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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1968
Page
2
Weather report for 34 hours ending 7 am Thursday shows high 61 and low 88 with precipitation. Partly to mostly cloudy tonight and Friday with scattered showers moving eastward tonight and Friday, a few thunder showers possible, mainly in the southern half. Warmer tonight and Friday. Low tonight in the 40s.
Rebel forces claimed the assassinations as Guatemala faced a wave of terrorism. U S Army Col. John B D Webber Jr and Lt Cmdr Ernest A Munro were killed. A wealthy landowner Alfonso Alejos and his driver were also shot nearby. Police sealed blocks, searched homes, and increased guards at the embassy as authorities pursued suspects.
President Johnson again urged Congress to raise personal and corporate income taxes to fund government needs while pushing a crime control plan from his 1967 proposal. He delivered his Capitol message with restrained gestures, aiming to avoid controversy over the Vietnam War as critics persist. In Guatemala, State Department noted about 5090 Americans reside with several hundred tourists, and precautions are being taken.
Maj. Gen. Charles Eisenhart and eight officers die when a four engine tanker with Marech Air Force Base crew crashes during takeoff near Minot North Dakota. One steward survivor, T. William Wright, is hospitalized with burns. Official says aircraft was on a routine staff visit to Minot en route to Glasgow Montana. Visibility was low and cause under investigation.
The piece reports President Johnson's State of the Union remarks on peace talks with North Vietnam, calling for a cease-fire as a priority if talks can start. Democratic critics challenge the stance while some support the tax and spending plan, highlighting divisions over war strategy and fiscal policy. Weathered text notes fiscal figures, committee reactions, and calls for spending cuts or tax increases amid party frictions.
Cuban radio reports an American ex paratrooper Everett Jackson 27 of Los Angeles was shot down over Cadiz Bay while attempting to infiltrate Cuba with a Taylorcraft plane identified as LO6467. He allegedly carried a carbine rifle 200 bullets maps cameras and binoculars and said he served in the 82nd and 101st Airborne divisions.
Washington AP President Johnson's call for higher taxes with more spending drew early fire from key congressional leaders. Republicans said he failed to make a case for the tax boost while Democrats criticized the strategy and warned of economic risks. Johnson’s Vietnam peace remarks drew stony silence from two top war critics as Republicans framed the message as political.
W Billy Moll 63 composer of Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams dies. Algier Col Ahmed Boudjenane 40, early Algerian rebel, dies in auto accident. Danny Duno 82 longtime manager of Johnny Risko passes after hip fracture. Include various memorial notices for Shields Kinsey Gleghorn and Eisenhart. Also Mrs Henry Hyslop, 77, 1912 Olympian, died in Canada.
AP News Digest reports Johnson urging expanded war efforts amid domestic and economic strain. It notes Communist troop counts, fatalities, and rising costs as administration officials resist slowdown. International rounds edge toward arms control and treaty steps as U S and Soviet moves seek restraint. Nearby items recount a Wisconsin political swing, a tanker crash in North Dakota, and a Virginia wedding in 1759.
Hearing tests are offered for free in Hope on Friday January 19 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Bill Ellis Insurance Office 217-8 Main. Mr H L Gilliam will conduct tests for Beltone Hearing Service. The event promotes latest electronic methods and ear health, with diagrams and information for all visitors including current wearers.
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