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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1955

Page

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Digest of Laws compiled for Arkansas legal notices

The Arkansas Press Association completed A Digest of Laws, a concise handbook for legal notice publication. Compiled over two years, the book helps editors lawyers and public officials reference official statutes, with a proper disclaimer that it is a digest not exact statutes. The Star bought copies and will distribute them to courthouses city halls and lawyers.

Arkansas Arkansas Press Association William R. Whitehead Magnolia Banner News Fordyce Advocate Ray Kimball DeQueen Kimball The Star State Press Association

President Eisenhower on road to recovery after heart attack

At Fitzsimons Army hospital in Denver doctors reported Eisenhower comfortable relaxed and cheerful as his temperature pulse and blood pressure remained normal. Mrs Eisenhower visited during breakfast and Sherman Adams planned a business call this afternoon to handle routine matters. Dr White was unavailable but received morning updates via Col. Pollock.

Denver Eisenhower Fitzsimons Army Hospital Sherman Adams Paul Dudley Whie Vermont White Byron E. Pollock Fitzsimons Heart Section

Purge Report Near Argentina’s New Regime Emerges

Buenos Aires sources say Argentina’s new government is purging top generals including the junta figure Gen. Jose Domingo Molina. About 20 officers arrested to block Peron’s return, with Maj. Gen. Eduardo Lonardi pledged to set elections and a new Congress soon.

Bty Bruce Henderson Buenos Aires Argentina Juan Peron Peron Jose Domingo Molina Eduardo Lonardi Lonardi

60 000 Are Homeless in Mexico Flood

The Panuco River rose to new all time heights at Tampico driving more than 60,000 of the city's 110,000 residents from their homes. Officials warned only a small part of the Gulf Coast port would stay above water as boats navigated flooded streets and power lines sparked fatalities.

America Radio City New York M. Y The Advertising Council Jack Rutledge Mexico City Panuco Tampico Gulf Coast Country Club

Cotton Contest Again Postponed

The National Cotton Picking Contest in Blytheville was postponed for a second time due to rain. General Chairman P. D. Foster said the contest would be held Friday or Monday after a steady downpour ruined plans a day earlier.

Blytheville P. D. Foster

Homecoming at White's Chapel Services Schedule

Homecoming services planned at White's Chapel on Sunday October 9 with a 10 a.m. devotional by Grady Hairston of Hope and a sermon by Rev. Jessie White of Rosston. Afternoon singing is planned and all are invited.

White’s Grady Hairston Hope Jessie White Rosston

Runaway Truck Crashes Into Freight Train At West Newton

A runaway track vehicle struck a Baltimore & Ohio Railroad freight train at a grade crossing in West Newton Pennsylvania. The collision caused the train to derail demolishing at least two buildings and injuring many people according to police reports.

West Newton Baltimore & Ohio Railroad

Dodgers Break Jinx to Win World Series in 2 0 Victory

The Brooklyn Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees 2 0 to capture their first world championship. Johnny Podres hurled eight strong innings and Gil Hodges drove in two runs. Sandy Amoros made a dramatic one handed catch with two on base to preserve the lead.

New York Brooklyn Dodgers New York Yankees Johnny Podres Gil Hodges Hodges Podres Sandy Amoros Dodgers Yankees St. Louis Cardinals Casey Stengel Yankee

Sun Powered Telephone Line Opens in Americus

In Americus Georgia the first solar powered rural telephone call was placed by farmer George L Mathews on a line provided by Southern Bell. Engineers linked 422 silicon cells in an aluminum housing to a storage battery to supply the line during peak sun and test the system’s viability.

Americus. Ga Sun George L. Mathews Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Co Bell Atlanta Mathews Bell Telephone Laboratories G. L. Pearson D. M. Chapin C. S. Fuller

Writer’s October Choice Brims With Seasonal Glory

In HAL BOYLE’s column, choosing one month to live would land him in October. He revels in October’s unity of seasons, nature’s climax, and the vivid colors of maples and dogwoods, calling it the year’s grand pageant and a cider-pressed bounty of life.

Hal Boyle New York

Hamilton Asks Reassessment by October 17

A letter from K. G. Hamilton, Hempstead County equalization board member, urges property owners to have all property assessed by October 17. He argues taxes are a privilege tied to fair, equitable tax policy and calls for broad participation to ensure neighbors pay their share.

the Star Equalization Board Hempstead Citzens K. G. Hamilton

Thanks Judge Committee Editor The Star Your editorials

A brief note from The Star acknowledging reader thanks directed at a judge and editorial committee. The piece hints at appreciation for judge involvement and editorial oversight without detailing specific actions or events.

the Star

Youths Sentenced in Marmaduke Bank Robbery Attempt

Bobby Lee Foster 17 and Everett Lee Luther 20 of Cardwell Missouri received five year federal terms for an unsuccessful May 16 bank robbery attempt at a Marmaduke Paragould bank. Codefendants Leroy Jones and Bill Mast also had prior five year terms, while Edwin Stiles 28 pled guilty to Blytheville bank embezzlement and got five years.

Jonesboro Bobby Lee Foster Everett Lee Luther Cardwell Marmaduke Paragould Leroy Jones Bill Mast Monette Thomas C. Trimble Edwin Calvin Stiles Blytheville

Sentences Handed Down in Court Here

Hempstead County juries convict and sentence in burglary grand larceny cases. Henry Hill receives one year for grand larceny while Augusta Williams gets one year. Jessie James Stuart gets two years for forgery and grand larceny concurrently. Reed pleads guilty to grand larceny with five years suspended. Johnson pleads to petty larceny, fined 25 dollars and a day in jail. Crain pleads guilty to non support, six months in jail and 250 dollars.

