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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1967
Page
2
The Associated Press reports Arkansas sees cooler July conditions with below normal temperatures. Forecasts call for mainly afternoon showers and patchy fog dispersing by late morning. Highs reach mid 80s, some locales in the 90s. overnight lows rise, Fayetteville at 59, no rainfall statewide Thursday.
Sen. Willa Proxmire proposes abolishing the Subversive Activities Control Board as Sen. John J. Williams seeks reconsideration of Simon F. McHugh’s confirmation. McHugh, husband of a former Johnson secretary, earned a $26 000-a-year seat on the five member board amid calls that the post is a sinecure. Mansfield called the dispute moot after McHugh took the oath. Williams urged a reassessment of papers.
London reports at least 10 nations including the United States have increased trade with Rhodesia despite U.N. sanctions. Douglas Jay told the House of Commons that early year figures show U S exports rising with Rhodesia along with Luxembourg Portugal and Switzerland, while imports from Rhodesia rise to those and other nations. The foreign office noted much American trade consisted of goods shipped before the sanctions took effect.
American pilots claimed three MIGs shot down and a probable fourth as Crusaders from the Bon Homme Richard raked enemy fighters with Sidewinder missiles and 20mm cannon. Ground combat saw a 1,000-man US Marine battalion and a Mekong Delta force land near Saigon, with 16 Viet Cong killed in the delta and continued artillery harassment near the DMZ.
UNITED NATIONS New York diplomats reported the Soviet Union pressing Arab states led by Syria and Algeria to accept a U S backed plan linking Israeli troop withdrawals with ending the Arab state of war. Algeria and Syria resisted, aiming for an unconditional withdrawal demand, while the General Assembly considered a resolution before adjourning. Soviet arms shipments to Egypt were noted as replacements for losses in the June war.
Two young Peredo brothers arrived in southeast Bolivia 14 months ago posing as farmers to buy land for a pig farm. They helped form a guerrilla group tied to Cuba and Marxist movements across South America. The force, aided by locals and foreigners, has intensified fears of nationwide instability.
The Justice Department filed a notice of appeal to overturn the FCC approval of the $2.8 billion ABC ITT merger. It also sought a temporary restraining order to stop the deal from closing tonight, arguing the merger harms the public and risks reduced competition in broadcasting.
Vice President Humphrey dedicates the Key West desalting plant as preparations start for a 30 day test at 2.6 million gallons daily. He notes future nuclear plants could supply large water amounts, while current cost is about 85 cents per thousand gallons. Potable water still mainly comes via an 18 inch line from Florida City.
Thirteen ILGWU members, mostly women, appeal contempt of court convictions imposed by Chancellor Reed for picketing violence at Ottenheimer Brothers. Five were fined 100 dollars, five 50 dollars, three 100 dollars with 10 days jail. all posted appeal bonds as negotiations with plant officials resumed.
The House derailed a $40 million anti rat proposal and pushed anti riot legislation as part of a tense week. Rep Dow called this Congress angry while Democrats weigh finishing appropriations and tackling antipoverty foreign aid and tax bills. GOP tweaks to transportation funding show party clout in the 90th Congress. HAL BOYLE comments on romance and admiration for women.
The piece reports on a three day event with fourteen concurrent workshops where delegates from New York City and beyond discuss action behind Black Power. Karenga calls for unity without erasing diversity while noting opposition from some NAACP members and recalling figures like James Farmer James Meredith Ossie Davis Ruby Dee Jesse Jackson and William Booth amid tensions with white society.
Washington AP reports President Johnson and HUD Secretary Robert Weaver denounced the House vote 207-176 to sidetrack a two year 40 million rat abatement measure. Johnson said federal funds protect livestock and should shield children too while Weaver called the outcome thoughtless and heartless, harming the poor.
State Welfare Director Len Blaylock said three probationary workers in Greene County were not made permanent because of political maneuvering by county and state welfare officials. He noted the hires were Jan 3, shortly before Gov. Rockefeller took office, and that permanent appointments would proceed once political pressures Abate. Blaylock alleged efforts to impose political control targeted Puliam, Lemmons, and Sparlar, but he praised their performance and independence.
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