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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1968
Page
4
AP reports a shift in ads as old characters fade, new magic-like effects emerge, and humor stays central in campaigns. Bright spots include tiny life-size car bits, shock visuals, and campaigns urging brand changes amid growing short-form spots and consumer scrutiny.
Democratic candidate Bill Denman Jr urges support with commitments to impartial service and new police training. Gov George Romney warns against overreach, saying several Vietnamlike crises could unfold. he argues against overextension and cites Viet Cong urban attacks as a Communist win. A stray line notes a toothpaste ad with a headless mascot.
Former Gov William Barron and six other state officials face bribery and conspiracy charges in a federal indictment announced in Charleston. Road Commissioner Burl Sawyers resigned, Deputy Commissioner Vincent Koski and Finance Commissioner Truman Gore were suspended, along with Bonn Brown and Alfred Schroath. Indictment alleges a scheme with Ohio and Florida corporations to funnel state business for payments, listing 25 overt acts. Governor Hulett Smith suspended Gore and Koski. Barron denounced the charges as harassment of his administration. The case details a broad scheme to channel state contracts to firms paying bribes.
Rep Charles Joelson blasts the House Appropriations Committee for secrecy and control by Chairman George Mahon. The NYNJ Democrat criticizes open hearings limits and notes the Joint Committee on Reorganization faltered over reform. He argues hearings lack transparency as subcommittees shape major budgets.
Londoners debate a time shift as Britain weighs moving from GMT to a single year round time. Subcommittee actions, budget transparency, and the impact on daily life from darker mornings to later evenings are discussed by lawmakers and industry spokespeople. GMT alignment with Europe is highlighted as a key motive and potential economic advantage.
The piece traces Greenwich Mean Time from its 11th century origin, noting its continued use for meteorology and navigation while Britain contemplates European integration and GMT as a global reference. It mentions the Greenwich Observatory and a Scotsman’s view on clock changes, plus Wakefield in Virginia as Washington’s reconstructed birthplace with disputed authenticity.
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