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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1959
Page
2
Cleveland dominates Chicago in a rugged American League tilt as Jim Perry and Dick Donovan struggle on the mound. Chicago’s Mike Thomas and Cleveland’s hitters exchange blows, but Cleveland builds a decisive lead and holds on for a key series win.
Arkansas Razorbacks prepare for an early scrimmage as coach staff and players work through drills at Razorback Stadium. Details of the practice and participation remain unclear due to garbled OCR text from yesterday's AP report.
Arkansas racing commission backs Hot Springs Kennel Club as it seeks restoration of its temporary greyhound racing permit. Officials say a February dispute over operations was unresolved and claim a settlement was reached with representative JeterhyWratisth, though details remain unclear.
In a National League shift, the Giants rally to beat the Cubs 8-4 behind Ed Bresaud and Willie McCovey homers and a three-run burst. Whitey Ford era remains unsettled as Drysdale’s forearm injury looms over the Dodgers. Cardinals edge Dodgers in a tough night, Bob Miller gets the win while Meggs and Roseboom chased early.
Probate Court of Hempstead County Arkansas receives annual accounts and settlements from fallors guardians administrators and executors for various estates including John Dell Nelson executor of Marshall Lewis estate and Graves executor of J P Brundidge and Florence Simpson Wingfield estates. Notices call for approval and first or final settlements and set a filing deadline of 180 days.
Arkansas high school football launches with jamborees featuring Hot Springs, De Queen, Texarkana, and Stuttgart among others. Teams split into multiple games to gauge early form, with 50 cent admission and proceeds funding insurance. Several cities host first time events as season kicks off next week.
Agricultural leaders in Arkansas discussed a state wide rice promotion drive led by The Rice Industry group. Rice Month to be observed in November, with ongoing selling efforts year round funded by growers and handlers. Arkansas Council of Retail Merchants officials estimate Stark rice value at tens of millions, as industry advocates push for broad support across business sectors.
The standings show Chicago leading the American League with 650 games, Cleveland at 684, New York and Detroit near the top, with Boston, Kansas City, and Washington also listed. Friday and Saturday schedules include Ballimore, New York, Boston, Washington, Kansas City, Detroit, and Chicago games. results show New York 9 Washington 5, Boston 4. In the National League, standings feature Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago, St Louis, Philadelphia, and San Francisco with scheduled games and results reflecting recent play.
An AP report from Little Rock describes a troubling bathtub incident involving a 10 month old child. Authorities say the boy suffered an injury and was attended by his mother and guardian at home as officers investigate.
Laos government forces near Sam Neua push back advancing Red forces as frontline units tighten around the Communist stronghold. Reports say government troops, aided by U S supplied weapons, receded before a major northern push and vow to counterattack. The Red Army newspaper echoed claims of Vietnamese support for the insurgents and urged renewed aggression.
Rabook Severs faced a Garland Municipal Court arraignment on a manslaughter charge in the death of George Franklin Wells aged 89. Severs was arrested shortly after Wells' body was found, with the case proceeding as officials review evidence and hearments.
In the dark of the canyon street Haskell holds the wall with a drawn gun as gunfire erupts from the alley. The scene echoes past killers and a remorseless resolve drives him to gun down an armed target, while Sandy Lee and others scramble through shadows and posts at the store front. The night ends with another twist as the hunt continues toward the next clash.
Sunday, Sept. 4 to Sept. 6 feature the Junior Choir at Rising Stay Missionary Baptist Church with a 3 p.m. program on Sept. 6 by soloists G. Carmicheal, Charlie English, Lea Bel McFadden and L. C. Wyatt, plus guest choirs Washington Prescott Emmet. The Antinch Baptist Church Junior Church Department will sponsor a program Sunday at 2730 p.m. with Miss Jessie Witherspoon directing and Rev. M. S. Riley as pastor. Southwest District Congress Choir to appear at Muman’s Baptist Church in Prescott on Sept. 1 at 2 a.m. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Beene of Kansas City, and Miss Malinda Brandon returns home from Grand Rapids. Rev. and Mrs. T. W. and daughter visit from Whea. Williams, Fox and family, Reece and Mrs. Dorsa, and Lynela Emerson Stewart return from a vacation to Chicago Gary Ind and Cleveland. D. Brattona and Miss Bar present at New Mombo Phoenix for a convention. Mrs. Georgia Morris visits with Mrs. Helen Johnson and Rev. AUCSL at First Church on Sept. 1.
Augusta Barge Co plans incorporation in Arkansas with intentions to issue shares valued at par. Legal filing yesterday listed principal officers Van Oy Thompson and McCrory, with Frank Atoneon noted in transfer roles. Company seeks charter under state authority and aims to operate barging services along the river system.
The report outlines total state revenues of 22 million and expenditures of 17 million. It lists departments and officials but the OCR text is garbled with several names and places unclear.
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