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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1966
Page
1
The piece denounces Urban Renewal as a federal program misused to enrich private interests, citing Arkansas and Fort Worth votes against it. It urges petition rights to expose who benefits and warns Hope could face a referendum and public rebuke if the scheme comes locally.
About 40,000 Indonesians of Chinese descent rallied for a break with Peking. More than 2,000 protesters rammed the Chinese Embassy in Jakarta, 60 soldiers defended 30 staff as attackers damaged the building and ripped down the flag amid a courtyard bonfire.
Easton residents lost electricity for about two hours after youths fired shots at glass equipment, causing a power outage. Brockton Edison Co officials stated the incident disrupted service late one night, with no injuries reported.
President Lyndon B. Johnson endorsed a proposal to meet Latin American chiefs of state to build momentum for the Alliance for Progress. Speaking in Mexico City at the Lincoln statue unveiling, he urged careful but imaginative action and noted potential months ahead for a summit. The Johnsons arrived with top aides as Luci Johnson recovered from turbulence. the party included Dean Rusk and Senate leaders.
Sidney Rosenbloom a 16 year old Brooklyn High School student with paralysis from the waist down propelled himself 10 miles in a wheelchair on Wednesday. He plans to do 10 miles daily until he reaches the goal and hopes to inspire other disabled youths to pursue their aims.
Dr. Ralph Phelps president of Ouachita Baptist University says he is appalled that many people believe public office is no place for an honest man. He has been named a possible gubernatorial candidate and is considering the 4th District Congressional race during a Arkansas Association of Mutual Insurance Agents convention.
Buddhist leaders in Saigon reaffirmed support for the military government plan to hold elections in three to five months and called off demonstrations, while warning that supporters may return to the streets if elections are delayed. The North saw a demand for the government to step down, amid a war standstill as U.S. air and naval strikes hit North Vietnam.
The Hempstead Extension Homemakers Council will sell a meat recipe collection featuring 600 recipes Saturday April 16 in local grocery stores. Entries cover beef veal lamb pork wild game poultry seafood casseroles salads soups sandwiches and more with contributions from Arkansas and Louisiana leaders. Books cost $1 via Extension Homemaker Club members.
In a rainstorm in Washington Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson led a bus tour of beauty spots and eyesores with officials and philanthropists present. She planted a cherry tree and spoke of Americans’ desire to beautify the nation, praising the effort despite the weather.
Washington AP Failure to file an income tax return by midnight tonight could trigger penalties and interest on tax due. An exemption may be granted for illness accident or being out of the country but interest at 6 percent accrues on any tax owed from midnight. Without an exemption the penalty is 5 percent per month up to 25 percent plus 6 percent interest. IRS urges filing by midnight even if payment cannot be made to avoid higher penalties.
A young whale named Pokey roams the James River about 70 miles inland after surviving a hail of bullets from rifles. Finder Norman C. Hayne and his family faced failed disposal attempts as officials in Washington debate a solution. Some Virginians call for the whale’s killing, while others question legality and cruelty concerns.
Revival services begin April 18 at the Hope Church of the Nazarene 513 S Elm and run through April 24 nightly at 2 3 with Rev Orville Williams of Conway preaching Each night the 15 year minister Rev Williams speaks as Pastor Rev George C Prentice invites all to attend this gospel meeting
David Pryor filed Thursday as a candidate in the regular Democratic primary for Arkansas 4th District Congress. He runs with Richard Arnold Dean Murphy and Charles Honey in both the regular and delayed special primaries amid court battles. Pryor, 31, says district voters favor the regular primary as the spring races near.
Arkansas officials report mixed reactions to federal desegregation guidelines. Representative Wilbur Mills urged a flexible enforcement approach, while Education Commissioner A W Ford said most districts would comply, though some complain about sharp jumps in desegregation targets and faculty integration requirements.
Turkish novelist Orhan Kemal and two associates from the Turkish Labor Party were jailed in Istanbul for over a month on charges of forming the nucleus of a secret Communist cell. They were released after the lengthy detention.
