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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1966
Page
1
A compact editorial note by Alex H. Washburn presents brief reflections on daily bread and life. The piece muses on ordinary routines, sustenance, and the human need for nourishment and meaning in daily tasks.
The Wheeling Intelligencer notes rising government employment and payrolls with a claim that one in five workers now holds a public job while the nation debates the proper size of government. Also, Biloxi Gulfport Daily Herald discusses the practical quirks of silverless quarters and coin recognition in machines.
Senator J W Fulbright said the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will not press inquiries into President Johnsons Viet Nam policy until the United Nations debates the new peace push. He urged full chance for the administration to present its case if UN debate begins. He also noted grave congressional concerns about the air war and other aspects of Johnsons policy as new US air strikes on North Vietnam were authorized. The Security Council met to discuss a path to a durable peace in Southeast Asia through a UN backed conference.
The storm dumped over 12 inches along the Ohio River and spread from Kentucky into Virginia. It triggered deaths from fires, exposure, accidents, and heart strain, closed schools, halted travel, and disrupted daily life across Ohio Kentucky Indiana Illinois and Tennessee.
In Nashville Arkansas three power failures within five hours left Nashville and seven surrounding communities without electricity for 81 minutes. An insulator explosion at a substation near Nashville during a storm helped cause the outage. Affected areas included Nashville Center Point Dierks McCaskill Blevins Washington Ozan and Sulton. First blackout began 8 12 pm Monday with power back 8 38 pm The subsequent outages occurred at 9 15 pm and 12 2 am lasting 21 and 34 minutes respectively.
Two men died Tuesday in a car truck collision on US 67 about five miles south of Newport Arkansas State Troopers identified the victims as Carl J Hawk 10 and L E Joyner 51 both residents of Griffithville White County The car driven by Hawk struck a truck driven by Jobo Luener 33 of Newport
AP reports HAL BOYLE's essay likening marriage to a durable, improving partnership. He argues wives grow better with years of marriage, while noting occasional repainting may help but vows and shared life strengthen the union. The piece compares marriage to care and daily mutual effort rather than seeking new partners.
Judge Orie Byers announces candidacy for re election as Tempstead County Judge. He cites road improvements, cooperation with state agencies, and ongoing projects including Red River Vocational School and surplus commodity programs. He emphasizes rehabilitation efforts in Juvenile Court and pledges a sound financial program and honest service, asking for Democratic primary support.
Hope scouts kick off their annual cookie sale tour with a weekend fundraiser. Parents may sign permission slips for orders and delivery, while booths and calendar details are to be confirmed for the upcoming drive.
The Hempstead Bureau meeting set for Thursday night February 3 is canceled due to ongoing dual membership division. A makeup meeting will be held next week, per President Lester Kent.
The United States seeks the UN Security Council debate on Viet Nam peace talks but faces Western opposition led by France and the Soviet Union. Ambassador Goldberg urges council action inviting North and South Viet Nam to discuss a peace conference, while critics warn a veto blocks substantive moves. Rep. Riva Wharton of Clarksville resigns after serving one term in Arkansas House.
AP News Digest reports the U S may present its Vietnam case to the UN Security Council with defeat of a council sponsored peace conference seen as likely. Senate leaders urge renewed Geneva conference efforts and a 1964 Johnson signed resolution factors into current debates.
J Bill Becker warned Hope civic club that section 14b of the Taft Hartley Act keeps Arkansas among the poorest states per capita in income and social progress. He said open shop allowances favor a free loading minority and shift costs to dues paying union members.
Local note lists state chairmen including Mrs Talbot Pedd and Dr JJ Hope directing National Music Week and notes community activities. Mentions student athletes at HHS Monticello A&M and a Wadley Hospital surgery update. Police report 30 accidents so far this year with six injuries, compared to prior year.
In Operation Masher near Bong Son a 13 mile square battlefield, Allied forces report over 1100 killed or captured. U.S. jets hit bridges and rail lines while air forces continued strikes on Ben Thuy port and surrounding targets as weather hampered damage assessments.
Rep. David Pryor told a Lewisville civic club that more candidates in the March 15 special Democratic primary for the Harris vacancy will benefit everyone. Harris resigns to become a federal judge in El Dorado, while Pryor has filed to run and argued that debate and dialogue sustain democracy.
Arkansas enjoyed clearing skies and sunshine easing snow and ice in most areas. Northern counties faced ice hazards with roadways requiring chains as schools in Madison Benton Carroll and Washington counties closed. Transport near Eureka Springs froze transport disruption persisted. Central Arkansas saw melted snow and ice while highs ranged 31 to 54 degrees. Statewide January revenue topped 6.4 million from sales taxes, with 214 million from 31 tax sources and 10.7 million from special revenues.
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