10 Apr 1970
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1970
Page
1
A column recounts a New England town meeting style radio call in about Army hair rules and southern stereotypes. The piece weaves jokes on the South and media attitudes with brief notes from advertising and TV future debates, ending with quips from readers in Charleston and Anniston.
In Searcy Arkansas Bil's Grill was gutted by a Thursday night fire while diners including 25 Jaycees were inside. Fire officials say grease from the grill started the blaze and no injuries were reported. damage estimate not available.
Robert Shelton imperial wizard of the United Klans of America is set to speak at a KKK rally near Forrest City Arkansas on Saturday night. The Arkansas Knights of the KKK announced the event saying it will be held in an open field about one mile west of Forrest City.
Cape Kennedy AP Three astronauts crew Apollo 13 face a perilous 24 hours before launch. Swigert, Lovell, and Halsey must mesh in rehearsals. Paine to decide on Swigert's fit. If postponed, mission set to May 9 at a cost of 38 million. Weather forecast calls for scattered clouds no rain.
Washington AP The House Ways Means Committee weighs a 75th doctor plan to cap Medicare Medicaid payments by basing limits on the highest fee of the lower 75 percent. No ceilings now, a hospital charges system may also be set. If resolved, a Social Security bill could reach the House by month’s end. North Vietnam attack hits Mai Loc camp near DMZ killing six Americans and 21 Montagnards. 12 Americans and eight Montagnards wounded. 15 sapper bodies found inside camp. U S and ARVN forces rush in to reinforce.
A jet-set envy fades as traffic controllers’ slowdown and freezing weather turn a Seattle Newark trip into a 17 hour ordeal. Ward Sims recounts canceled New York flight, detours through Philadelphia and Canada, icy landings, and a laborious rail transfer to reach Washington and finally New York.
LITTLE ROCK AP Don Steel age 4 of Nashville fled Thursday as a Democratic candidate for prosecutor of the 5th Judicial Circuit which covers Howard Little River Pike Polk Scott Sevier and Montgomery counties. Steel a former state representative and senator is deputy prosecutor for the district.
The March unemployment rate climbed to 4.4 percent, with 3.7 million unemployed and a rise of 468,000 in employment driven mainly by part-time workers. Average hourly earnings rose to 3.168 dollars, while real pay lagged behind the year before due to living-cost growth.
Sen. J. W. Fulbright of Arkansas dismissed Martha Mitchell’s harsh remarks after she called for him to be crucified for voting against Supreme Court nominee G. Harrold Carswell. He said her language was flamboyant and likely not meant seriously, adding the attorney general had no involvement.
Hampstead County Rescue Unit named Hobart Shirley to its board of directors in a meeting on Tuesday April 7 at the WOW Hall. Under Chief Bil Routon and vice president Jerry Johnston training begins May 5 to teach members search techniques for lost people. A membership drive is under way with applications from President Guy Downing officers or board members. New by-laws were approved at the April meeting.
Washington AP report says a final House decision on impeaching Supreme Court Justice William O Douglas is expected next week as Republicans pressure to act. Ford meets with lawmakers amid strong sentiment to move quickly after Senate rejection of Nixon nominee Carswell.
Gov Claude Kirk defies federal desegregation orders by threatening to resist a court appearance. He allowed a U S attorney and two deputy marshals into Manatee County school HQ while warning marshals they will be fired if they arrest anyone. The scene follows threats and police reinforcements as the standoff continues.
The Weather Bureau forecasts light rain in the extreme eastern parts tonight while central and northern sections stay dry. Highs top 71 to 78 as a low pressure system shifts east from Arkansas. overnight lows span Fayetteville 45 to El Dorado 62 with a trace at El Dorado.
Senator Albert Gore introduces a resolution accusing President Nixon of assaulting the Senate's integrity by labeling opponents of G. Harold Carswell as vicious and malicious Nixon had said confirmation was impossible if the nominee must be from the South The dispute follows Carswell's rejection and Nixon's claim of regional obstruction See integrity page two.
About 75 to 100 high school teachers from Southwest Arkansas gather at Southern State College Saturday for the Arkansas Busi ness Education Association spring conference. Miss Dewlores Brown of Hope will discuss self-confident disillusioned enlightened determined. Rotary Club President Benny Coleman attends the district conference in Hot Springs with local officers.
About 65 Saratoga drivers enrolled in a Defensive Driving Short Course led by Trooper Ray Davis at Saratoga High School from 7 to 9 p.m. over several sessions starting April 7. Instructors include Dolores McBride and Mrs Alice Sanders. Participants may receive a card and insurance discounts upon completion. officials praise the local effort to improve traffic safety.
Two men died early this morning when a car driven by Sherell Jester twenty three of Gurden left Arkansas 24 ten miles west of Camden. Victims were Mike Ray Ca and Paul Willems thirty five of Gurden. Police investigated the fatal crash reported by authorities in Camden.
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