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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1967
Page
2
The article discusses a likely 1968 escalation in the Vietnam conflict with renewed Communist offensives and supply routes, noting U S air power and troop commitments. It also explains a Social Security tax rise for 1968, increasing maximum payments to 343.20 and projecting 460.20 by 1987, while IRS prepares 1967 tax forms and a April 15 filing deadline.
Conway Ark Hendrix College president Dr Marshall T Steel announced former Gov Ben Laney of Camden endowed the school with 45000 dollars. 10000 for ministerial scholarships 10000 for general scholarships and 25000 for fine arts programs. Kiwanis Club meeting discussed Chamber of Commerce transitions and Hope Hempstead County Chamber as new name and mission. Guy Grigg chamber president outlined plans for the year.
Washington AP reports the Peace Corps will pull its volunteers out of Gabon after four years at the Gabonese government request. A spokesman said the host government offered sincere thanks for the corps work. Currently 41 men and women serve in the French-speaking nation. Since the seven-year history, volunteers have been withdrawn from six other countries.
The Yorktown, an U S aircraft carrier, is now a floating television station for about 4,500 sailors and nearby destroyers in the antisubmarine task force. Sponsored by Beverly Hills council of the Navy League, it broadcasts news and entertainment at sea using cameras, transmitter, and videotape equipment.
The state Penitentiary Study Commission reports the penal study is being printed and will be handed to Gov. Nelson Rockefeller and legislators on Saturday. Judge Andrew Ponder noted it will be up to the governor to decide if recommendations are released before the General Assembly. The commission’s findings are expected to top Rockefeller’s agenda for the February special session.
Beir ut Lebanon AP Iraqi Foreign Minister Ismail Khairallah urged an immediate meeting of the Yemen peace committee to halt hostilities and avoid foreign interference. He spoke as Moroccan and Sudanese officials moved toward regional talks while the committee’s chairman remained in Khartoum.
Obituary notices report Vick Dennis 83 of Magnolia died December 2 with survivors including wife two sons and a daughter. Benjamin F. Presley of Texarkana dies in hospital, survived by three daughters and three sisters. funeral and burial plans listed. Fairfax Virginia obituary notes Harvey L. Miller 79 former National Boxing Associa executive and Maryland official. Chicago obituary announces Laurence H. Bowser 67 retired Kendall Co. executive. A satirical fiction excerpt appears, followed by Gloucester Virginia note on Webster Rhoads Jr. death after heart attack and auto crash.
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