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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1966
Page
1
Our Daily Bread editor Alex Washburn argues against Dirksen proposal to amend the Constitution to allow voluntary prayers in public schools. He criticizes the Supreme Court decision as misguided and urges Americans to defend the Constitution and elect leaders who will uphold it.
KXAR announces a Thursday and Friday coin display at Hope Auto showroom on August 11 and 12. Coin authority Jack Braunagel will present coins valued around $15,000 including scarce silver halves and a 1795 silver dollar prize. Special displays, uncirculated dime sets, pennies, $20 gold pieces, and affordable foreign coins will be shown. Local collectors may buy, trade, or sell. Braunagel will also buy coins. Show runs noon to 6 pm Thursday and 10 am to 6 pm Friday in air conditioned showroom.
Reports from Saigon describe U S infantry clashing with North Vietnamese near the Cambodian border in a series of running fire fights, with four sharp actions reported and one continuing toward nightfall. The action involves company-size units of the 3rd Brigade task force, 25th Infantry Division, as enemy forces' size remains unknown.
A fast moving cold front crossed Arkansas today bringing showers and cooler air. The system diminished heat and humidity, with cloudy skies and a gradual return to milder conditions expected through Wednesday. Low temps tonight mostly in the 50s. highs near 60s to mid 60s are forecast for the day.
Michigan Democrats decide today between former Gov. G Mennen Williams and Detroit Mayor Jerome Cavanagh for their Senate nominee. Kansas Republican renomination pits James B Pears son against Rep. Robert Ellsworth. Idaho's Robert Smythe seeks a fourth term, facing Don Samuelson. Missouri features three incumbent GOP House contenders. Griffin, appointed by Romney, holds no primary opposition and awaits the fall race.
Governor Morrison returns to Omaha to discuss restoring peace on the North Side as racial violence continues for a third day. Gasoline bombs targeted stores, no injuries or major damage reported, merchants guarded properties, and 24 adults with seven juveniles were arrested after disturbances. Mayor Sorensen vows zero tolerance as National Guard readiness is noted.
Elijah Coleman of Pine Bluff has been named associate director of the Arkansas Council on Human Relations. He succeeds Ozell Sutton who became a field representative for the Justice Department's Community Relations Service. Coleman is a native of Smackover.
The Senate considers a plan authorizing President Johnson to halt the 26 day airline strike for up to six months. Labor oppose any back to work order, while White House says advisory steps under existing law were exhausted. A settlement worth about 73 million was rejected by machinists, leaving the issue in Senate hands.
New York AP humor column by HAL BOYLE jokes about social traits and habits. It playfully contrasts professions and stereotypes, noting literacy differences, dating behavior, fashion, and household quirks across various groups with tongue in cheek examples.
An autopsy on Charles Whitman, the University of Texas Tower shooter, found a small brain tumor near the brain stem that could have caused headaches influencing his rampage. Tests will determine if the tumor is cancerous as officials note he killed 18 more people, plus an unborn child, after his initial 16 fatalities.
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