13 Jan 1970
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1970
Page
1
A California Berkeley gathering honored Ho Chi Minh with a memorial service drawing praise from some and criticism from others. The event reflected broader tensions over U S foreign policy and campus dissent during the era.
Walter Lee McCoy, 51, of Hope, was killed about 7 30 p m Monday when he pulled onto Hwy 29 South and was struck by a tractor trailer truck driven by Jom W Kimpel of Francisville Ind McCoy was taken to a local hospital and pronounced dead on arrival Trooper Wallace Martin of the State Police investigated and said no charges were filed
G Thomas Eisele of Hot Springs, a Little Rock lawyer, was nominated by President Nixon to be US District Court judge for the Eastern District of Arkansas. Eisele would succeed Judge Gordon B. Young, is 41, former legal adviser to Winthrop Rockefeller, and helped restore the state constitutional convention.
A study for the federal commission says media reporting and organizational bias foster violence. Led by Hubert K. Baker and Dr. Sandra J. Ball, the 15 member task force spent 18 months examining U.S. violence and reports the press shapes public attitudes and accountability.
Berkeley Chancellor Roger W Heyns says student militants nationwide are running out of steam after a year of disruptions culminating at People s Park last May. He cites combat fatigue, internal splits, and growing sophistication as factors. Heyns remains optimistic about higher education and notes political leaders expect universities to solve their own problems.
District Court Judge J. Stith Henley ordered the Crawfordsville School District to end its dual system for the next school year. He also required the district in Crittenden County to enroll enough students by February 2 so that Negroes are in the schools, while White pupils constitute a specified portion of the enrollment.
Premier Rashid Karami announced renewed government commitment to the Cairo agreement with Palestinian guerrilla groups and outlined plans to strengthen defenses along the Lebanon Israel border. After a five hour cabinet session, he said the army would receive more weapons while villagers in border areas would be trained and armed for defense.
Captain Milton Moster reports 12 December traffic deaths in Hope district covering 12 counties. Hempstead leads with 4 deaths. Nevada 1. Sevier 2. Clark, Columbia, Lafayette 1 each. others with none. 122 accidents logged. speed primary factor. 25 alcohol related. Nationwide 667 accidents with 62 fatalities. 1909 to 1968 death counts show a drop from 117 to 60. Statewide enforcement to continue.
A Joint Committee on Atomic Energy report highlights pollution risks from coal oil and nuclear plants as the nation plans for growing electricity needs. Witnesses warn air rivers and seas suffer thermal and nitrogen pollution while experts predict electricity demand will triple by 1900 and double by 20%.
Washington facilities reopen after a three week closure with tours from the old school headquarters. Hostesses at all homes and points of interest support visitors as Historic Washington resumes attractions, boosted by a December push from Governor Rockefeller and a new travel brochure naming Washington among Arkansas top ten tourist spots.
U S officials say observation helicopters were downed in scattered Vietnamese areas on Monday with one crewman wounded. Reports note increased antiaircraft fire ranging from 37mm to 100mm, and rising North Vietnamese activity along the Ho Chi Minh Trail as bombers seek to disrupt Laos supply routes. The delta region remains a major target as enemy movements along routes to South Vietnam rise.
RAPID notice announces Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce annual meeting and banquet on Tuesday January 20 1970 at the Coliseum Fair Park. Dr Elta Preston Trice of University of Arkansas Fayetteville will speak. Tables of 10 cost 30 dollars and tickets are available through the Chamber office.
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