13 Sep 1961
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1961
Page
1
The Hope Star presents its publication details including the Star Publishing Co. address at 1699 Walnut Street, editors and officers such as Alen M. Washburn, C. Reimer, and Bened Parker, and advertising, circulation, and subscription rates for local and out of town readers. It declares association with The Associated Press and lists advertising representatives in multiple cities.
Washington AP reports Little Rock Air Force Base would receive 7.9 million dollars for a hospital under a military construction bill tentatively approved by the House. The 947 million dollar measure, including this allocation, awaits a final vote on Wednesday after Senate House conference approval.
The Rabotnichesko Delo reported Bulgaria has alerted forces along its borders with Greece and Turkey to meet potential imperial aggression. The piece cited U S 6th Fleet amphibious maneuvers with Greek and Turkish forces in the Aegean as increasing Balkan tensions and creating the danger of war. Benjamin Franklin invented a rocking chair powered fan.
Mickey announces Horse collar will stay at the Stalcup home while plans unfold. Marcia warns about prior consultation as Stalcup crowds guests, including Frank Snoddy and MacBeth kin, into a busy day. Finnegan, Goodykoontz, and Rainbolt plots mix with a Rotary visit and a music tease, as Rockabilly drives errands and a concert idea surfaces.
A French Air France twin jet crashed in heavy fog near Rabat killing 77 aboard. Victims included three American Navy officers Neville Fowler and John Brown and W Paige, Australian ambassador John Quinn, Moroccan Foreign Ministry member Mohammed Boufini, Kuwait prince Sakhri, and two Soviet citizens Nicolai Moskimj and Vladimir Skouratove. Flames rose from the ravine as fire crews dashed to the scene.
A 33 member group of the National Editorial Association NEA arrived in Manila for a three day observation tour from South Vietnam. The delegation is headed by Theodore Serril of Washington DC executive vice president of NEA.
The Navy sent Congress a 341.5 million bill for the Constellation fire damage at the Brooklyn Navy Yard last December. Repairs near completion, the carrier expected to be back in service by Christmas.
A garbled report describes a potential dip in cotton surplus due to market changes. A cross-country gas line explosion near Holly Springs Mississippi illuminated the countryside, with a blinding flash and widespread impact. The incident is linked to shifts in reserve and surplus supplies, suggesting a possible price drop to the lowest levels since 1953.
Authorities in Oslo announce evacuation plans and civil defense measures as Soviet tests raise radiation fears. Observers note population moves to northern stations while warnings about fallout and dangerous conditions are issued to northern Norway.
LOUGHTON England AP Jane Reeve 1 who breaks out in a rash when she mixes with boys wins her battle to attend an all girl school away from coed classes. Her father protested to authorities claiming the rashes and doctors certificates could not change a boy free environment. After much consideration officials decided that in the interests of her health Jane should attend a single sex school placed a few miles from Loughton.
The last day to pay real estate personal and poll tax is October 1. For public convenience the collector's office remains open during the noon hour starting September 1 to ease the rush. Paying by mail is encouraged to avoid last minute tax pressure. Your receipt will be returned promptly.
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