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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1968
Page
1
A fragment from a 1980s Arkansas article discusses calls for Johnson and Orval Faubus to quit party influence. It argues Faubus’s 12 years in office harmed Democratic leadership, risking Arkansas shifting to Republican control in 1986. The piece hints at voter disillusion and party disengagement.
Fire department answered a 12 15 call to Dennis Townsend home on Hilltop Drive where a fire started in a hot water heater closet. Damage was considered minor.
Students of Hope Schools will be dismissed Friday January 19 for a school holiday. Teachers may complete records and make plans for the second semester. A special meeting for Hope High School faculty is scheduled at 1 30 Friday afternoon in the high school building.
Moscow dispatch notes Pravda denounces American film glorification of gangsters like Bonnie and Clyde as crime rises 16 percent in the first nine months of 1967. London report covers UK budget squeeze with higher taxes and limits on installment buying amid devaluation fallout. Local armory inspection in Hope with Col. Taylor and city officials pictured.
General Westmoreland said the ground war in Vietnam is in a lull with only small clashes. He expects a resurgence of enemy initiatives around Tet on Jan. 30, noting Communist actions are motivated by political aims to project strength and influence. See FRONTIER OF on Page Two.
AP reports Jim Johnson refused to engage in a tirade with former Gov Orval Faubus. Johnson defends his Arkansas effort for George Wallace noting Faubus and allies aim to hinder Wallace’s ballot placement. Faubus praised Wallace but urged restraint while Johnson vows dedication to the Wallace cause.
Paris AP report says French Communist party accuses Gaullist police of bugging a central committee meeting at Plessis-Robinson. Humainite claims microphone gear was found in a heating shaft. police have no comment. The item follows a collision report on Tuesday morning where Clyde T. Brown’s truck hit Joseph Love’s vehicle. Love charged with no brakes.
In Gainesville Florida two flaming fire bombs were hurled at the home of Circuit Court Judge James C Adkins Jr after he refused to release civil rights workers on bond The attack followed a Florida Supreme Court ruling that cleared the way for a federal appeal The woman involved was white and the man a Black defendant both facing prison terms of four to six months
A humor column urges caution with words, noting talk can invite trouble. It cites examples of risky remarks and social missteps, from casual bragging to court threats, and ends with a mock plea to sign for a cause.
In January the first 15 days there were 13 accidents with $2125 damage all from failure to yield right of way none injured. In 1967 Hope Police Dept logged 323 accidents with 148 for failure to yield right of way causing 65 injuries. Chief Willis urges drivers to stop at stop and yield signs.
Washington AP A federal judge ruled columnists Drew Pearson and Jack Anderson liable for damages for using files stolen from Sen Thomas J Dodd's office but set the damages trial for later. Dodd seeks 1 million dollars for articles based on material taken by his staff. judge dismissed privacy claim while finding public interest in a high ranking official's activities.
The Hempstead County Singing Convention will meet Sunday January 21 at 1 30 p m at New Hope Baptist Church four miles north of Hope on Highway 4. President Havok Duke invites all with Pastor Rev C L Robertes officiating.
Washington reports say Britain will pull out troops from East of Suez, prompting concern among U.S. leaders about defense gaps from the Middle East to Singapore. Officials warn the United States may face a rapid British exit and increased Soviet presence in the Indian Ocean and Red Sea areas.
The Castroites, an armed revolutionary group, said in a typewritten communique that they carried out the machine gun attack that killed U S Army Col John D Webber Jr and Navy Lt Cmdr Ernest A Munro near Guatemala City. Two other service members were wounded including Army Sgt Maria Joan R Forster and Master Sgt Harry O Greene. The attack followed a state of alarm and martial law measures as authorities confront extremist violence from both right and left factions.
In Los Angeles AP report Hildegard Dilbeck filed for divorce from Thomas Dilbeck in 1966 after a separation and $400000 in shared property. The day of the court appearance she was shot. Dilbeck, 62, was jailed on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. Three others wounded, two seriously. Wounds occurred in a courthouse corridor as the couple’s dispute over property, mainly $270000, was highlighted by statements from lawyers and associates. The case names include Mable Klug, Daniel Sheatan, John Norberg, and Evlyth Jacobs. Dilbeck's wealth in real estate and the dissolution of marriage are cited amid the violent incident.
AB News Analyst James Marlow discusses President Johnson’s State of the Union address to Congress from his Texas ranch. He predicts strong reactions in an election year, notes Johnson’s need to explain Vietnam policy in clear ABC language, and cautions that gaps in explanation fuel criticism.
Arkansas Secretary of State Kelly Bryant announced bids on state printing and stationery contracts cannot be opened until January 30. He expects supplies for the February 4 special session, after Chancellor John T. Jeragan ruled the previous bids unconstitutional, requiring a 30 day bidding wait per state law.
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