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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1959
Page
4
A blaze at the Losin Ram Plant caused extensive damage to a lumber shed and machinery. Authorities estimated losses between 4000 and 20000 dollars as fire crews battled the flames from 3 30 a m until dawn. Plant owners foresee a lengthy rebuild before production resumes in six to eight weeks.
The report notes light precipitation around 0.5 to 1.0 inches in the period with mild this afternoon and pleasant weekend ahead. Winds come from the southwest to northwest at mid range, with highs in the mid 60s central and southwest. Tonight lows in mid 50s, Saturday mainly sunny with mild conditions across the region.
An aviation patrol report outlines emergency funding for a spring event and a federal aid plan. Officials cite a need for rapid disbursement while donors respond to a public appeal.
Three young inmates escaped from Clay County Jail in Corning Arkansas last night. They knocked down the jailer’s wife, Mrs Wild Rice, 39, injuring her ankle. Suspects Leon Jones 23 Robert Douglas 21 and Jackie Crawford 19 fled after luring her to the second floor with cries for tissue. Prison guard Frank Vassar offered aid but did not escape.
Pulaski County Grand Jury investigations into nursing home conditions were revealed by foreman Phil Dulin. The panel will reconvene next week before closing its term with Sept. 26 as a target date. Gov. Orval Faubus and 37 witnesses testified during hearings centered on Trinity Nursing Home and related facilities.
Arkansas Commission records show Missouri Pacific Lines requesting to close agency stations at Alma in Lawrence County and Okaloni in Clark County by December 1. The Cotton Belt Route aims to remove its agent at Sheri except during the Cotton shipping season, with hearings planned around late September and October.
Mrs. Land Commissioner Sam Janes files for divorce citing general indignities. The couple married in 1949 and separated Monday, according to the filing.
A garbled town report mentions businesses, community figures, and purchase totals. It references Wall Street like activity, local temple events, and discounts or quotas in a past month. Names such as McMinsh and Ledbutty surface amid broad references to stores and neighborhoods.
Annual school elections in Hempstead County will be held on December 1 from 6 30 p m. Electors will vote a millage for building debt service and general fund operations. District boards list includes Hope No 1 Givers No 2 Blevins No 2 Hempstead No 3 Patmos No 9 Spring Hill No 10 Saga ing a No 11 Washington No 12 Guernsey No 20. One county board seat from Zone 2 for five years. Petitions require 20 or 50 signatures with deadlines. write ins due hours before election. Polling places remain as designated. election officials selected by County Board.
Little Rock schedule announced for a September march to register Black voters, urging organizations to join a party effort. The plan targets eligible Negro adults, with organizers citing the need for broader registration and participation in upcoming school elections and local races.
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev used a four year disarmament vision to press for ending tensions at the United Nations General Assembly. He warned the world cannot endure a new era of war and called for complete abolition of armies and navies. The embassy report notes his Hyde Park stop and stateside tour preceding the UN speech and a potential surprise proposal for the world body.
A man named Coffman emerged from police questioning after a bombing incident. He denied charges were filed and claimed mistreatment by investigators. State police and local authorities pursued leads tied to a segregationist rally and a bus stop incident.
In St Louis AP report on an imminent negotiation for the first major talks in weeks between the Masters, Whales and Biloty Union and barge lines including American Commercial and NMU affiliates. Dispute halts about 80 percent of inland waterway traffic as wage and job security demands dominate talks.
Washington reports that the State Department accused Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev of making a false charge alleging the United States fears a delegation of visitors. The claim was part of sharp exchanges during ongoing negotiations on a prisoner exchange program.
JD Sims, 35, pleaded guilty to dynamiting the Light Peak School Board building amid a series of Labor Day bombings. He received five years and a $800 fine after refusing counsel and seeking mercy, amid desegregation tensions in Light Peak schools.
Washington reports Brig. Gen. Gilbert Pritchard is relieved of command at Reykjavik Air Base after an incident in which Icelandic officials were reportedly forced to lie in mud. The action followed a formal protest from Ambassador Thor Thorshac. Pritchard had led the base for about two months and no new assignment or successor was announced.
A Chamber of Commerce session chaired by Jolie Le Wik reviewed community development aims, including partnerships with the Welk SMONSULINA organization and local businesses. Speakers included M Rosalaerie and Miss Chiylone Wigsins, who outlined industry prospects and forthcoming initiatives to boost growth and collaboration.
Vanguard launches a 100 pound satellite from Cape Canaveral to study Earth's magnetic field solar radiation and micrometeorite bombardment. The craft includes a magnetometer and 20 inch sphere with a 26 inch tube, expected to orbit from 315 to 2300 miles and operate three months. NASA says Vanguard I remains in orbit for decades, alongside plans amid Khrushchev's visit.
Harrison Motor Coaches to abandon segment of Harrison to Fayetteville route after ARC permission cites unprofitable service. The line operated between Harrison and Mountain Home and began over a year ago.
Washington AP report that the First Electric Cooperative of Jacksonville Arkansas received authorization from the Re rral Electrification Administration to expand distributing facilities. The loan funds will add 10 miles of line and serve about 12 000 consumers across 12 counties.
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