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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1969
Page
2
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Washington AP reports newly released U S documents show Marshal Stalin regarded Mao Tse-tung as a boaster. The papers also quote Gen George C Marshall saying he found Stalin inspired confidence in dealings with him, though he contrasted his views with the British foreign office.
Senator Dirksen described Nixon’s briefing on a Vietnam pause and a push for greater Asian defense self reliance. Nixon reportedly met in South Vietnam with General Abrams and American diplomats and discussed the Paris peace talks and possible private-source information. Senator Mansfield noted Nixon stressed a shift in U S policy toward Asian defense.
Pacifist Rennie Davis said Hanoi released several American pilots but did not specify numbers or names. He noted three airmen would be freed to mark Independence Day and that Davis and three pacifists would escort them from Hanoi to Vientiane. The group would proceed to Bangkok and New York, with other pilots in poor to unknown condition.
City Manager Garland Medders City Director Clyde Fouse Mayor Frank Douglas and Congressman John Paul Hammerschmidt met in Washington on July 21 22 to request a federal grant of 455000 for an industrial improvement project totaling 742000. The aim is to aid industrial development in Hope City.
Last week ceremonies marked the ground breaking for the Farm Bureau Building at Ninth and Main Streets. Directors present included contractor Roland Ballard and Troy Burson with Autrey Wilson Ralph Montgomery and Wayne Atterbury among others. a larger group stood and sat for formal photos.
A Hope delegation sought EDA funds to finance water system improvements including a 412 inch supply line and lines to the North Industrial Area where Homestead Industries is building a mobile home factory. The project, aimed at aiding existing industry, awaits 1969 70 appropriations after delays and a recent water shortage heightened urgency. Congressman Hammerschmidt arranged a Washington meeting with EDA officials. local officials credited his personal attention and detailed knowledge of regional needs.
Edwin O. Reischauer former U.S. Ambassador to Japan praised President Nixon s policy of reducing military commitments in Asia and called his Asian tour well timed He warned against a sudden pullout from South Vietnam but supported completion of withdrawal. In Arkansas Hope area redevelopment plans prioritize federal funds for industrial development leveraging unemployment and designation as a redevelopment center with up to 60 percent federal aid for projects benefiting the region.
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