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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1968

Page

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Fulbright Urges Buffalo River National Park Plan

Our Daily Bread editorial notes Senator Fulbright and Senator McClellan push to add Buffalo River to the National Park System to halt dam projects. Jackson cites need for Interior reports and expedited committee action next session. The piece praises Arkansas leaders Hammerschmidt and local citizens for opposing the Gilbert dam and safeguarding the river.

Ales. H. Washburn Fulbright Buffalo River Corres &F Arkansas Congress Fulbright Henry M. Jackson Interior and Insual Affairs Committee Senate Buffalo Park Jackson Department of Interior Buffalo Bernier John’l. McClellan John Paul Hammerschmidt Jim Trimble Hammerschmidt Harrison Marshall Gilbert Corps of Eugineers

Cuban release frees US pilot after hijack ordeal

A U S airliner pilot captured during a hijacking by Fidel Castro's government plans to return to Miami with his five children after three weeks in custody. George Prelleza, 36, appeared in good health and was released to travel home. The Cubans gave no discussion of detention terms or details of the release.

Stratford C. Jones Associated Press Mexico City Fidel Castro Miami Ae Demelia George Prelleza Hoxie Prellege Southeast Airlines

Cal Caldwell to Attend 4H Orientation Meeting

Calvin Caldwell, Heapstead county farm agent, will attend a 4H club orientation at the Marston Hotel in Little Rock on July 26. The notice appears in the U S Airliner page two list of events and travelers.

U.S Calvin Caldwell Heapstead County Marston Hotel Little Rock

Berserk Man Robs Store and Kills 2

A man fatally shot two Yonkers men and wounded a wife after breaking into a sporting goods store for a pistol and shells in San Luis Obispo. Police arrested William B. Duff of Havre De Grace, Md., on suspicion of murder after a chase. victims were August Marsala, 46, and Victor Grieco, 52. Duff surrendered, claiming he did not mean to hurt people.

San Luis Obispo August Marsala Victor Grieco Yonkers N.Y William B. Duff Havre de Grace Los Angeles William Sperle Duff Sperro Bridge Naristoré

Senator Clyde Byrd to Speak at Hempstead Courthouse Tonight

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Senator Clyde Byrd will speak at the Hempstead County courthouse tonight Tuesday at 8 o clock. Gene Williams and the NBC Country Junction Show will provide entertainment.

Clyde Byrd Hempstead County Gene Williams NBC Country Junction Show

House Pushes Gun Control Bill Through Final Drives

Washington AP reports the House met early to push the gun control bill toward final action. Johnson's proposal to ban mail order rifles and shotguns and curb sales to nonadjacent states stalled amid six DC related measures. A licensing amendment passed. registration was rejected, while a mandatory sentence for carrying a gun during a federal felony was adopted. Johnson announced an appeal in Texas.

Tomseppy Associated Press Washington House Johnson District of Columbia Congress Robert F. Kennedy Texas

Texas prosecutor shot outside courthouse in Clarendon

Dist. Atty John R. Gillham was killed by five rifle shots outside his county courthouse office in Clarendon Texas. A building contractor Clyde Gilbreath, 60, was charged with murder and held without bond as about 10 witnesses watched on the square in the center of the town. Gillham had represented Gilbreath's wife in a divorce. One spectator, Gilbreath's 17-year-old son, restrained his father until authorities arrived.

Clarendon Tex Dist Atty John R. Gillham Texas Panhandle Clyde Gilbreath Gary Gerdes Gillham Gilbreath Bill Cornell

Old Homebody Boyle Aghast Wives Can't Darn Socks Today

A humorous column notes that eight of ten wives under forty cannot mend holes in their husband s socks, reflecting a generation gap. The piece cruises through social quirks, beards, soap operas, and reflections on modern life with satirical tone and historical contrasts.

Boyle Pee Ee NEW York Charles Dicksons Martin Pitcher

Bennett rally draws large Arkansas crowd in El Dorado

Associated Press report says Bruce Bennett markets what he calls the largest political rally in Arkansas this year at El Dorado. He invited five Democratic rivals to attend the gubernatorial event, but two, Mrs. Virginia Johnson and Marion Crank, indicated they cannot attend due to prior commitments.

Associated Press el Dorado Bruce Bennett Arkansas Bennett Virginia Johnson Marion Crank Crank Johnson Orvald. Faubus Rockefeller Party West Memphis

Music Camp Ends Friday at University of Arkansas

Fayetteville the tenth annual Music Camp at the University of Arkansas will conclude Friday with two concert series in the Fine Arts Concert Hall. Directors say students from Arkansas and several neighboring states will perform with multiple ensembles including bands orchestras choruses and piano workshop groups.

