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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1970
Page
1
In favor of continuing defense research on university campuses the piece argues that academia offers erudition and safeguards. It asserts defense studies benefit from nonmilitary viewpoints and that, if universities are not available, government and industry labs will carry the work to maintain parity with the Soviet Union.
United Auto Workers chief Leonard Woodcock announced in Detroit that financial security for laid off members becomes a priority in upcoming contract talks with the Big Three. He aims for a settlement with GM Ford or Chrysler by Sept. 14, notes wage demands, pension at 500 dollars monthly after 30 years, and expansion of cost of living wage clauses amid concerns over SUB funding. Canada’s GM SUB plan cited as bankrupt.
David M. Johnson JY of Rudy in Crawford County died in a one car crash on U S 64 eight at Alma city limits. Police said his car struck a bridge abutment ran off an embankment and caught fire in the incident on a Wednesday night.
Secretary Rogers said Communist China is the key to the future of Indochina and that a sensible Chinese settlement could lead to a quick peaceful end to the war. He noted U S military presence would be unnecessary if China relaxed its belligerent stance and said progress with Beijing has been slow. He discussed Southeast Asia security, Thailand Laos Cambodia and South Vietnam, troop withdrawals, and Japan's role in regional security amid textile talks.
Little Rock, LAP: District Judge J South Henley sent a letter to Attorney General Joe Purcell and Maxwell attorney Howard Jr asking views on future handling of William L Maxwell's case. Maxwell, a Hot Springs Negro, was sentenced to death for raping a white woman. The US Supreme Court recently ruled the death sentence cannot stand constitutionally and remanded the matter to district court for further proceedings. Henley seeks whether any Arkansas remedies exist under state Criminal Procedure rules.
AP correspondent Daniel De Luce revisits the 7th Parallel in the DMZ between North and South Vietnam. He recalls the crimson banner at the Ben Hai River, the 113 foot flagpole, shell damage, and North Vietnamese farmers in rice fields amid past bombardment scars.
AP Science Writer Brian Sullivan reports Dr. Vincent P. Dole of Rockefeller University criticizes proposed federal regulations for community methadone programs as unreasonable and unworkable. He says the rules show little consultation with field experts in a debate over methadone's role in treating heroin addiction.
The passage describes soldiers peering toward their flag across a bleak no mans land from a sandbag tower at Fire Base Alpha 2. A South Vietnamese helicopter inserted them, then left due to mortars, with extraction planned in about 15 minutes. Two Australian warrant officers, Eric Burns and Owen Bell, are the only non Vietnamese at the base.
AP report outlines Nixon plan to create two new federal agencies for environmental protection. One under the White House to enforce environment rules, another within the Commerce Department to oversee environmental planning and programs. The plan would move air pollution duties from HEW to a new Environmental Protection Administration and shift water pollution efforts from Interior. The Interior secretary favors integrated resource and environment management.
HAL BOYLE collects wry putdowns from bachelors and would be suitors as they chase Beulah. Snappy lines cover escort policy, wait times, old maid jokes, Harvard pools, baby-sitting, etchings, mothers’ cautions, and plans to visit Beulah’s apartment.
Washington AP report says last minute House wording in the Clean Air Bill may block an EPA lead gasoline ban. Rep David Satterfield of Virginia influenced language tied to evidence standards. HEW officials warn the clause could prevent a stand based on medical and scientific findings.
Hempstead County exceeds blood collection quota for the year ending June 30 1870 with 592 units, 82 over target. The Red Cross notes past shortages, lists 1971 visits planned including August 17 at First Presbyterian Church and November 9–10 at Red River Vocational Technical School, with quotas 110 and 220 pints respectively.
In Hot Springs Arkansas 85 year old John F Wallace vanished after checking into a hotel six years ago with no clues since. State Police officer Glen H Minton who searched for him comments on the puzzling case in a city of about 40000 residents and heavy visitor traffic. The report notes Wallace lived at Valley Acres six miles northwest of Hot Springs off Cedar Glades Road. See Man Vanishes on page eleven.
The Senate approved a $20,000 annual limit on payments for not growing crops targeting large subsidy recipients. Eastland, who received $146,000, voted against the limit. The measure, seen as restoring aid to small farmers, passed 40 to 35 after last year’s defeat.
Boeing Co wins a major AWACS contract starting at 170 million with potential over 2 billion in five years. The award ends a period of losses for Boeing as Seattle area faces high unemployment and cuts, improving morale and outlook for the Northwest’s largest employer.
At the World Youth Assembly opening in New York, a Puerto Rican factional clash dominated the scene as Soviet moves sought to bar Chinese Nationalists and regional rivals. Yippies threatened disruption while 628 delegates from 110 nations convened under tense security. Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis joined as a participant despite age limits, and Mayor Lindsay hosted a reception at Gracie Mansion amid Arab boycott protests.
Wreckage of a missing UH1 helicopter piloted by Maj. Gen. George W. Casey was located by searchers in South Vietnam. Six other Americans were aboard. The crash likely occurred Tuesday morning on a mountain. no survivors confirmed. The hunt was paused at nightfall and would resume Friday. Casualties for the war were updated with 61 Americans killed last week, the lowest in 31 years. Casey, 48, from North Scituate Massachusetts, was en route to visit wounded troops at a medical facility.
Police investigated a car crash at 10 PM on East Third Street in Hope. Olin D Purtell collided with Belinda Gail Burke causing minor damage. charges filed by Officer Howard Milam. Also report notes an arrest on July 7 at 9 PM in county LA with unspecified charges.
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