Bombing in North Vietnam intensifies as Johnson curbs raids
U S bombers stage more than 100 missions in May in a shift toward targets near Hanoi Haiphong and the Mu Gia Pass while Johnson trims overall bombing. Reports indicate airstrikes north of the DMZ and along the Ho Chi Minh trail, as pilots note moves toward strategic sites in Laos and Vietnam. Marine Private Glen R Applegate of Hope Arkansas completes eight weeks of recruit training at San Diego Recruit Depot and advances to combat training.
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Arkansas Weather Summary for 24 Hours Ending Tuesday
The report shows a 24 hour period ending 7 a.m. Tuesday with high 65 and low 50. Precipitation of .92 of an inch. Forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies in Arkansas through Wednesday with occasional rain and a chance of thunder. Showers diminishing from the west through Wednesday. Mild tonight and cooler temperatures tomorrow.
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Gold Prices Ease in Europe Markets
London fixed at 37.70 dollars per ounce down ten cents from Monday. Paris quote at 37.66 while official price remains 35. Frankfurt steady at 37.50 and Zurich lower as Hong Kong eased. Prices fell amid last month’s gold panic with speculators weighing selling versus holding.
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35 000 U S Troops Leaving Europe
Munich dispatch reports 35000 American soldiers and airmen begin withdrawal from Europe with four flights, starting with 214 personnel aboard a commercial jetliner from Munich. Stops include McGuire AFB New Jersey and Forbes AFB Kansas, with rest proceeding to Ft. Riley. The redeployment saves foreign exchange costs and runs through mid June.
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Hope Ark Supreme Court ruling extends one person one vote to local governments
The Supreme Court rules that city town and county governments created by state legislatures must use districts with substantially equal populations. Justices White and others argue actions of local government are state actions and must follow district voting principles. Outcome affects about 60,000 local bodies and numerous school districts nationwide.
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Separate But Equal Never a Reality in Arkansas
State Education Commissioner A W Ford argued that separate but equal never existed and could not, due to white control of taxes, power, and schools. In a taped interview for KETS he said minority appearance influences discrimination and noted Arkansas has a better desegregation attitude than many Southern states. He endorsed the Coleman Report urging desegregation to begin at first grade rather than high school.
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Writers Earn Awards at Arkansas High School Press
The Hope Hi-Lights staff earned certificates in fourteen categories at the Arkansas High School Press Association contest. Awards were given at the fortieth press convention closing ceremony at Central High in Little Rock on March 29. Judges were from the Little Rock chapter of Sigma Delta Chi. Speakers included professional journalists ongoing to inspire students. Files list debbie Holmes superior on a news story judged by Bert Campbell UPI. Charles Ward feature superior per Fred Petrucelli Arkansas Democrat. Peggy Finigan superior editorial per Jerry Chonan Arkansas Gazette. Janice Russell excellent in interview per Bill Lewis Arkansas Gazette. Ward report of speech superior per Doug Smith Arkansas Gazette. Ward column excellent with Richard Allin of the Gazette. Jim Bailey noted with the Gazette.
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Duwana Cox
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Humphrey bid draws support from leaders and labor chiefs
A 1968 Arkansas Gazette column notes Humphrey would likely attract backing from Democratic leaders and labor chiefs if he pursued a bid. It mentions Di vision 2 awards to Reynolds and McCain, photo honors for Pruden and Butler, and staff details at Hope High School Hi Lights with Charles Ward as editor in chief.
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Market slips after massive Monday rise on peace move
New York stocks edged lower as profit taking followed a historic advance. The Dow fell to 860.26, down 0.99, after a 20 point Monday surge driven by news of President Johnson's peace move. Trading volume remained active but slower than Monday.
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Rainy weather to linger through Wednesday Arkansas
Rain and cloudy skies covered Arkansas as a new storm system from Idaho and Utah interacts with a rapidly moving high pressure system. The U S Weather Bureau warned of occasional rain and possible thunder showers through Wednesday, with highs in the 60s and notable rainfall totals across several towns.
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