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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1969
Page
2
The League of Women Voters marks fifty years since its 1926 founding and its roots in the suffrage movement led by the NAWSA. The group, now more than 150000 members, promotes informed civic participation by all citizens in government and politics.
Arkansas lawmakers debated beer tax and 1935 amendment effects while advancing bills on crime penalties, a second circuit judge, competitive bidding for aircraft leases, land reclamation, and a university name change. Senate and House actions included parole, school board filings, and test consent. Sports results and a photo finish theme conclude the page.
A review of congressional salaries traces the rise from $6 daily in 1789 to $42,500 for current high office holders. The text details prior pay scales, travel allowances, and periodic cuts, noting key increases in 1818 1856 1866 1874 1907 1920s and 1935 amid economic pressures culminating with recent boosts. Lincoln Downs closes after a three day shutdown due to a 40 week snowstorm.
Ester Hicks notes events in the Negro community with church programs and youth concerts at Mt. Zion C.M.E. and Garrett Chapel. Magnolia’s Sensational Travelers perform. Lonoke Baptist youth program features Linda Williams as guest speaker. obituary for Miss Frances Pal mer of Hempstead County with survivors listed and Hicks Funeral Home handling arrangements.
Funeral service for Mr Cleves land Wakefield who died at his home in Ogden Arkansas February 10 1969 will be held Sunday February 16 at 2 40 p m at New Kingdom Baptist Church Ogden Burial in Armstrong Cemetery under Hicks Funeral Home directions
Mrs Leonora McGhee a former resident of Washington and Ozan Arkansas died in Cleveland Ohio on Thursday February The remains will be shipped to Hope for funeral and burial Hicks Funeral Home Inc will handle arrangements
The Arkansas House approved a measure attaching an emergency clause to a majority party bill and sent it to the governor. The vote stood 81 to 43 with most Republicans opposing. a clincher motion prevented reconsideration. An amendment to raise the beer tax from five to ten dollars per barrel was adopted, altering passage thresholds. A Senate bill to rename the Publicity and Parks Commission passed, and a House measure on physician licensing advanced.
Readers weigh in on transracial adoption with Mrs Bettel sharing her family’s experience adopting a 16 month old mixed heritage daughter named Lisa. They stress openness, counseling, and acceptance while noting some social objections. Another correspondent highlights support from Transracial Adoptive Parents in Chicago and warns against dormitory segregation as a poor aim.
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