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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1955
Page
1
The column argues market swings reflect broader economic slowdown, not cause it. It notes the 1955 rise and Eisenhower’s heart attack as brief shocks, stresses government spending on defense, and cautions about industrial costs, farm prices, and the need for balance amid national prosperity.
In fires of Bonn Germany Chancellor Konrad Adenauer aged 79 lies in bed with bronchial pneumonia though doctors say there is no special concern. Observers warn of a difficult transition of power without Adenauer naming a successor amid pressures on West Germany to shift from the Western camp.
Non strikers returned in force to resume piston ring production at Circle Corp foundry in New Castle under National Guardsmen protection. Guardsmen screened cars to prevent a riot recurrence. A skeleton crew of 84 prepared the foundry yesterday and Chesley Juda said doors opened to any worker. Prior to the strike on July 25 the workforce was 260 with about 100 present a week ago as 5,000 sympathizers gathered outside. shots were exchanged and eight people wounded.
In Oil Progress Week Kiwanis program leaders Jimmie Miller and Charles Tarpley hosted a noon meeting at Hotel Barlow. They showed a film on the uses of oil and gasoline with guests Jimmy Fincher a Hope High football player and Gorge Covington of Conway attending.
Washington reports say President Eisenhower and Secretary Dulles held a 25 minute Denver discussion on eight key points. The meeting aimed to show no U S policy lag ahead of the Big Four conference and to address Western fears of Dulles being sidelined during Eisenhower's recovery.
National Bird debate reappears as Franklin preferred the turkey for its land ties and criticized the bald eagle for predatory habits. Despite his case, the founders chose the bald eagle, noting its white head feathering and grandeur. the article hints this was a long standing symbol.
Iran officially aligned with the Baghdad Pact joining Turkey Iraq Pakistan and Britain in a mutual defense arrangement. Premier Hussein Ala announced a Foreign Ministry official would present adherence to parliament for ratification, forming a belt from the Mediterranean to the Himalayas.
New York stocks rebounded over 2.0 billion dollars today after a sharp fall. Industrial shares led gains with Du Pont nearly $5, steel oil aircraft and metal stocks up, while trading slowed to noon with 99 thousand shares moved. The industrial average rose 7.26 points, or 1.65 percent.
Whitfield Masonic Lodge No. 239 will confer a Fellowcraft Degree Thursday night at 7 30 at the Lodge Hall. All regular Masons are requested to be present.
In Ashdown Arkansas prosecutor R Coker Thomas was shot on courthouse steps by Spence Furlow 67 a Little River County farmer. Furlow faced first degree murder charges filed by acting prosecutor Gordon Carlton as Gov Faubus considers a successor. The town recounts Furlows threats earlier in the day and the shooting followed an arrest order.
At Dallas the Skywheel on the Texas State Fair midway collapsed seats sending three girls ranging 13 to 15 years old plummeting 92 feet. Cynthia Combest died instantly while Kay Leslie remained in critical condition with possible skull fracture. Barbara Allen survived with minor injuries and Mollie Balfour was struck by debris. The ride will be dismantled after engineer surveys.
Poultry enthusiasts flock to Blevins Arkansas October 14 15 for the Corn Belt Hatcheries Demonstration Farm event on Route 24. Displays from equipment and feed firms cover labor saving methods costs and management plans for egg production. Hy-Line Parent Stock Flock showcased as first in Arkansas with plans to show 80 acres 6000 laying hens and 4000 breeding stock on range.
Hempstead County farm youths Ned Ray Purtle and James Robert Fuller travel with Oklahoma A. & M. College judging teams to the American Royal Livestock Show. Purtle, a senior in Animal Husbandry, serves on the seven member general live stock team, last year placing first in the national college contest. Fuller, a junior, is on the five member meats judging team, a consistently top contender in the national college competition.
Dr. Wesley Wiksell of Louisiana State University told the Systems and Procedures Association of America that many bosses feel entitled to talk, but effective communication rests on letting others speak. He warned listening boosts production morale and lowers absenteeism and grievances.
A seventh grade essay by Mary Alice Mosley on fire prevention emphasizes caution and clear steps. It outlines six rules from avoiding smoking near fuels to safe handling of matches and fuels, urging calm, preparation, and attentive supervision to prevent fires.
Officers report a seized moonshine still with capacity over 600 gallons weekly. At $8 per gallon, bootleggers would net about $4,800 weekly, roughly $250,000 yearly after expenses. The note also covers local football rankings, church district workshops, and bank statement totals surpassing $12 million.
In St Louis four bus and streetcar operators reject pleas to end a day old walkout. Governor Donnelly seized the utility eight hours after the strike began and warned actions to protect the public. Union leaders say they will decide on resuming service with the state mediation office involved.
Air Force scientists plan a upper atmosphere experiment near Alamogordo New Mexico firing an Aerobee rocket after sunset to study sodium vapor at 40 to 70 miles altitude. The test aims to verify theories on a natural atmospheric layer with no military application. If weather is unfavor able the launch will be postponed up to 24 hours with observation possible from Sacramento Peak.
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