Last-Ditch Effort to End West Gulf Dock Strike
Negotiations resume in Galveston as efforts to end the month long West Gulf Coast dock strike continue. Longshoremen from Maine to Texas could return to work if a settlement is reached, per IL A president Thomas Gleason. The strike has cost about 6 billion dollars and idled 190000 workers.
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Galveston
Tex
Dlock
West Gulf Coast
Maine
Texas
Thomas W. Gleason
International Longshoremen’s Association
Baltimore Sun
Johnson
Atlantic
Gulf
John F. Kennedy
New Orleans Steamship Association
National Labor Relations Board
James Reynolds
David J. McDonald
IW. Abel
Steelworkers Union
Navy
Training Period for Jehovah's Witnesses Visit in Hope
E A Shuster reports the Hope congregation will host traveling circuit supervisor Robert N White and wife Ruth from February 9 to 14 for week long training sessions. Meetings at 712 South Elm Street include Bible study, Discourses by White, home visits, and a Sunday discussion on Do All Religions Lead to Eternal Life. All sessions welcome Interested persons no collections taken.
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E. A. Shuster
Hope Congregation
Jehovah's Witness
Robert N. White
Ruth
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Mr. Shuster
Hope
Watchtower
White
Kingdom Hall
South Elm Street
Arkansas Weather Summary and 24 Hour Report
Weather Experiment Station reports 24 hours ending 7 am Wednesday with a high of 65 and a low of 36 and precipitation of 0.8 inch, total 3 day precipitation 4.68 inches. Arkansas forecast cloudy to partly cloudy and mild through Thursday with showers and a few thundershowers beginning tonight. Lows tonight 42 to 52. Continued on Page Two.
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Arkansas
Evils of Pep-Pill Habit Told by Psychiatrist Who Spied on Derelict Crowd
Dr John B Griffith testified before the House Interstate Commerce Committee about the amphetamine and barbiturate habit. He described Oklahoma City’s thousands of casual users and warned that physicians’ prescriptions can fuel habituation among middle and upper class youth and students.
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Washington
New York
California
House
Interstate Emmerce Committee
John B. Griffith
Oklahoma Mental Health Planning Committee
Griffith
Oklahoma City
Communist in India dominates Kerala politics in 1950s
In Trivandrum, K S John a 59 year old trade union official and committed Communist reflects on the Kerala political landscape. He notes many like him exist as the party threatens to upend central policies in the March 4 elections.
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Trivandrum
India
K. S. John
Lal Bahadur Shastri
New Delhi
John
Kerala
Shastri
Abel Takes Lead in Steelworkers Union Race
Challenger I W Abel moved into a slight unofficial lead over incumbent David J McDonald in the United Steelworkers Union president race with 2045 of 3300 locals reporting. AP tabulation showed Abel ahead 154944 to 149678, with Chicago headquarters noting a larger edge. עדיין incomplete return from big locals.
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Pittsburgh
I.W. Abel
David J. McDonald
United Steelworkers Union
Abel
Associated Press
McDonald
Chicago
McDonald's
Battle for USW control narrows between McDonald and Abel
Pittsburgh AP report notes a tight race for leadership of the United Steelworkers. Unofficial tallies place incumbent David J. McDonald narrowly ahead of USW Secretary-Treasurer I W Abel as results trickle in.
Boredom as a universal ailment drives weary pursuit
HAL BOYLE explains boredom as a widespread disease that can cripple and kill, striking at any age. He notes symptoms like loss of enthusiasm for skirts, money, and dreams, and suggests fighting it by listing undone possibilities to escape the doldrums.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Death Toll in Andes Crash Rises to 88
SANTIAGO Chile AP the death toll from last Saturdays Chilean plane crash in the Andes climbs to 88 with the airline confirming a one month old child among the victims.
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Santiago
Chile
Andes
Ohio Doctor, 96, Greatly Honored
Dr. Herbert M. Platter, a key founder of the Federation of State Medical Boards, is honored as the group names its annual meeting after him. The Chicago session will include a special Herbert M. Platter luncheon as a permanent fixture of the agenda.
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Ohio
Columbus
Herbert M. Platter
Federation of State Medical Boards of the
United States
Chicago
Eight Injured as Tornadoes Rake Arkansas
Severe storms crossed southern and eastern Arkansas Tuesday leaving eight people injured and no fatalities. Hermitage suffered the worst damage with homes, schools, and trees ruined. other impacts occurred near Warren Lodge's Corner and Holly Grove with injuries including a 41 year old man and several Berry family members.
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Arkansas
Hermitage
Warren
Lodge's Corner
Holly Grove
W. C. Milton
Milton
Ed Berry
Lottie Berry
Bradford Berry
Roosevelt Berry
Willie Bell Berry
Heart Fund Campaign Starts in City
The 1965 Heart Fund drive begins locally and nationwide to fight heart and blood vessel diseases. Goals include $1500 locally with a residential canvass during Heart Sunday weekend February 21. Mrs. Dick Watkins chairs city efforts with Mrs. Chris Petre as Heart Sunday chair.
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Heart Fund
City of Hope
Dick Watkins
Heart
Chris Petre
Arkansas Heart Association
American Heart Association
Watkins
The
Star
Jaycees Hear Garrett Farm Meet Report
The Hope Jaycees hosted the first entertainment night at Town & Country restaurant. After dinner a Bell Telephone Co. sponsored movie was shown by Bob Ragan. A discussion on Miss Hope Pageant sponsorship was held and Garrett reported placing second in the state farmers contest at Springdale.
