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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1971
Page
5
Laurence Olivier delivered a maiden speech in the British House of Lords in support of an industrial relations bill aiding actors. The Lords voted down the bill 102 to 86 amid playful quips about talk vs. action.
Ivory White Jr., 14, of El Dorado charged with murder in the shooting death of Billy Charles King, 16, in the bedroom of the victim’s home. King, son of Mr and Mrs Nevada King, was shot once in the head with a .38 caliber pistol.
The Pulaski County Republican Committee aims to file suit over the state Board of Apportionment reapportionment plan this week. County chairman W T Kelly said details like the plaintiff will be decided soon. In Hot Springs the American Soybean Association convention opens with delegates from soybean producing states expected to attend.
U.S. warplanes tripled air attacks over the DMZ today and Sunday with B52 bombers striking in the southern DMZ. Up to 200 strikes targeted four North Vietnamese regiments as Hanoi renewed shelling and ground assaults for the fifth day. South Vietnamese losses included more than 200 NVA killed while 33 South Vietnamese troops died and 15 others were wounded, with two American advisers among the wounded.
Capt Ernest Medina,Montrose Colorado, is to stand trial before five Vietnam veteran officers on charges of premeditated murder and assault for the My Lai killings during the 1968 raid. The case, linked to Lt William Calley, resumes after a July 26 recess as nearly 50 witnesses are summoned. Medina faces a non capital trial with a maximum possible sentence of life in prison. Medina commanded Charlie Company of the Americal Division during the village assault on March 16 1966.
Mrs Betty Biellier of near Columbia Missouri found a diamond at the Crater of Diamonds tourist attraction in Murfreesboro Arkansas. The stone was about 3 carats and 82 points and the spokesman said it was the largest found so far this year. Officials estimate the cut diamond would be worth between five thousand and seven thousand dollars.
Northern Ireland Catholic leaders urged a Gandhian civil disobedience campaign until the government frees all prisoners held without trail or charge. Nine of 12 provincial legislators signed the appeal as rioting spiked with bombings and sniper fire across Belfast and Derry.
Tokyo officials say Nixon’s 10 percent import surtax would hit Japan’s export trade hard. Cabinet secretary Takeshita urged a quick lifting of the tax, while the Bank of Japan would supply dollars if the market weakens. Japan forecasts deflationary pressure and slower investments as the U.S. policy reshapes the international monetary scene. Stock prices fell and the Bank of Japan bought over $300 million to steady the market.
Glenn Brown of Rolla, president of Local 999 of the Paperworkers Union says no negotiations date has been set with International Paper Co. at the Malvern plant after a strike began when the old contract expired Aug. 1. Union seeks about 25 cents hourly raise, extra insurance, and more vacation time. strike expected to continue.
Rep. James A. Burke of Massachusetts will attend an appreciation rally for Rep. Wilbur D. Mills of Arkansas on August 26 in Little Rock. Joe Purcell, rally chairman, announced the event Saturday.
President Nixon announced a 90 day wage and price freeze and a temporary 10 percent import surcharge. Treasury Secretary Connally said the dollar will float with world markets and urged Congress to delay revenue sharing and welfare reform. The plan aims to curb inflation, boost unemployment relief, and reduce federal spending by about 4.7 billion.
European money markets shut as Nixon suspends gold settlement prompting exporters to fear higher costs from a 10 percent surcharge on dutiable goods. Tourists abroad face exchange premiums while Japan, Britain, Germany and others react. France Belgium Luxembourg bank holiday for Assumption. Swiss exports face 90 percent impact from surcharge on U.S. trade. An international monetary conference forms to study Bretton Woods system.
Mike Doan reports in Congress that Mills, head of the Ways and Means Committee, expects Nixon's investment tax credits to be approved. Mills says Nixon’s plan is excellent. Arkansas Democrat Mills proposed tax credits and wage price guidelines, with reaction mostly favorable but some Democrats urging earlier action.
Five persons lost their lives on Arkansas highways over the weekend. A triple fatality occurred near Rosebud in White County Saturday night when a car driven by Harold Garrison crossed Arkansas 36 and hit a pickup driven by Rufus Garrard, injuring others. Richard Johnson, 24, of Rosebud. Harold Garrison, 29, of Joy. Lonnie Baker, 24, of Rosebud died, with Baker later dying in a Little Rock hospital. In Hazen, Friday night, Timothy Reid, 6, and Lynn Reid, 9, children of Howard Reid, 43, of Hazen, were killed when a car struck a Rock Island train.
The Hope High School Bookstore opened at 9 a.m. on Tuesday in the Science Building. Students will pick up schedules in the Science Building hallway before buying books. Prices rise after August 20. Students needing furnished books should report to Mr. W G Wynn in the Annex Auditorium.
Ronnie Massanelli of Hope is listed as one of two quarterbacks on the University of Arkansas at Monticello roster and is described as a freshman. The Arkansas Furniture Association will sponsor the 24th annual mid-south furniture market in Barton Coliseum in Little Rock August 22-23.
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