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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1966
Page
1
Editors recount alley specials sold below wholesale in a Beach Street hardware row. Some items, later valued, included a brush cleaner that avoids mineral spirits and a compound for sparkling aluminum frames. Poor advertising and high price hindered sales despite usefulness. Public attention urged via advertising to boost large-volume efficiency.
Moscow reports suggest Charles de Gaulle's 11 day Soviet tour may have advanced Soviet aims more than Paris. France will withdraw from NATO military arm, easing USSR influence. De Gaulle praised the Soviet Union as peaceful, boosting Communist sentiment and French support for Soviet policies.
Washington AP reports the U S A Communist party held its first convention since 1959, portrayed as a pitiful, aging gathering of 213 delegates and 42 alternates from 36 states. The piece notes infighting, mild tones on Vietnam, and aims to attract youth amid a fractured global Communist movement and a prosperous, self-satisfied American society.
Mary Anita Laster reports a July 1 dinner at Hope Country Club honoring Lena Maryman and Fay Moody for combined 78 years with Southwestern Bell. Maryman served 37 years since 1929 in Hope in roles from Operator to Day Chief Operator. Moody began in 1925 and held posts including Operator and Central Office Clerk. Gifts included orchids, jewelry, Life Membership in Telephone Pioneers. Dignitaries from Hot Springs, Little Rock, Ft. Smith, Houston, Sulphur, Rogers, Blytheville attended.
Donald Wayne Wallace 22 of the Graphic Community north of Ozark is charged with murder in the slaying of 71 year old Andy Doss of the Fern Community. Wallace was arrested Wednesday near Huntsville after Doss was found shot to death Tuesday. Prosecutor Jack Yates filed murder charge with September trial slated.
Pfc. Carl Ricky Hutson, 20, of near Clarksville, was killed in action in Vietnam. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Hutson of Spadra, reported that a Defense Department telegram informed them he died from small arms fire during a combat mission Tuesday. Hutson had been in Vietnam since April 10.
Canadian born Captain Thomas K Crichton 35 resigned his captain’s commission in the Canadian airborne infantry to join the U S Army Special Forces the Green Berets He was approved for Special Forces training after a year in Viet Nam as an operations officer with Canada’s delegation to the International Control Commission Crichton is single and now heads to a new wartime role
William Gaud, nominated to head the U S foreign aid program, works 11 hour days and reads all night. He captains a 32 foot sailboat named Content and plans no policy changes upon taking over the Agency for International Development from David Bell. Gaud emphasizes continuing aid to assist developing nations amid rising expectations and duties of both sides.
Newport Arkansas AP Jim Johnson charged that Governor Faubus backers manipulate the Democratic gubernatorial race to deny him victory. He attacked Holt Hays and Alford, claiming all three are runners backed by the state power structure to force a runoff against him.
AP News analysis of President Johnson's choice to authorize bombing of North Vietnam bases near Hanoi and Hai Phong. The piece contrasts public opinion with leadership duty, noting polls fell from 63 to 46 percent and stressing the president's obligation to act in national interest despite unpopularity. It cites Churchill on avoiding poll dependence and explains the roles of Congress versus the presidency in national decisions.
Saigon Vietnam Friday four U S planes were shot down over North Vietnam. One aircraft ditched at sea and was recovered. The rest were seen parachuting but enemy fire prevented rescue. all were listed as missing in action. Air units flew 42 missions that day targeting a fuel dump near Dong Hoi, with smoke rising afterward.
AP reports civilian decision makers lagged in authorizing strikes on Haiphong oil depots near the port. Joint Chiefs urged hitting 40 percent of North Vietnam storage to disrupt wartime truck traffic to the South. Civilian leaders feared civilian casualties and risk to ships. McNamara cited increased enemy truck movement and better infiltration routes as incentives for strikes. Saigon officials noted road expansion in 1965 to support supply lines prior to rains.
Julian James of Jonesboro resigns from the Publicity and Parks Commission in Arkansas. Governor Orval Faubus said James, a Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, submitted his resignation on Monday.
Premier Zhou Enlai left Rawalpindi after a day and a half visit marked by signals that Pakistan China relations may be cooling. At a farewell banquet President Ayub Khan voiced desire for friendly world relations, while Zhou suggested Pakistanis were pro Chinese despite government sentiments.
In an exclusive interview Sen Robert F Kennedy argues for a civilian government elections in South Vietnam supervised by the ICC or UN. He warns escalating bombing hinders peace talks with North Vietnam and China and urges U S restraint and expanded aid to Africa. He also discusses Europe troop levels and potential Sino Soviet talks.
SEATTLE AP Staff Sgt. Black Jack Argo a 150 pound black panther mascot for an Army unit from Ft. Lewis Washington has retired. Argo was turned over to a 700 here and once was busted to private for growling at a commander.
Veteran House Democrats fear the Vietnam War will cost the party more than the off year average in November elections. With 63 Democrats from the 1964 class, concerns grow over district losses and overall impact on margins amid intensified bombing and a sobering New York primary result. Longtime members cite potential losses ranging from 20 to over 50 seats if districts mirror the war mood and dove candidates gain traction.
In Jonesboro Arkansas more than 600 GE specialty motors workers returned to work after a strike ended Wednesday. Details of the settlement were not released but plant manager Frank Gamiec cited constructive negotiations between management and labor. The strike began last Thursday over unsettled grievances.
Ed Cover, a University of North Carolina senior, was mailed his diploma early though he was not slated to graduate until fall. Officials say the diploma was sent in error and requested its return. Covert plans to return it, noting he finally understands what he is doing after four years of wandering.
Beverly Hills district attorney closed the case involving Frank Sinatra and Frederick R. Weisman after Weisman declined to file a complaint. Weisman alleged Sinatra punched him, but Ackerman said no complaint would be issued and the matter is closed.
Seven miners killed in a dust explosion inside a 400-foot-deep coal shaft near Wann eickel Germany. Twenty three others were hospitalized with burns and gas poisoning as a result of the blast.
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