Sliced Thin Reunion With Vietnam Vet Billy Wimberly
In a May encounter at Town and Country restaurant the author recognizes Billy Wimberly in sunglasses. Wimberly, longtime operating engineers member and Philco diesel maintenance chief in Vietnam, is home on leave awaiting reassignment. He flew Bangkok to New York to Shreveport in 24 hours, and his tale delights the hometown paper staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Wimberly
Hope
Vietnam
Billy
J. W. Wimberly
Lves
W. ‘Ave
Philco Corporation
Bangkok
Thailand
Philco
New York City
Shreveport
Viet _ham
Bert Rettig
Rockefeller admits planning error during Arkansas trip
Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller, honorary chair of a regional planning conference in Hot Springs, Kansas Arkansas? acknowledges that planning mistakes may have occurred. He credits planning with establishing a Department of Administration and warns of belt-tightening for the next 14 months. He notes long-range aims, cites demographic shifts by 1970, and references global and national tensions from the Vietnam War to domestic issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Ark
Winthrop Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Department of Administration
America
Petition Ruling Is Appealed To State Supreme Court
A Chancery Court ruling that Act 68 of 1965 was unconstitutional has been appealed by Attorney General Joe Purcell to the Arkansas Supreme Court. Judge Richard Mobley ruled January 31, 1967, in a suit by Jerry Mahan, who faced an $800 filing fee and petition signatures of 15 percent of voters to get on the 1966 general election ballot. The text notes prior election defeat by Marlin Hawkins for Conway County sheriff and collector, with a mention of repayment of the filing fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Chancery Court
State Supreme Court
Alty
Joe Purcell
Richard Mobley
Russellville
Jerry Mahan
Marlin Hawkins
Conway County
Preventing Plane Seizure Is Tough Job
AP aviation writer reports on methods to deter hijacking such as secret boarding surveillance and metal object detectors. FAA and airlines review devices to detect guns, film boarding, and provide cockpit visibility while preserving door security. Pilots argue armor plating would not stop a hijacking once a weapon is produced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern Haugland
AP Aviation
Washington (Ap
Richard Swift
Federal Aviation Administration
Fight Standards Service
Swift
William Becker
Air Transport Association
FAA
Aboard Hijacked Air Liner Returns to U S Soil
Fifty six passengers back from a hijacked National Airlines DC8 jet landed in Miami on a government charter. The hijacker, claiming Fidel ordered him back, used a gun and fake grenade. He identified himself as Hernandez. Crew described a well dressed man in his early 20s. Passengers included Neil and family aboard. Police report a separate car crash on Dairy Street with Jerry Mitchell charged with reckless driving.
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West 6Th St
Jerry Mitchell
Mitchell
John Shirley
Bob M
Gassaway
Associated Press
Wilter
Miami
Fla
Cuba
U.S
U.S. State Department
National Airlines
Fidel
National
Los Angeles
Hernandez
Richard Nell
U.S. Air Force
Biloxi
Miss
Los Angelic
Nell
Neil
Melton Hamilton
Houston
Tex
Hamilton
Serene Cronkite Gets Training For Conventions By Boyle
Walter Cronkite, a familiar face in millions of American homes, plans intensive prep before the political conventions. He will train for coverage with a low-residue diet and throat care, while studying issues and candidate backgrounds. Cronkite says he works to do his best rather than compete, and he does not fear broadcasting, even facing long, demanding days in the cockpit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ral Byron
New York
Walter Cronkite
CBSTV
Waleter
Walter
Wheelhorse
Cronkite
Astros Pauls
Army moves to quell six week South China clashes
Travelers report troops patrolling streets and barricades in Canton as the army steps in after six weeks of fighting between Mao supporters and rivals. Nan Fang says Peking ordered action. reports vary on who issued the order. Trains guarded. fires devastated 17 city blocks. Military leaders in Canton ramp up control amid unclear central direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Edwards
Associated Press
Hong
North Vietnam
Kwangsi
Mao Tse-tung
Kiteveeee
Peking
Ozan Flood Control Project to Start at Site No 2
The Ozan Flood Control job will begin about August 1 at Site No 2 in the North Fork Ozan Creek watershed. Woodrow Smith of Arkansas was the apparent low bidder at 103547.08 dollars among six bids. Site 2 lies 6.7 miles northeast of Nashville across Pike and Hempstead counties on land of Andrew Harris, Donald Reed, and Luther Reed. The 158240 cubic yard structure is set for completion in 197 calendar days. The watershed covers 46434 acres and flood peaks threaten over 4000 acres of farmland. a 1958 flood caused over 37000 dollars in damage. Davey notes future sites will proceed as funds allow and easements are secured.