Governor Faubus announced that Army Engineers withdrew a recommendation to dam the Buffalo River at Gilbert. Chief Engineer William Cassidy notified Faubus the Corps would honor a National Park Service plan to reserve the river and recommended not completing the Lone Rock dam project. Faubus acknowledged Congress could override, but noted past actions rarely do.
Police say Mitsuru Suzuki a 33 year old unpaid research assistant at Chiba University Hospital near Tokyo confessed to contaminating cake ananas and soft drinks to collect data for medical research resulting in outbreaks of dysentery and typhoid fever involving at least 30 victims.
AP News Digest notes ETNAM Buddhist leaders meet to discuss remaining issues with the military government. A spokesman says the Buddhists are generally satisfied. Six senators seek re election say war in Viet Nam dominates voter concerns. Pentagon funds weakly for secret ambush detector research. President Johnson blends private talks with public appearances in Mexico. Public opinion splits over skirts in Britain amid a sex scandal. Sargent Shriver faces protest at an antipoverty event led by a professional minority. Boston School Committee bans busing, costing $16 million in state aid. Philadelphia hears a cry for role in a bloodless bullfight as court fights continue. Arkansas sees mixed reactions to Brooks Hays governor bid. Costume rental firm finds strong demand amid desegregation debates.
Winston Chandler, 46, owner of a Little Rock trucking firm, declared he is tired of the same faces in politics and filed as a Democratic gubernatorial candidate. He paid a $1,500 filing fee in cash and joined Brooks Hays, Jim Johnson, and Kenneth Sulcer in the race. His brief statement urged a candidate who represents all the people and can unite Democratic forces.
Local notes report Linda Fargat tied to El Toro Marine Air Station and St. Michael's Hospital in Santa Ana while E J Whitman of Hope becomes Hempstead County Petroleum chair. Texaco's John Lester Jr. named vice chair as Rose Ann Williams earns top math honor at Texas Woman's University. Freeda's Angus Farms sells Aberdeen Angus bull to Marshall Rush. T PFC T vu Johnson Jr joins Marine Aircraft Group 33. Captain Lingo heads to Viet Nam. Lingo family plans Oklahoma home during absence. Hot Springs fishing derby launches May 1 with 5000 in cash prizes. Future Farmers rodeo set for Friday and Saturday in Coliseum with parade and Old Time Value Days promotion.
Samuel E. Intinion a 37 year old Arktexas resident died after driving a loaded feed truck into a Fris co Railway Fright train at the McNab crossing in heavy fog on Highway 355. The vehicle derail ed seven cars and its trailer passed through the train. He died later at a Texarkana hospital. Traffic on Highway 355 was restored after the crash which left feed scattered across the road.
LITTLE ROCK Arkansas supporters and foes react to Brooks Hays entering the Democratic governor race on Thursday. Former Justice Jim Johnson welcomes the bid while State Rep Kenneth Sulcer questions Hays links to the federal government and Dr Dale Alford voices surprise at the announcement given Hays long history of losing major elections. Johnson says the move gives voters another choice and is welcome.
Cir cuit Judge Henry W. Smith 77 of Pine Bluff filed for re election in the 7th Judicial District covering Jefferson Desha and Lincoln counties Rep J H Cottrell Jr of Little Rock filed for re election in Position 4 District 22 Pulaski and Perry counties Sen Dan F White of Fort Smith filed for re election in Position 1 District 4 Sebastian Scott Logan and Polk counties Rep Paul Bates of Pine Bluff filed for re election in Position 2 District 33 Jefferson and Grant counties William R Rushing of Camden filed for state representative Position 2 District 40 Ouachita Pee Phil Hout of Newport filed for prosecutor in the 3rd Judicial District Independence Stone Favreace and Jackson counties Prosecutor Lloyd Henry of Searcy filed for re election in the First Judicial District White Woodruff St Francis Lee and Phillips counties
McNab Church of Christ will begin a revival Monday April 18 and run through Sunday April 24. John Cannon of Prescott will preach with Byron Denman of Hope directing the song service. Meetings are nightly at 7 30.
In Rome on Wednesday night Pope Paul VI and the Archbishop of Canterbury joined other religious leaders in a taped program titled Faith and Men. They spoke with enthusiasm about steps toward Christian unity in separate European cities.
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