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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1966
Page
1
Alex H. Washburn hosts a brief daily digest noting editorial slices and brief commentary on local bread topics. The item presents a playful clash of names and a column placeholder rather than a full report.
Howard Wakefield and crew announce progress in offset printing at the Fairchild plant. He inspected the new rotary offset press in town, aided by engineers, and reports the system is near stable. The paper will begin rephotographing local sports, starting with tonight s Arkadelphia basketball game, noting both gains and risks in the evolving method.
Organized labor signals scaled back backing for Democrats in forthcoming congressional and state races. AFL CIO factions at midwinter meetings condemn Johnson policy on wage issues, as 18 construction unions reject a wage dispute plan, while Wirtz heads to Miami Beach to mend Labor relations.
A sample AP poll of 15 Arkansas legislators indicates most expect Gov. Orval Faubus to run again. Ten see a bid, two say no, three offer no opinion. Some cite continued activity and contact with supporters as signs. A public program at First Pentecostal Church tonight invites attendance.
Argonne National Laboratory plans a $17 million project to build the world’s largest bubble chamber for nuclear particle studies. It will contain 7,000 gallons of liquid hydrogen under high pressure and cooled to 423 degrees below zero, to be used with the lab’s 12.5 billion electron volt accelerator.
The annual Washington's Birthday Sale sponsored by The Hope Trade Development Association starts next Tuesday at 9 am with bargains across the Hope Trade area. Ads run Monday in the Hope Star and KXAR will provide weekend details. a used car will be given away Tuesday at 5 10 at Second and Main. Registration blanks available at many local stores.
Lance Alworth, former Arkansas Razorbacks star and San Diego Chargers receiver, will headline the Cossatot Woods District annual Scout banquet in Hope on Tuesday at 7 PM at the Fair Ground Coliserum. The event honors Cub, Boy, and Explorer Scout leaders. tickets are available through local Chamber of Commerce and Scout leaders.
The world famous Columbus Boy Choir of Princeton New Jersey will give a concert at the high school auditorium on March 9 at 8 pm Tickets are on sale now from Friday Music Club members or at First National Bank Citizen's National Bank Roy Anderson Insurance Dr Lloyd Guerins Office and Washington Hardware Co Public ticket sales to students are available via Richard Keyton with reduced rates before concert night The event is presented under the auspices of the Friday Music Club and Hope Community Theatre Inc
Mrs. Kenneth Petre, chair for Melonville, reports Hope Girl Scouts surpassed the 24 boxes per girl target with 4,896 total advance orders. Cookies arrive March 18 and sales run through March 26 featuring Peanut Butter Sandwich and Assorted Sandwich varieties. Brownie Troop 60 leads with 77 cartons. Junior Troops U7 and 356 post 65 and 4 cartons respectively.
The California Supreme Court ruled Ivy Baker Priest may use her former name in her bid for state treasurer. Orange County had objected to her omitting her married name Trevens, arguing the name on dollars could unfairly aid her campaign.
Sidney Alterman of Alterman Transport Inc will debate Teamsters official Lawrence Steinberg in Miami and Orlando as 600 workers vote by secret ballot on unionizing the firm. If workers side with Hoffa allies, the company becomes unionized. otherwise Teamsters drop organizing efforts.
Conflicting reports from Little Rock say funds collected for Gov. Orval Faubus may go to build a Huntsville house or to finance a bid for a seventh term. Unidentified sources say Faubus appointees on state boards asked for donations up to 200 dollars as he vacationed in Florida and could not comment.
Arizona Attorney General Darrell Smith ruled that burial blankets for Indians constitute a legitimate funeral expense. State welfare funds may cover up to 100 dollars for reasonable funeral costs for old age or blind assistance recipients. He found no specific state law but cited New York definitions including wake expenses and related items. The question arose when Welfare Commissioner John C. Graham asked if tribal burial items could be paid by his department.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee nears a climax as Secretary of State Dean Rusk testifies again on Vietnam policy amid tense exchanges. Maxwell Taylor warns dissension at home could doom victory, while questions over McNamara's testimony loom. Fulbright hints at Humphrey inquiry and continues to weigh next steps.
AKRON Ohio AP Will Mullins aged 102 visited the Social Security office to learn about beginning benefits. He last worked in 1946 at age 62 and did not know about Social Security until a relative informed him. Mullins has 11 children, eight surviving, and spent most of his life at a sawmill near Macon Georgia, now living with his daughter in Akron.
Secretary of State Sean Rusk defends Viet Nam strategy as U S and South Vietnamese forces disrupt Viet Cong activity. In Arkansas lawmakers debate Gov Faubus timing and a 20 million Fairfield Bay project as the state insurance dept orders industry cleanup while a national desegregation funding fight looms. Five sentences outline broader themes of national policy, state politics, and local development.
All Around Town announces Texaco distributor Fred McElroy will retire March 1 after 27 years. John F. Lester Jr. of Lewisville will take over the Texaco distributorship and move to Hope with his family. Mrs. Lester is Dianne Hawkins of Lewisville. The Lesters have three children and attend First Baptist Church. Mr. Lester studied at Southern State College and the University of Arkansas. C. J. Barnes recovers well after surgery at Wadley Hospital in Texarkana. PTA Founder’s Day speaker Ed Trice will address Garland School on February 22 at 3:30 pm. Hempstead County schools invited. Rev. Harold Harris of Paris, Texas, will be ordained February 20 in Paris. he will pastor the Baptist Chapel in Sycamore, Illinois. Harris recently worked for KFTV and attended Paris Junior College. his wife is Marie Smith of Hope. Ricky Stone, 1965 Hope graduate, will perform with the Henderson Band Sunday at 3 pm at Arkansas Hall. Little League games Saturday feature Blues vs Whites at 9:45 am and Beds vs Greens at 10:46 am at Jones Field House. Sheriff Jimmie Griffin says tax books open Monday for personal and real property taxes at Faqiry None.
The Arkansas Insurance Department was given 30 days to clean up the industry or report back. The Legislative Council Insurance Committee approved the ultimatum proposed by Rep. Paul Van Dalsem. Insurance Commissioner Harvey Combs agreed no new law was needed and promised progress.
An Arctic air mass covered Northern areas from Montana into Upper Michigan with blizzard conditions in North Dakota and Minnesota. Temperatures fell to 40 below zero in northern Minnesota and subzero cold stretched into Wisconsin and Michigan as gusty winds and blowing snow reduced visibility and created hazardous driving conditions.
Local FFA members prepare for leadership contests in Hope this year. Parliamentary team from Hope held first night practice in the agriculture building with Yerger chapter attendees aiding as painters. Hope seeks a first place finish after three runner up years, with team members Jack Watkins Jimmy Howell Larry May Freddy McCulley Billy Bob e Mike Kidd and Bobby McGill listed.
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