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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1965
Page
2
The piece describes Johnson's cautious stance as Vietnam violence escalates in November and February. It notes a strong promise to respond to attacks on American forces, the 1964 campaign dynamics, and De Gaulle’s Paris conference prompting a rapid Johnson news conference. It frames these events as shaping Johnson's leadership moment.
Communist students attacked the U S Embassy in Moscow with windows shattered and inked walls. Demonstrations spread to Peking with Mao and Chou present, plus protests in Rome Munich Montevideo and other cities against U S air strikes on North Vietnam. U S Ambassador Kohler demanded damages and protection. Soviet authorities pledged payment and safety measures.
The USW presidential contest between McDonald and Abel heated up as AP tallies from 1957 locals showed McDonald leading 144,786 to 140,054 across 1,957 locals with more reports pending. Local headquarters in Pittsburgh and Chicago claimed differing leads while 980,000 eligible members awaited results and a May 1 strike deadline loomed.
A morning storm lashed southern Arkansas with dark skies heavy rains and high winds. A tornado hit Hermitage around 12 50 pm injuring eight people and damaged a trailer near Holly Grove at 3 30 pm. Officials report mixed damage across Arkadelphia Waldo Walkerville Hope Magnolia and Beech Creek with utility service restoring soon. Local residents recall the Warren 1949 tornado and risk warnings prompted by today’s events.
On January 30, Reynolds urged both sides to re evaluate positions in light of national interests. President Johnson urged reopening for other ports while negotiations continue. Gleason said the ILA will keep to its all or none rule despite pressure and a three hour Tuesday strategy session. A Houston Galveston settlement could pave the way for an accord in Miami Florida where no agreement exists.
Navy divers searched 75 feet below the Atlantic for the Eastern Air Lines crash that killed 84. Ten bodies and debris were found as investigators hope the fuselage holds answers. The flight from Boston to Atlanta with stops at Richmond Charlotte and Greenville was seven miles off Jones Beach.
The U.S. Air Force announced the death of Capt. Don R. Lewis of Fort Walton Beach Florida who died at Nha Trang field hospital after being wounded Monday. The toll in Vietnam reaches 267 killed in action with about 20 missing. AT Da Nang Marines set up sandbag defenses for Hawk missiles as fighting rages near a base housing U.S. air power. In Phuoc Tuy Province Vietnamese forces repelled Viet Cong attacks as a government paratrooper unit faced fire during a smoke screen assault. Captain Thomas B. Throckmorton was wounded in the initial attack and is in Saigon after surgery. His father is Lt. Gen. John L. Throckmorton.
National business and labor leaders watch the United Steelworkers election closely. The result could determine steel price trends, potential supply shortages, and whether negotiations proceed or stall. A prolonged stalemate or strike risks a broad economic downturn and possible federal intervention. The leadership battle pits David J. McDonald against I. W. Abel.
U.S. advisers reported General Throckmorton evacuated by helicopter as battle intensified. Two paratroop battalions suffered 20 killed and 75 wounded. one American killed and two wounded since fighting began Tuesday. Eight wounded were helicopter crew, four choppers shot down. Maj. Wesley Shull, Bridgeton New Jersey, said Viet Cong pressed all night but failed to breach the line. Officials counted 50 Viet Cong dead in the jungle around the landing zone for helicopters.
Central Arkansas remains partly cloudy to mild through Thursday with showers and thundershowers on Thursday. Northwest Arkansas sees a mix of clouds and light rain with highs near 60. Southeast and Southwest Arkansas trend cloudy with rain and thundery showers. Northeast Arkansas mostly fair tonight then cloudy with rain and storms Thursday. Temperatures range from mid 30s to upper 60s across the state, warming on Thursday.
The Associated Press notes W Abel has dominated business planning with a looming union battle. Inventory buildup grows as talks stall toward a May 1 deadline, risking an overheating spring before peace resumes and steel users ease orders.
Mrs. Fannie Horton lifelong Hope resident dies Feb 10 at 7:00 am in Golden Meadow Louisiana after a long illness. Survived by two sons Jack and Bobby Horton of Golden Meadow. sisters Mrs. Ben Horton Patmos, Mrs. Margaret Cooper and Mrs. Othelia Sims Durant Oklahoma. brothers Dan Laha Patmos and Miles Laha Hope. Funeral by Smith Funeral Home Stamps. burial Mt. Nebo.
Elmer Nations 60, lifelong Spring Hill resident and Spring Hill Baptist Church member, died early Wednesday in a local hospital. Survived by wife, stepmother Kate Nations of Spring Hill, four sisters and four brothers. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday at Spring Hill Baptist Church with Bro. J Stacy Thrasher officiating. Burial Huckabee Cemetery under Hern don-Cornelius Funeral Home of Hope.
Mrs. Margaret Gertrude Leslie, 81, of Nashville died in a Nashville hospital. She lived in Hempstead County all her life and helped found Grace Baptist Church of Bingen. Survived by four sons W S Leslie Jr Rev Clyde Leslie Clint Leslie Rev Reuben Leslie two daughters Eva Bradford and A R Redgin 25 grandchildren 15 great grandchildren. Funeral 3 p.m. Thursday at Grace Baptist Church Bingen with Rev D O Silvey and Rev George Redgin. Burial Ozan Cemetery near Bingen. Latimer Funeral Service in charge.
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