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Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1969

Page

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Footprints on the Moon book promo causes mail mix ups

The Star promotes the Associated Press book Footprints on the Moon with a coupon address in Teaneck New Jersey. Orders must be sent to The Associated Press at the New Jersey address using checks made out to The Associated Press. Do not mail to Hope Star to avoid delays.

Associated Press Foote Star Gan New Jersey Hope Star Teaneck Jeresey Hope

Four Die in Penn Central Train Collision in Darien

In Darien Conn AP reports at least four people were killed and 31 injured when two Penn Central commuter trains collided head on Wednesday night. A trapped survivor described chest injuries as rescuers worked for hours. authorities warned the death toll could rise. Police noted the wrecked fronts resembled bomb damage as injured were taken to Stamford Hospital.

Darien Stamford Hospital

Laird May Discuss More Withdrawals

Washington AP secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird held a news conference amid strong indications more U S troops may be withdrawn from Vietnam this year. Secretary Rogers suggested another withdrawal announcement by President Nixon within 10 days as the Vietnamization policy shifts to South Vietnamese forces. Ambassador Lodge returned to Paris for consultations with Rogers and Nixon in San Francisco.

Washington Melvin R. Laird U.S Vietnam Nixon Rogers Henry Cabot Lodge Paris San Francisco

Schools That Don t Give Free Meals Boycotted Week Plan

National Council on Hunger and Malnutrition plans a boycott of schools not offering free or reduced price lunches during National School Lunch Week October 12 to 17. Parents will be urged to keep children home or fetch them for meals to draw attention to lunch program needs.

Carl P. Leabsdorf Associated Press Washington (Ap John R. Kramer The National Council On Hunger and Malnutrition Kramer Southern Christian Leadership Conference Rodney Ashby Utah

Colonized Moon By Atmosphere Hope And Humor

HAL BOYLE envisions moon colonization via a simple system to export a third of humanity’s hot air. He adds satirical dominations about August Christmas cards, pushy pet owners, bomb-throwers, long nails, bus readers, boastful ancestors, overweight thumbs, and flirtatious refusals, hinting at a page three continuation.

Hal Boyle New York

Czechs Stage Boycott and Protest Anniversary

Police and riot units attacked a 50 000 strong protest in Wenceslas Square on the first anniversary of the Soviet invasion. Tear gas and baton charges followed a 40 minute march with horns blaring. Government said two killed, many wounded, 320 arrested, claiming shooters were criminals and unemployed rioters.

Gene Kramer Associated Press Prague Czechoslovakia Wenceslas Square

Saratoga to Open Schools on Sept 2

Saratoga plans a September 2 start with 825 a.m. registration. The first day runs 8:25 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday through Friday have 825 a.m. start and noon finish. The first full day is Monday, September 8, and lunch service begins.

Saratoga

GIs Kill 100 in Fight to Reach Downed Helicopter

In the Da Nang area 31 miles south of the city American and South Vietnamese forces battled through heavy resistance to reach the wreckage of a downed helicopter believed to have carried eight men who died. More than 1,200 U.S. and Vietnamese troops, including infantry and Marines, participated in the biggest engagement since the broader campaign began. At least 27 Americans were killed and about 150 wounded as helicopters ferried casualties out. Aboard the helicopter were Associated Press photographer Oliver Noonan and seven soldiers including battalion commander Lt. Col. E P Howard Jr.

George Esher Associated Press Saigon Pyle Associated “ Press Oliver Noonan Norwell Mass E. P. Howard Jr Woodbridge

Pre-school Schedule Announced by School Superintendent

James H. Jones, Superintendent of Schools, announces a six day back to school schedule. September 28 starts with administration build, September 29 features general teacher meeting in the high school auditorium, September 3 in service for all personnel, September 4 and 5 assign grades to schools and enrollment formalities. Students report to auditoriums for enrollment, lockers, schedules. Buses run about 1:00 a.m. Lunch prices: 35c elementary, 40c junior senior high, milk 4c.

James H. Jones Pere

United States Faces 26 Million Homes Needed in 20 Years

Harold B. Finger, assistant secretary of HEW, said at a briefing in Little Rock that the United States will require 26 million housing units over the next two decades. He outlined Operation Breakthrough to about 250 local officials and home builders.

Little Rock Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare Department United States Harold B. Finger

Floods from hurricane cause dozen deaths in VA and beyond

The AP dispatch reports 36 dead and 32 missing in floods triggered by a hurricane. Western Virginia towns such as Glasgow and Buena Vista suffered heavy damage as Richmond braced for cresting waters along the James River. Governor Mills E Godwin surveyed affected areas while rescue teams hunted for missing in Rockbridge County. Nearby West Virginia and Virginia coastal undertows, plus other hurricane related stories, echo the national flood and storm damage context.

Richmond Virginia Rome Seven Hills James River Rockbridge County Glasgow Buena Vista Woods Mill Masgstes Mills E. Godwin West Virginia Cae

Plans Cut in Spending and Armed Forces Reductions

Defense chief announced $1.5 billion in cuts across the Pentagon with a 100,000-man force reduction. The Navy will deactivate over 100 ships including the New Jersey, the Air Force trims training flights by 300,000 hours, and the Army cuts non SE Asia operations by about $500 million.

Bob.horton Associated Press Washington Melvin R. Laird Pentagon Vietnam Navy New Jersey Air Force Laird Defense Congress

Right to Work Policy Reinstated in Arkansas Ads

Arkansas Industrial Development Commission ordered its ad agency to restore references to Arkansas right to work law in national publication ads. The move reverses last month’s decision to delete references. J Bill Becker of Arkansas AFL-CIO opposed the policy change.

Little Rock Arkansas Industrial Development Commission AIDC Robert M. Millwee Jr J. Bill Becker Arkansas Afl-Cio

Hope Ark melon weighs 87 pounds sparks Long Beach buzz

C W Winemiller of Hope reports an 87 pound watermelon that caused a stir in Long Beach California. Bill Homer in Long Beach praised a clever article about the melon and James W Simpson displayed it in his yard. Simpson paid 18.85 for shipping and handling after buying the melon in Hope. Other locals including Carlos V West and ripples of reaction from neighbors and photographers follow. An editor note mentions melons over 100 pounds still growing and a Babette meeting plus Hope High School band gatherings on Monday with Messengers quartet and Lipa Robertson from Arkadelphia expected.

C.W. Winemiller Hope Rt. 2 Long Beach Calif Bill Homer Arkansas James W. Simpson Reo Ray Greyhound Simpson Carlos V Adderly Drive Ark Texarkana Mr. West Mr. Simpeson Mr. Simpson Carlos

Pass Christian Evacuations After Camille Toll Grows

Williams tallies Camille deaths at 200 plus as Seabees clear Pass Christian. Bodies found in trees and bushes as rescue expands along the Gulfport coast. Louisiana and Mississippi face rising tolls with communications, water safety, and evacuation efforts underway.

Guy COATES _ Associated Gulf Port Mila Pass Christian Yarbrois Williams Williams Seabee Battalior Pass Christian Pass Christan Virginia West Miami Cantle Debbie Atlantic Bermuda Camille Louisiana Mississippi Biloxi Gulfport Trickien Pass Chitian

Bookstore at High School Opens August Twenty Fifth

The bookstore will open August 25 1989 through Friday 3 pm in the Hoge Way School Building. Visitors may purchase used books, with Friday hours set for book sales in the Hoge Way School. Shaken text unclear but indicates auditorium pickup and sale during the stated period.

Frida Hoge Way School Senet Ie Ing Fualer High

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