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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1970
Page
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Raleigh's News and Observer recalls a time when neighbors walked to work in groups, sharing talk on the way and enjoying noon meals, siestas, and evening strolls. The piece contrasts past habits with modern reliance on cars and golf carts, noting walking once felt natural and enjoyable.
In Hempstead County, Jimmy Lee Lindsey was convicted by a circuit court jury of burglary and grand larceny for breaking into the Hempstead County Farmer's Store and placing a fake safe containing 383 dollars. He received two years for grand larceny and four years for burglary.
A heavy thunderstorm moved through Pine Bluff Ark uprooting trees and washing out power as more than five inches of rain fell in under two hours. Water reached three feet in downtown areas with many streets impassable and several stores sustaining water damage. State Police units were deployed to manage traffic and assist.
Former Arkansas governor Orval Faubus declined an invitation to debate Hayes C. McClerkin at a Texarkana Jaycees meeting amid the Democratic gubernatorial primary. Faubus cited a prior constituent engagement preventing his participation.
The Senate rejected a Brooke amendment to the 19.2 billion military procurement bill, ending a major obstacle to deploying the Safeguard anti missile system at Whiteman Missouri Warren Wyoming and two earlier sites Malmstrom Montana Grand Forks North Dakota. Defense Secretary Laird said the Pentagon cannot support the amendment which would save 322 million to strengthen defenses at the two sites and warned it would add 500 million and delay protection of strategic bombers.
Genoa Italy AP about 80 merchant ships from the Black Sea Turkey and the Middle East were stopped outside the harbor and barred from docking until all persons were checked for cholera. No disease traces found and vessels cleared after disinfection. Checks spanned eight days with inoculations for passengers bound for the Middle East and the Soviet Union. Israeli authorities began vaccinations for entrants from Jordan and occupied areas crossing into Jordan.
Hempstead County Democratic Central Committee lists voting precincts and workers for the August 25 Democratic preferential primary. Precincts include Hope Fire Station 1-A and Jones Field House 1-D with a second ballot count group at 7:30 p.m. Officials span Ward 1 through 6 at listed locations and companies with numerous judges and clerks named.
Vice President Spiro Agnew prepares a four nation tour to reassure allies in Asia that the Nixon administration will honor commitments as senators push for sharper limits on U.S. involvement in Indochina. He denounces the McGovern Hatfield plan and seeks to calm fears in South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam about reductions in U.S. support and textile import curbs.
Paragould electrician Billy J. Hyde, 38, died after an electrical accident while installing an air conditioner at a residence near Paragould Arkansas authorities said Hyde was electrocuted Tuesday during work at the home.
The Hope Star encloses with this issue a tabloid insert of the proposed Arkansas Constitution of 1970 certified by the Secretary of State. Readers are urged to study it carefully as Arkansas votes on November 3 to accept or reject the document, weighing which constitution serves every resident best.
South Vietnam denies cross border combat in Laos amid reports that recon patrols, mostly landed by U S helicopters along the Ho Chi Minh trail, have entered Laos to spot targets for bombers. Pathet Lao claims Saigon puppet units were moved into Saravane Province, part of a plan to widen the war in Laos.
World wide shortages and soaring prices for fuel oil threaten utility costs across the United States. An administration official says rate hikes are likely as fuel expenses rise and imports dominate supply, with utilities facing higher electricity bills across the board.
Dale Bumpers, Charleston, candidate for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, said education and prison populations are linked. He argued crime rates reflect the level of state education funding and emphasized giving every child access to the best possible education.
The United States intends to reassure Israel over ceasefire intentions while handling charges of violations by Egypt and Russia. State Department officials say evidence of forward missile movement on the Egyptian side is inconclusive, with efforts to start peace talks and maintain Israel's military balance emphasized.
Israel said warplanes attacked guerrilla bases in Lebanon for 30 minutes on the southwest Mt Hermon slopes and near the Hasbani frontier. The operation marks a second incursion in as many days and follows continued cross border actions amid a cease fire.
An airline spokesman said Trans Caribbean flight 401 carrying 154 passengers was hijacked from Newark at 1 a.m. and diverted to Havana, landing at 5:19 a.m. after signaling the hijack to San Juan at 3:22 a.m. The incident follows a federal note that Arkansas received 713,120 in matching highway safety funds for the 1970 fiscal year.
All Around Town notes Judge and Mrs. Royce Weisenberger hosted Arkansas delegates at a lunch during the 93rd annual American Bar Association meeting in St. Louis August 6 12 with Congressman Wilber Mills as speaker.
The Senate voted 77 to 16 to override Nixon on a 44 billion education aid bill, with 23 Republicans supporting the move. House action had already overridden the veto 289 to 114. Republican leaders faced a tight line as Senator Hugh Scott opted to vote to override, aligning with re election considerations.
Hempstead County Juvenile Court Referee Larry S Patterson announces an August 27 meeting at Hope City Hall 7 15 p m for those interested in becoming voluntary probation officers for juvenile offenders. Prominent speakers include Dr Weldon Vogt E D Robinson and Richard Powell. The session aims to organize a county wide program and recruit personnel.
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