13 Apr 1970
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1970
Page
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The editor laments yearly changes in federal and state tax forms and warns readers of filing deadlines. He notes March 5 corporate returns, April 15 personal returns, and May 15 Arkansas taxes, criticizing government waste and the burden on individuals while reflecting on his own filings and the difficulty of matching state forms to federal ones.
Los Angeles, AP. The second largest U S school system plans to keep 616 schools operating with 2,000 substitutes and supervisors as UTLA President Robert Ransom demands closure. Ransom urged shutdowns to pressure state lawmakers for more funding, arguing education losses outweigh halted classes.
Apollo 13 astronauts Lovell Halsey and John Swigert prepared for a one day near earth to lunar trajectory shift scheduled for Tuesday. The crew tested ship systems including propulsion and the lunar module Aquat and monitored a 50 minute jolt and a brief engine shutdown during course corrections.
Saigon dispatch reports from AP say North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces push into the 13th day of fighting with two American and 25 South Vietnamese deaths and many more wounded. Four U S helicopters were shot down, with two more Americans killed. Captured documents describe the offensive as the X Campaign and planned phases through June. Major attacks hit Dak Seang and Dak Pek as Montagnards suffer casualties, while an artillery base near Quang Tri City is penetrated, causing American losses.
Cattlemen explain they can meet rising beef demand if prices stay high and federal interference stays minimal. ANCA officials cite strong current prices and large feedlot output while opposing more federal supervision. The Monagan committee report urged a meat supply commission and stricter import controls, which cattlemen resisted. Per capita beef consumption has risen to about 110 pounds from 60 since World War II.
President Nixon faces a delicate budget as House demands push education outlays higher. An appropriations bill seeks a $319 million boost to the 1971 education budget with possible extra additions of $100 million to $300 million on the House floor. Further rises may follow in the Senate as Congress leans toward increased education funding.
Pre school registration for pupils entering first grade next September at Spring Hill will be held Friday April 17. Parents should report to the school to register their child. Pupils must be six by October 1 and provide proof of successful smallpox vaccination and other immunizations.
HAL Boyle surveys odd insights from mail and trends in health and living. He notes headaches may come from neck injuries cured by traction, nails biting speeds growth, brides spending, teens owning devices, and cosmetics spending. Weather raises forgetfulness and clerks cry more while health spending yields modest gains.
Gov Claude Kirk relinquished direct control of Manatee County schools after defying a federal judge. He said court action would resolve his integration dispute, clearing a path to court-ordered racial balancing for about 17 000 pupils and lifting potential contempt penalties. The Justice Department signaled support for further study of the desegregation plan ordered by Judge Ben Krentzman in Tampa.
Government economists say most car owners are as well off buying a new car every two years as keeping an old one. A Federal Highway Administration report notes costs rise when keeping a car. insurance costs have jumped. The study, based on a theoretical Big Three sedan at 3,374 dollars, analyzes ten years of ownership costs for a Baltimore driver.
The Countrymen, based in Bakersfield California, put gospel words to the Bakersfield sound with members Jerry Short manager lead vocals Doris Short tenor Daviy Robbins steel guitar Steve Short drums and a unity of arrangements. They join the Singing Hemphills for an "An Evening With the Singing Hemphills" program to perform April 7 at the Third District Livestock Show Coliseum at 8:00 p.m.
Local sale totals 607 car tons of cookies, or 7 284 boxes. Top sellers include Patricia Jones of Cadette Troop 155 with 400 boxes and Jill Morrow of Brownie Troop 60 with 213. Awards include complete camp fee coverage for 400 box sellers and a silver charm option. Many girls listed with 125 or more boxes qualify for certificates and the Texarkana awards trip on April 11.
AP News Digest outlines political tremors as Senators Gore and Yarborough confront heat for opposing Carswell, with other reelection candidates warned of potential backlash. The digest also notes Apollo 13 progress, Saigon firefights, and desegregation turmoil in Manatee County, Los Angeles teachers strike, and beef production outlook.
The Arkansas Supreme Court ruled 4 to 3 that an Arkansas court had jurisdiction over a dispute over 700 acres along the Mississippi River. The case concerns Luna Bar land claimed by Anderson-Tully Co. and Arkansas Land and Cattle Co. and was remanded to Chancellor James Merritt for further proceedings.
Maxy Vassiady son of J W Cassidy a former Hope resident was wounded in action in Vietnam on March 44 He was one of three survivors when enemy shot down some U S helicopters He arrived in San Francisco on April 11 and underwent surgery His condition is listed as critical by his grandmother Mrs Ima Woeling ton of Hope
A board of directors is formed to establish the Sweet Home Memorial Association as a nonprofit corporation. Members include Guy Lee, Dale Woodson, Lee Huskey, Jack Yarberry, Doris B. Carsmen, and Elgie Carman with Lee as president. Florence Osborn is treasurer and secretary, contact Mrs. Florence Osborn, Rt. 5, Prescott, for details on a perpetual cemetery care fund. The Catholic Women plan a game night April 3 at 7 30 p.m. at Parish Hall with many prizes. The Hempstead County Cattlemen meet April 14 at Diamond at 7 30 p.m. to discuss livestock and forage research at the Navy. Police report 48 traffic deaths in March statewide, with 126 for the year so far and 80 district crashes.
Jim Cole announces candidacy for re election emphasizing efficient service and dedication as circuit clerk. He appeals for votes, pledging friendly courteous help to all residents and urging public support.
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