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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1955
Page
1
Alex H. Washburn reflects on the 10th anniversary of the United Nations. He argues participation is a privilege and obligation, urges restraint among nations, and praises UN as a peace force while noting skepticism at home. He stresses loyalty to the U.S. and the UN's role in reducing wars.
Rosston chapter of the New Farmers of America presented farm products at the Nevada County Fair in Prescott. Items included cotton open bolls, combed seed displays, farm insects, and various hall trees and racks built by Vocational Agriculture students. Artis G. Mendenhall and Donal R. Bazzelle exhibited corn and peas. the chapter earned multiple first and second place honors.
In 809 A D the emperor Charlemagne issued an edict forbidding pressing wine with bare feet due to sanitation concerns. The measure aimed to reduce contamination and promote cleaner winemaking practices across his realms.
At the United Nations, Arkady Sobolev urged a complete debate on disarmament in the 12 nation Disarmament Commission without awaiting Big Four decisions. He argued delays would harm progress and cited ongoing discussions as the commission reports. The Big Four meet in Genoa on October 27 to discuss plans including Eisenhower's open skies proposal.
Roy L. Morgan, associate prosecutor at the Tokyo war crimes trial, says Russia double crossed Japan by signalling to the Yalta conference that it could mediate peace. Morgan notes Shigenori Togo and cabinet members discussed peace after the March raids, with Russia seen as a potential mediator due to its neutrality pact and religious ties to the Allies.
Hempstead County Health Council will meet in the courtroom at 7 30 p m Monday October 24 Dr Francis Robert director of the division for maternal and child health and Miss Louise James maternal and child health consultant nurse of the State Department of Health will speak Everyone in Hempstead interested in a health program is urged to attend this meeting
Monsanto Chemical Co and subsidiaries report net income of 23,581,647 for the first nine months, up from 16,635,642 a year earlier. Sales for the period total 307,679,198, a 22 percent gain, not including Lion Oil Co of El Dorado Arkansas recently merged with Monsanto.
Senators McClellan Chavez and Stennis say they did not request special planes to fly home from Europe. The Defense Department sent two four engine transports at an estimated cost of 20000 dollars. Aides say regular schedules could have accommodated return flights, with officials noting a duty to provide transport for members on official trips.
Department store sales in the Eighth Federal Reserve District rose 4 percent last week from 1954 with gains in all cities. Small cities led with a 21 percent rise, Louisville up 6 percent among large centers, Memphis 5, Little Rock 3, and St. Louis 2 percent.
New York columnist Hal Boyle reflects on twelve years of column writing noting that the best way to grab readers is not shock value but clear, engaging storytelling. He recalls the skull and duchess opening as a example of debated technique and promises answers on the craft.
Chicago police check two new leads in the killings of Robert Peterson 14 John Schuessler 13 and Anton Jr 11. A lie detector is planned for Edward Rohlfes and two brothers after sightings of a panel truck in Robinson Woods near the body ditch. Edward is held without charge while Herman is released. Rohlfes and Herman deny involvement.
Margaret Anne Haywood, 22, of Jonesboro Arkansas representing the United States, won second place in Miss World in London. Susana Djuim of Venezuela took first. Haywood said she did well and planned further sightseeing in Paris and Rome after London. The Arkansas traveler received greetings from Governor Faubus.
A pheasant hunting day near Pigeon, Michigan disrupted telephone service over a 50 mile area as hunters damaged a cable.
Senator Styles Bridges said President Eisenhower may designate a group of Republicans as potential presidential candidates if he does not seek reelection. Bridges expects Eisenhower to reveal intentions before early 1956 primaries and notes such a group would influence the national convention. Other leaders, including Sen. Walter F. George, Sen. Herbert Lehman, and J. Howard McGrath, offered views on Stevenson and Kefauver amid undetermined race dynamics. Oklahoma Gov. Raymond Gary spoke at a Rayburn rally, predicting Democrats in Texas and Oklahoma may return to the fold in 1956.
Princess Margaret and Peter Townsend left a small cottage gathering near 7 p.m. and reappeared six hours later, smiling amid speculation they announced an engagement. Neighbors heard laughter outside 49 Kinnerton Street in Knightsbridge as the couple shared an intimate evening during their seventh date in eight days.
Sen Herbert H. Lehman pledged support to Adlai Stevenson for the Democratic presidential nomination in Chicago. In New York, Harriman supporters pushed for a pro-Harriman delegation while Carmine DeSapio Prendergast and Mayor Wagner influence split loyalties as Stevenson planes in.
Two men convicted of shooting at Little Rock Capitol Transit Co. property may be called to testify before a Pulaski County Grand Jury probing strike violence. George Royce and Clarence Lee Smith, both 32 and 26, were sentenced to three years for the ambush. The grand jury also probes AFL strike violence at Terry Dairy with two dynamite explosions causing $150,000 damage.
Extended forecast notes normal minima 45 to 50 in the north and 50 to 62 in the south with normal maxima 67 to 80. Cooler north portion Tuesday. Little or no precipitation indicated.
Claude Wilson, longtime Fulton Route One rural mail carrier, retires after 25 years. His daughter Martha succeeds him, while Wilson's past includes 2%2 years with U S Engineers and service in World War I. He is an electrician and has two daughters, Martha and Mary Ann.
Troop 90 met at the V. F. W. Hut and repeated the Scout oath. Art Hughes attended. Present were Jimmy McLarty William Walden Jerry Chambless Max Henry Johnny Turner Teddy Jones Johnny Dean Stanley Laughlin Joe Crain. New members Jerry Gibson Tony McLarty Ronny Hawkins David Guerin Billy Compton enrolled. Patrol Leaders chosen were Jimmy McLarty and Jerry Chambless with Joe Crain appointed scribe.
President Eisenhower and the State Department released an 88 page booklet detailing his pledge to Russia that the United States would never be party to an aggressive war. The Geneva talks and the forthcoming Dulles discussions are framed by this formal commitment.
Capt Samuel Steiner commander of the 52nd Ordinance Detachment at Camp Chaffee will visit Hope for three days to check unexploded shells. Residents are asked to report shell or war trophy locations to the Hempstead sheriff for safe inspection and possible de activation at no charge.
Attorney General Herbert Brownell Jr after a 25 minute Denver meeting with President Eisenhower outlined a Justice Department program for 1956. It includes a federal judges increase, a bill to make it a crime to invade jury deliberations, new prisons, and a $9.5 million West region facility for younger prisoners. Brownell declined comment on a possible 1956 candidacy for Eisenhower or House Republicans.
HOT SPRINGS Va ranking industrialists say business will hold strong into 1956. Members of the Business Advisory Council meet with Secretaries of Works and Commerce, discussing resilience during Eisenhower’s illness. They discount fears of a downturn, noting strong confidence in the administration supports growth and employment.
WEST MEMPHIS Cecil Ray Edmonds says Southland Racing Corp has been assured of a dog racing franchise but declines to name the source. A letter from Robert Roach is not considered the assurance. Roach resigned after the disclosure. Southland seeks a franchise next week. Gov. Faubus barred until a national referendum, which has twice fallen through.
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