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North Fork
Ozan Creek
William B. Davey
Soil Conservation Service
Woodrow Smith
Stamps
Arkansas
Nashville
Pike and Hempstead
Andrew Harris
Donald Reed
Luther Reed
Davey
Hope Students in U A Summer Orientation Program
Three Hope College of Education students took part in the University of Arkansas summer orientation week July 7 to 19. Sally Booth Mary Ellen Holder and Charlotte Eugene Moore registered for the incoming class to learn about the university and its offerings before enrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope
U.A
Fayetteville
Ark
University of Arkansas
Sally FE
Booth
Mary Ellen Holder
Charlotte Eugene Moore
1708 South Main
College of Education
Wallace Gain Bothers Both Big Parties
Wallace's growing use of public opinion polls worries both major parties about his potential impact on the presidential election. Republicans fear a Wallace vote could hurt them, while Nixon remains the lone major candidate commenting publicly. A bipartisan neutrals drive, led by Rep. Goodell and Rep. Udall, aims to secure pledges from candidates to back the winner of the national popular vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wallace
Richard M. Nixon
Charles £. Goodell
N.Y
Morris K. Udall
Anz
House
Goodall
Nixon
Philadelphia
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Georgia
Rep
Bob Wilson
California
House Republican Committee
GOP
Crossett Hamburg Papers Sold in Arkansas Deal
The Ashley County Publishing Co. owner of the News Observer in Crossett and the Ashley County Leader in Hamburg has been sold to Harold E. Marvin of Montgomery Alabama. Herschel Lake will move to Crossett as vice president and publisher of the new company named County Newspapers Inc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crossett, Ark
Ashley County Publishing Co
Arkansas
Robert Fisher
Crossett
R. H. Reamey
News Observer
Ashley County Leader
Hamburg
Harold E. Marfin
Montgomery Advertiser
Montgomery
Ala
Herschel Lake
Tuscaloosa
Hot Springs Presbyterians hear visiting pastors soon
Hot Springs Presbyterians in Hope will host two visiting ministers from Texas over the next two Sundays. Maynard M. Miller, retired five years from Westminster Presbyterian Hot Springs, preaches on Sunday morning with the topic A New Look at the Cross. July 28 guest minister is Rev Harry A. Osborne of First Presbyterian Hot Springs, recently named moderator of Hope Presbytery. August 4 features Rev David Pittenger of Malvera, serving Trinity Presbyterian Dallas.
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Presbyterians
Hope
Hot Springs
Texas
Maynard M. Miller
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Ninister
Harry A. Osborne
First Presbyterian Church
Osborne
Hope Church
David Pittenger
Malvera
Trinity Presbyterian Church
Dallas
Time for Guns Outside Black Panther Courtroom
Outside the Oakland courthouse Huey Newton and the Black Panther Party defy guards with a gun rights march. A cordon of supporters, helmeted officers, and chanting campaigners fill the area as protesters shout Free Huey and demand action in the murder case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Panther
Huey Newton
Black Panther Party
Johnson Thieu Honolulu Summit Focuses On Vietnam War
President Johnson will meet South Vietnam's Nguyen Van Thieu in Honolulu for a private two day summit on the Vietnam war and Paris peace talks. Secretary Rusk travels to Hawaii with Johnson while Defense Secretary Clifford and Gen Wheeler join the delegation. Ambassador Bunker is the sole U.S. official stationed in South Vietnam after the trip.
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Frank Cormier
Associated Press
Austin, Tex
Johnson
South Vietnam
Nguyen van Thieu
Paris
Dean Rusk
Honolulu
Thieu
Aew
Eungton
Thien
U.S
Lady Bird
Washington
Texas
Defense
Clark Clifford
Vietnam
Clifford
Earle G. Wheeler
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Ellsworth Bunker
Charges Fly Over Lost Industry
DARDANWELLE Ark AP The six Democratic gubernatorial candidates attended Mount Nebo chicken fry and attacked Gov Rockefeller over the lost Uniroyal plant. Whitbeck challenged the Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce secretary to release a letter explaining why Arkansas did not land the $76 million plant. Crank blamed Oklahoma Gov for bringing the plant to Ardmore while others accused Rockefeller of weak leadership. Boswell criticized campaign spending and said opponents cling to the old guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dardanwelle
Ark
Mount Nebo
Winthrop Rockefellar
Frank Whitbeck
Little Rock
Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce
Fands Corp
Whitbeck
Arkansas
Ardmore
Okla
Crank
Oklahoma
Rockefeller
Arkansans
Ted Boswell
U S Not Convinced Heaor Intends to De-Escalate the War
U S officials remain skeptical of North Vietnam's hint of de escalation in Paris talks as Ambassador Xuan Thuy cites a lull in rocket attacks on Saigon. They warn Hanoi could claim a de escalation or resume raids, while U S bombing of the North continues and the issue of reciprocity looms large.
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U.S
Heaor
John M. Hight
Uwe
Paris
North Vietnam
Saigon
Hanoi
Xuan Thuy
Salymon
W. Averell Hare Timan
David Schoenbrun
Thuy
Johnson
United States
Ba Uy
North Vietsnam
Melton's Body Found in Wreck Near Mount Home Ark
Plane wreckage found on a mountainside near Mount Home about 20 miles southwest of here. Authorities say the debris suggests remains of Marvin Melton, a prominent Jonesboro business figure who disappeared last October en route from Jonesboro to Dallas. An FAA investigation team will assess the crash scene and release details at a 10:30 a.m. briefing in Mount Home.
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Mount Fba
Ark
Norman
Here
Cryll Alr
Marvin Melton
Jonesboro
Dallas
Tex
Joal Wall
Arkansas Cap
Melton
S. Wall
Federal Aviation Agency
Walt
National Forestry Service
Wall
James L. Green
Montgomery County
Maryin Melton
Edward Marcus
Neiman-Marcus Co
Grider Field
Pine Bluff
Texarkana
Nevada Rally Tonight At Presscott Courthouse
A Nevada county political rally is planned tonight at the Prescott courthouse. Speakers will include county district and state candidates, with entertainment starting at 6 30 PM.
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Nevada County
Presscott
Rioting in Akron Triggers City Curfew and Guard Reinforcement
Akron City Council declares a 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew after looting and arson in a predominantly Black neighborhood. About 100 National Guardsmen reinforce police as disturbances flare late at night and into early morning, with penalties up to a $100 fine or jail for curfew violations.
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Akron
Lou Mio
Associated Press
Ohio
Venenas
Remy
National Guard
Woosteree
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Dairy Street
Hope Fire Department
Young Chevrolet Company
Boyle
Ozan Flood Control
Presbyterian
Harold V. Sineeter
Oakland
Callf
Black Panthers
West
Ameda County
Old Guard
Boswell
Fle
Nevada
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