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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1966
Page
1
The Star reports delays in adopting offset printing at its new plant causing late editions and a shift to 3 p.m. press times. technical glitches with photo and copy alignment delayed production, limiting pages to 12 per section and postponing color ads until reliability improves.
Rita Tushingham, a Liverpool grocer's daughter who never had formal drama training, has become a leading young film actress at 23. The interview covers her humble start, rise from stage work to film, marriage to Terry Bicknell, and her views on life and career. The Cleveland report notes Lake Carriers Association data on Great Lakes shipping in 1985.
The Star announces Ernest Ridgdill as a Democratic candidate for Hempstead County Clerk. He states he has long lived in the county, is married to Elnora McElwain, with children Mia Don Kauffman and Kenny, and seeks to provide prompt courteous service if elected in the Democratic primary.
A massive storm brought heavy snow, sleet, freezing rain and high winds across the Midwest, halting air traffic at Milwaukee Gen. Mitchell Field and rerouting arrivals to Chicago. Snow blanketed Milwaukee and Madison with drifts up to two feet, while Chicago O'Hare reported four inches. several states faced hazardous driving and multiple fatalities from shoveling.
New York’s 18 day subway and bus strike ended as union mediators reached terms before dawn. Restoration of service promised by noon for 3.6 million workers. TA planned 3,200 buses and initial subway segments resumed. Authorities debated an $80 million two year package amid stalled acceptance.
Violence leaves 20 dead as political factions clash following regional elections on October 11. Local authorities report ongoing unrest and calls for calm amid disputed results and safety concerns.
A large Viet Cong force ambushed a South Vietnamese battalion and its American advisers near Route 1, causing heavy US adviser casualties as 8 000 allied troops pressed Crimp operations. The clash occurred as South Vietnam prepared to observe Tet ceasefire, with officials weighing extending a three to four day halt. Violent actions included mined convoys and mortar fire near Quang Tri and Trang Bang.
Tom Ed Hays Jr, president of the First National Bank of Hope, announces the retirement of Miss Genie Chamberlain effective January 1. A Indiana native, she served over 30 years in the bank, most recently in the beet keeping department, and will live with her sister Mrs W P Roberts who also retired from the bank three years ago after 20 years of service. The bank presented her a typewriter in appreciation of her service as the institution with 19 employees and assets over 13 million in total.
Hope's economic future appears brighter as Judge Lyle Brown and Vincent W. Foster address the Hope Board of Realtors dinner. They urge a downtown street program, Urban Renewal, new schools Millwood Dam and Red River Vocational Tech, and continued Inter State 30 progress, while warning of Eminent Domain issues for landowners and professionals. In Halifax, Canada, teen navy ships and patrol planes prepare for spring exercises in the Caribbean.
AP News Digest reports President Johnson pledges U.S. forces in Viet Nam will stay as long as needed. Congress divided on civil rights and housing laws, tax proposals, and a debate over term limits for congressmen. Transit Authority mediates New York strike. other items cover alcohol education, Viet Cong truces, floods in Rio, Arkansas poultry issues, and a Rushville tire plant fire.
Changes at Citizens National Bank include Mitchell La Grone elected vice president and cashier. Olin Lewis and Cecil OSteen named assistant vice presidents.
Lepiy Prosecuting Attorney Al Graves announced today that complaints have been filed over destruction of private property signs and United States Mail boxes. Convictions would bring heavy fines and imprisonment. People with information should contact Sheriff Jimmie Griffin, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, or state competition at Little Rock University on April 12. For more details, students should reach out to science teachers in Regions 4. HH. L. Tompkins of Patmos Rt. 1 has completed basic training at Lackland AFB and is a 1964 Hope High School graduate. Region 4 Science Fair at Ouachita Baptist University will occur Saturday March 26, with regional winners advancing. Court notes correct misidentified defendants show James O Neal is not the same as the 621 West Avenue C entry, and Grandy Royston is the one who forfeited. Hope city officer Leon Neal is at Petit Jean for two weeks in the Arkansas Law Enforcement Academy. Robert G. Williams will graduate Sunday January 16 at 2 p.m. from the Arkansas Vocational Technical School in Pine Bluff after architectural drafting training. he is the son of Glendon Williams.
President Johnson pledges full support for Vietnam war and unveils a sweeping 112.6 billion dollar budget. He calls for expanded health and education programs, a cabinet level transportation department, civil rights laws, reform of urban areas, and new tax measures if needed. Senate and House leaders caution on defense and domestic spending.
The U S Weather Bureau reports rainfall in Arkansas has ended at least until Saturday. Clouds will thicken tonight with lower temperatures, then mild highs and a chance of rain by Saturday. Tonight’s lows in the 20s to low 30s, with 26 at Fayetteville, and Wednesday largely mild. Fort Smith reached 65, Walnut Ridge also noted. Friday should be slightly cooler with high 40s.
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