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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1959
Page
4
Weather bulletin notes no precipitation at report time with forecast to end at 7 a.m. Friday. Historical record references indicate 105 inches during the median year and 41,81 inches in a prior period.
Clear and mild tonight then Saturday with partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures. Nighttime lows range from the mid 50s to the low 80s in southern areas, with cooler readings near 40s to 50s in northern zones. Expect above normal highs around mid 70s to low 80s, with minimal precipitation and stable minima through the period.
Six children of a Minnesota family died when their car was hit by a freight train while en route to school. The mother, 39, was injured and a school patrol boy at the crossing also sustained injuries. The accident occurred near a crossing in Waseca, 70 miles south of Minneapolis.
AP report from JATTLE ROCK Ark states three more men face charges in Little Rock Labor Day bombings. Hearing set today in Municipal Court. five men now charged in late evening blasts that damaged a school board office and mayoral offices. No injuries reported.
Arkansas lawmakers consider a public works measure amid debate in Washington and Little Rock. The vote featured prominent figures such as Senators and Representatives weighing an administration spending bill, with discussions on potential overrides and fiscal impact.
Attendance figures show total local school enrollment up to 1,590 White and 1,022 Negro students, including Wilocat and Fulton districts. Grades 1–6 total 760 at Hope and Fulton, grades 7–8 add 293, and 9–12 total 537. Verger system lists 122 in senior high, Hopewell 303, Shover Street 240, and Fulton 178.
NASA reports the recovered model 5 capsule from Cape Canaveral returned to earth in good condition after a 400 mile high orbit test. The capsule withstood reentry heat while recording exterior temps over 3000 degrees. Data confirms primus objectives met and capsule to be examined at Langley Research Center.
DeValls Bluff Arkansas on U S Highway 7 is called a speed trap by Frank Potter Arkansas Automobile Club general manager. He says AAA should warn affiliated clubs to avoid the town for unfair discriminatory traffic enforcement. Potter notes many complaints and urges routing traffic via Stuttgart to reduce encounters with police.
The Board of Directors of the Pioneer Washington Restoration Foundation will meet at One Cuts House in Washington at 7:30 p m on Thursday Sept 7. All members are requested to attend. An offer for a donation to build the Tavern has been made and it is important that an architect be chosen, officers elected, and plans discussed.
Two more nights of the Third District Livestock Show drew large crowds to the Coliseum for the final performances. A grand rodeo and swine show crowned champions. local merchants supported 4-H and Future Rural Agriculture programs with purchases helping exhibitors.
Classes will begin at Macedonia and Clow Training Schools in Hempstead County District No 3 on Monday September 14 under the supervision of Ton Monagey.
The Nashville Production Credit Association hosts a Thursday meeting with about 1,500 expected attendees. A parade is planned through Clawartayen Hoye with speakers including Suzie Gray and President Griffin. Officials note receipts and public notices for the event, with Navy and local figures involved in planning and security details.
Mountain Lake Park Maryland workers probe a deadly bus train crash that killed seven children aboard a Baltimore and Ohio line passenger train. Authorities examine why the bus stalled at a grade crossing and how the collision occurred as driver Elroy Campbell, age 40, says the engine conked out after signaling to cross. Technical failures and crossing signals are under review by federal and state investigators.
Baptists announce a church picnic and barbecue on September 14 at the Woof A Prat and Truck Breech Experiment Station. Several hundred attendees are expected, sponsored by the Brotherhood Greenitatiol of thy church with guest speaker Chardhes He Miresty Hotyegd.
Clow Training School opens on September 14 as SOE sets plans for the new institution. Details remain unclear due to partial text, but the event marks a notable expansion in local education offerings and staff directions.
Twenty nine people attended the Governors Commission on Aging informational meeting at the Diamond Cafe. Sponsored by the Hope Kiwanis Club and the Business and Professional Women’s Club, the session featured Mike Kelly and state officials Mrs. Mary McCammon and Mrs. Fannie Beard. An organizing committee will meet Sept 15 at the Hope Youth Center to complete the county unit setup with local club representation.
Arkansas state police report an officer accidentally shooting his left leg during a pursuit or incident. The injured officer was treated at a hospital and remained under medical care. Details are unclear due to corrupted text in the source.
President Eisenhower voiced guarded optimism about a path toward East West understanding. He urged Khrushchev to come to Washington for constructive talks on disarmament Germany and other world issues, aiming for a summit if serious negotiations reduce world tensions. Khrushchev will arrive next Tuesday for a 12 day U S visit, two days in Washington, then broader talks with allies.
Miss Illinois Mary Jo Johnson won preliminary talent in the Miss America contest and Miss New York Bonny Marquis took the swimsuit award. Each receives a 1000 scholarship and both advance to the Saturday finals for the chance at larger prizes and appearances.
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