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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1969
Page
2
The storm report covers a 24 hour period ending at 7 p.m. Wednesday with highs around 160 and a low near 4. Precipitation is noted at 29, and the forecast mentions partly cloudy skies with widely scattered showers and thunderstorms mainly in the afternoons. Highs are expected around 100 with lows near 5. Local Associated Press guidance applies.
In the French and Indian War era narrative, George Washington faced surrender at Fort Necessity during the Battle of Great Meadows. The episode underscores early colonial military struggles and Washington's evolving leadership in North America.
State Sen. Vitel Fletcher of Benton said he will ask Chancery Court in Pulaski County to block the Revenue Department from collecting a real estate transfer tax. Martin Borchert, former mayor, filed July suit challenging constitutionality of the tax approved by the legislature this year. The suit did not seek injunction as tax collection began Aug. 4. AG's office notes unconstitutional pledges of revenue to bond payments. Fletcher will also question legality of the bill after the House voted to recall the measure just before Gov. Rockefeller signed it into law.
The Arkansas Baptist State Convention executive board approved a record 1970 budget of 2.73 million dollars, up from 2.66 million. It includes 908,414 for Southern Baptist mission causes and funds for Ouachita Baptist University and Southern Baptist College, with additional capital aid pending final convention approval in Fort Smith in November.
Circuit Court Judge Henry B. Means of Malvern orders Saline County Grand Jury to probe the death of a Negro youth at a Benton drive-in restaurant Sunday night. Pros. Atty. Robert N. Hardin says the incident is of major importance to Saline County residents.
Four persons died in a two car collision one mile north of Gilmore in Crittenden County on Tuesday. Seven others were injured, all in the Boozer car. The dead were Irene Chambers, 69, Myrtle Singley, Blanche Hutcherson, all of Pocahontas, and Carl G. Boozer, 37, of Jonesboro. The injured, including Boozer's wife Mary, 35, and their children Carlos, 5, Craig, 4, Michell, 3, were taken to Methodist Hospital in Memphis along with Regina Ervin of Marked Tree and her children Karen, 9 months, and Barry, 4.
Riot police and troops in Prague patrolled daily events on the invasion anniversary. About 500 riot officers cleared Wenceslas Square three times, then crowds returned. Twenty arrests and three injuries were reported as protests remained largely silent and restrained. A new underground leaflet accused authorities of provocation and urged passive demonstrations to avoid a regime change.
The article reviews Haynsworth's record on searches and habeas corpus while signaling uncertainty about his stance on the death penalty. It notes his 1960s actions expanding federal access to appeals and highlights labor concerns and his corporate background prior to the circuit court appointment.
HEAVENER Okla AP State Sen Jim Hamilton of Poteau testified that Arkansas River navigation later this year will raise demand for train passenger service Hamilton said TVA showed greater need for passenger service in river transportation areas A second hearing was set for De Queen Ark today as part of multiple sessions
Justice Department reveals a file called the Sine file on wiretap evidence at FBI headquarters as Hoffa and three codefendants seek to overturn jury tampering convictions. FBI records chief says the June file exists and covers eavesdropping. Judge Wilson orders release of the original taped conversation and transcript. Hoffa serves an eight year sentence.
On August 20 1969 Allied forces moved behind artillery across a half mile to reach helicopter wreckage after heavy fighting. Two helicopters were shot down in the same day, raising American losses to 2923. A helicopter crash near a U S patrol left three infantrymen dead and six wounded while the crew escaped unhurt. U S command tallies show 28 enemy rocket and mortar attacks on bases with four Americans killed and 21 wounded. Two Marines died and eight were wounded near the Rockpile as fighting resumes at the DMZ. Civilians numbered 29 wounded in the Mekong Delta from mine blasts as nine Americans died and five were wounded in a tank on a North Vietnamese attack near Saigon. An unrelated line notes the anaconda can swallow a calf whole.
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