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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1968
Page
1
Columnist cites Supreme Court Justice Hugo L Black’s television remarks on the Fifth Amendment and the Bill of Rights. He stresses reading original text to understand limits on police and prosecutions and argues rising crime links to underfunded local law enforcement rather than court decisions.
A large cold high pressure ridge covers Arkansas as a new cold front is due by late Thursday, bringing continued cool temperatures through the weekend. The U S Weather Bureau notes a return of cool air, with highs from 43 to 54 and lows from 22 to 32 across cities such as Harrison Fayetteville Texarkana. Rainfall reports include Walnut Ridge 0 14 and Pine Bluff 0 49 in the past 24 hours.
Lord and Lady Guilford of England arrived Tuesday to help Guilford County prepare for its agricultural anniversary celebration in Greensboro North Carolina. The visit underscores local ceremonial planning and regional heritage events tied to the milestone.
Rennie Davis of New York City and Thomas Hayden of Oakland told House Un American Activities subcommittee that there were no plans for violence at the Democratic National Convention. They described Chicago police and city policy as restricting marches and condemned the panel, with Hayden using a four letter word and Davis criticizing the committee as racist. The witnesses argued demonstrators were caught between permit refusals and police actions during the convention disruptions.
Republican governors vow to assume lead roles in policing and disorder response as Nixon campaigns. Governor Claude Kirk cites local roots of crime and backs safe streets measures while predicting federal guidance from Nixon. Governor Agnew joins conference after brief California stop, emphasizing bipartisan nature of crime policy.
AP dispatch reports arrangements to turnover the U S peace team at Paris to the Nixon administration will be a major topic as Averell Harriman and President Johnson confer on strategy. Harriman expects to leave as chief negotiator and favors the president naming his own team. Officials foresee a new phase of talks with South Vietnam and the NLF, aiming to curb the war after a lapse in talks and the bombing halt under Johnson.
Franca Viola, a 20 year old from Alcamo Sicily, breaks a medieval vow by marrying Giuseppe Rugisi despite threats and tradition. After refusing a rich suitor who kidnapped and raped her two years earlier, she becomes a symbol of change as police guard the Sant Agosto church and Rugisi seeks a pistol permit with the license.
The Presbyterian Church Men will gather in Fellowship Hall at 7:00 Wednesday evening December 4 to honor Rev. James Sewell the new minister who moved to Hope from Norwood North Carolina An excellent meal and entertaining afterdinner program are planned Floyd Leverett leads the fellowship Judge James H Pilkinton will be MC All Presbyterian men are urged to attend guests welcomed
James Buw reports San Francisco State College saw about 300 students of 18,000 stage a riot with rocks bricks and boards injuring at least nine people including five officers. Acting President Hayakawa pledged further police crackdowns while Governor Reagan and Mayor Alioto backed firm action as classes were disrupted and suspensions climbed to fourteen.
Senate investigators heard witnesses claim automakers design vehicles to invite costly repairs. Norman Bennett of the Society of Automotive Engineers argued consumers are being taken for a ride by manufacturers, while Athell Yon of the Independent Garage Owners of America blamed the public for demanding all comforts and easy repair. Testimony opened in a seven day Senate Antitrust subcommittee hearing on auto repair industry practices.
In a national TV interview Justice Hugo L Black states the Constitution does not grant a blanket right to protest anywhere on private or government property. He cites Chicago protests and police clashes at the Democratic National Convention as examples and emphasizes his view applies to both private and government spaces.
Martin Gottfried, drama critic for Women's Wear Daily, was named winner of the George Jean Nathan Award for dramatic criticism for the 1967 1968 theatrical year in New York.
The Hempstead Christmas Seal campaign led by Mrs J D Turnage reported 652 55 in donations by November 26 from an event opening November 2. Also noted are Airman Danny Griffis graduating from Sheppard AFB training and assigned to Grand Forks AFB, several Lion Club auction details, US Savings Bonds sales progress in Kempstead Howard Lafayette and Nevada counties, Wadley Hospital patient Sally, and 50 year lodge buttons awarded to Elbert Burke and others at Whitfield Masonic Lodge.
American forces of the 1st Air Cavalry Division clashed with North Vietnamese troops near the Cambodian border north of Saigon. About 25 Americans were killed and 62 wounded in a four hour battle that involved rockets, air support, and ground assaults. North Vietnamese casualties were not disclosed.
TEL AVIV AP Israeli warplanes attacked Iraqi artillery installations in Jordan today in a 90 minute raid. One jet did not return, marking the first Israeli loss in a Jordan raid this week. A French built Super Mystere pilot parachuted into Jordan and was later rescued. Artillery positions attacked were east of the Jordanian town Ipbid. The strike began at noon and ended at 3 30 p.m.
The price of gold jumped significantly over the day, rising from around two hundred dollars to above two twelve per ounce before dipping slightly. Investors watched bullion markets as demand remained strong amid market jitters.
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