13 Apr 1967
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1967
Page
1
In a Lexington style editorial, the piece defends freedom of thought while acknowledging disagreement as essential. It cites the right to express unpopular ideas and the need to listen to opposing views until a clear and present danger is shown, reflecting on drafts, politics, and academia.
The 24th annual Hope Kiwanis Club minstrel and variety show opens tonight at 8 in City Hall auditorium with new acts and a two hour program including a ten minute intermission. A Friday reprise completes the three-show run as proceeds benefit the Hope Youth Program and local community projects. tickets are $1 for adults and 50 cents for students.
The Hempstead County Singing Convention meets April 15 16 at Sweet Home Church four miles east of Blevins Highway 24. Saturday starts 7 PM Sunday 10 30 AM with lunch at noon Sunday. Expected groups include Lee-White quartet Odom quartet Messengers and others. Harold Dukes is president Aubrey Cox vice president and Mrs Lillian Hickerson secretary treasurer.
An Associated Press survey finds mixed reactions to Dr Martin Luther King Jr openly opposing the Vietnam War. Some leaders warn it could fragment civil rights gains, while others say it will not derail local rights efforts. King argues the war harms America's soul and civil rights progress.
A parade at four o'clock tomorrow afternoon will feature Joyce Jones 1967 FFA Rodeo Queen Susie Singard 1966 Junior Rodeo Queen Ruth Ann Wylie 1967 FFA Sweetheart and five finalists for this year's rodeo queen The finalists are Ruth Ann Wylie Pat Walton Linda Huck Abee and Elaine Fuller They will ride horseback and be flanked by FFA riders Western Day was observed today at schools with cash prizes at the high school and tickets at junior and grade schools Seven grade school girls will vie for junior rodeo queen with voting at tonight's rodeo first show at eight at the coliseum The junior queen will be announced at Saturday night's show.
New York AP reports a single write-in voter opposed Adam Powell in Tuesday's election. The voter’s line, Hope you lose, baby, echoed Powell's long running slogan Keep the faith, Baby following his exclusion from the House.
A 34 year old inmate was hit by shotgun pellets after a trusty fired a warning shot aimed to disperse prisoners near yard racks during a sit down protest. Clinton Junior Watson of Little Rock, serving a life sentence for rape, was treated at Dum as hospital and listed in not serious condition.
In Philadelphia a heated clash over integrating 260 public schools pits whites and Negroes against the Board of Education. Friction centers on racial bias accusations, threats of street violence, and clashes over principals and teachers. Cecil Moore of the NAACP leads calls to remove bigots, while mayoral appointee William Ross accuses Moore of provoking trouble and white teachers of promoting discriminatory remarks. Moore warns of a long hot summer as tensions rise.
London AP reports Prince Charles aged 18 took his first driving test Tuesday and passed. The future king’s milestone follows his education and duties, reflecting royal public engagements and the path toward official responsibilities.
Viet Nam war brief reports a Viet Cong heavy engagement near Bac Lieu in the Mekong Delta while 2,000 plus government troops pressed a Delta drive toward Can Tho. Casualties were not confirmed.
A tornado touched down near Nashville and southwest of the city today causing property damage and at least one injury. About 100 Nashville homes suffered roof damage and Mrs. Pearl Morris, 76, was injured by falling limbs. A tornado watch covered a large area, with warnings extending into parts of south central Missouri.
North end residents asked County Judge Arch Campbell to change Republican Road. Campbell refused noting the request cited poites and he would be afraid to approve under the circumstances. He is a Democratic figure who did not clarify his remark.
A low bid of 113770 by Rock Steel Builders Inc of Little Rock for a separate science addition at Hope High School includes four classrooms for physics chemistry biology general science and advanced mathematics plus a lounge. Supt James H Jones says it advances a bond issue and should be ready by fall term start.
Mc Fil 17 and Henderson State College education majors Ralph Edmond Marcum and Nab Barbara Jeanette Hulsey practice teach in Texarkana for nine weeks under a master teacher. Woodmen of the World delegates Ray Turner Wit D Flowers Y C Coleman head to Lite de Bork. Redland R C 4 holds potluck Friday. Affiliated Unit 20 meets in Morning? Masquerade Ball at Youth Center April 14. Police report a cigarette machine at Fred Scott's damaged and $100 of chainsaws stolen from Leo Hartsfield's Garage. one suspect questioned.
The Hope Chapter of Future Homemakers of America attended the state convention at Robinson Auditorium in Little Rock last week. Miss Marilyn VanDerber Miss America 1958 spoke. The Four Fuller Brothers performed. a downtown shopping trip followed. Delegates included Carol Crews Carla Martin Carolyn Millican Cynthia Trout Rachel Batson Linda Tye Ja Nell Booker Susan Fincher Cindy Harris Mary Beth Levins Frankie King Nancy Valentine Sandra May with Chapter Mother Mrs Charles Batson and teachers Janet Biggers Elizabeth Buchanan Jeanette Hulsey.
In Saint-Brieuc northwest France officials seek to requisition all local septic tank pumps to cleanse beaches polluted by the Torrey Canyon wreckage. A single pump towed by a tractor drew nearly 2,000 gallons per hour of oily sludge into trenches for burial as detergents and trash foul the shores.
Twiggy unveils a short haircut as part of a rapid styling moment. The cut appears to suit her youthful look and keeps pace with a busy production schedule. Details on location and exact timing are limited.
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