29 Aug 1970
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1970
Page
1
Federal Judge Alfonso J. Zirpoll ruled against forcing reporters to reveal confidential information, strengthening press rights amid government investigations. The decision emphasizes that news sources must be nurtured by reporters to uncover hidden realities, safeguarding the public’s right to know.
Washington AP reports Senate subcommittee hears expert warnings that toxic metals pose a long lasting threat surpassing pesticides and nitrogen oxides. Dr. Henry Schroeder cites cadmium as a major factor in high blood pressure and predicts lead toxicity diseases will rise. He urges rapid abatement of zinc and alkyl lead additives to curb airborne metal pollution.
Treasury Secretary David M. Kennedy, reversing a year’s stance, endorses federal help for developing a faster-than-sound commercial plane. He cites the Concorde’s progress and argues a viable foreign aircraft could be in service by 1974. The Senate panel weighs continuing a $1.3 billion SST program with Cabinet backing.
Kenneth Frick administrator of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service will be featured speaker at the 2nd annual John Gammon Foundation fish fry in Marion on Sunday. He will discuss the 1971 farm program.
Six thousand National Guardsmen were on alert as Portland readied for antiwar demonstrations during the American Legion national convention. Multnomah County sheriff granted emergency powers and a 24 hour command post coordinated city state and federal officers. The protests were organized by the People’s Army Jam boree with demonstrations planned at three parks and two distant rock festival sites. Governor McCall addressed the public declaring readiness to handle violence.
Senator George McGovern and other war critics push for an amendment to end the war with a potential 40 plus vote in the Senate. They argue a majority would signal broad discontent, while opponents call it a bid to defeat the war. The vote is slated for Tuesday amid debates over Vietnamization and Cambodia policy. McGovern cites Agnew’s Cambodia stance as eroding Vietnamization, while Goodell notes Senate constitutional authority over war and peace terms.
Two female escapees from Cummins Prison Farm were found in a field near the facility. Louise Lloyd, 33, of Plummerville, serving 15 years for bank robbery in Pope County, and Patricia Roxell, 37, of Van Buren, serving five years for forgery and uttering in Sebastian County, were identified by authorities.
President Nixon confronts Senate delay over welfare reform as supporters hold to hope the Finance Committee will report a bill and passage remains likely. Ribicoff amendment slows national rollout to July 1 1971, six months later than planned, amid ongoing political opposition and impractical mid 1971 timing.
Civil Aeronautics Board fare plans trigger complaints and a quarrel among airlines. Congressmen urge delaying decisions, possible rollback to last Sept. 30 levels, or keeping current illegal fares until legality is settled.
A nostalgia piece presents three frosting recipes as the day’s edible delight. Creamy Butter Frosting uses butter, powdered sugar and milk for cupcakes or a cake. Butterscotch Frosting blends brown sugar and butter with milk and vanilla. Mile High Frosting whites plus jelly or corn syrup and egg whites yields a stiff, light icing option.
Washington AP report says the President's Commission on Pornography approved final recommendations including repeal of federal state and local laws restricting adult access to pornographic material. It also backs laws against exposing children to obscene pictures and obscene mail, and calls for broad public discussion to reach a national consensus based on facts. White House opposition was predicted. two members plan dissents. The panel completes work with a seven hour and a six hour meeting, plans to release report and 10 volumes of research in two to three weeks.
Washington AP reports U S Senators Proxmire and Mathias push a 66 billion dollar Defense Department spending ceiling, a seven percent cut from Nixon's 71.2 billion request, arguing domestic needs and deficit reduction justify substantial cuts. Stennis warns such action could cause unpreparedness and chaos. Proxmire cites wasteful programs and argues savings could come from troop reductions and reductions in food procurement and weapon programs.
Vice President Spiro Agnew assured Thai leaders he would leave no stone unturned to secure effective Nixon Doctrine implementation amid U.S. congressional resistance to funding Southeast Asia operations. Foreign Minister Thanat Khoman said Thailand would consider sending troops to Cambodia only if the threat grows acute.
Correction Commissioner Robert Sarver announced two new vocational schools at Tucker Reformatory would be dedicated Tuesday. The facilities will expand vocational training offerings at the institution and provide new programs for inmates.
Plaintiffs allege negligence by prison staff after a shotgun ended in the hands of an uncontrolled inmate. Legal action seeks $100,000 in damages citing improper custody and supervision leading to injury.
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