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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1968
Page
1
In a press conference Arkansas Congressman Wilbur D. Mills argues that tax hikes depend on spending limits. He frames the issue as a need to cap federal budgets every two years to prevent endless tax increases and inflation from unchecked government expenditure.
Arkansas Attorney General declares foreign students owe real and personal taxes. The opinion was sent to Fayetteville's delinquent tax collector after a University of Arkansas student claimed exemption as a foreigner.
Texarkana voters approved a 1 cent sales tax to help fund its model cities program with a 1,211 to 220 vote. State Revenue Commissioner Larey estimates about $80,000 yearly, matching federal funds for various projects. The Texas side had enacted a similar tax last year and Mayor William Garris praised the voter support.
Chicago Sun-Times announces Ralph Owo a Hot Springs Arkansas native and former staffer at the Sentinel Record and New Era has been named managing editor. The appointment was disclosed by a Sun-Times spokesman on Tuesday.
New York columnist Hal Boyle reports men are entering high paying secretarial roles previously dominated by women. Industry predicts growth, with benefits and travel ease cited. Historical examples show male stenographers achieving prominence, while the shift risks overturning established gender roles.
Two Arkansans were listed by the Defense Department as killed in action in Vietnam. Arnie Spec of Blytheville and Jerry McDonald of Havana Yell County were identified, with McDonald described as the husband of Linda L. McDonald.
Bethel Baptist Church on Highway 29 north of Blevins announces revival services led by Rev. Lawrence Vowain. Services begin Thursday April 25 at 7:30 p.m. and continue Friday Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday services at 7:00 p.m. Pastor N.C. Bryan oversees the church.
The Hope Star notes Representative Talbot Feild Jr seeks re election in district 34 Hempstead County. He is a Hope High School and University of Arkansas law graduate, World War I veteran, attorney, and advocate in the American Legion. He chairs Rules Committee and serves on Budget and other panels, with past chair roles on Constitutional amendments Revenue and Taxation and Roads and Highways. He belongs to St Mark's Church and several Bar Associations.
At Red River Vocational School the Hope Jaycees elected new officers for the year led by President Warren Plyler and retiring President Roy Wray. Officers include 1st Vice Bob Webb and 2nd Vice William Walden, with Raymond Aaron as Treasurer and Ronnie Phillips as Secretary. Board members are Don Freel Kenneth Currence Tommy Burkhart and Monte Harris. The group also discussed the upcoming Miss Hope Contest set for May 17.
Regional Nurses Meet of the Southwest Arkansas Regional area gathered in Hope at the School Administration building with a luncheon at the Town & Country. Attendees from Hope, Arkadelphia, Blevins, Magnolia, Camden, Texarkana and Saratoga discussed guidelines and a school nurses workshop planned for Magnolia. The next meeting is set for Magnolia.
Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller softened his stance on taxes in the upcoming special session. He said it is not impossible his call could include tax increases, while he aims to balance the budget via fund transfers from the Administration Department. A $4 million deficit is projected for the biennium, with figures due next week for the Legislative Council's review.
Winners at the Collier Furniture and Appliance Sale include Mrs. L. C. Lively Hope with a dish washer and Mrs. Velma Cox Hope with four televisions. Other winners from Hope took mattresses, stereo, lamps, bunk beds, caloric caddie units, griddles and radios. Additional winners from Palmos and Rosston received transistor radios. Two Hope students join the Southern State College concert choir on its spring tour. Brookwood PTA officers are named. George Purvis spoke to Hempstead County Audubon Society despite rain. ground around Fair Park is noted as deplorable. Registered Nurses attended a one day conference at the U of A Medical Center. An EFJ Dorado guest photographer spoke at a Grassy Lake garden club event. Two fires were fought yesterday by Firemen, one at Memorial Hospital and one on Rocky Mound road.
Carl Joe Ceaser, 27, who escaped from Hempstead County Jail on April 13, is recaptured in Hugo Oklahoma. He faced 15 year sentences for burglary and grand larceny and had been hunted since the escape. Ceaser used the alias William Brown and was found by Sheriff Jimmie Griffin and Hugo officials while obtaining free commodities.
President Johnson told diplomats at a White House reception that the United States is in frequent contact with North Vietnam about where to hold peace talks. Officials noted the North Vietnamese may be using the site issue for propaganda or other aims, as Sullivan and Le Van Hien Man in Vientiane Laos remain in direct touch since late March.
Twenty three persons enrolled for Business Education classes at Red River Vocational Technical School last night. The six week course runs 7 00 to 9 00 p m on Tuesday and Thursday through May 30. Mrs Huckabee, department chair, says enroll by Thursday night. Courses include Accounting and Office Machines Shorthand and Typing and Office Practice.
Hope High School proclaims Western Day in cooperation with Future Farmers of America to spotlight the ninth annual FFA Rodeo set for April 26-27 at the coliseum. Winners in the main event receive cash prizes, with junior and grade schools earning rodeo tickets and parade certificates. judges include 1968 Rodeo Queen Donna Byers and FFA leaders.
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