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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1955
Page
1
A compendium of syndicated opinion clips notes the ease of finding a moderate, well informed man whose views align with the reader. A filler paragraph jestingly compares ten men to the mouth of a large blue whale.
An opinion column argues against a defeatist view of aging from Dr. Moses Barron and defends the restless, adventurous spirit of pursuing longevity, invoking Ponce de Leon as a symbol of the quest and urging readers to consider vitamins today.
A Charleston News & Courier opinion piece praises quitting smoking and highlights the social dynamics of ex smokers. It argues graceful abstinence is more admirable than bragging about quitting and notes lingering skepticism from smokers still smoking about the health risks of non quitting.
A 190-pound Chicago housewife halted a divorce by aiming to weigh 127 pounds, now within 18 pounds of her goal. In Charlotte a Lutheran layman linked rising preacher fat to stodginess, joking there is a slim choice: lean and mean or fat and happy.
In Reno, Ralph Reno 27, a sex convict, was arrested after the stabbing of his father Andrew Reno 57 in Los Angeles and the disappearance with his step mother Stella Reno 37. He was booked on attempted murder charges while two companions in the Mercury car were detained.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower, convalescing after a heart attack, convened another Cabinet level conference in Denver as Hum phrey arrived for a bedside meeting. Officials discuss federal budget pressures and balancing the forthcoming fiscal year's income and outgo. Sherman Adams traveled between Denver and Washington as liaison. The President quietly marked his 65th birthday.
Food stores across the nation advertise value buys for fall appetites with boneless beef pot roast chunk roast ham frying chickens and roast loin of pork on sale. Pork prices drift lower amid abundant hog supplies while beef sirloin steaks drop 2 to 16 cents a pound and veal shoulder is a strong value.
Deeds filed in the circuit clerk’s office yesterday disclose the sale of 4,680 acres of farm land for about $800,000. The parcel north of Crawfordsville was sold by John A. McKnight of Crawfordsville to J. M. Speck of Frenchmans Bayou. Speck resold most of the land to Crawfordsville planters. resale amounts were not disclosed.
Don Fry of Van Nuys reported a five foot deep hole dug in his front yard for a proposed 40 foot tower and air raid siren. Public works officers could not identify who ordered the digging.
Noboru Higasa, president of a local crime prevention society, was arrested in Tokyo on suspicion of smuggling watches into Japan. Police announced the arrest today as part of the ongoing investigation.
The Arkansas Foundation of Associated Colleges distributed 127,787 to seven independent colleges through Aug. 15 with further gifts hoped by Nov. 15. Brig. Gen. (ret.) Hugh Cort said total gifts and pledges reach 156,594 with Rockefeller matching 14,721 from Standard Oil stock.
Ten year old Jimmy Bardon, a polio victim who spent six years in a Crossett hospital and much of that time in an iron lung, died today. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Paul Bardon of Crossett, three brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be held here tomorrow morning.
Mat thew Everett 30 reports Eunice Russell 38 fired a pistol at him after he demanded payment of a $75 win from Russell in a horse bet dispute. Police are investigating the incident in Los Angeles.
In Star City Arkansas a pro segregation rally was blocked by townspeople petitioning against the White Citizens Council. Leaders including James Johnson Curtis Copeland and Nolin Jeffress accused Gov. Faubus and Winthrop Rockefeller of behind the move while Sheriff Cogbill said the meeting would serve no useful purpose. The town with a large Negro population has seen WCC affiliates in Arkansas and Mississippi mobilize across 15 towns.
Argentina's provisional government mobilizes the army navy air force and police to crush potential Peronista protests on Loyalty Day October 17. A Lonardi communique warns adherents they will be severely repressed and Labor Minister Cerutti Costa vows full action against incitement. Security officials in La Plata issue similar threats.
DES MOINES governors from the corn belt plus representatives from hog states adopted a four point program to lift sagging farm prices. They seek short term emergency measures and a federal pork purchases program for consumption. Attendees included Earl Butz and Fred Seaton with Governor Leo Hoegh of Iowa initiating the conference.
Gettysburg prepares to host President Eisenhower and Mrs. Eisenhower with calm hospitality if he arrives from Denver for convalescence. Townspeople, 1200 college students, Annie M. Warner Hospital and local services stand ready for medical, transport, and press needs.
Sanzo Sato 32, a Tokyo fireman, was arrested on suspicion of setting fire to a farmer's house and confessed to starting four other fires. Authorities say he has an abnormal urge to ignite fires when intoxicated.
Rogers Arkansas obituary notes Birch L. Kirksey longtime school superintendent for more than two decades until retirement last month dies aged 65. He is survived by his widow a son and two daughters.
First Baptist Church hosts revival with guest evangelist Reverend C Eugene Whitlow from Seagraves Texas. Youth prayer service Saturday at 7 pm and cottage meetings led by Walter Miller with 28 sessions last Thursday and Friday. Harold Gunter from Hope serves as music director.
Division grows among Republicans over how to choose a nominee if Eisenhower does not run in 1956. Some urge Ike to endorse a candidate to avoid a preconvention fight while others push for an open primary. Sen Knowland opposes heir apparent plans and calls for a wide open primary. Democrats also show contest signals among Stevenson Harriman and Kefauver supporters.
The Arkansas Legislative Council ordered its research staff to study legislation to curb labor disputes involving public utilities. Rep John Bethell proposed the study and favored a law banning strikes against utilities and the creation of a compulsory arbitration board. The move follows a four month AFL strike by Capitol Transit Co. workers.
Senator Fulbright announced after one year of the Water Facilities Act that Arkansas leads the nation in the number of soil and water conservation loans. The state had 304 loans totaling 1,345,990 dollars, with private lenders insuring all Arkansas loans through the Farmers Home Administration. Loans offer up to 25,000 dollars for 20 years for individuals and up to 250,000 dollars for 40 years for associations, with an interest rate of 4.42 percent.
Memphis radio station WHER plans to go on air next Thursday with an all-female announcing staff. President Sam Phillips says the station aims to offer fresh feminine voices directed to women while not excluding men.
Arkansas banking institutions saw deposits rise by about 41 million dollars to 986.542 million last year. The Banking Commission report by Dick Simpson covers 231 banks and shows total resources of state and national banks at 1.073 billion at year end, up from 1.024657 billion.
The United States faces mounting prestige damage as Poland’s bid stalls in the General Assembly after four deadlocks. Observers note Yugoslavia and the Philippines remain in play with shifting support. The sixth vote saw the Philippines at 29 and Yugoslavia at 28, edging toward a possible win for one side.
In Michigan City Indiana a two hundred passenger bus struck a parked semi trailer on U S 20 killing six people and injuring many others. State police identify four women and two men among the dead as the bus carried 26 occupants en route from Chicago to New York City.
Crowds crowd streets of London hoping for a glimpse of Princess Margaret as speculation swirls over a possible engagement to Group Captain Peter Townsend. Fans, reporters, and shoppers fill the area around Clarence House and Lowndes Square while Margaret and Townsend reportedly plan visits, with arranged meetings adding to the holiday mood.
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