27 Dec 1967
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1967
Page
1
Readers hear from Ark Louisiana Seventh Day Adventists near Shreveport about a star press relic’s history. The letter thanks a columnist for prompting road safety thought on U S Highway 67 and notes a long history of local printing milestones from 1960 to 1967.
A progressing case outlines efforts to integrate two boys schools. Documents indicate a 28th decree seeking adherence, naming officials and agencies involved. The proposed plan envisions a single department handling the process, with a special session to review actions and possible separations of operations.
A semi invalid man identified as Kubert, about 40, died Tuesday after a fire broke out in his bedroom. Authorities say he may have knocked a stove while playing with a lamp or stove lighter. He was found by a relative and died from smoke inhalation at the scene.
The first big snowfall of the season hits Arkansas as a cold front moves in from the Northwest. Two to four inches expected in North Arkansas, one to two inches in South Arkansas, with temperatures plunging to the teens in the northwest and upper 20s in the southeast. Travelers warned of hazardous driving statewide as the snow ends tonight and conditions clear. Roads report glazing and truck incidents at the Missouri line, with notable accumulations around Fort Smith, Ozark, Blytheville, and Arkansan locales.
Navy investigators probe why a submarine damaged near Pearl Harbor took on a reef at the harbor entrance during high tide Tuesday night. Repairs planned and further tests to assess propulsion and control systems follow unsuccessful salvage attempts.
President Johnson weighing signature on Social Security bill as 1965 taxes loom. Higher Social Security tax rises expected, federal stamp tax on real estate repealed, and income tax changes set to take effect January 1 with Congress returning next month to consider broader tax reform.
A narrative recounts a man dressed as Santa Claus, examined by doctors and nurses, with a chaotic transcription of dialogue. The scene centers on the patient’s appearance, interactions with staff, and the surreal confusion surrounding the dental and medical assessments.
In West Arkansas a youth named Hilyard, 18, died after a hunting accident involving a 30-30 rifle. Sheriff Bill Vickery reported the fatal incident occurred while a group visited a hospital in Van Buren. The bullet grazed Mrs Peterson's shoulder and passed through her skull area, leaving others shaken at the scene.
Thailand reports three Communist battalions totaling about 600 men on its northern border with Laos and Vietnam trained fighters, while Laos announces a general North Vietnamese offensive. Laos says attacks target Nam Bac Luang Prabang Nam Bac and Thakhek amid tightening Ho Chi Minh trail defenses and suggests containment of raids.
Bob Mean Baty 28 of Sallison Oklahoma, an inmate at Cummins Prison Farm, was stabbed to death Tuesday by fellow prisoner Vernon Griffin 31 of Bussey Columbia County. Griffin, serving 10 years for grand larceny robbery and burglary tools, overpowered Baty after a gambling dispute. Baty was serving five years for assault and robbery.
Jeanie Cobb of Ashdown Arkansas is named a finalist in the Mild of Cotton contest. Contestants began arriving Tuesday and the event runs Friday with selections announced later.
AP News Digest reports the Vietnam War in 1967 surged in scale with both sides claiming victories. Mos t casualties and heavy fighting persisted near the DMZ and along the Cambodian border, as analysts fear 1968 could bring a larger clash. The piece notes high enemy dead counts, caution about optimism for an early end, and quotes officers on Viet Minh losses and domestic attitudes toward casualties.
In Saigon Americans fear larger battles as rockets and helicopters clash with Viet Cong. Johnson seeks diplomacy to curb Cambodian sanctuary use. Miami Police Chief Headley vows a tough stance on young Negroes amid civil rights tensions. A biologist urges fertilizer nitrogen studies for infant health. Miami Beach washes up 309 sets of creatures. New Year tax changes hit real estate sales and Social Security.
Four year old Lee Andrew Miller of Little Rock was struck and killed by a car driven by 22 year old John Lundsford of North Little Rock near a school playground. Police say the child darted in front of the vehicle shortly before the accident.
Presidential hopeful George Romney says U S and allies win military battles in South Vietnam, but the Communists win the so-called other war. He criticizes heavy U S involvement and says past briefing misled him while noting he has a fuller view after a three day visit. He cites need for political, economic, social gains alongside military wins.
All Around Town notes Prescott Easterling as Prescott Junior Miss candidate for the Mth annual Arkansas Junior Miss Pageant to be held December 27 29 in Little Rock. Miss Easterling, daughter of Mrs and Mrs Woolrow Easterling, will perform her talent December 28 at 1 30 pm with shows December 27 29. She is sponsored by Bank of Prescott. Also mentions a MY Fund Share-in at First Methodist Church Texarkana December 27 29 and reports on Richard Wayne Lewallen’s graduation and pastoral assignment in Bridge City Texas.
South Vietnamese units clashed with Viet Cong near Quang Tri city and coastal flats. Helicopters blasted Viet Cong positions, aiding heavy U.S. air and artillery strikes. The battle left 15 South Vietnamese dead, 59 wounded, and 203 enemy bodies counted with several prisoners taken.
An AP report states a fire and explosion at the Atlantic Research Corp plant in Hanover Massachusetts killed one person and injured at least 14. The wooden faxing explosives building roof was blown off. cause under investigation. Twenty seven people were present. twelve were taken to South Shore Hospital and ten remained. two were moved to Brockton Hospital.
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