18 Oct 1957
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1957
Page
1
Prescott area church women gathered for WMU activities across circles at First Baptist First Methodist and Presbyterians. Reports, devotional studies, survey plans for Magazine distribution, and a cross country mission update from Japan highlighted the sessions. Social hours included desserts and absences noted among attendees with several members sharing travel and guest notices.
A Little Rock bank seeks to recover 114,877 mistakenly credited to Alexander and his wife. The suit claims 11,349 was mischarged and asks garnishment against the bank's First National Bank for 3,800. The error allegedly arose after opening a checking account August 8 and incorrect credits on September 5.
During eight months of open navigation Great Lakes carry nearly 61 percent of total trade through U S salt ports. Campaigns and bands are mentioned in the grain of this brief reporting noting ongoing trade and regional operations.
The suit alleges Alexander soon bought an airplane for 4500 dollars and two new automobiles in Mrs. Alexander’s name for 2929 dollars. It also states 3800 dollars was transferred to the First National Bank. The Bank of Arkansas is described as honoring the checks, and the suit does not identify the Alexanders beyond their names.
Tony Randall attracts Hollywood attention after his Broadway success and a co starring film role. Producers Piank Tashlin and Jerry Wald offer him leads in Will Success Spoil Ro? Hunter and No Down Payment, with Randall aiming to avoid typecasting and pursue dramatic technique across comedy. He reflects on balancing comedy with weightier drama and cites past stage work and TV roles.
The Wall Street Journal reports that Little Rock and other Southern states are adding tension to race relations as schools integrate. It cites rising provocations in factories halls and businesses and warns passive moderates are taking sides amid growing activism by groups like the NAACP and color rights advocates.
The Arkansas case pits Kenneth Cottell against Judge Davies over a petition from the Mothers League and calls for a three judge court. Col. Kuhn and Maj. Gen. Walker are named as defendants in a bid to stop policing Central High School property, while broader reaction to integration spans states from Florida to Maryland with mixed views on Little Rock’s impact.
General Motors testified at length in August before the House Armed Services subcommittee. The disputes center on whether GM set airplane prices through negotiations with the Air Force or via cuts. Rep. Gilbert of Delaware, chair, said the dispute hinges on cost representations and possible civil fraud and criminal liability by GM and its employees. A GAO spokesperson would not predict Brownell's action, but warned that if an investigation finds valid claims then efforts would be made to collect any overcharge.
In Los Angeles an 86 year old former estate broker from Santa Anita California wed his 82 year old childhood sweetheart Carrie Anderson of Bremerton Washington. Delegates at the National Federation of Grandmothers Clubs exposed the plan forcing a public home ceremony attended by 1200 grandmothers and great grandmothers while actor Francis X. Bushman waved the bride away and Dorothy Collins sang Love You Truly. The couple aimed for a private ceremony at home but the event became public due to the gathering group.
Fragmentary local obituary note refers to Mrs Wood a widow of four years with children and grandchildren. The text also mentions a Mr Wood, widower for eight years, and a series of unclear quoted conversations among residents about relatives and renown.
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