21 Feb 1969
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1969
Page
1
Local note reports 15 martins arrived Thursday February 20 in Hope Fulton area. Residents urged to clean sparrow nests to welcome migrants, while joking about Martins choosing the cleanest box. Includes playful Indian story snippets and a Choctaw judge tale with spring reference.
In northwest Washington a barricaded gunman opened fire as police responded to screams. A 15 minute exchange left three civilians dead, two women killed, and three officers wounded before the suspect killed himself as tear gas set the three story home ablaze.
Former astronaut Col. John Glenn agreed to be the nonspeaker at a nondinner in Medford Oregon where the Junior Women's Club will sell tickets at 5 per plate, with all proceeds to a fund for retarded children.
The Navy will review the U.S. Code of Conduct for prisoners as it probes USS Pueblo crewmen held in North Korea. Navy counsel Capt. William Newsome says Pueblo sailors cannot be punished under the case but questioning tests the code’s adequacy amid claims of torture and coerced confessions during 11 months of captivity. The inquiry paused for Washington’s Birthday.
Marina Oswald Porter, Oswald’s widow, testifies for Shaw defense in New Orleans trial, denying prosecution claim Oswald lived a bohemian life. Porter says Oswald stayed home except one night in jail, and Shaw faces conspiracy charges with Ferrie and others in Kennedy assassination case.
A New York grand jury indicted William A. Johnson for involvement in a bank robbery on February 23 last year, claiming he was busy helping steal 52 436 dollars from another bank while awaiting trial for attempted robbery in Atlanta. The case ties Johnson to two bank robberies and explains his absence from federal court.
The Arkansas Senate recalled the administration’s corporate income tax bill from the House after discovering it may have needed a three fourths majority to pass. The move, part of three tax measures, aims to raise about $19 million yearly with $12.5 million from the corporate tax. The chamber expunged Thursday’s vote to reintroduce the bill and adopts an amendment setting tax rates on income.
HAL Born argues that cigar smoking appeals to some women and that many men defend cigars as healthier than cigarettes while noting women’s jealousy and social satire. He cites European and American women who smoked cigars and claims cigars offer solace and soul satisfaction to men, challenging anti cigar views.
The Commerce Department reports January indicators were broadly bullish with rises in employment wages salaries production and retail activity while wholesale prices climbed. In credit markets high demand and tight policy pushed rates to new peaks amid a general message that growth remains on track.
Former President Harry S. Truman, 84, was admitted to Research Hospital and Medical Center in Kansas City late Thursday night with acute gastroenteritis. Condition described as satisfactory with no discomfort. further update expected at 10 a.m. The patient, under physician Dr. Wallace Graham, has previous hospitalizations since returning from the White House in January 1953 to Independence, Missouri.
Defense objects to introduction of a black notebook said to chronicle a deadline to assassinate Sen. Kennedy. Prosecution witnesses include LAPD Sgt. Brandt and Dante Lodolo who found the notebook. Kenndy died June 5, 1968. Sirhan, a Jordanian, said to be pro Arab in the Arab Israeli matter.
A new Nixon wax effigy, with a somber expression, replaces the earlier smiling version in the U S statesmen section of Madame Tussaud's in London. The previous likeness, displayed near Twiggy and Brigitte Bardot, was deemed too cheerful for presidential dignity.
West Germany vows to hold its presidential election in West Berlin despite Soviet maneuvers announced by Tass. Berlin traffic restrictions tighten as East German authorities react. The date and location of the war games remain unspecified.
AP report notes defense officials believe the Soviet Union will deploy an orbital bomb system in space. They cite evidence from tests monitored by the United States indicating intent to mount a FOBS program, a low orbit winged bomb fired remotely at ground targets to dodge early warning radar.
Community items include Charles Ward’s pulpit appearance at Emmet Baptist Church, Ward’s Hope High and Ouachita Baptist University ties, George Washington Birthday Dinner at Whitfield Lodge with Justice Ed F. McFaddin as principal speaker, Hope post office closure for Birthday observance, Southern State College student paper staff announcements, Red River Army Depot disposal bid schedule, Millwood Lake level and fishing report, and Randolph Webb’s election as chairman of the broiler advisory committee for the American Agriculture Marketing Association.
Former President Harry S. Truman, age 4e, is hospitalized with inflammation of the stomach and intestines. Doctors describe his condition as satisfactory. Meanwhile reports say Nixon plans a broad foreign trip with heavy security. Talks on Vietnam and Paris drift toward possible common ground for a settlement amid debates on electoral reform and nuclear treaties.
American actress Ginger Rogers drew a sellout crowd of 2800 at the Royal Theater London in the musical Mame opening. She told the audience I am very proud and you are superb in a curtain speech marking a strong British debut.
Military sources say the USS New Jersey, the world’s only active battleship, will leave the Vietnam theater after a six month tour. After six months in Long Beach for repairs, maintenance and retraining, the 56,000 ton ship may not return to Vietnam depending on Paris peace talks progress.
Secretary of the Interior Walter Hickel welcomes the White House taking charge of oil import policy. President Nixon ordered a broad review of the policy, which previously rested with Interior and has roots in 1959 under Eisenhower. Hickel, watched by Congress over ties to oil interests, faces intensified scrutiny as Udall’s and Nixon’s moves reshape oversight and responsibility.
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