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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1972
Page
6
A concise column by editor Alex H Washburn offers brisk observations on city affairs and literary culture. It reflects a sharp, wry tone typical of contemporary opinion pages and hints at ongoing debates shaping local discourse.
Garland Medders describes excerpts from Arkansas anti dumping laws read at a Magnolia meeting. The act allows fines from 10 to 500 dollars and permits seizure of vehicles used to haul trash in lieu of payment.
Communist rockets hit Da Nang and Chu Lai wounding 72 Vietnamese and 22 Americans, destroying or damaging 16 U.S. and allied aircraft. One American airman killed, 21 wounded at Da Nang, with civilian casualties. Other strikes report North Vietnam air raids and 340 fighter-bomber sorties.
Four year old Brian Bedrosian cannot digest regular formula due to an unusual intestinal ailment. A Milk bank in Wilmington Delaware has donated 650 ounces of human milk and an airline will fly it to Fresno free of charge. Brian remains hospitalized for checkups at Stanford Medical Center with plans for a third visit next month. His father notes they cannot afford ongoing donations beyond the current month.
Kissinger wrapped two days of discussions with President Thieu about the Vietnam situation and Paris peace talks. He then flew to Tokyo for a meeting with Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka, with official notes offering no hints of new proposals. The talks were conducted under tight security and officials did not release detailed disagreements.
Sen George McGovern accuses Kissinger of political janketeering and calls Connally a stooge as he campaigns through the Midwest. He denounces Kissinger’s publicized talks on the eve of the GOP convention and accuses Nixon of manipulating opinion. He names Powell, Hatcher, Stokes, Fauntroy, Bond, and Jackson as potential Cabinet picks. He also presses for a national investigator into the DNC bugging. He plans a stop at Eaton Corp plant before tv filming and returns to Washington. He will also meet with West Racine church leaders and visit Lyndon Johnson with Sargent Shriver in Austin Texas.
Mayor Sam Strong announced Gerald A. Keith will become Hope city manager replacing retiring Garland Medders. Keith, 31, comes from Taylor Texas where he has served as city manager for three years after being Victoria Texas assistant city manager. He holds a BA from North Texas State University and a masters in public administration from the University of Kansas. Keith starts Sept. 1 with his wife Diana and children Christopher and Jenifer relocating to Hope. He is a Methodist and a Rotarian.
The House voted 282 to 102 to ban cross-town busing and curb desegregation orders. It would limit busing as a last resort and require reopening orders to modify them. The measure goes to the Senate, with critics fearing potential upward constitutional challenges.
A pistolpacking bicycle thief hijacked United Air Lines Flight 877 from Reno to Vancouver demanding 2 million dollars for crippled Vietnamese war children. The three engine Boeing 727 landed at Vancouver International after briefing authorities while he sought a radio broadcast and the aircraft's passengers and crew were released. The FBI said no destination was identified and the hijacker wore a ski mask as he forced three stewardesses and other passengers off the plane.
Alli Around Town reports the Methodist beat the Catholic lads in the third game of a best of five series. the fourth game is set for tonight at 7 30. In other action the local Fuzz team edged Standard Generator 18 to 17. Trooper Fullerton showed strength despite age. Nancy Ross will present a senior recital Friday August 18 at 3 30 p m in Mrs Wood's home at 422 Hickory. the program will air on KXAR Saturday at 10:00 a m. Nancy is the daughter of Mr and Mrs A L Ross of McCaskill.
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