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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1968
Page
1
Readers weigh in on anti smoking warnings pasted on US mail trucks amid photos of 130000 doctors who quit. Critics mock health claims while supporters insist warning signs remain necessary in a climate of political rhetoric.
John Mills of Little Rock testified at an Interstate Commerce Commission hearing that railroads prioritize mail and freight by offering poor passenger service. He cited dirty cars and limited food on Missouri Pacific trains between St. Louis and Fort Worth. Phillip Martin of the Arkansas Industrial Development Commission supported Mills, noting passenger losses funded freight rate hikes.
Former Gov. Orval Faubus said he will not run for governor this year, urging that the bid to unseat Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller be led by another Democratic figure. He cited personal reasons and noted late entry would hurt those already considering candidacies, while distinguishing Rockefeller's group from a Republican faction.
Hal Boyle recalls bygone social quirks in a humorous nostalgia piece. The column riffs on fashion, manners, and everyday life from early 20th century America, highlighting shifts in dress, transportation, culture, and work habits with satirical observations.
The Arkansas Board of Health adopted a frozen food industry code at Hot Springs, removing major objections by easing temperature requirements and reducing emphasis on plant design and equipment specifications. Health officer Dr. J. Z. Herron said the two year effort led to revised regulations allowing more time to comply.
ARKADELPHIA Ark AP Linda Haney daughter of Mr and Mrs H Coay of El Dorado was chosen Thursday night Miss Henderson State College The 19 year old 5 foot 3 inch 105 pound brunette with blue eyes beat runner up Jean Reese daughter of Mr and Mrs James Reese of Malvern for the title.
Mary Anita Laseter urges Americans to value the vote as both a right and privilege. She cites Law Day and a prison headline about “Nobody Votes in My Town” to stress the impact of participation, urging informed voting to combat crime, corruption, and communism. The piece also notes voter registration requirements and Mrs. Pat McCain’s courthouse office hours.
U S Air Force B52 bombers hit Viet Cong sanctuaries on both sides of Saigon in a bid to disrupt enemy troop concentrations within range of the capital. Reports say Viet Cong plan an attack similar to the lunar New Year assault. In the largest engagement, Marines with tanks and artillery killed 72 enemy near the Demilitarized Zone below Con Thien. Marine losses were nine killed and 17 wounded.
The Student Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam calls a one day nationwide student strike against war and racism with teach-ins rallies and skits. Linda Morse says many campuses will close or suspend classes as demonstrations unfold from coast to coast.
Washington Aides report Hubert H. Humphrey will launch his second bid for the Democratic presidential nomination with a national unity call. He plans a 2 PM luncheon at a Washington hotel for 1,600 supporters, facing Kennedy and McCarthy. Johnson’s indirect support signals backing from labor, business, and Southern Democrats, while Daley and Gov Hughes may bolster delegates.
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