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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1968
Page
2
The report shows a cloudy to partly cloudy forecast for Arkansas through Tuesday with a chance of light rain mainly in the extreme south tonight. It notes a slightly warmer trend through Tuesday and low temperatures mostly in the upper 30s to 50s.
The Arkansas Supreme Court wrestled with how far a witness may be heard before a court and whether a police officer must reveal confidential sources when questioned by a grand jury. Davis argued officers have absolute privilege. Adkisson urged full obedience to grand jury questioning.
North Little Rock Arkansas AP two persons were killed and two others were injured early today when their car left the road and hit a tree just outside the city limits. The dead were Patrick McGill 15 and Mary Hubbard 21 both of Little Rock. Injured were Burton Hubbard 16 and Noble Vance 18 also of Little Rock. The car driven by Miss Hubbard traveled about 300 feet after leaving the road before crashing into the tree.
In San Francisco on a warm afternoon, police used tear gas and massed formations to clear Haight Ashbury streets. More than 90 people were arrested as cars backed up for blocks and bottles flew from rooftops. Authorities reported charges for failure to disperse and additional counts including assault and inciting a riot.
The obituary notes Ben I Arnold of Hope Route 4 died Saturday at a local hospital. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Wa Arnold and three sons Paul B Arnold of Elford, Cecil Arnold of Prescott, Roy Arnold of California. four daughters Annie M Collier Rath Bercell Hazel Hopson Dessie Marcell, all of Hope and Texarkana connections. Services were held at Haridon Chapel with burial in Memory. Also reported are deaths of Howat Ellis 66 pioneer in fair comment defense for Chicago Tribune. Ray Brock 54 NY Times Balkan correspondent. Kathryn Goodwin former head of Federal Bureau of Family Services. and William G Mennen board chairman of Mennen Co. all noted by AP.
Light rain or drizzle is forecast for southern Arkansas tonight and Tuesday with a gradual warming trend through Tuesday. The U S Weather Bureau cautions the rise will be gradual with no heat in sight. An Arctic high pressure mass could threaten Arkansas by late Wednesday or Wednesday night. Highs Sunday ranged 51 at El Dorado to 36 at Harrison. overnight lows 20 at Batesville to 9 at Texarkana. There was no rainfall reported for the 24 hours to 6 a.m. Residents quote references to riot training and a controversial plan in Chicago involving Negro sergeants and white trainees.
AP reports three persons Charles Wayne Barnes 40 Huntington Sebastian County Patrick Kirkland 61 Rogers and Audry Wolf 46 Morrilton died in separate crashes Friday to Sunday. Barnes lost control near Huntington city limits. Kirkland was struck while standing on U S 71 south of Benton County line. Wolf's pickup hit a power pole after leaving Plummerville city limits.
Two major proposals linger as the Arkansas special session enters its third week with both chambers poised to act this evening. A bill to create a Department of Corrections awaits passage, while a measure on constitutional convention procedures seeks compromise. Davis’s reappointment as state police director faces possible action, with one bill already clearing both houses. Also noted are Eisenhower Johnson observations and discussions on Vietnam and Westmoreland.
Ted Danielewski, a theater and film producer, has bought the rights to the off Broadway musical Man with a Load of Mischief. He plans a London West End run first, then a Broadway staging before a film version.
A dog returning to Jaimes Goodin’s home near Boca Route 1 led to a head on crash at a hilltop. Archie Moore and his party suffered facial lacerations while Goodwin sustained a fractured skull as the collision with Moore’s party occurred. The dog escaped after the wreck.
Conway Chamber of Commerce president condemns a bill to merge Little Rock University with the University of Arkansas, saying the case is too weak for open debate. Senator Howell introduced the bill but withdrew after Conway objections and Governor Rockefeller’s remarks. The report also notes the Sioux naming of the Black Hills by the Indians for its dark pines.
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