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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1964
Page
5
The Star editorial notes a Fayetteville postal stand off and mentions learning of the conflict days after starting a local attack on January 3. It details relying on writers from nearby towns, publishing today with Fayetteville’s editorial and showing photos of old and new post offices delayed by the General Services Administration.
Northwest Arkansas observers note Hope boards and the Chamber back a new post office at a different site while the Hope publisher and 1000 petition signers oppose the plan. Fayetteville recently moved to a new building and seeks a sub post office for the old Square, with plans tied to St Charles and Dickson. Officials urge caution before any irrevocable decision.
A trio of letters from Prairie Grove West Fork and Farmington Arkansas dated January 1964 criticize federal funding for a new post office and buoy a stance against wasteful spending. Writers praise reforms, note Fayetteville’s distant facility, and urge frugal urban renewal while stressing public interest and citizen engagement.
Weather report for 24 hours ending 7 am Tuesday shows high 87 and low 33 with forecasts of clear to partly cloudy and warmer conditions across Arkansas, and partly cloudy to cloudy with warm temperatures Wednesday. Louisiana expected partly cloudy through Wednesday with warmer nights and highs in 64 to 74. Eastern and southern Missouri mild today around 70, cooler 60s elsewhere, lows in 40s. Wednesday expected fair to partly cloudy. Continued on Page Two.
Hempstead Circuit Court heard two cases yesterday with Judge Lyle Brown presiding. Bradon Irwin was found guilty of negligent homicide for an auto accident that killed Mrs. Glen Hollis of Patmos and was sentenced to five months in county jail. A mistrial in Marl Holston's liquor still case led to dismissal. Court meets again Friday for non jury cases.
Hempstead County United Fund held its kickoff breakfast at the Barlow Hotel with talks by Wayne Russell Clifford Franks and the Rev Raymond Franks. Attendees included Tom Ed Hays Wayne Russell and many others. workers will call on businesses and individuals over the next ten days seeking a one days pay per year as a fair share gift.
Bay Ark AP Outfielder Wally Moon of the Los Angeles Dodgers arrived in Bay to attend the funeral of his mother Mrs Margie Moon 55 killed in a Monday auto train collision at a grade crossing. Services set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Bay Methodist Church. Surviving is a daughter Mrs James Ray or vester of Hope.
The National Baptist Convention Board to issue a statement on potential boycotts of integrated and segregated schools. President Dr J H Jackson announced plans for the statement during the midwinter meeting at Hot Springs, Ark. The movement aims to influence civil rights gains for its five million members.
Little Rock police said the man found frozen to death January 13 in a Rock Island Lines locomotive has been identified as 53 year old Lee C. Sawyer of Oklahoma City. Identification was made via personal papers found inside the locomotive.
R V Herndon Sr. 80 died Monday in a local hospital. A native of Ben Lomond he moved to Hope in 1902 with Frisco Railway. He married Mary R Cornelius in 1908. Longtime fire chief funeral director and embalmer, he helped found Hope Furniture Co. and Herndon Cornelius Funeral Home. Survivors include son Rufus V Herndon Jr. siblings and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services at First Baptist Church with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery.
An AP commentary notes plans for the World Trade Center with two 110 story towers, eclipsing the Empire State Building. The writer recalls the Empire State’s height and cost, contrasts it with the new project’s price, and shares family reactions to the skyline change. He also mentions the absence of a second Brooklyn Bridge or another Leaning Tower as consolations.
President Johnson’s budget to Congress proposes 151 new federal buildings costing 167.6 million dollars. Four are in Arkansas including a 29 million housing and home finance agency building. Arkansas projects listed: Hope 346,300. Marshall 197,900. Mc Crory 102,000. Mountain Home 199,800.
Hempstead County Home Demonstration Council hosts a three day Rural Civil Defense Workshop at the County Courthouse January 21 to 23. About 40 leaders from 15 clubs will attend. Arkansas Extension Service instructors cover Nuclear Fallout, shielding and shelter, family survival plans, and farm radiation topics.
Dr. Dale Alford of Lite Rock warned Hope Jaycees that the gravest problem for Americans is the stifling of democratic processes. He criticized voter apathy and increased presidential power, saying both parties have seen attempts to thwart majority views while appeasing minorities. He urged members to stand up and speak out to push their political ideas and candidates.
Brazilian President Joao Goulart said he and Paraguay’s Alfredo Stroessner reached a principle agreement to build the world’s largest hydroelectric power project on the Parana River border. A team of Brazilian technicians would travel to Paraguay to begin work.
MEMPHIS AP Robert Janes 21 of Piggott Ark died Monday in a Memphis hospital from injuries suffered January 3 in an automobile crash in Memhis His car was rear ended at a traffic light by a car driven by Brian Allen England 22 of Corinth Miss
Martha Bogan of Texarkana arrested in Abilene to begin serving a Hempstead Circuit Court sentence for false pretenses by bailee after appeal. Debra Smith and others collect March of Dimes funds with a downtown drive. Fire crews quell several blazes including a car and grass fires. Local note on Mrs Lady Bird Johnson from Marshall News Messenger. Airman assignments and a serviceman’s Kobe departure noted. Otis Sims suffers a bad hand injury at Southern Plaswood Plant. transported to hospital.
President Johnson proposed keeping water projects spending near last year’s level while boosting Arkansas allocations. The budget requests 1.472 billion for Army Engineers and Reclamation, with Arkansas getting about 108.7 million for projects including Millwood Reservoir at 17.7 million and multiple dams, locks, and levees across the state and neighboring areas.
President Johnson urged the United States and Russia to pursue a verified freeze on the number and characteristics of strategic nuclear vehicles. He called for a five point plan before the Geneva disarmament conference resumes, arguing groundwork from earlier talks supported the limited test ban. The proposal, second of five points, envisions size and weapon type limits guaranteed by inspections.
Mrs. Lara Impson thanks volunteers and donors in Hope for the March of Dimes event. Coffee chair Ima Lee Smith led workers including Jan Basterling and many others while local businesses contributed cups and cash totaling 216.26 dollars.
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