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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1966
Page
1
John Snyder Jr of United States Industries argues long term job solutions rely on retraining and higher education rather than relief or shorter work weeks. He urges opening access to nonclassified aerospace research to spark new industries and employment, cautioning against stopgap measures.
The Methodist Church presents two promotion events for children. On August 24 at 6 p.m. a pot luck picnic will precede tours of new department rooms and regar classes on September first. On August 28 at 6 p.m. elementary groups perform followed by promotion to new rooms and a 6:45 sanctuary ceremony. A Splash Party at Parks and Recreation Center on August 19 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. is also open to all.
Vacation Bible school opens August 22 at First Assembly of God 322 N Main for ages 3 to 15 with daily sessions from 8:15 until 26. Theme is Walking with Jesus in Bible Times. Director Paston Willhite says kids from all churches may attend and transportation is available on request. Call PR 14357 or T4493.
The Pentagon plans a much larger draft intake to meet Viet Nam needs with Secretary McNamara forecasting an Army average of 35000 men per month for six to eight months. Inductions could total 210000 to 280000 from September through February or April, with current calls rising monthly.
On a country gravel road about 10 30 last night J chm Janes Jr lost control of his car and smashed a fence and several small pine trees before stopping 75 feet from the road. Young James and two passengers were not hurt though there was extensive damage to the auto according to Officers Shirley and Nual.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr addressed about 1,000 civil rights workers in a Southwest Side church saying open housing marches will continue in all white areas even if a court injunction is issued. He warned he will go to jail if the law is wrong and announced a test of real estate dealers to ensure nondiscriminatory housing offers in 100 firms across 10 neighborhoods including Bridgeport where Mayor Richard J. Daley resides.
Senate backed a $58-plus-billion defense bill, adding two provisions to empower Johnson to call up individual Reserves for Vietnam service and to bar use of funds for the Navy F111B. The plan, largest in peacetime, includes nuclear frigate and two gas turbine guided missile destroyers, with House-Senate differences to be resolved by conference.
Engineers warn construction on Locks and Dams 8 and 9 near Conway and Morristown will block the Arkansas River channel from about June 1968 until August 1968. Additional construction on Lock and Dam 13 near boat site will block the channel from about August 1969 to August 1969.
James H. Jones announces all Guernsey Jr and Sr high students will meet at Guernsey High School on Tuesday August 28 at 9 00 a m to register for the new school year. Buses will run and teachers will assist. A tour of the Jr Sr High facilities at Hope will follow. The Hope district merger is being explored affecting about 10 students per grade from 7 through 12 while an elementary school remains in Guernsey.
Three candidates have filed petitions for Nope District 1A School Board posts. Sam Strong seeks re election to Post 1, Herbert Rogers files for Post 2, and George Frazier runs for Post 3. Petitions must be filed 20 days before the September 27 election.
The Johnson administration seeks a $1.25 billion demonstration cities program to aid urban renewal and housing. Senators expect a tough fight as White House tries to line up votes. The plan would fund planning and up to 80 percent of city costs, with 60 to 70 cities eligible under the original proposal. Kansas board of movie review also heads for closure after a Kansas Supreme Court ruling.
Washington AP report on stormy House Committee on Un-American Activities hearings ending with an ejected witness Steven Munilton and about a dozen protesters hauled out. Five others faced removal as heckling continued while Gen James Hittle testified on curbing Viet Nam supporters.
Four positions on the City Board of Directors will appear on the November 8 general election ballot. Incumbents Frank Douglas Position 3 L W Young Position 6 Al Graves Position 5 and Lloyd Guerin Position 7 face re election uncertainty as none have filed yet. Candidates must file a petition signed by at least 50 qualified electors with the City Clerk at City Hall between 40 and 60 days before the election. A candidate must be an eligible voter a city resident for six months and at least 30 years old.
Sporadic gunfire echoed in the Negro area of Pompano Beach for a third night as shotgun armed policemen pursued perceived harassers. Officers cited no intended target but police harassment and unrest near the June riots site. In Fort Lauderdale, patrols were stepped up after a police sergeant was wounded in an unmarked car, receiving treatment and release.
The Soviet Union said it is ready to help North Vietnam with its air force and other military personnel if requested. Premier Alexei Kosygin sent a note to philosopher Bertrand Russell stating the air force would act the moment the request comes.
All Around Town notes Larry Don Wright is home from a Texarkana hospital and reportedly doing fine. The Red Cross Bloodmobile returns to Meyer's Bakery from 8 to 1 30 pm. Hempstead County lags its blood quota on Monday August 22, and volunteers are urged to donate to sustain the program. A. T Jewett home at 222 Nail Mebae becomes the residence of Mr and Mrs 3 FE Lee. Army Private First Class James J Hurt on 25, son of Myata Burton of Hope Ark, earns the Combat Honestman’s badge in Vietnam. He serves with Headquarters Company 2nd Battalion 101st Airborne 327th Infantry. 30 days contact with hostile forces required for the award. Pat Burton’s wife Sharon lives on Rt 2 Hope Ark. Mrs truth Hanegan Hope High School home economics instructor attended the Arkansas Vocational Conference at Lite Rock. About 7,000 troops of the 39th Infantry Division complete their field encampment at Fort Charles and head home Friday with convoys of over 700 vehicles on Arkansas and Louisiana highways.
AP reports heavy fighting near Saigon as Australian and South Vietnamese units clash with Viet Cong. 324 enemy dead in four hours, 193 by Australians, 131 by Vietnamese. North Vietnamese air war yields one MiG shot down. another damaged. US losses include five Thunderchiefs, three of them in earlier encounters.
Washington AP reports machinists vote today on accepting a contract that would raise wages and benefits for more than 35,000 workers who walked off five major airlines Eastern National Northwest Trans World and United starting July 8. Union leaders predict a strong yes while some locals plan opposition by contacting counterparts in other cities. If approved flights may resume Saturday and service could normalize by next week.
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