30 Aug 1967
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1967
Page
1
Our Daily Bread editor Alex H. Washburn weighs in on the decision to bar George Lincoln Rockwell's burial at a national cemetery in Virginia. He argues the Army acted correctly by denying a Nazi funeral protest and emphasizes respect for the dead over political symbolism.
Mrs. Bessie B. Stevens mother of Thomas C. Murton and Catherine Stevens Murton's sister were on the state payroll during the summer. Stevens joined July 16 as a franchise tax clerk at 250 dollars monthly, Mrs Stevens began July 19 in drivers license division and by August 1 moved to 275 dollars monthly in sales tax. State official Bethel Larey said he helps relatives get state jobs but they planned to quit due to wages.
Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller said he will ask for an independent audit of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission when he calls a special legislative session. If not approved then, he will pursue it in the next regular session. He also signaled plans to name hearing officers to conduct hearings against a Game and Fish member and noted Highway communication gaps.
A citizens action committee of five led by Chainstore Manager Bill Morris urged a $765,000 Hope street improvement program. Other steering members include Dorsey Meclae Rev. Johnnie Beasley Mrs. Travis Ward and Will Rutherford. The group planned publicity bumper stickers and club programs and discussed a downtown information booth and radio panel discussions on KXAR. They noted city plans to cross the city with an artery system and warned electors that rejection could set Hope back to horse and buggy days. Leonard Ellis outlined the five mill tax as part of the funding. See Group Pushes (on Page Two).
American Nazis led by George Lincoln Rockwell sought interment in Culpeper National Cemetery after his death, but the Army revoked permission. Rockwell’s followers refused to remove Nazi insignia as a hearse and mourners moved to Arlington. The five-hour gate stand ended without burial at Culpeper.
Rep. John Bell Williams won the Democratic nomination for Mississippi governor in a conservative victory that diminished Negro voting prospects. He led William Winter in 60,000 votes as results from 82 counties came in, with Williams carrying white candidadates to victory in all 22 local runoffs against Black opponents. Williams thanked supporters amid celebrations at his downtown Jackson motel headquarters.
Eds ward Fields rose from poverty to head a vast carpet enterprise with famous patrons including the Shah of Iran and Mickey Mantle. A $500 wedding gift and a fortuneteller’s tip pivoted him from selling carpets to inventing a hand held “magic needle” machine that boosts output, while 10,000 unique rugs a year showcase his craft. His brother Shep Fields funded the start. Eddie’s firm guards the technology and keeps production secret.
Julius Ricks of North Little Rock identified the body found near Newport as his brother James Ricks, 27. The coroner said a medium caliber bullet was removed from the skull and the missing 1964 car tied to the case was found in Ellicott City, Maryland, where Leon Clay and Leon Clay were charged with carrying concealed weapons and violating the Dyer Act for transporting the vehicle.
Ronald Striker a 33-year-old trucker saved five of his children aged 1 to 7 from an eight room Portland Maine home as flames consumed the house. Six older children escaped on their own while the 12 month old Timothy was found crying in an upstairs bedroom and lowered to a neighbor.
Communist forces launched a bold operation in a provincial capital freeing 1,200 prisoners as part of a wider effort to disrupt South Vietnam’s presidential elections. In the 1st Corps area 29 incidents occurred, including assaults on Quang Ngai jail, a power station, a helicopter field, a U.S. advisory compound, a Seabee camp, and a radio station. Casualties included 70 killed and 104 wounded among Vietnamese forces, three Americans killed and 44 wounded, with other losses among the Communists and at Tam Ky and Dalat. American airmen sustained heavy bombing sorties, totaling 151 missions, while one A4 Skyhawk went missing and is presumed lost.
DeVere Dierks Jr. 38 executive vice president of Dierks Forests Inc died in a two car crash south of Hot Springs Arkansas on Arkansas 7. Five others were injured including his daughter Jennifer 15 and Joseph Levy III 14. Miss Betty Bowen 21 driver of the other car in serious condition. Dierks held multiple leadership roles including president of the Southern Pine Association Ouachita Hospital Board and past Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce president.
Odell Pollard of Searcy announced he would represent the Republicans at the Arkansas Constitutional Revision Study Commission meetings in Little Rock today and Thursday. Democratic Chairman Leon B. Catlett named Beloit Taylor as the Democratic representative. The commission invited both parties on August 3.
In Saigon, Chief of State Nguyen Van Thieu, a leading presidential candidate, says a longer pause in bombing North Vietnam is possible if Hanoi agrees and the United States consents. He spoke after a rally with more than 10,000 troops as artillery and jets roared in the background. He added that if elected he would first talk to North Vietnam to seek a favorable response before approaching the United States.
Saline County Judge Buddy Parker announced Reynolds Metals Company will raise its property assessment by 26,857.28 dollars in Saline County. The firm had contested a 1965 reappraisal that increased the value from 2.296 to 3.135 million dollars, and an earlier court action replaced the 3 million figure on the tax books.
All Around Town notes ninth grade registration set for August 31 at Hope High School followed by a Coke party to help new students mingle. Also covers local moves, military assignments, church events, a fish supper fundraiser, and upcoming pep rally details for Bobcat activities.
Washington AP reports President Johnson keeps Congress in the dark on possible shifts in U.S. Vietnam policy after Sunday’s South Vietnam elections. Senate leaders expect a dramatic move soon, ranging from renewed U.N. diplomacy with a bombing pause to Saigon opening talks with the Viet Cong. Senators Mansfield Dirksen Javits weigh in on the stakes and timing.
El Dorado. Tommy Cage, 15, sued the Arkansas Democrat for 195000 after a 1965 newspaper route accident that injured his hip and knee. A Union County jury awarded 115000. The case, tied to a 14 year age delivery law, went through appeals and a two day trial. Attorneys for the paper said they will appeal.
A Monday night fire at a three room frame house in Hot Springs, Arkansas, killed 71 year old Mrs. Lala Bell Colbert. Authorities say she died of suffocation. her body was found in the bedroom with two dogs.
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