17 Oct 1955
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1955
Page
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The piece cites John Alan Appleman on Illinois rats learning to pull a lever for food. It notes three rats in a cage, with Rat No 3 doing most work, and argues the study reflects mob dynamics and the rise of dependence.
State Trooper Guy Downing reported multiple weekend crashes with property damage and at least two serious injuries. Incidents on Highway 29, Patmos road, Highway 4, Highway 67, and Highway 19 involved drivers Ishmael McGill Jess Landry A R Moss Johnny L Phillips Edna Lucas Glen Townsend and others with several vehicles totaled. One horse collision and two city police investigations were noted.
Kentucky Governor Lawrence Wetherby said Southern states will vote solidly for the Democratic candidate in 1956. He named Adlai Stevenson as favored to win if Eisenhower does not run, amid Southern Governors Conference talks on highways water use and industry with Alabama hosting.
In Chigwell England a thief rifled lockers at a sports club stealing 140 dollars from the clothes of 11 police officers playing a soccer match. The officers and their team lost the game.
Mrs. J. E. Cheney, 70, mother of Arkansas Revenue Commissioner J. O. Cheney, died at a Batesville hospital Sunday. Survived by another son and four daughters. Funeral set for this afternoon in Calico Rock.
Republican National Chairman Leonard W. Hall predicted the GOP would win the 1956 presidential election citing Americans desire for peace prosperity and progress He called Eisenhower’s record the campaign platform Butler the Democratic chairman was optimistic about reclaiming the solid South and winning the presidency Hall praised GOP peace Korea stalemate end and world security achievements.
A three year old girl Toshiko Nomoto surprised spectators by slipping past police lines to meet Emperor Hirohito yesterday in Tokyo. The child appeared unfazed by the attention and drew a crowd’s envy rather than awe.
Hal Boyle argues the so called century favors fringe people who seek popularity over knowledge. He describes a fringe man as surface minded, chooses popular culture, and wears a curated image to please others.
A week ending Sunday midnight saw at least 14 deaths from violence in Arkansas. Seven highway crashes claimed eight lives. Notable fatalities include Early Rhine 39 and Thomas Boone 32 in a head on crash near Brinkley, Bobby Peacock 15 in McGehee, Billy Gene Culland 24 near Taylor, L. B. Zuber 73 on Highway 14 at Amagon, Larry Miller 8 in Fair Oaks, and Chess Money 69 in Wheatley.
Miss Eileen Rivas, 17, told police she was threatened with death for resisting advances by Billy Carmichael 17 of Berryville and his brothers Carl 20 and Dean 22. The trio allegedly forced Rivas and Anne Sexton 36 of St Louis to drive across the Arkansas Missouri line near Blue Eye.
Two front teeth appear in newborn Chris tine Lee Brauer, third child of Mrs. Leroy Brauer, born yesterday in Van Nuys California. The infant arrived with a head start on most babies and is reported healthy.
Arkansas Supreme Court declares Oaklawn Jockey Club franchise void delaying the Hot Springs track race season. Racing Commission may open three sealed bids including Oaklawn and Easter Racing Association for a new franchise. The decision could force a new track if Oaklawn loses if rehearing fails.
The Aerial Radiological Monitoring Exercise known as Operation Aim will run through Oct 21 at the Nevada proving ground. Thirty-one participants from Atomic Energy Commission civil defense, state and federal groups, and the Defense Department test airborne instruments for gauging radioactivity in a potential nuclear event.
Whitfield Masonic Lodge 239 will confer two entered apprentice degrees Tuesday night October 18 at 7:30 o clock. All regular Masons are urged to be present.
Hempstead County Education Association will meet Tuesday night at 7 30 in the Junior High auditorium. All county teachers are urged to attend the session.
Morocco and Spain clash over allegations French troops were fired on from Spanish Morocco. Tensions rise as Faure’s four man regency council seeks to end terrorism and push toward limited rule while Spain threatens UN action over alleged French support to Moroccan rebels.
London reports show opposition to Princess Margaret's plan to marry Peter Townsend. The Duke of Edinburgh reportedly counsels against the match while notes say some Anglican clergy may oppose or support a Townsend ceremony depending on church rules.
Boy Scout Troop 90 sponsored by the VFW in Hope will meet at the VFW Hut Tuesday evening October 18 at 7 p.m. Scoutmaster Phillip Del Vecchio says the meeting will organize and form new patrols and invites any boy wishing to become a Boy Scout to attend.
Central Arkansas shows fair, cool conditions this afternoon and tonight with highs in the low 70s. Northeast Arkansas also fair with light frost possible and Tuesday warmer. Southwest Arkansas expects low to mid 70s, southeast Arkansas near 70s, and Northwest Arkansas in the upper 60s to low 70s with cooler nights.
Westinghouse Electric workers nationwide walkout ongoing after union orders a strike at midnight. About 44,000 members at 29 plants affected with 30 other operations spared. Wages, time study rules, and contract length cited as key issues as talks stalled.
Hurricane Katie, the season’s eleventh tropical storm, struck Haiti and the Dominican Republic with 115 mph winds. No major cities were in its path, and forecasters warned damage totals would take time to assess. The storm arced northeast away from the U S and unlikely to threaten the mainland.
Dr George C Escher renowned cancer treatment authority spoke at a joint gathering of the Association of Tumor Clinic Staff members of Arkansas and the Medical Alumni of University of Arkansas at St Vincent's Infirmary in Little Rock He serves on the staff of Memorial Hospital James Ewing Hospital and Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City and is an associate of Sloan Kettering Institute and instructor at Cornell Medical College The talk highlighted recent advances in medical cancer treatment.
The report details intensified flood rescue as Eisenhower pledged aid to damaged sectors. Civil defense chief Val Peterson toured the flooded area while Army Navy Coast Guard and Red Cross bodies coordinated relief. Dozens of bridges washed out power outages linger and contaminated water hampers efforts across Connecticut New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Rainfall totals ranged from 3.75 inches in New York City to over 4 inches in other towns as areas compare to Hurricane Diane.
Weather officials warn of continued heavy downpours across the Northeast with new floods and washouts. Red Cross reports 6,900 families affected in Connecticut New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Death toll listed across six states with Connecticut hardest hit and several regions facing transport disruption and power outages.
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