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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1959
Page
4
The article reports on party debates over renewing funding for the Civil Rights Commission, with lawmakers signaling a showdown after extensive wrangling. A key speaker notes opposition from Dixie forces, while one senator warns the funding extension is pivotal to civil rights enforcement.
Pavily cloudy with periods of rain and mild temperatures. NOAA style forecast notes mostly cloudy tonight, with low in the 60s, widespread south and southwest winds. Northeast regions expect similar cloud cover, with cooler temps in the MH portion and variable winds by midweek.
Anna Church, 70, died Monday after a fall at the home of a contractor in Kitt, Oklahoma. Survived by sons Paul Church of Hope and Eugene Church of Clovis NM, daughter Mrs. AL GS Flowers of St. Louis MO, and others. Funeral services set for Wednesday in Webch CMo under direction of Jahrson Simpson and Arace Funeral.
A string of car accidents left one person seriously hurt and property damage reported. William Shuth a Black employee of a city auto agency suffered two broken ribs and collarbone fractures when a jack slipped. He was taken to a hospital for treatment. Another crash involving Gladys Fushex also Black resulted in minor damage. A third incident near Main Street left a vehicle damaged and witnesses reported license plate details. Police issued a city-wide lookout for a vehicle linked to the incidents.
A groundbreaking ceremony will mark the start of a Crestliner boat plant project in Morrilton Arkansas with local officials and Crestliner president Kise P Williams expected to attend. The project budget is listed at $600,000 and several civic leaders are named among participants.
In Mount Verne Nu a man idly hunted starlings nightly using banging paddies and a lyvedike instrument. He claimed birds tracked his route, offered $100 for chasing them away and $4,000 if they stayed away. City paid $295 in expenses as locals debated the plan and the chaser departed.
An incident near Fort Worth involving a Black band member and a teenage White girl left the girl hysterical and hospitalized. Police reported multiple suspects and two groups clashing on Trinity Drive near a pond, with witnesses and an escort of 21 present during the confrontation.
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Congress ends a long session just hours before Soviet Premier Khrushchev’s scheduled Washington visit. Leaders cleared routine business and left a heavy agenda for the next session, including civil rights, farm policy, social security, and foreign affairs funding.
A violent explosion at a paper mill on Monday killed three men and injured others. authorities reported structural damage and noted the plant is owned by a local company with operations halted as investigators assess the scene.
President Eisenhower met Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev as his airliner landed at Andrews Field. Security was vast with more than 4,000 guards along the route to Washington. The visit marks the first time a Soviet head of government has toured the United States.
Cape Canaveral AP reports the Vanguard launch attempt was aborted as a 100 pound satellite sat atop the rocket due to technical trouble. The button was pressed but could not send the ignition signal, prompting mission control to abandon the countdown at 2 40 p m and plan a future attempt. The satellite includes a 50 pound payload and a 40 pound upper stage to study the ionosphere and radiation belts, aiding future manned missions. Vanguard has faced recurring failures since its 1957 debut amid Cold War rivalry with the Soviet Union.
Coach John Pierve spoke of effort as the Lions prepare for a key game. Nerves show in turnovers and penalties with Lomas Polk and quarterback changes noted while Bobcats star Turmny steers a reshaped offense.
In Little Rock AP reports police arrested house painter Richard Heiney Sr, a Klansman, in connection with Labor Day bombings. Heiney, the sixth suspect, was held on an open charge as detectives questioned him while previous arrestees faced upcoming arraignments on bond.
HOT SPRINGS AP About 75 percent of Arkansas 203 independent telephone exchanges now have dial service, the president of the Arkansas Telephone Assn said yesterday. J D Garret Jr of Lewisville noted this compares with dial service of about 60 percent in Texas and less than 50 percent in Oklahoma Missouri and Kansas. The Arkansas Telephone Assn, a group of 58 independent telephone companies, will end its annual convention today.
September 15 Rotary Club of Hope welcomes G A Hughes governor of district 617 Rotary International for his annual visit. He will address the club meet with President Frank McLarty secretary Jin Cole and committee chairmen on service activities.
The Farmers Ranchers Feeder Calf Producers Association held its second annual sale at Sut Won Livestock Auction. W L Williams, president, and Ray Lawrence, secretary, reported 142 heifers and 204 steers sold for 41 139.93. Steers weighed 41 845 pounds total, average 405 pounds. heifers 33 229 pounds, average 32 pounds. Highest prices: steers 39.00 cwt, heifers 29.10 cwt. lowest: steers 28.00, heifers 14.00. Average prices: steers 27.78 cwt, heifers 23.73. Cattle shipped to Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Arkansas. Grading by Robert Holhnack and the Extension Service.
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