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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1962
Page
4
The government reports a 552 billion annualized GNP for the second quarter, up from 545 billion in Q1 but shy of Kennedy administration hopes for 570 billion. The figure, a preliminary estimate, may affect his urge for a tax cut this year to spur growth.
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. returned to Albany after a 45 day jail sentence as protests against segregation intensify. Police guard actions and a large demonstration are planned as teenagers lead sit ins at local lunch counters and authorities prepare contingencies.
The United States cuts off aid to Peru except for humanitarian help to press for a return to civilian democratic government after a military takeover in Lima. A White House statement cites concern, with broader aims in Latin America and possible suspension of Peru’s sugar purchases.
The forecast calls for improving skies with periods of sun and clouds and a cautionary note for possible evening mist. Total precipitation through June totals 26.93 inches, higher than last year’s 24.90 inches for the same period, indicating above normal rainfall.
Maj. Gen. Joe Calvin Lambert, born August 9 1908 in Washington, rose from buck private in 1925 to Adjutant General of the United States Army. His career included combat with the 14th Armored Division, wartime service in Italy, and key posts at Fort Benning and in war crimes tribunals.
The Army will test fire unarmed missiles over sparsely populated Southwest areas because White Sands NM cannot accommodate full range testing. Launches outside the range will target White Sands with dummy warheads, using Blanding Utah Wingate NM and Datil NM launch sites for Pershing and Sergeant missiles.
The U S Court of Appeals ruled that labor unions may not use union paid attorneys or funds to defend union officers charged with fraud. It ordered a U S District Court review to determine whether President James R Hoffa and Teamsters Union officials must reimburse the union for legal services in certain fraud cases. The decision was written by Judge Charles Fahey with Judges Henry W Edgerton and Wilbur K Miller concurring.
The House approved a compromise farm bill 229 to 19, preserving voluntary crop reduction programs for wheat and feed grains and adding voluntary milk production curbs. It raises eligible retirement to 50 percent and offers dairy payments up to 2.50 per hundredweight for voluntary cuts. The Senate, which passed the administration measure, faces pressure to reject the House version. If stalled, the nation could revert to the 1958 program with large surpluses.
El Dorado News Times appeals for about 3000 to fund two cataract operations for Billy Bradley Jr. who was blinded by lightning while playing baseball. Doctors say sight may return if cataracts from his seared eyes are removed.
Geneva AP report says Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko calls Laos treaty a guarantee of peace not only for the region, pledging unity, independence and neutrality for Laos. He notes past setbacks, claiming disputes were artificial. Premier Souvanna Phouma and Canadian FM Green see Laos as a hopeful example for solving world problems. The piece also covers U S test ban talks, potential changes to seismic monitoring, and tensions over Berlin as Rusk and Gromyko prepare for further talks.
Meyer's Bakery of Hope drivers racked up 34 million miles with a single chargeable accident across the Continental United States under Interstate Traffic rules. The record, cited by Laval Safety Commission, honors James Jones Harrell Butler and Jerry Winer among Meyer's staff.
The Senate confirmed President Kennedy's nomination of Mayor Anthony J. Celebrezze of Cleveland as secretary of welfare. Celebrezze, 51, a Democrat, succeeds Abraham Ribicoff who resigned to run for the Senate from Connecticut. this is the first Kennedy Cabinet change. The Finance Committee unanimously approved Celebrezze, who likely will resign as Cleveland mayor.
May 1962 Arkansas retail sales rose notably with Little Rock up six percent from May 1961, Fort Smith and Pine Bluff rising seven to nine percent in May. Fayetteville Blytheville and nine other cities reported increases, while furniture sales climbed 10 percent from April and 22 percent year over year. Farm income for May measured 13.3 million dollars, an eight percent rise year over year. Bank debits in June reached 930.2 million across Arkansas.
Magnolia Texarkana Construction Co. of Texarkana won the Talbot Hall men’s dormitory College Center and Nelson Hall remodeling contract for Southern State College. Low bid 2,255,000 with 970,000 under architect estimate. Completion target fall 1963.
AP reports that Army Nike Zeus intercepts a test vehicle launched from Kwajalein at Vandenberg, showing first major breakthrough in antimissile efforts. Despite officials’ cautious tone, a 40 foot interceptor destroyed or nearly destroyed the target, with speeds near 1000 mph and no nuclear warhead involved. The test marks a key milestone in a $3.2 billion program, with further pages detailing ongoing debates and next steps.
Senate investigators press former farm official William P. Mattox as he testifies about accepting financial favors from Billy Sol Estes. Mattox claims Agriculture Secretary Freeman fired him to deflect blame and says the trip to Washington was for wage discussions with Labor official Hofeleman, not tied to Estes cotton deals.
Washington AP reports rising voter opposition to large foreign aid outlays as Senate debate and a 56 to 27 vote on a 4 to 6 billion authorization frame the issue. Kennedy can extend aid behind the Curtain if vital to security, with protests over limits on India and Poland and Yugoslavia. The fight shows broad unease over continued vast aid programs amid party divisions and pending funding measures.
Orval Faubus and Mrs. Faubus will host a farewell style open house in Los Angeles this Sunday at Hotel Marion in Little Rock. A reception with a short program in the grand ballroom at 2 pm will greet guests from across the state and feature keepsakes for attendees.
Geneva AP report says Soviet leader Vitorian Zorin signaled Moscow would withhold nuclear weapons from China if the West treats West Germany and Atlantic allies fairly. He urged a joint pledge by the four nucléaire powers to curb arms, prevent transfers, and stop deployments to nonnuclear states.
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