Hempstead Henry Hill Augusta Williams Jessie James Stuart Junior Lee Reed Earl Hayes Johnson Odus Crain Gebel

Menon Urges France to End UN Assembly Boycott

India's V K Krishna Menon appealed to France to end its boycott of the United Nations General Assembly and return for the Algeria debate. He voiced deep regret over France's walkout from the 60 nation body as India joined 28 countries in voting to inscribe the Algerian issue on the agenda.

United Nations N. Y India S V. K. Krishna Menon France U. N. Assembly Algeria Menon Assembly

Menon Seen as Key to Easing U N Algerian Rift

United Nations observers expect V K Krishna Menon to push for easing tensions after France boycotted the General Assembly. The Indian adviser to Prime Minister Nehru could sway anti colonial blocs to soften the Algerian issue while France cools. France withdrew its Assembly delegation but kept its permanent Security Council seat and a position on the Disarmament Committee.

Tom Hoge United Nations N. Y U.N India V. K. Krishna Menon General Assembly Menon Nehru France Assembly Security Council

Stock Market Recovers After Decline

New York stocks rose sharply after a weak opening with gains near $3 a share as investors parsed news from President Eisenhower's Denver hospital. Chrysler jumped $2.50 to $96.50, Bethlehem Steel rose $5 to $153, GM up 37 cents then $3, U S Steel 50 cents, NYC 75 cents, Standard Oil NJ 1 dollar, Anaconda 75 cents.

New York Eisenhower Denver Chrysler Bethlehem Steel General Motors U. S. Steel New York Central Standard Oil (Nj Anaconda

Trucker Kenneth Tomli Killed In Lumber Load Accident

Kenneth Tomli on, 22, of Hampton, was crushed to death when his truck left Highway 4 about 16 miles east of here yesterday. State Trooper Bill Watson reported the fatal crash occurred as a load of lumber toppled onto the cab.

Warren Kenneth Tomlion Hampton Bill Watson Highway 4 Here

Mild Autumn Weather Grips Nation Amid Light Temperatures

The Associated Press reports mild autumn conditions across the nation with morning readings from 50s to 70s, New England in the 30s and 40s, while the Southern Plains see ongoing rain and rising waters. Flood warnings impact Wichita Falls as Lake Wichita waters surge into Holliday Creek and the Wichita River in the worst flood since 1950.

Associated Press Sectio New England Souther Plains Cotral Texas Oklahoma Kansas Missouri Wichita Holliday Creek Wichita River Wichita Falls Tex

Arkansas Supreme Court to decide referendum on sales tax repeal

Little Rock Arkansas Supreme Court will decide on legal points whether a popular vote may be held on removing the state sales tax from poultry and livestock feed. No testimony will be taken unless parties fail to agree on facts, with a master to hear testimony if needed. The case centers on Washburn’s effort to refer the 1955 act to a 1956 ballot and challenges to petition form. The suit seeks a statewide vote. briefs were filed with a decision possible around mid November.

Little Rock Arkansas Supreme Court Poliry Livesock Eugene Warren Washburn Hope Supreme Court C. G. Hall Tom Gentry Warren Gentry Hall William Moorehead Stuttgart

Conscience Bites as Woman Turns Self In for Red Light

Mrs Chloe Lewis of Council Bluffs Iowa 66 walked to Officer Harold Hug in Omaha to request a traffic-ticket write up saying her conscience troubled her after running a red light a week earlier.

Omaha Neb Chloe Lewis Council Bluffs Iowa Harold Hug

Fire prevention week highlighted by local officials

Fire chief Pap Willis and Chamber of Commerce push home safety citing eight major fire causes including careless smoking and matches misuse of electricity defective heating and cooking equipment improper rubbish disposal kerosene and gasoline mishandling lightning defective chimneys and children with matches. Hope Business and Professional Women thank readers during National Business Women's Week. Court records show many divorces and support issues. Hempstead poll taxes near record. 7 000 last year with 1 000 extra receipts planned. Ginanne Graves pledged Kappa Alpha Theta at Randolph-Macon Woman's College with initiation set for February.

Pap Willis Chamber of Commerce Cecil Weaver Ginanne Graves Albert Graves Hope Kappa Alpha Theta National Sorority Randolph-Macon Woman's College

Dulles Warns Russia On Arms To Egypt Amid East Tensions

Secretary of State John Foster Dulles warned Russia that Communist arms to Egypt would not ease world tensions. He noted President Eisenhower would focus on foreign policy priorities while stressing no urgent movement on arms sales. The remarks came during talks with Molotov in New York and followed Egypt's announced arms plans from Communist Czechoslovakia. The briefing, Dulles' first in over a month, addressed Far East issues and the fate of American prisoners.

S . W. Gton John Foster Russia Eisenhower Egypt V. M. Molotov United States Eivakia Israel Dulles Ake Bulgarin Anna T Wila Dent Far East Red

Faure Orders Replacement in Morocco

Paris reports Premier Edouard Faure moved to form an immediate council to replace the ousted Moroccan throne. He sent directives to Resident General Pierre Georges Boyer De Tour in Rabat, triggering walkout threats from Gaullist cabinet members amid a political crisis involving Sultan Mohammed Ben Moulay Arafa. The plan faces opposition from right wing factions within Faure’s coalition who warn of resignations if enacted.

Paris Ed Faure Morocco Faure Geral Pierre Georges Boyer Rabat Cabapeti Boyer de Lai Aan Council Su - Sultan Mohammed Ben Moulay Arafa Tangier Roger de Latour Ben Moulay Arafa Frchise

Fire destroys house on Graham Street in midtown

A Graham Street house owned by Dennis Williams was gutted by fire around midnight. George Townsend and his wife were not home at the time. origin of the blaze could not be immediately determined.

Graham Street Dennis Williams George Townsend

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