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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1957
Page
4
Damascus reports easing tensions after a series of cabinet sessions and the return of Syria’s top military leaders from Cairo. Premier Sabri al-Agsull said there was nothing new to worry about while Syrian officials defended the armistice with Israel and denied plans to attack.
Nashville officials obtained a broad federal court order delaying protests around six integrated grammar schools. The order bars boycotts and restricts gatherings, with Judge Milley setting a Monday hearing to replace the stopgap with a temporary injunction. Kasper and Rev John McCurie are among defendants. one participant, David son County Jail inmate, is jailed on related charges.
Detroit mayor Alpert and Cobo, a leading Michigan Republican figure, died after suffering a heart attack. The longtime Detroit official collapsed at home after returning from Washington where he testified before the Federal Power Commission.
The Arkansas Public Service Commission will hold a Sept. 25 hearing on a consulting report that Ark La Gas Co. undercharges small industrial users to cover service costs. The Artur Anderson firm found industrial customers pay about 24.4 cents per 1000 cubic feet and noted a slightly above minimal service cost. The study examined controversial five-year contracts and intermittent service during low demand periods for domestic and other preferred customers.
Weather observers report a bright aurora borealis display lighting skies from Texas to the Dakotas. Sightings were confirmed in San Antonio Austin Abilene Ardmore Savannah and Cedar Rapids among others with the aurora visible overhead around 4 a m in several locations.
Canada appoints Dr. Sidney Smith as new foreign secretary after he took the oath of office from Chief Justice Patry. Prime Minister Diefenbaker and Liberal officials witnessed the ceremony as education policy, long tied to the new minister, is set for potential changes.
Damascus reports two toy military chiefs and army leaders returning from urgent Cairo conferences declaring Syria will never attack. Officials cited no details but Cairo press quoted assurances of no aggressive moves aided by Soviet arms. Premier Sabri Assali noted no new developments after four cabinet meetings in four days amid easing Middle East tension.
Ruth Ann Rowe, 43, daughter of Mr and Mrs H V Rowe of Hope, died in California after the family previously lived here. Survivors include her parents and two sets of grandparents. The body will be returned to Hope for burial, with arrangements announced by Hemdom Cornellys.
Texarkana Construction Co. of Texarkana submitted the apparent low bid of 489,000 yesterday for the paving contract of a road project. Details are incomplete due to OCR issues but indicate the firm’s bid was favored in the bidding process with trustees to consider the award.
Washington dispatch reports James R. Hoffa calls for a public probe of his labor career or a delay until after the Teamsters convention. Hoffa, Midwest leader and leading candidate for Teamsters president, has faced prior accusations and wiretap investigations. Kennedy comments fueled renewed Senate committee interest, with continued coverage through page four.
Former Arkansas governor Sid McMath disclosed he directed opposition to Orval Faubus as national leaders urged a moderate path in the Little Rock school integration crisis. He said his stance aimed to protect Arkansas welfare and civil progress, while denying any link to Representative Brooks Hays or Eisenhower administration plans. He noted liberals and moderates pressed him to rally forces against Faubus and urged upholding federal laws.
M S Bates of Hope was top sales representative for Planear Western Life Insurance in August. Announcement by Prank Whitbeeck, president, notes Bates earns a silver man of the month trophy for sales leadership. Bates is a member of the Treaders Round Table of Arkansas and has been a top producer since 1955. resides at 1501 S Ely, Hope.
Superintendent James H. Jones reports enrollment through September 11 at 2.31 students with a 30-student rise from last year. White students total 4,612 versus 1,040 Negro students. Junior high and other grades show mixed figures across districts. Scouts invite local boys aged 11 to 13 to a meeting at WOW Hall Monday at 7:15 p.m. Hope golfers compete in the South Arkansas Pro-Am at Warren Golf Club Sunday, Sept. 45. Johnny Nix joins U of A on the freshman roster. Benderson Ken and Phil Jones are returning lettermen at end positions. Local publicity notes and exchange of letters from readers are mentioned.
President Eisenhower moves to ease Southern resistance as he plans a key meeting with advisers and Faubus to resolve the Little Rock school integration crisis. Court injunctions loom, while federal officials push for compliant action and a pathway to end the national stalemate.
Clendenin Ryan a 32 year old millionaire heir to Thames Fortune Ryan shot himself in the town house where his father died in 1936. Police reported two sealed envelopes found for his wife and a Mrs Caroline Ryan Faul. A third note was impounded. Ryan had recently involved in anti-Communist espionage talk and politics though family friends noted no recent suicide brood. The death followed a civil action against him and a sudden turn to public life.
Fragmentary text from Beaumont reflects a plea for a hero amid wartime and local concerns. The snippet references the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce, World War II era context, and mentions Korea and local statics, though the readable content is incomplete and lacks clear events or names to confirm.
Attorney Crowley told jurors Confidential Magazine exposed “undesirables” and aided society, while the prosecutor braces for closing. Crowley attacked the prosecution and film industry, branding Pat Follory as a perjurer and contending there is no basis for charges. He urged the panel to see the press as protecting homosexuals rather than criminalizing them.
Rep Hays emerges as key go-between amid Arkansas school integration standoff. Paullus seeks meeting with President Eisenhower aided by Hays who keeps White House informed. Hays, ally of Eisenhower aides, brokers talks at Newport overseeing tense federal state clash over desegregation.
Governor Faubus leaves Little Rock for talks with President Eisenhower about the intercensile controversy. He travels with aides and rejects expectations of a stop in Washington. a private meeting in Providence with Sherman Adams was tentatively planned.
Weather data shows high and low temperatures unclear with 66 low and 16 day inches of precipitation. Total September rainfall 0.46 inches and year-to-date 49.11 inches. Red River rose to 43 feet at Fulton, slight 5 feet at Index. Lite River up to 4.2 feet at Horatio, steady at Whitecliffs. Arkansas mostly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms along coast this afternoon and south portion Saturday. No major temperature changes expected.
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