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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1969
Page
2
Experiment Station report shows 24 hours ending Monday at a.m. with high 51 and low 27. Forecast calls for cloudy conditions statewide with north cloudiness and lighter southern skies tonight. Tuesday expected to be mostly cloudy and mild with occasional rain spreading over the state, low temperatures in the 40s.
Proceedings in the Arkansas High Court include affirmations reversals and remands across numerous circuit appeals from Johnson to Pulaski and Pope counties. A three vehicle pileup in Hope, December 19, kills Willie E. Smith, 50, as he pulls onto Highway 67 near the VFW hut. investigation notes truck involvement.
AP reports nine people died in Arkansas traffic crashes over the weekend, bringing the yearly toll to 672. Fatalities included Arnold McGaha in Conway, Frank J. Jordan in Fort Smith, and John S. Lewis in Lepanto, among others, with several injured in multiple separate crashes.
Hope Rotary Club heard District Highway Director John Tallant speak at a Friday luncheon about Highway 67 construction, maintenance duties across eight counties, and the safety program. He noted 1971 completion hinges on funds and conditions, with discussion and audience questions following. President Benny Coleman led. dues were debated and a December 6 meeting was canceled.
The SEC announced four page suspensions of operators behind inflated stock schemes using defunct corporate shells. The commission notes lack of adequate information and misleading data, with promoters aided by over the counter brokers. Commissioner Hugh Owens suggests organized crime may be involved.
LITTLE ROCK AP A landowner wins reversal against the Highway Department after the lower court barred inquiries into the department's expert witnesses. George W. Allen awarded 8000 dollars for 1.43 acres in Craighead County. the department valued the land at 7650, while Allen's witnesses valued it at 14000 and 12800. The high court notes the right to obtain adversary expert witness names.
James R. Page, 86, of Dallas, retired farmer, died Saturday. Survived by son Robert T. Page of Texarkana, five daughters Mrs Earl Bruce Hope, Mrs Horace Calhoun Washington, Mrs Charles Settlemeyer Dallas, Mrs Richard Warner Dallas, Mrs C C Wathall Little Rock, two sisters Mrs Ernest Horton Pittsburgh Kan and Mrs Elbert Smith Ohio. Services 2 p.m. Monday at Herndon Funeral Chapel. Rev Jim Sewell. Burial Rose Hill Cemetery by Herndon Funeral Home.
Van Buren Mayor Allen Ray Toothaker and Fort Smith Mayor Jack Freeze pressed dam gates to raise the water level in the lock pool from 375 to 387 feet above sea level. Sen John I McClellan was slated to speak at Barling but canceled due to congressional business.
Arkansas Supreme Court rules state Rep. Ivan Rose must pay $2,000 in damages for a boat that sank at the Prairie Creek Boat Dock. The boat owned by Robert O. McBride leaked while stored. Rose and aides pumped water but the craft sank after suit brought by Davis due to summons issues.
Monday December 22 Ceasefire visit to the 26th Infantry Division near Saigon as Nixon signals withdrawal plans by April 15 while not providing full figures. In Saigon leaders protest police inaction against pro government demonstrators who burned deputies in effigy and attacked the National Assembly. Bien Hoa sees 5000 protesters demand action against deputies.
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