister Mrs D. D. Bennett of Hope. Services will be held Tuesday at Camden.
Hong Kong reports over 30 refugees killed while attempting to reach safety and many more injured as border patrols confront crowds over the weekend. Chinese press coverage notes deadly toll amid chaotic crossings.
The American Legion Auxiliaries in the state through Leslie Huddleston Post 12 organize sending aprons to veterans hospitals in Arkansas. Gift shops need aprons labeled Crilly or festive styles to place for patients. members or others can deliver to Mrs Clyde Sexton at Hope Hardware, for shipment this weekend.
Mrs. Mary Coffman aged 74 longtime Hope resident died Sunday in Austin Texas. Survivors include son Leslie Coffman of Corpus Christi Texas two daughters Inez Johnson of Houston and Ruth Smith of Haywood California. Services and burial will be in Houston.
The Legislative Auditing Committee is examining a land purchase at a park near Lake Village and the operation of five rental cottages by park superintendent M. R. Causey. Sen Roy Milum says the state paid a high price for the land, reportedly 45 000 for 5 acres. The audit notes officials stayed in a park cottage without rent and that Causey allegedly controlled bookings with a deed restriction. Switzer defends Causey and accuses profits sharing, while noting substandard facilities. No action was taken. the case and a Civil Defense audit are carried over to the next meeting.
Public officials from twelve states report falling gas tax complaints as drivers accept highway value. The Southeastern Association of State Highway Officials opened its annual convention in Little Rock with talks on interstate plans, rights of way delays, and funding, featuring Gov. Orval Faubus and Rex Whitton.
J R Folsom a 78 year old farmer of Blevins died Sunday at Pres Coll Hospital. Survivors include his wife one son Carlton Polsomy of Portioned Ores five daughters Mrs Joss Merchant Boston Mrs Mervin Brooks Blevins Mrs dog dackeon Decatur Mrs Sime Harmon Mt Vernon Wists Mrs Desir Garner Amity cane sister Mrs Mauidy Hoynalds FC RI Dorado two brothers rank of MH Dorado and Andy Polson Mecuskill. Services were to be held Monday at Blevine Mette fasting Ghereh by the doy Bruce Bean burial at Cenetary.
Thomas J. Compton aged 62 died at a local hospital after an illness. He was a former Arkansas State Police Weight Division employee and a veteran of World War II. He was a Presbyterian and taught English composition at Cherokee High School. Survived by wife Inea, 42 teachers at Blevins and Marvick area, plus several children and relatives. Funeral services were held Sunday at 3:30 at Oakend Chapel with burial at Rose Cemetery under arrangements by funeral staff.
Merauke Dutch New Guinea report says smoke seen in Asmat jungle where Michael Rockefeller vanished eight days ago. Officials call search a wild goose chase. helicopters will resume until Tuesday night. Father Nelson Rockefeller and Mary Strawbridge plan U.S. return. ground teams continue two weeks. Natives may shelter him if ill, complicating detection. Anthropologist Dr Renee Wassing says 60 percent chance the red gasoline can found nearby was used as a buoy.
An odd town note shows Koy ttawe, formerly with Bote vcat now at Odaehua, named to ALFALDO tear, a junior. The Senior Planning Board of the Conifer Council of Old Scouts meets in Hope for final plans as 23 Hope students attend Quachua Baptist College with listed names.
Labard director of Ouachita Parish Junior High Jack W. White Wesel Menrue has been appointed a member of the National Advisory Board of music educators. The announcement names Keno sha Wis as the son of Mrs J W White of Hope Arkansas.
Leonard C England dies in New Jersey at 44. Former Prescott resident, widow Louise C England, survivors include two daughters, Mary and Carolyn Sue, husband Leonard England, services at Terndon Copwell Chapel, burial in Prescott Cemetery.
Washington AP reports a broad cabinet reshuffle in which Ghols ter Bowles is ousted from the No 2 post at the State Department. The action affects 19 White House and State Department officials with Bowles slated for a senior ambassador or policy adviser role. George W. Ball and other officials are reassigned as the shakeup takes effect immediately.
Kiwanis clubs to honor the Farm City Week in Hope with Hempstead’s Faroy Family of the Year and Mr and Mrs Gara Prescott of McCackill as special guests at the luncheon. Principal speaker is C A Vines of the Arkansas Extension Service. County awards and free town parking advertised. Herbert Griffin as chairman.
The U S Department of Justice filed an antitrust suit in Detroit seeking to force Ford to divest two manufacturing plants a sales facility and the Autolite trade name acquired from the Electric Autolite Co The government argues Ford's acquisition could substantially lessen competition in the spark plug and related parts business and other areas
LR Rock AP report says the Arkansas Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision by Justice Paul Seedo, upheld a one year prison term for Rex and wife Rex Ledford, convicted of attempting to burn their Atkins home. Fire evidence was deemed circumstantial but sufficient to justify verdict. The fires occurred last January with clothing and a television removed beforehand and stored in a shed. A separate Logan County case upheld removing a fence from a county line road crossing, determining public use for 50 years justified maintenance and road use.
Rector Kuntal Adenner in Bonn remains confined with grippe symptoms but shows signs of improvement as authorities report his condition easing though he remains under care. Local officials urge continued rest and monitoring.
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