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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1957
Page
4
A KC-97 tanker from Wilker AFB New Mexico crashed into Gray Mountain near Flagstaff Arizona killing 16 airmen. Eight bodies were recovered with a search for more remains underway as rescue teams battled poor visibility and rugged terrain.
Hope Gospel Tabernacle, icns Clubs and Kiwanis Club have filed entry cards for the Christmas Parade in Ta'clack scheduled Thursday evening December 3. Other groups have indicated participation but have not returned cards by the deadline set for Monday November 4. Letters were sent to churches, schools, clubs and organizations in the county and some out of town groups were contacted. Theme is The Christmas Story as told in the Bible. Prizes are 75. 50. 12.50. 12.50 for the best floats.
W R Crofford 71 a retired MOP foreman died at his Prescott home on Wednesday Survivors include Earl M Newport Noll Gelar Arkin Mesgt Ge Grob ford Paris and others Funeral services will be held Friday at the Ripst Heyndon Gornellus Gemery of Hope text appears garbled but indicates obituary announces death and survivors
Fragmentary OCR reads No Escort ot Little Rock and references a parked vehicle near a ninth side of a building with possible adjacent details. Content is unreadable and lacks clear names or actionable facts.
Stockholm reports two young Chinese physicists in the United States, Yang Dao Lee of Columbia University and Chen Ning Yarut of the Institute for Advanced Study Princeton, are to receive the Nobel Prize in Physics for destroying the principle of parity. Sir Alexander Todd of Cambridge University may win Chemistry. The Swedish Academy will meet tomorrow to decide the 1957 winners.
Arkansas utility leaders were asked to lend 300000 dollars to launch the Arkansas Industrial Pingnee Corp to finance new industries in Arkansas. Utility executives varied in reaction with some willing to participate while others urged wider participation from banks and insurers. The meeting, called by Gov. Faubus and the AIRC, followed legislative authorization in 1957 to spur capital for prospective industries. about 100 people gave over 100000 dollars in stock to the corporation, with Herbert Thomas of Little Rock chosen chairman.
Mrs Z H Betts aged 69 long time Patmos area resident died at her home early Wednesday. Survived by two sons Elmer Betts of Hope and Glendon Betts of Minden Lay three daughters Mrs George Anderson and Mrs Olyvel Mitchel and Mrs Clifton Bowden all of Hope a brother Arthur Owens of Bley a sister Mrs Julia Garden of Walonga Okla Funeral services set for 2:30 pm Thursday at Spring Hill Methodist Church by Rev James Shaddox Burial in Henderson Cornelius Betts Cemetery
University of Pennsylvania and Chicago researchers report high school education does not alter life values among American youth. The study argues values cluster into two types sacred democratic beliefs and secular views changing with technology and social structure.
Oglesby School plans a Halloween carnival on Thursday October 31 with doors opening at 6 30 pm PTA mothers serve hot dogs hamburgers and drinks. Activities include first grade moving pictures second grade fish pond third grade country store fourth grade cake sale and other delicacies fifth grade bake sale sixth grade harrow/hongse fortune telling and a costume parade starting 8 30 pm with prizes for prettiest costume most original and best disguise.
Local report describes a chaotic day following a fatal incident on the river. Officials issued warrants and statements as investigators gather clues while the community watches for details on the suspect and motive.
A Senate inquiry into security measures by alleged communist groups held a two day hearing. Senator Bartland of Mississippi commented on possible conspiracy risks while probing federal security steps. A Little Rock housewife named Mrs Lee Lorch appeared, stating she was under oath and facing questioning as part of the integration debate.
The Oklahoma Crime Bureau reports a shift from old fashioned safe pounding to coordinated burglaries using telephones and line setups. Chief Bivins notes gangs casing sites calm operations with lookouts and prearranged signals to evade police.
Obituary notes the death of Mrs. Lowe aged 76 at a local residence. Details are limited in the fragmented text. Ancestry and family references appear, with no clear surviving relatives listed in the readable portion.
Prescott UK report states two men died in a car crash north of town. George W. Dune, 32, drove the vehicle and lost control as it struck a bridge abutment on a highway. The second man was burned beyond recognition. police presume the deceased to be Darin Duncan, who left home with George Duncan, a cousin.
Senator Dirksen indicates the United States should pour money into missile development to surpass the Soviet Union. Senator Marie and other lawmakers back accelerated missile programs. Public reaction to Sputnik is cited as driving urgency across parties.
Khrushchev brushed off reports of a showdown with Marshal Zhukov and said no new post had been decided for him. The Western press said Zhukov might be given a posting as a military attache, while the Soviet central committee maneuvers continued behind the scenes.
UN assembly president Dag Hammarskjold faces pressure as Syria proposes a fact finding mission to ease the Turkish Syrian crisis. He notes a quiet diplomacy may help and says a study by external experts could be considered, while a Western proposal remains under debate.
Jerusalem report on a grenade attack during a parliamentary session injuring Welfare Minister Mishe Shaypiro and other ministers. The assailant Moshe Ben Jacob Douek, a patient in a mental hospital, claimed long grievances against Aliyah groups aiding Iraqi immigrants. An investigation and police statements follow the blast at the public gallery.
Irene Allen a Hempstead resident for many years died at her Hope Rit 4 home. She is survived by three sons Pate Allen Hope Carrell Allen Texarkana Horace Allen Blytheville and a daughter Mrs BT Eubanks Blytheville. Funeral services set for 2 pm Thursday at Herndon-Corpre Jius Chapel by Rev V D Keeley with burial in Bright Star Cemetery.
An Arkansas university source says the Graduate Institute director selection is underway with internal reports noting potential candidates. Ambiguity in the document references a university official and advisory committee, while broader context hints at legislative and medical center oversight and evolving governance.
U S analysts say Marshal Georgi Zhukov appears to be losing influence and may be stepping back from power as Khrushchev consolidates control. Eisenhower comments on Zhukov's soldierly qualities as Western experts reassess his role in Soviet politics and the army.
A fragment listing Arkansas tuberculosis death rates by county and local notices. Hempstead Howard Little River Nevada Lafayette Seyjer Pike Miller Counties report multiple deaths. Forest Hill Cemetery seeks funds, donations, or deposits to Forest Hill Cemetery Fund. Local students and club members mentioned with affiliations and family ties.
President Eisenhower said he plans to attend the mid-December NATO heads of government meeting in Paris. He highlighted aims to pursue collective security and defend the free world, noting Russia's missile progress and the Soviet satellite launch as concerns. He also addressed domestic civil rights issues and the possibility of withdrawing federal troops from Little Rock, urging patience and tolerance. He spoke on forming a Civil Rights Commission and matching Anglo American resources to counter Soviet threats.
LITTLE ROCK AP L promotes Terrell of Hot Springs to construction superintendent at Arkansas Power and Light Co. He replaces J Ay Megane ab who retired. Terrell has been with the utility for about 4 years and previously served two years with the firm.
Weather bulletin from Esperiment Station notes hours ending Wednesday with forecasted high near 85 and low around 44. October 6 total rainfall 0.47 inches, yearly rainfall 69.04 inches. Red River at 7.1 feet, rising to 10.5 feet. Little River at 67 feet. Cooler this afternoon and night with mild conditions Thursday. Central and southeast regions warm, northwest upper 40s.
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