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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1953
Page
4
A terse, period tone note on government strength and public behavior contrasts cautious citizens with agitators. The passage references a fable about dogs and gates to warn readers, and mentions a statistical report from Tennessee about American democracy as the freest power in history.
The Nashville Banner questions current groups seeking to change government and lists 24 guaranteed rights in the U.S. Constitution including habeas corpus, trial by jury, freedom of speech, religion, and equal protection, arguing most other nations do not match these civil liberties.
Arkansas Poultry Federation will meet Monday night at 7 36 at Hope City Hall. The gathering aims to promote poultry raising interests in Arkansas. All interested persons are invited.
Worldwide Methodism marks Layman's Day on Sunday October 8. Chief Justice Griffin Smits of the Arkansas Supreme Court will be the featured speaker at the First Methodist Church. The service will be rebroadcast on KXAR at 1 p.m. Sunday as part of the Hope Disk of the Lite Rock Conference observance.
The Western Big Three foreign ministers Dulles Eden and Bidault convened at the British Foreign Office to address world problems including Trieste. They aimed to avoid a sudden war and expressed confidence that dialogue among the allies would advance peace and justice, with talks expected to continue through Sunday.
Western railroads will cut freight rates by 50 percent on hay from Eastern territory to drought areas in Missouri and other Southwest states. An extension to November 30 maintains a 40 percent reduction on livestock feed from Western territory to drought zones. The measure, effective tomorrow, followed an urgent request from Agriculture Secretary Ezra Taft Benson and drought-state officials.
The annual Hempstead County singing convention will be held Sunday morning October 18 at Spring Hill. Several quarters will attend. Officers include Orville Brakebill president W A Barybaree vice president and Mrs A L Ross secretary.
The forecast for Oct 16 to 20 shows Arkansas temperatures 3 to 7 degrees above normal with minima around 45 to 47 and maxima near 70 to 42, little change and light precipitation expected. In Florence South Carolina police found a note on an overtime parking ticket near a meter reading a country lyric about buying winter clothes with no money left.
Don Brown and Patsy Hollis of Hempstead County will lead a delegation to the American Royal Livestock Show in Kansas City, with one club boy and girl from each county served, plus two extension sponsors. The group will tour facilities, attend a mixer, view stock and exhibits, and participate in events hosted by the Kansas City Chamber and American Royal Association.
A residence at 2380 West Third Street was gutted by fire early morning. Firefighters arrived as the house was already heavily involved, and occupants could not save the dwelling though they prevented the blaze from spreading.
HAL BOYLE notes ordinary errors in living rooms loom large on TV as audiences react with humor. NBC newscaster John Cameron Swaye shares how nervousness fades through a simple cue and how even a big production with 100 people can misfire. He recalls a Florida bathing beauty feature and a Chicago snowstorm that drew laughs.
Felix Ryals, superintendent of the Arkrarsias Boys Industrial School, announced that assistant superintendent B. E. Blumer and three other staffers were dismissed yesterday. Turner Turner, in charge of sewing, cafeteria operator Mrs. Everett Williams, and lunchroom operator Mrs. Violet Jones were let go partly for policy changes and partly for other reasons. Williams's husband, also employed, was retained. A former superintendent, MH P. Hargis, had been replaced last spring by Ryals. Milburn Lee resigned September 15 and was succeeded by Miss Louise Ward. Mrs. Lee said she was effectively forced out.
A federal grand jury will be asked to determine if Waiton Stephen Stephenson former local Republican leader lied during House investigation of the four percenters. He acknowledged seeking a four percent fee for helping win government business for a California firm. The inquiry follows conflicts in testimony and a public record noting strong criticism from Rep. Hardy. Stephenson, active in D C Republican groups, held a White House pass while leading local celebration arrangements for Eisenhower’s inauguration.
Clara Palls, 22, of Kokomo, Indiana, died in a two car wreck near Newport Mes. Investigating officers said her auto bounced off a bridge abutment and collided head on with another car. Her brother William Windsor, 19, driving, and Ben Caldwell, both of Kokomo, were injured.
Indian command reports attempts by Red prisoners to free compounds near Panmunjom prompting a show of force. Thousands of pro Red protesters and observers weigh potential for heavy casualties as NNRC suspends explanations for 1,000 North Koreans amid planned Chinese interviews.
Lyle C. Wilson reports that House Majority Leader Charles Halleck urged reshaping federal excise taxes to broaden the revenue base while keeping the corporate rate near 47 percent. Eisenhower favors maintaining current rates, with talks of compromise aiming to relieve industries like moviemaking without broader tax reforms.
A 60 year old man, Dorris Im Burnett, was crushed to death early today when his pickup lost control on a gravel road and ejected him from the vehicle. Investigating authorities task it as a fatal crash with no further details provided.
Governors of drought afflicted states expressed support for a federal share-cost plan to feed starving cattle and other livestock. President Eisenhower hailed the program during a Kansas City address at the state governors’ conference, emphasizing partnership between federal and state governments to meet emergency needs along with wider national resources. The plan would subsidize up to half the cost of transporting feed and hay, aiding farmers and the agricultural sector amid the drought.
A fragmented local notice outlines a Royal Ambassadors event with a kick-off supper. The readable segments mention ages and names in a cryptic, damaged OCR style, offering limited actionable details about schedule or venue.
The Shamrock Hotel in Tattston hosts an eight state regional conference ending October 11. Delegates from Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Colorado and others, plus Rosa Harrie and Opal Hervey, discuss improving women’s work and politics, touring in Texas fashion, and support for the Hayden rider and $10,100 for the Nathanial Federation bill in Congress.
Milwaukee report cites Bon remarks on aada discovery of a Communist stronghead in Guatemala and nearby Latin American unrest. The conversation touches on debt moves by Britain and alleged worldwide Communist strength, with references to Central American events and policy responses.
Reports from Chicago claim oil magnate Rockefeller plans a record divorce payout to his wife Burma Rockefeller. He was seen supervising a pipeline project on Petit Jean Mountain in Arkansas, with his attorney saying no comment.
Mr and Mrs M S Bates hosted a mulligan and barbecue at their home on South Binoy drawing a large turnout. Bates described planning the event to edit something longstanding as locals enjoyed Michigan style barbecue and drinks. Also noted are regional sales quotas and a Homecoming event with former Bobcat players slated to be guests at Thursday night games.
At a dinner in Kansas City a reference was made to President Eisenhower at Glen Wall a district during tax night, with officials or attendees noting his influence on local affairs.
Kansas clay grave reopened by Buchanan County prosecutor Downs found no body. Earlier reports named Thomas Marsh and Carl Austin Nall as suspects in the alleged abduction and murder of a boy called Bobby. Officials stated the grave had been freshly dug, but only clay and a possible tool mark were found.
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