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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1967
Page
2
The Associated Press reports weather data for a 24 hour period ending at 7 am Friday. High temperature 55 and low 41. Winds from the northwest to southeast with variable speeds. Rain expected Saturday with cooler conditions.
Alabama Governor George Wallace denounces federal officials after learning the Department of Health Education and Welfare sought a Feb. 24 deadline to cut funds for Alabama welfare programs. Wallace vows state attorneys will seek court action to prevent cuts, insisting funds for the elderly and children will not be touched. He accuses federal authorities of using seniors and needy children as pawns in government policy. Federal aid for the current fiscal year accounts for roughly $978 million? The HEW official notes substantial portions of welfare costs come from federal sources, with Alabama poised to lose funds if conditions persist. Wallace and state officials say Alabama will comply with the law despite the threat.
A hempstead Democratic club hosts a free public meeting with former Arkansas Governor and Marine General McMath as principal speaker. The event includes his Vietnam visit notes and maps, dinner at 6:30, and ticket info from club officers.
Gen Eugene Hale stated Rockefeller would not be subpoenaed and that the insurance hearing, postponed from January 11 to February 29, may be delayed further. Hale cited undisclosed rate hikes by insurers prior to May 1965 and stressed public hearings on matters affecting citizens. Rockefeller planned to appear voluntarily, with lawmakers awaiting new dates after the legislative session.
Washington AP reports four top aluminum producers announced price increases effective December 14, defying a government request to defer. Olin Mathieson, Reynolds Metals, Aluminum Corp. of America, Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical, raised ingot and fabricated product prices by varying amounts, with further adjustments anticipated. President Johnson's aides criticized the move, urging restraint to protect ongoing industry earnings and public interest.
Fragmentary OCR reads unclear about changes in New York court procedures and mailing notices. The deciphered lines mention bonds, warrants, and a pivot to new methods, but details are unreadable and unnamed.
Merits of Hope,Tomas Merrit and sisters Ho Boelenber and Wis Paw Be listed among survivors. Bertieville in Netnory Gardens, Roy F. Fisher 72 of Pops dies, body to be returned for burial. Wiliam B. Smith 82 dies in local hospital, services at Beradon Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Rose Bol Cemetery.
A Black power coalition discusses action against Harlem Congressman Powell’s ouster and calls for restoring his House seat. Leaders say the Powell dispute highlights Negro relations and racial backlash, while allies defend his civil rights record and argue the action targets broader race issues.
AP reports Senator GrishinG Jr. addresses a 20 percent loss of U S economic aid to Vietnam last year amid theft and diversion. He cites estimates ranging from 20 to 30 percent, with officials and experts weighing the scale and sources of the misappropriated funds. The discussion notes the possible impact on aid programs and accountability measures.
Sheriff Herman McCormick of Yell County was elected president of the Arkansas sheriffs Association. He succeeds Sheriff Grover Linebaker of Cuechita County. Other officers include Pulaski Sheriff 5 Frank Mackey first vice president. Arthur Davidson of Washington County. Ken Guthrie of Lawrence County. Doyle Hickines of Boone County. Marion Thomas of Crittenden County. Fred Bayes of Sebastian County. Charles Halder of Pike County as vice presidents. Desha County Sheriff Robert Moore is executive secretary and Poinsett County Sheriff Ray Holmes is chaplain. The association adopted resolutions seeking constitutional changes to allow four year terms and higher salaries.
Retired Marine Corps General Holland Smith, renowned for leading amphibious assaults in World War II, died at age 84 after a heart attack. Born in Alabama, he built a long career, trained forces in Cuba and abroad, led major island invasions, and earned the Distinguished Service Medal. A funeral with 17-gun salute will be held at the San Diego Marine Corps Recruit Depot Chapel.
Winona entices Friday the 13th with birthday honors at the Harry Bauer Sr. home. Mrs Bauer, one of 13 children of the late Harley English Sr, marks a birthday as 13 grandchildren celebrate alongside. Her daughter Mrs Howard Mondry of South St Paul recently gave birth to grandchild No 13. Also birthday celebrant John Sea, stationed with the Navy in Kodiak, Alaska, marks the day.
The Navy selects its top enlisted advocate to counsel the chief of naval personnel in Washington on enlisted men’s problems. The senior enlisted adviser will be the highest rated enlisted person, a post equivalent to a sergeant major in the Army and Marine Corps, created after a study of Navy manpower.
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