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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1969
Page
1
A reflective note on the Apollo 11 moon landing attempt highlighting its risks and the need for a successful liftoff and return. The editor recalls prior journeys on the Tennessee River and comments on road safety issues near White River bridge and an errant caution sign, urging responsibility from authorities.
Three people died in separate Arkansas highway crashes over the weekend AP count. Victims include Beverly Elmore, 7, of Pine Bluff. Ronnie Brown, 17, of Stillman Valley. and Alonzell Rhone, 25, of near Magnosia. The Elmore child was hit Saturday by a camper trailer towed by a car on Arkansas 270.
A brave family head ended an hours long chase by firing with the trio’s own submachine gun. James Marion Sumner 28 Garry Robert Williams 22 and Luther Pettitt 29 all of Houston escaped Gregg County jail Longview Texas early Sunday with a deputy sheriff and jailer as hostages. The pursuit stretched across the state after 13 people were briefly held before the finalist confrontation.
Soviet Luna 15 aims to reach the moon and return samples to Earth to rival Apollo 11. If all goes well, the ascent engine will lift the astronauts from lunar orbit, enabling rendezvous with Apollo 11 and a potential rescue if LM engines fail.
Senator Winston L. Prouty of Maine plans a floor speech on the ABM Safeguard missile defense proposal and shifts from undecided to a decisive position. He joins Vermont's George D. Aiken, both Republicans, as major factors in the ABM debate.
A minor hit and run occurred Sunday at 1 a.m. on South Pine Street when Sid ney Waller's parked car was struck by an unidentified vehicle that fled the scene. Minor damage resulted.
HOT SPRINGS Ark AP Forty one contestants from across the state gathered Sunday to register meet reporters and attend an orientation ahead of the 1969 Miss Arkansas Pageant this week. They will tape a 90 minute TV preview for KATV Little Rock later in the week with much of the day set for rehearsals and preparations.
Astronauts Armstrong Aldrin and Collins share feelings on their moon mission as launch prep proceeds. Oxygen hydrogen systems undergo two added quality tests while weather remains favorable for the scheduled 9:532 a.m. EDT liftoff. They will face a 2 panel news question session on national networks.
A parked car owned by Charles B. Johnson in Hope was struck by a car driven by Mary A. Garanflo at the Kroger lot around 2 15 PM. Minor damage occurred and the incident was investigated.
The Water Department urges continued curtailment of lawn sprinkling while ensuring water for plants flowers and shrubs in danger. Storage capacity was tight last week but reserve supply remains adequate for fire protection. grass may recover after rain.
In New York Cuban exiles burned the flag of the Soviet Union near the Soviet mission to the United Nations to protest a Soviet naval flotilla bound for Cuba. Two protesters were arrested after eggs were thrown.
Mrs C R Dick Moore is a patient at Wadley Hospital Texarkana undergoing surgery today. Two Michigan men Dave Musselman and Doug Smith visiting for mission work in Mexico stayed in Hope for repairs. They led a musical gathering at First Baptist Church with local youths. Mrs C C Truitt heads women and girls at Assembly of God Camp at Lake of the Ozarks Missouri. Whitfield Masonic Lodge No 239 to meet July 15 at 7 30 p.m. Hope police report weekend violations include traffic license drunkenness DWI disturbing the peace petty larceny and shoplifting. Nine accidents this month with two injuries. year to date 168 accidents, 59 injuries, one death.
The City of Hope will conduct family interviews over the next three weeks as part of a study on local family characteristics. Interviewers will contact about twenty percent of Hope area families, and interviews will be confidential with no addresses requested. The study aims to determine population size and characteristics and project future changes using this information.
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