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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1968
Page
1
The piece explains the 10 percent surtax effective yesterday July 15. It argues that higher taxes reduce personal take home pay while increasing government debt. It frames the surtax as temporary and notes public skepticism toward Washington. It addresses office girls and working people directly.
Washington reports the House passed a $1.5 billion Army Engineers bill authorizing river and dam projects. It includes $471.2 million for Red River bank stabilization and navigation and $84 million for Arkansas River locks and dams. A $50 million Red River ceiling limits future add ons, with many Arkansas sites funded.
Jim Johnson and his wife Vite gintz address a political rally at Fair Park Coliseum this Tuesday night. Former Justice Johnson runs for the U S Senate as a Democrat and Mrs Johnson seeks the governor’s office. The Chuck Wagon Gang will perform at 7 30 followed by the speakers.
U S and South Vietnamese units clashed near Saigon with heavy bombardment and air strikes. In the Mekong Delta battle, 116 Viet Cong were killed, 17 Americans and two South Vietnamese were wounded, while a large arms cache was seized.
Prescott Arkansas burglars pried open a back door at Bill's Pharmacy Monday night and stole 17 handguns. Police found the break in this morning and the State Police Criminal Investigation Division is assisting local authorities.
Rome fashion notes spotlight NADEANE WALKER on the slim silhouette in Baratta and Andre Lang collections. Lang offers a clean high waist with saddlebag pockets and diagonal hip flaps, while Baratta adds fringe and bobbles. Glassy skin and rhinestone accents appear on select pieces.
Howard Hughes won a court round in his bid to buy 43 percent of ABC stock as the U S Circuit Court of Appeals refused to enjoin the sale of two million shares. The ruling upholds a district court judgment and the tender offer deadline loomed with Hughes Tool Co backing. FCC hearings will determine legality, delaying control despite rising purchases.
HAL BOYLE satirizes vacation tales told after returning home describing typical types Hank the Hero Romantic Rosalind Statistical Sam Sportsman Sid and the tone mocks exaggeration in a New York AP piece.
AP Special Correspondent John M. Hightower reports that in Paris peace talks the United States and North Vietnam have moved to informal secret exchanges on de escalation amid public stances of deadlock. Washington and Hanoi maintain open channels, with Harriman and Thuy continuing formal talks while leaders review policy and Cyrus Vance visiting Washington for consultations. Le Duc Tho has been in Hanoi two weeks and sits in the North Vietnamese Politburo as negotiations stall over Ho Chi Minh era demands.
Hempstead County Cattlemen will meet at the Diamond Cafe on July 18 at 8 p.m. Dee Coffee, president, invites all beef cattle producers. Guest speaker James Duncan of KWKH Shreveport will discuss herd sire selection. Duncan, a Sam Houston State graduate, has worked with Texas and Louisiana cattle herds and with the Louisiana Animal Breeders Cooperative.
California Governor Ronald Reagan plans a southern swing this week to counter George Wallace. Wallace shows rising poll strength, especially in the South, threatening Republican votes. Reagan leaves Thursday for fund raising in Texas Arkansas Virginia North Carolina and Alabama. Humphrey backs a lottery draft proposal to call up the youngest groups first.
The Arkansas Supreme Court cleared the way for Gov. Rockefeller to attempt removal of Game and Fish Commission members. First move delayed by a fishing trip as H. W. McMillan, named hearing officer, filed charges against an unnamed commissioner later identified as Raymond R. Farris of Biscoe. notice of charges not yet delivered.
At 4 p.m. Monday in front of Martindale's Clinic a pickup truck driven by Ed Young struck the left rear fender of Dr. Jud Martindale's parked car. Minor damage occurred. Young was charged with failure to yield the right of way. Officer Janiss Neal investigated.
Texarkana surgeon Dr Mitchell Young leads a local campaign to reduce the U S Department of Health Education and Welfare power over school desegregation. He chairs the Freedom of Choice Organization of Texarkana with about 7000 members, opposing forced integration and urging freedom of choice as a peaceful path.
Senate session canceled to blunt delaying tactics as the Judiciary Committee prepares to question chief justice designate Abe Fortas. President Johnson’s nominee faces long scrutiny over high court decisions since 1965 amid opposition from Sen. Ervin and support from leaders Mansfield and Dirksen.
The piece notes looming convention jitters as ATandT long lines installers threaten a strike that could disrupt TV radio and teletype service for the Democratic Chicago convention and Republican Miami Beach meeting. It cites wage disputes, day to day negotiations, and Florida fund raising for Miami Beach. Senator Smathers weighs the move but flags Miami Beach as the likely site if shifts occur.
Reform minded Czechoslovaks issued a 2000 word indictment of Soviet style rule over twenty years. A Prague piece titled Mlada Fronta June 27 sparked a Western and European Communist leadership to draft a near ultimatum to Czechoslovakia. Brezhnev and others signaled closer scrutiny and possible tightening of reforms.
Arkansas Supreme Court refused to stay a lower court order requiring Fort Smith to recognize union representation for city employees and set a tight timetable for appeal. The ruling followed Judge Kimbrough’s order rehires and recognition of the American Federation of State Municipal and County Employees AFL CIO, with further briefs due in days. The case centers on bargaining status and contract controls amid ongoing disputes.
First Baptist church marks 100 years with a three day program on July 26 27 and 28. Historical records show sixteen men licensed or ordained to preach gospel including Lloyd Garland H A Fisk Jr Ernest Whitten H B Fuller Jr James L Hunt L B Jordan Truett King Bob Harris Jerry Brownsing Charles Tittle Glen Seaver Jim Yocom Jimmey Dan Baker Hercel McBay Jerry Jackson and John David Whitlow. The church notes three music educators directors Larry Williams Charles Patson and Wayne Smiley. Home missionaries include Mrs Wanzell Nix Rodriguez and Eye oak pee Fath. Henry Whitlow and wife serve as Hong Kong on foreign missionary duty.
Fire crews responded at 6:20 p.m. to North East Street where a stove fire caused minor damage. Neighbors reported smoke and quick action. No injuries were listed.
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