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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1966
Page
1
A brief notice from editor Alex H. Washburn reflects on daily bread, its meaning, and the editor’s view of steady work and community value in simple living.
Editors warn on 65 plus labor limits as retirement by choice grows amid shortages. Congressman Bennett argues modern business and government hinder work for those 45 to 65, with 19 million over 65 rising to 25 30 million soon. Headlines urge balance of rights for workers and crime victims.
The 1966 civil rights bill moved to the Senate after a 259 to 157 House vote. A heated battle centered on a housing provision banning racial discrimination, which Senate Republican Leader Dirksen opposed as unacceptable. Supporters hoped for final approval despite doubts.
Hempstead County voters backed the statewide shift, ousting incumbents and avoiding runoffs. Finis Odom defeated Orie Byers for county judge 2900 to 2622, leading early and widening. James H. Pilkinton led his race 4084 to 1245. Governorship went to Jim Johnson 3128 to 2361. Attorney General Joe Purcell led Bruce Bennett 3108 to 2237. Jann A. Fogleman won 3186 to 1862 over Tom Gentry.
David Pryor, a reform minded Arkansas state legislator, won the Democratic runoff for Congress in the 4th District by a wide margin over Richard Arnold of Texarkana. Pryor’s unofficial total was 72 863 to 39 956. He previously won a special primary and will face Republican Lynn Lowe in a September special election to fill the unexpired term of Rep. Oren Harris, then oppose Lowe in November for a full two year term. The 4th District primary included Dean Murphy of Texarkana John Harris Jones of Pine Bluff and Charles Honey of Prescott who were eliminated in the July 26 preferential primary. Harris resigned Feb 2 to become a federal judge. The special primary, initially set March 15, was ruled improper and moved to align with the regular primary. Pryor credited hundreds of volunteers for his success. See page 2.
AP News Digest highlights potential U S engagement in Viet Nam around Christmas with talks of a broader war. Maj James Kasler, top American ace, is shot down in North Viet Nam. It also covers civil rights battles, federal housing law debates, a new NMA president urging continued demonstrations, and international earthquake relief in Tashkent. Domestic politics follow with Johnson aides, VP Humphrey, and Arkansas primary outcomes including Pryor Pilkinton and other races.
Fifteen South Vietnamese civilians were killed and 182 wounded when two U.S. Air Force F100 jets bombed a village eight miles from Can Tho in the Mekong Delta. A local Vietnamese province chief reportedly selected the target. aid was sent hours later and wounded evacuated by truck and naval craft.
President Johnson says more U S fighting men will be required in Viet Nam and more will be sent. An Associated Press review notes the national commitment and possible Christmas surge toward a Korean-sized war with about 470000 U S personnel in Southeast Asia. Current strength is about 375000 with 290000 in Viet Nam.
A coin show hosted by KXAR at Hope Auto Co on Thursday August 11 from 2 to 6 pm and Friday August 12 from 10 am to 6 pm. Jack Braunagel displays a $15,000 coin collection for viewing and sale while buyers and swappers are welcome. Also reported: two minor city police investigated accidents at 15th and Main and at Third and Elm with only vehicle damage.
In Little Rock James Pilkinton of Hope won the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor, defeating Claude Carpenter of Little Rock after a runoff confusion. Pilkinton, 52, will face Republican Maurice Britt in November. Basore aided Pilkinton after a ballot error miscast the runoff.
Joe Purcell defeats Bruce Bennett in the Arkansas Democratic runoff for attorney general by 210,683 to 183,617. Purcell will face Republican Jerry Thomasson in November. Purcell, a Benton former city attorney and municipal judge, vows to restore dignity to the office. Bennett had sought a fifth term and drew limited comment after the loss.
Jim Johnson won the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in a runoff, vowing to face Republican Winthrop Rockefeller in November. The long primary highlighted Johnson’s segregationist stance and clashes with the federal government, with Holt failing to overcome charges of backing Faubus. Faubus pledged to help the winner but no candidate received full backing from him.
Unofficial returns note Capt John Amos of Ft Lee Virginia received a commendation medal for a three year Panama tour. He is the son of Mr and Mrs C W Amos. Details mention related local names and a wellness note on others connected to Texarkana Henderson Malvern Hot Springs and North Texas State University grants for music studies with a $2060 scholarship.
The notice lists numerous individuals ordered to report for induction and notes an important Babettes meeting Thursday at 5 in the stadium. Flora Harmon says the Spring Hill School Economics Dept will be open daily before school starts for student help. The Farmers Union sets a meet in Little Rock August 11 12 with Otis Langston on the board. Coach Freddie Glaze calls all senior football players to a Thursday 7 pm meeting at the high school to discuss the season.
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