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Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1968

Page

2

Weather Elsewhere and Ike Update From Hospital

Weather report for 24 hours ending at 7 fim notes Arkansas fair to partly cloudy warmth and humidity through Thursday with isolated afternoon thundershowers and a low tonight in the 70s. General Eisenhower's condition remains essentially unchanged with brief irregular heart episodes. he rests comfortably and receives occasional visits from family. Mamie Eisenhower has been at the hospital nearby. Richard Nixon, then Republican presidential candidate, visited the hospital and conferred with doctors and staff.

Vulletin Eisenhower Mamie Richard M. Nixon Associated Press Arkansas el Dorado Fayetteville Harrison Walnut Ridge Texarkana Fort Smith

US Strength Dossier On Czechoslovakia War Readiness

The article outlines American views on Czechoslovakia’s defense, noting a lopsided Warsaw Pact threat. It cites Czech reserves facing overwhelming Soviet and allied forces, U.S. forces in Germany at risk, and past and planned troop reductions. It also covers Eisenhower’s ongoing battle and Nixon’s remarks after a visit.

Desdine Slovakia United States Céevhosios Vakie Czechoslovakia Russia Sofia East Germany Hungary Poland U.S Germany Earle G. Wheeler Joint Chiefs of Staff Congress Europe Iron Curtain Suade 24Th Infantry Division

Kiwanis speaker Henry Croxton parties with voters

Hardy Croxton guest speaker at a Kiwanis luncheon at Town and Country. Croxton, a U.S. House candidate, spoke on civil disorders foreign policy and education. The event featured remarks by Dr. F. C. Crow as Croxton previewed his campaign stance.

Henry Haynes Hardy Croxton Roger U.S. House of Representatives Kiwanis Club Town & Country Mr. Croxton GOP John Paul

Soviet Action and Vietnam Policy Debate

Fragmented excerpts show debate on U S Vietnam strategy with critics urging broader bombing and faster peace moves. John Gilligan argues against trusting assurances while Dean Rusk defends the current Southeast Asia policy amid Czech crisis implications. Senator McCarthy voices radical shifts including bombing and Viet Cong integration into a possible interim government.

Vietnam Walt John J. Gilligan Ohio State Department Hubert Hartsphrey Ae Aire Gilligan United States Dean Rusk Rusk Asia Eugene J. McCarthy McCarthy Nationalisation Front Viet Cong Government For South Vieetnam

Convict Missing From Cummins Prison Farm

Police search for inmate Tommy M. Ronaldson, 28, who failed to report to Cummins Prison Farm in Fort Smith Tuesday. Ronaldson was sentenced to 31 years for burglary from Sebastian County.

Cummins Prison Farm Atk Cummins Priso Oh Fort Tommy M. Ronaldson Sebastian

Posture of American affairs to harden in wake of Czechoslovakia crisis

Democratic and Republican factions brace for a tougher foreign policy stance as Soviet troops move into Czechoslovakia. Hubert Humphrey leads the Democrats toward a firm line, while Eugene McCarthy seeks influence over Vietnam policy. The crisis hardens debate at the convention hearings in Washington and affects platform directions.

Czechoslovakia Johnson Hubert H. Humphrey White House National Security Council Humphrey NSC Washington Dobrynin Johnsson Soviet Union Poland East Germany Associated Press Prague Radio Czech George Christian Dosbrynin Security Council Christian Top Walter RK Mears Associated Press Chicago Republican Party Europe Eugene J. McCarthy Minnesota Vietnam

Crank Wins Democratic Nomination for Governor in Arkansas

In Little Rock the Democratic gubernatorial race results show Crank receiving 215,087 votes, defeating Virginia Johnson of Conway who earned 124,880. The certified tally names Rep Bill Wells of Hermitage with 60,208 and Kenneth Coffelt of Jacksonville as contenders. In the 1st District, Bill Alexander of Osceola led with 43,225 while Jack D Files of Brinkley had 26,298.

Little Rock Marton Crank Foremer Kelly Ti Vireginia Johmson Cornway Bill Wells Hermitage Kenneth ¢. Coffelt Jacksonville Little Rocky Bill Alexander Osceola Jack D. Files Brinkley

Funeral services for William Owens Purkins held in Temple

Purkins 60 a former Hope resident and son of the late Mr and Mrs John Purkins. survivors include wife Pauline of Temple three daughters one son and four aunts of Hope Eva Owens Marie Nannie Parkins and Glen L Williams. Also notice several AP items: Lycānile Rawleigh 61 longtime stockholder of Rawleigh Company died of heart attack. Baroness Diana Langer von Langendorff 62 founder of Bryan Perfumes Inc died. mentions NSC crisis sessions and Humphrey politics amid Vietnam war context.

Purkins William Owens Purkins Temple Texas Hope John Purkins Pauline Eva Owens Marie Nannie Parkins Glen L. Williams Los Angeles Lycanile Raw New York Diana Langer von Langendorff Bryan Perfumes, Inc Clinton Westall Miss Bryan

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