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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1966
Page
1
Editor Alex and H. W. fathburn present a condensed reflection on daily sustenance and moral themes. The piece blends brief observations with a quiet meditation on bread as a shared staple and ethical measure.
Ernie Deane reports from Bella Vista Village Ark that a rare matched pair of Palomino mules and a hand crafted prairie schooner will enhance village transport for residents and visitors. Arkla Village in Emmet builds a 12 foot prairie schooner for mule powered use with a planned mid March completion and a public cross state showcase in early April.
Dr. Ralph A. Phelps Jr president of Ouachita Baptist University faces praise and controversy as a outspoken leader. The article notes his 13 year tenure, early desegregation at OBU, opposition to casino gambling, and support for federal aid to Baptist colleges amid threats and criticism.
A New York columnist notes Americans rely on tranquilizers and sleeping pills but suggests brisk walks as a cheaper calming method. The piece threads quotes and anecdotes about health myths, drinking, bullfighting risks, and public figures while urging practical restraint and reflection.
U S commissioner of education told all chief state school officers he welcomes suggestions on federal desegregation guidelines. The Office of Education revises rules based on experience since last April. Officials complain about slow desegregation progress and uneven compliance with freedom of choice plans and facility integration.
Acting drivebors were named Monday for seven new field districts created by the Preorganiailion of the Kodera Meat Inspection Service. The Southwestern District Heat Dallas Mie glistered the fuithes Ay hitlises. The master of the StRergey for AdHsteniig the federal Me TMA POC HOH SOLS ew.
The federal government asks the Supreme Court to outlaw poll taxes for state and local elections. Five Virginia Blacks seek to reverse a lower court and strike down the Virginia poll tax as discrimination against the poor. The government argues any tax levied on voting that disenfranchises nonpayers is unconstitutional.
Washington AP Johnson proposes a $580000 appropriation to build visitor facilities at Blanchard Springs Caverns Park near Mountain Home Arkansas Rep Wilbur Malls notes Congress funded last year to start work at the cave complex. The plan includes construction of an elevator shaft and a water guard station at nearby dam site.
A liquor store clerk testified that Tutner While, 30, fatally shot Carl McJunkin during an alleged holdup at a Little Rock liquor store. While, a Black man, faces murder charges with the state seeking the death penalty. Mrs. Ann Rogers described the robbery and demand for a paper sack of silver before the shooting.
In dense fog the U S Air Force C123 Provider crashed after takeoff from An Khe in central highlands. All 46 aboard died along with mortar shells on board. Crew of four from the 315th Air Commando Group and 42 soldiers of the 7th Cavalry were killed. The accident, the worst American air crash in the Vietnamese war, occurred as Allied forces push offensives across the region.
President Johnson sent a budget to Congress proposing an 11.95 million cut in federal funds for land grant colleges for the next fiscal year. The University of Arkansas is affected as land grant colleges gain eligibility for other federal assistance. The Welfare Department cited new education legislation as the reason for the reduction.
Senator Fulbright proposed recognizing the Viet Cong as a major party to Viet Nam peace negotiations, prompting mixed reactions on Capitol Hill. He said the war pits the Viet Cong with North Vietnam against the United States and South Vietnam, while Secretary Rusk and others debated the issue in a closed committee session.
Dr Joe Cox of Arkadelphia has been chosen veterinarian of the year by the Arkansas Veterinary Association at its annual convention in Hot Springs Ark Cox has practiced there since 1950 and is the immediate past president. Tir Max Creel of Mena was elected president with Dr Louis Stratton of Silva Springs as vice president and Dr James Herrad of Hot Springs as secretary treasurer.
AP News Digest reports a U S troop transport plane with 47 Americans aboard crashes after leaving An Khe. Authorities fear there are no survivors as the Vietnam war continues to shadow hopes for a cease fire and political progress.
LAKE VILLAGE Ark AP A US deputy marshal said James Weir of Dermott struck an attorney Monday during a mortgage foreclosure sale of Weir former 994 acre farm The deputy marshal Bob E Powell said Weir struck William Drew of Lake Village after Drew outbid Weir on the farm sale He said Deputy Marshal Herschel Garner of Little Rock held Weir after the indictment until the sale which Powell conducted was completed Drew bid 25000 acting for four Louisiana men who had been declared owners of the Chicot County farm.
Bill Flanders longtime minister of music and education at First Baptist Hope has submitted his resignation. He and his wife and two daughters will leave the first week of February for Titusville Florida where he will serve another First Baptist Church. Jewel May Sr returned home from Wadley Hospital Texarkana after surgery and is recovering well. The Friday Music Club will feature a program on Inspiration Point Fine Arts Colony Eureka Springs January 28 at 3:30 PM in the Junior High Seoul auditorium. Judith Boswell, daughter of J D Boswell now of Russellville, elected vice president of the student NEA at Southern State College. The Experiment Station reported nearly three inches of snow yesterday closing schools Tuesday. few people out and minor wrecks noted.
Arkansas endured a statewide snow event with four inches in Pine Bluff and over two inches in Little Rock. Schools canceled classes due to transport hazards while police warned drivers to stay cautious on slick roads. The storm caused multiple accidents, including one death near North Little Rock, and two motorists rescued from a flooded ditch near Magnolia.
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