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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1969
Page
8
The Apollo 11 countdown was halted one hour 50 minutes before ignition after a leaky fuel valve on the Saturn V service tower delayed the test. Officials sent a four man troubleshooters team to the pad as NASA works to estimate restart timing.
The United Church of Christ urges President Nixon to grant amnesty to youths jailed or exiled for refusing military service in Vietnam. The church cites moral ambiguities of policy and notes about 700 in jail with others abroad, calling for reconciliation and a stronger U.S. democracy.
FBI agents arrested Everett Hardy Wyatt in Pulaski County on a charge tied to the $34,000 Helena National Bank robbery. Wyatt, 26, from Searcy, resisted arrest after being indicted Feb. 11 by a Little Rock grand jury. The holdup involved a hostage demand later proven hoax. Also noted: Richard Thomas Schmitt received a five year term for his role. In Boston, the Celtics named Jeffrey Cohen assistant general manager, age 26, after four years as public relations director.
The House Ways and Means Committee pursues a full speed ahead tax reform package as Senate debate lingers on income surtax extension. Leaders predict possible joint passage and merger prospects, with key hearings and procedural votes shaping the timeline toward early August or September. The effort covers major tax changes and policy questions including depletion, capital gains, estate transfers, and bond exemptions. Boys and girls state program notes and Kiwanis club inductions appear in the latter portions.
Five tremors shook areas north of Rome as summer travelers arrived, causing panic and wall damage. Greatest destruction occurred in Civitavecchia where a five story building was evacuated.
Mrs. Anna B. Soley about 65 was found beaten and stabbed to death Tuesday at her Plainview home in Yell County A neighbor discovered the body Mrs Soley on the kitchen floor Her husband S R Soley 65 was found hospitalized with a stab wound Investigators found a hammer ice pick and knife nearby.
The Arkansas Highway Commission will open bids on July 23 for six highway projects totaling about 700000 dollars. Projects span Lee, St. Francis, Hempstead, Nevada, Lafayette, White, Tizard and Randolph counties, with works including surfacing and road improvements on routes 79 24 29 11 69 and 166 and related drainage and clearing tasks.
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