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The
Hope Jaycees
Town & Country
Bell Telephone Co
Bob Ragan
Jaycees
Hope Area
Hot Springs
Burgess Garrett
Springdale
Johnson Seeks Penalties on Overseas Loans and Spending
President Johnson outlined sweeping steps to reduce the US balance of payments deficit. He urged a penalty tax on overseas loans and investments and called for voluntary private banking and industry restraint abroad. He asked Congress to cut the duty free exemption on foreign purchases by returning Americans. He also sought to extend the interest equalization tax to broader credit instruments for one to three year maturities.
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Washington
Johnson
Congress
Administration weighs sterner steps on international payments deficit
Washington reports the administration plans a final presidential message to Congress proposing tighter measures to curb the worsening balance of payments deficit. Key option seen is broadening the interest equalization tax to cover American bank loans abroad, a move not requiring congressional action.
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Washington
Congress
Viet Cong Bomb Hits Four Story Hotel in Qui Nhon
Viet Cong terrorists blew up a four story U S enlisted men's hotel in Qui Nhon 270 miles northeast of Saigon. Initial reports say seven Americans wounded and many dead likely buried under rubble. Two Viet Cong were killed and found with explosives.
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Saigon
South
Viet Nam
U.S
Qui Mhon
Johnson shifts to rough and tough in foreign policy
President Lyndon B. Johnson shows a tougher stance after a cautious start in foreign affairs. The shift follows incidents such as anti American riots in Panama and the Gulf of Tonkin attack, signaling a possible unpredictable Johnsonian approach amid ongoing Vietnam tensions.
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Washington
Lyndon B. Johnson
Congress
Protection for Hawk missiles tightens at Da Nang base
AP reports stepped up security for new U S Hawk antiaircraft missiles at Da Nang Air Base as Viet Cong activity increases in the area. United States, Soviet and other nations react to Vietnam war pressures with policy shifts and political maneuvering across capitals.
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da Nang
Kosygin
Hanoi
Soviet Union
North Viet Nam
U.S
Moscow
Johnson
Senate
Republican
Everett M. Dirksen
Viet Nam
Kiwanis Coach Challenges Lions After Tie Game
All Around Town reports coach Guy Grigg of Kiwanis taunts Lions via a challenge to settle a 32 all tie from days earlier. The planned 7 p.m. February 16 game in Jones Field House includes a second match between coaches and faculty versus the Key Club, with tickets 50 cents adults 25 cents students for Heart Fund proceeds.
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Kiwanis Club
Guy Grigg
Lions Club
Grigg
Jones Field House
Heart Fund
Town North of Saigon is Captured
Viet Cong offensive expands across South Viet Nam with heavy fighting near Da Nang and Saigon. Four U.S. Army advisers missing from Duc Phong where guerrillas overran a district town 80 miles north of Saigon. Helicopters deployed. one downed, gunner killed, three others wounded and evacuated. Ranger unit airlifted to the vicinity for retake attempt. An officer and three enlisted men are reported involved.
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Malcolm W. Browne
Saigon
South Viet Nam
Viet Cong
da Nang
U.S
Duc Phong
Scouts Hold Honor Court at City Hall
A Boy Scout District Court of Honor was held in Hope at the City Hall Auditorium Tuesday night. Scouts from Troop 81 Prescott led a flag ceremony and oath, with numerous awards presented by Scoutmasters and district officials. A large crowd attended the ceremony.
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Hope
City Hall
Prescott
Jerry O'Neal
Bob Lewis
F. C. Crow
Olen Overturf
Billy Don Simpson
Ellis Stewart
Walter Balch
Royce Weisenberger
Johnny Schooley
Clifford Franks
Keith Benner
Dallas
Melvin R. Cook
Caddo Area
Wheel Horse Clan
Order of the Arrow
Cub Scouts Pack
Nashville
Ken Allen
Benny Gorz
Tenderfoot
Randy Worthy
Kenny Allen
Donnie Stroupe
Ken Trout
Tim Porter
Donnie Blackwood
Greg Harrison
Mike May
Steve Taylor
Benton Fincher
Steve Martin
Ronnie Valentine
Mickey Allen
John Spraggins
David Ward
Missionary to Brazil to Speak at First Presbyterian
An informal meeting in the Fellowship Hall of First Presbyterian Church on Saturday February 13 invites the public to meet Reverend Charles Cobb missionary to Brazil He will describe his work using picture slides He will also be guest speaker at the morning service Sunday February 14 at First Presbyterian.
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Hope Area
Caddo Council
First Methodist
Lynn Murphy
First Presbyterian Church
Chales Cobb
Mr. Cobb
First Presbyterian
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H.L. Schwartz III
H. L. Schwartz
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Boyle
Garrett Farm
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Reds
S. Viet Nam
By James Marlow
Associated Press News
AP News Digest
Martin Luther King Jr
International
Harold Wilson
Labor
Perry County
Paul van Dalsem
Orval E. Faubus
Jo Ann
Cookie) Jones
Joe Jones
Hendrix College
Miss Jones
Profile
Galloway Hall
Lloyd Bright
Ivan Bright
Hope Rt. 2
Magnolia Senior High School
Hope High School
Bright
Southern State College
Gail Cross
Sue King
Betsy Martindale
Susan Rogers
Conifer Girl Scout Council
Carolyn Yarbrough
Frank Yarbrough
Wadley Hospital
Texarkana
Houston
Wadley
Girl Scout Little House
Fair Park
Dean Murphy
C. Lynn Harris
George Frazier
Ramsey-Cargile
VFW
Hope Kiwanis Club
Hope Lions Club
Jack Lowe
Elmer
James Anderson
Brazil
Presbyterian
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