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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1960
Page
2
An incomplete notice describes a board and college presidency matter involving Dr Oy A Pine-Bufe as president or candidate, with references to alumni, flowers, and media handling. Text is garbled and lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes.
An inquiring photographer recollects interviewing Mrs Kennedy a former colleague says she was shy and disliked such assignments. She later married the Democratic nominee as The Times Herald merged with the Washington Post. A tea invitation with sisters led to talk of the clothes spending controversy and a feud with Mrs Nixon was avoided.
Eleven young men escaped from a dangerous ward at Atascadero State Hospital in California early today. Six were recaptured within a few hours. Police said most had histories of serious mental illness and the ward houses the mentally retarded psychopaths and the criminally insane.
A man died from a shotgun blast at his Oweisville residence. The defense argued numerous breakins at the house had prompted the victim and his wife to set a trap.
Faubus spoke at a news conference about higher appropriations for state agencies. He said department heads must adhere to budgets and that all department budgets would be ready before the Legislative Council's budget hearings. He referenced possible funds for retirement plans and Social Security, noting last large pay rises came from a 1997 tax increase and that districts often failed to supplement via property tax increases from 1958-59.
Initiation of Pamela Robertson into Rainbow for Girls is reported with officers installed for Love and Parish Robertson as Sisters of Love. Presbyterian Bible Class elects officers Edward Hubbard president and John Davis vice president. Septembers equinox program noted with fall to begin. Local social news mentions visits from Mrs Wilburn Wilkes, Mrs Hubert Willis, Sysie, and relatives in Texarkana and Arkadelphia.
The New York Stock Exchange reports high volumes before Monday's decline, with 159 percent, and short sellers earning on a drop while facing risk if prices rise. Short positions numbered 958 of 1,538 issues, with 5,000+ shares in 168 stocks, as brokers warn this is risky and insolvency awaits unsteady traders. Banks and holders anticipate market support from increased short interest, while bears expect further pressure if prices fall again.
Clarksville Ark. April reports Lois Taylor 49 wife of prominent local businessman dies after extended illness. Funeral services for Carlile estate in Clarksville and Pillsburg areas held with relatives from Texarkana and Houston. Memorials planned as town records note changes in hospital hours.
U S District Judge J Smith Henley said he cannot review an appeals court mandate in the Dollarway integration case until next week. The 8th Circuit reversed a district decision on August 30 and directed further action, but the mandate does not specify the exact step. Henley will study it before deciding whether to conduct a hearing or await further pleadings from parties.
A long list of weekend visitors and local gatherings fills Prescott with social scenes. Names include Keeron, Whustey, De Blac, Robey, Worthington, Willis, Mattels, and more at family and church events. University of Miami rush week spotlight features Amilia Harrell and Carol Gobler. Meanwhile campus tensions rise as board chair Harrison signals possible action against Davis amid concerns over college affairs.
In Baton Rouge, a distressed mother pleads for help after identifying her 50 month old twins amid a mix up with another set. Police Captain Emory Morel weighs the differences between the infants and their original identification, seeking to ensure the correct child is recognized.
Readers question Dorothy Dix column authorship and if questions are drafted by one writer or multiple. Helen Worden Erskine explains the column is built from real reader inquiries from the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia, with notes on process, handling, and responses including personalized letters and stamps.
Detained man implicated in a jewel theft at a Sacramento home, with wife Josephine and her child moving to nearby Portola. He died after an August fall from stairs during hospital stay. prison officials denied attendance at funeral, citing rules.
Scant readable OCR shows Memphis bank building figures with silenced names and numbers. The text lists Arkansas and Detroit area references with unclear dates or amounts, leaving critical details unresolved.
In a chaotic scene a tense chase involved Powers and a group near the temporary power quarters. Detectives traced Lopez and arrested him as hospital aid and military cooks offered help amid the confusion. A dying man’s relatives raised funds and a musician agreed to provide arrangements, while hospital staff reported the statements of Lopez.
Accra Ghana authorities report a 20 million credit arrangement with an international group to fund initial industrial projects. The loan aims to accelerate construction and development efforts across multiple sectors, signaling stronger ties and economic support for Ghana.
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