15 Apr 1970
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1970
Page
1
The editorial critiques Nixon’s Supreme Court picks from 1968, noting two Southern nominees failed confirmation and praising Harry Blackmun from Minnesota as a northern conservative. It argues the court remains unbalanced and discusses Senate resistance, Fulbright’s stance, and the national mood.
Benton Ark AP Supt Howard Perrin says the Benton School Board may shorten the 1970 71 term by one week to cover a $42841 deficit after the defeat of a 10 mill operating tax. The loss would have added about $130000 yearly. no teacher pay or faculty cuts planned. Industries in the county mostly in another district reduce local funds.
The Associated Press reports showers and thundershowers entering Arkansas as a cold front moves west to east. Thunderstorms are expected to begin in western Arkansas late today and spread statewide tonight, with temperatures dropping behind the front. Tuesday highs range from 63 in Harrison to 77 in Texarkana.
The Sound Generation a 27 member singing group from Brown University will perform at the National Republican Leadership Conference in Washington on Thursday.
The final day for filing most tax returns. About 77 million forms must be postmarked by midnight to avoid penalties. IRS reports 52.3 million returns filed by Friday, with 32.7 million refunds totaling $7.8 billion. Astronaut Swigert benefits from an extension. Vietnam servicemen receive six months after combat leave. Penalties for late payments accrue at 0.5 percent per month up to 25 percent.
Marvin Henslee of near Hamburg was charged with arson for six forest fires set Monday night. Sheriff Bill Furlough said the charge came on information from J C Ross of the Arkansas Forestry Service Crossett. Henslee was employed at the Georgia Pacific plant in Crossett.
Washington AP report notes Supreme Court nominee Harry Blackmun, a U S appeals judge, resists simple liberal or conservative labels. He helped overturn a death penalty hurdle and sparked mixed views as he contemplates joining the high court, with observers citing uncertain signals on criminal-justice philosophy.
Governor Winthrop Rockefeller will deliver the dedicatory address for the Swine Producers Feeder Pig Complex in Rosston Arkansas on April 22 1970 at 430 p m The event honors a program run by the Swine Producers Association division of the Oak Grove Neighborhood Council under SWADC aimed at assisting low income families with better diets and supplemental income The program is part of anti poverty efforts supported by the Southwest Arkansas Development Council and its office of Economic Opportunity The dedication takes place at Qu Grove School in Rosston Arkansas
HAL Boyle poses a quirky self quiz on normalcy in a fast paced world. He lists humorous questions about behavior and choices to gauge how ordinary or offbeat a reader might be, inviting reflection on personal quirks and societal norms.
The Hope Star reports Harry Hawthorne announces his candidacy for re election as Hempstead County Treasurer. He pledges continued dedication to duties, gratitude for past support, and asks for votes in the Democratic primary.
The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller may choose Rep. Sterling R. Cockrill Jr. of Little Rock as his running mate if he seeks re election. Cockrill is Democratic Majority Leader and former House Speaker. Lt. Gov. Maurice Footsie Britt would manage the campaign. both men declined comment. Rockefeller has not ruled out a third term but says he is giving serious consideration to Arkansas and the Republican party.
A federal appeals court ruled the freedom of choice desegregation plan in Mineral Springs and Saratoga Arkansas invalid and ordered a new plan to begin integration by fall. The decree requires districts to submit a zoning based or other suitable plan to move to a unitary system.
The City of Hope filed an application for one of ten prototype low cost housing projects under Operation Breakthrough. After a setback, HUD advised information could be shared with private developers. The Board urged sharing to explore private development. The city also discussed zoning for annexed area, sanitary landfill operations, and potential incinerator use under new air pollution law.
A tropical storm named Helen bears down on the Apollo 13 splashdown area as recovery ship Iwo Jima tracks the storm’s path. Officials say winds near the storm center could rise to 50 mph with gusts to 35 mph, but astronauts may land 200 miles beyond or short of the target if needed. The ship will remain near Samoa as Rear Adm. Davis leads recovery efforts, with a helicopter flight to Samoa and jet back to Houston planned for the crew.
The Federal Communications Commission said it received an application to transfer control of Valley Corp., operator of KMAG Fort Smith Arkansas, from Everett Tucker Jr and others to Horace C Bor en in a list of filings. A separate notice reports a foodless dinner in Little Rock protesting U S involvement in Vietnam. The Unitarian Universalist Church hosts the event with water only served, though tables are set.
Nancy Ross of McCaskill was named vice president of the Southwest District during a state convention meeting in Little Rock. Two Texarkana girls joined the delegation, while Hope and Doug Byrd and Sandra Wahl showcased in the Arkansas Youth Art Exhibit. Garden Clubs awarded a $50 Sears Foundation grant for Civic Improvement efforts. Ouachita University track team won a three state meet in Sherman, Texas.
Mission Control reports Apollo 13 is off course and must perform a midcourse engine correction to return to Earth. If unsuccessful, the ship could miss Earth by about 104 miles. Astronauts Lovell Haise and Swigert plan the burn, possibly delaying to Thursday. Splashdown anticipated Friday afternoon as Tropical Storm Helen threatens landing site.
AP report from Mule Rock detailing Charles James McMullen of Scat foy charged in U S District Court under the Food Stamp Act of 1964 for possession of food stamps. The article notes Coates and McMullen involved in alleged misuse and court action proceeding.
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