Railroad Overpass Woes Echo Across Prescott
The Nevada County Picayune mourns stalled negotiations for an overpass at the Missouri Pacific tracks in Prescott. The author notes Prescott’s danger from blocked grade crossings and recalls Hope's similar issue with an aging Hervey Street underpass left as wood. He urges continued pressure on the railroad for a proper steel structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada County Picayune
Missouri Pacific
Prescott
The
Picayune
Hope
Hervey and
Division Sts
Hervey St
Woolden
Holdouts slim as Nixon convention nears in 1968 race
A dozen independents remain uncommitted to the GOP convention where Nixon seems likely to win a second term. Among them is a New Mexico delegate chosen by Rep. Paul McCloskey. Most uncommitted come from South Carolina, Arkansas, and a Black Arkansas candidate, with one local notice about delivery times for subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nixon
White House
New Mexico
Paul N. McCloskey
California
Miami Beach
Arkansas
South Carolina
Odis H. Richmond Sr
McGovern dwarfs VP pick hunt as three Senators refuse
Three senators have refused the Democratic vice presidential slot as George McGovern says he has ample candidates and is taking time to choose. He rules out haste, backs a charter review of selection methods, and notes attempts to sound out Muskie Kennedy Ribicoff and Humphrey, all of whom refused. McGovern also expected to announce later with Muskie, while Muskie contemplates the No 2 spot after previous runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George McGovern
McGovern
Jean Westwood
Charter Committee
Kennedy
Miami Beach
Hubert H. Humphrey
Minnesota
Abraham Ribicoff
Connecticut
Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Bee
Edmund S. Muskie
Maine
Muskie
Senate
Wholesale prices rise sharply in July for fifth month
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports wholesale prices climbed eight tenths of one percent in July, the sharpest rise in five months, under Nixon Phase 2 controls. Unemployment held at 5.5 percent with total employment at 83.4 million, while average hourly earnings rose to 3.62 dollars and weekly pay increased to 136.47 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nixon
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Sewer district wins suit in Hope district court
Chancery Judge Royce Weisenberger ruled yesterday in favor of the Hope Municipal Sewer Improvement District, resolving a legal dispute over the financing and authority to proceed with the sewer project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewer District
Chancery
Royce Weisenberger
Hope Municipal Sewer Improvement District
South Vietnamese drive N Vietnam from highway 13 strongholds
South Vietnamese infantry cleared two major North Vietnamese strongpoints along Highway 13 north of Saigon, with forces predicting the road to An Loc would soon be open. Air strikes failed to collapse bunkers at Tau O, later overrun by infantry and tanks. Casualties were light for South Vietnam, while mines and bridge repairs remained to be cleared before full access is restored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
An Loc
Tau O
U.S
Correction in court docket for Stroud charge
The Star corrected a court docket item saying Tony Lynn Stroud, a minor, was charged with driving without an adult sponsor and fined $16.50 rather than the previously reported driving while intoxicated guilty plea with a $111.50 fine and one day in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Tony Lynn Stroud
Stroud
Randall Hampton named to Merit Who's Who list
All Around Town reports Randall Hampton chosen for Merit Who's Who American High School Students for 1971-72. He is son of Mr and Mrs Louis Hampton and will be a Hope High senior this fall. Bloodmobile visit by Red Cross to Hempstead County set for Monday August and Tuesday August 29 with Civic Clubs urged to assist in donor drive. Rotarians named to assist by Rotary Club President Bob Roberts include Garland Medders Bill Wray Finis Odom Henry Singard John Tallant and Comer Boyett. J Leland Lavender Jr son of J L Lavender of Hope graduates from Memphis State University among about 1100 expected to receive degrees Saturday August 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall Hampton
Louis Hampton
Hope High
Bloodmobile
Haskell Howes
Red Cross Bloodmobile
Hempstead County
Hope
Rotary Club
Bob Roberts
Garland Medders
Bill Wray
Finis Odom
Henry Singard
John Tallant
Comer Boyett
J. Leland Lavender, Jr
J.L. Lavender of
Memphis State University
Two Dead In Texarkana Liquor Store Shooting
In Texarkana Arkansas a lone gunman opened fire at the Texas Liquor Store Beer Depot, killing clerk Horace E. Hurt of Hooks Texas and visitor Richard W. Purifoy of Texarkana. Hurt died at the scene, Purifoy within an hour. Both deaths attributed to a small caliber pistol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texarkana, Ark
Texas Liquor Store
Horace E. Hurt
Hooks
Tex
Richard W. Purifoy
Texarkana
Justice of the Peace
Purifoy
Hurt
POWs face tough adjustment after long captivity
San Diego psychiatrist Capt. Raymond C. Spaulding Jr. warns returning American POWs from Indochina may experience cultural shock after years in captivity. He advocates a gradual rehab plan, possibly by ship rather than air, with delays to welcoming ceremonies and a centralized role for the Naval Hospital in rehabilitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Calif
Indochina
Raymond C. Spaulding Jr
San Diego Naval Hospital
Spaulding
The
San Diego Tribune
Pueblo
North Korea
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alex. H. Washburn
GOP
Eagleton
Bethesda
Ark
Pod Rogers
Lester Kent
National Watermelon Growers Association
Hot Springs
Kent
Lane Moffeth
Joe Trinino
Bill Leston
Dilley
Tex. T
Mekong Delta
Plain of Reeds
North Vietnam
Hanoi-Haiphong
Weisenberger
Board of Commissioners
Board of Assessors
Pool
Earl H. Pool
W.A. Pool
Luther Galloway
William Stevenson
Tilmon V
James Pilkinton
Boyd Tackett
Pentagon
Naval Hospital
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!