20 Aug 1969
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1969
Page
1
A local skunk mystery around First Presbyterian Church worries residents as police and neighbors debate adult versus baby skunk status. Meanwhile pigeons caused a 100 degree day disruption at The Star Building, fouling open water towers before pigeons were targeted. technicians report open-access cooling towers will keep roosting pigeons at bay.
In Fort Smith Arkansas an August explosion and apartment fire killed Wanda Burke three, the third victim. Her father John Barkley 24 and brother Jeffrey 20 months died last week at Brook Army Burn Center. Barkley was stationed at Ft. Sill Oklahoma but assigned temporarily to Ft. Chaffee near Fort Smith. A fire inspector said gas accumulation near a gas cone section caused the blaze. Mrs Barkley was not injured.
In Belfast Protestant leaders condemn government concessions to Catholics amid calls for James Chichester Clarke to resign. Some Catholic leaders accept, but hard-liners demand dismissal and unity with the Republic. Prime Minister Wilson and Clarke debated a five point plan to end sectarian conflict, including army control of security forces.
HAL BOYLE reports on Stanley Kramer producer of major social films from Home of the Brave to The Secret of Santa Vittoria. Kramer, 56, emphasizes changing world views and a need to seek truth amid fear and injustice while defying waves in Hollywood.
AP dispatch reports the Soviet Union is selling large amounts of sponge titanium to the United States, a move officials and experts say could undercut U.S. industry. Titanium, valued for high strength to weight, is increasingly used in both military and civilian aircraft, with several shipments already delivered to Seattle and more expected next month. Prices from Soviet sources are about a dollar per pound, undercutting U.S. and Japanese prices.
Hempstead County aims for a 510 pint Red Cross blood quota in fiscal 1970, but only 300 pints were donated in 1969. Local hospitals used over 600 pints last year, prompting a call for residents to donate at the First Baptist Church on Tuesday August 26 between 12 noon and 6 pm to maintain eligibility and avoid higher costs for missing blood.
A relief drive starts in Forrest City to collect two truckloads of clothes and food for Hurricane Camille victims. The effort is led by high school social groups the auxiliary police the fire department and radio station KXJK.
Tiffany Industries Inc of St Louis said it purchased Chamberlain School Furniture Inc of Conway for 250000 dollars. The deal announced Tuesday settles a local manufacturing acquisition.
The Arkansas Constitutional Convention recessed before voting on an amendment limiting county taxing powers. A 9 a.m. session was to reconvene with former Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey scheduled to speak at 10 a.m. The proposal would require a two thirds General Assembly vote to pass county tax laws, mirroring municipal limits, as co sponsor Boyce Davis argued for parity with cities.
Emmet Public Schools announce opening on August 29 with registration August 29 at 8 30 am. First graders must be six by October 1 and bring birth certificates. Immunizations required by Arkansas law include polio diphtheria tetanus pertussis measles rubella. Faculty names and positions listed.
North Vietnamese forces pressed attacks south of Da Nang as U S troops attempted to reach a helicopter wreck with eight Americans aboard. In four days of fighting near Hiep Duc, U S casualties rose to sixteens dead and 66 wounded, with another seven U S soldiers killed and 14 wounded in a dawn clash. Missing after the chopper crash were seven U S soldiers and AP photographer Oliver Noonan.
Washington pupils will register September 4 starting at 8 15. Dismissals at 11 30 on Sept 4 and 5. First full school day Monday Sept 8 with lunch 25c and extra milk 4c. First graders must have birth certificate immunization record. Bus routes unchanged. staff meetings Sept 2–5 mornings and afternoons.
The Associated Press lists notable United States hurricanes since 1935. The mixed text references several storms with dates and impacts across regions, including references to the East Coast and New England, with scattered names and dates such as Diane and Hagel among others.
All Around Town reports Hope Junior Cheerleaders training at East Texas State University Commerce Texas where they won first place and the Spirit Stick. Attendees include Jim Herring Carol Frazier Debbie Crank Julie Brown Sue Butler Sharon Ellis Peggy Williams Eva Mee Clare. State Farm honors for Mr and Mrs Johnie Schrader of Hope Ark for high life production during pres convention campaign in Monroe August 21 22. Schrader’s office at 810 S Maine Hope Ark joined executives from Louisiana Arkansas and Mississippi for a boat ride August 20 and other recognition. Hempstead County Cattlemen meet at Diamond Cafe August 21 at 7 30 with guest Harry Wellhausen discussing Years round Pasture Program. Cattle producers urged to attend and hear Wells on services for military families. A meeting for those seeking companionship is set for August 26 at 7 30 pm at 504 North Elm Street with babysitters provided call 777s 6875. Aubrey Goojwin reports melons weighing 117 pounds in office Tuesday. Richard Lumpkin son of Mr and Mrs Ronnie Lumpkin recently joined the U S Army stationed at Camp Polk Ia and works in the C O’s office.
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