Fayetteville University of Arkansas Richard Worthington Arkansas Oklahoma Louisiana Missouri Caliefornia South Dakota Twirs Ling Ed Atterburh Bob Atterbury Marilyn Dodson Dephine

Hijacked Israeli Jet Landed in Algiers with 48 Aboard

An El Al Boeing 707 en route from Rome to Tel Aviv was seized by Palestinian commandos and forced to land at Algiers. The plane and Israeli crew are held while Algerian authorities negotiating. two Americans among passengers. Algerian war status with Israel cited.

Algiers Rome Tel Aviv Uns Mth Israel eAn Arab The Front For the Libera-ion of Palestine U.N U Thant New York Thant Mbassador Tewfik Bouattoura Bouattoura el al Mediterranean Rena Tsurlel Brooklyn Popular Front For the Yberation of Béirut Commando Group Algeria Maison Blanche Holy Land Israe

Rodeo at Bodcaw July 27

The Boqean Riding Club sponsors a rodeo Saturday July 27 at pm. Events include pig scramble for youngsters barrel racing pole bending flag racing junior and senior bull riding rope scramble and more. Open to entrants. Admission 25 and 40 cents. Sandwiches cokes and soft drinks served.

Boqean Riding Club At & P

Major Parties Seek to Sidetrack Wallace Stalemate Bid

Governors from both parties fear Alabama's George Wallace could stalemate the 1964 White House race. A Republican plan would write a cross party accord into platforms to settle any deadlock without Wallace. Democrats agree that post election negotiations trading policy for votes would ruin the rival party. Governor John Chafee seeks backing for a pre agreed plan to support the winner with most votes if no electoral majority. If no majority, the House would decide.

Walter R. Mears Associated Press Cincinnati, Ohio Alabama George C. Wallace White House Walace Wallace John H. Chafee Rhode Island 60Th National Governors Conference House of Representatives

Vietnam Posts Shelled As U S Forces Battle Near Da Nang

Heavy shelling and ground fighting hit Da Nang area and northern provinces as U S American Division troops clashed with Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces. Casualties included four South Vietnamese civilians and two soldiers. U S casualties were not reported.

George Esper Associated Press Saigon South Vietnam da Nang U.S Tam Ky Hue Quang Ngai

Edward Kennedy one of America's political questions

Hyannis Port Mass AP The future of Sen Edward M Kennedy remains a major political question as the Democratic National Convention nears A Kennedy memorial meeting at the Nantucket Sound compound gathered key figures from the Kennedy administrations and Rob Kennedy campaign with McNamara Schlesinger Sorensen and ODonnell among those present to discuss honoring Robert Kennedy and the broader political path ahead.

Cornelius F. Hurley Associated Press Hyannis Port Mass Edward M. Kennedy Kennedy Senate Kennedy Compound Nantucket Sound John F. Kennedy Robert F. Kennedy Robert Kennedy Robert 5. McNamara Arthur M. Schlesineger Jr Theodore C. Sorensen Kenneth P. O'Donnell McNamara Defense Johnson World Bank Schlesinger Harvard City College of New York White House Sorensen Washington

Russians Bow to Czech Liberals

The Soviet Union agreed to talks with Czechoslovakia on liberal reforms and pulled out most troops, while Moscow pressed for a stronger western frontier via Red Army forces. A meeting location and date remained unannounced, with Bratislava or Jo site speculated.

Peter Rehak Associated Press Prague Soviet Union Czechoslovakia Moscow West Germany Kremlin Presidium Bratislava Josite Presov Warsaw Poland Germany

City Board to discuss R R overpass tonight

Citizens along East End Street and the surrounding area are invited to a 7 30 PM City Board of Directors meeting to review an overpass across the Missouri Pacific Rail line east of Shover Street. State Highway Department representatives Garver Garver Engineers and the City Planning Commission will attend to present recommendations and discuss Interstate 30 connections.

East End Street Highway Department Missouri Pacific Shover Street State Highway Department Garver & Garver Engineers City Planning & Zoning Commission Hope

Whitlow Set to Preach at Centennial Celebration

Dr. S. A. Whitlow executive secretary of the Arkansas Baptist Convention will deliver the Sunday evening message at First Baptist Church marking 100 years for Christ and a three day centennial program. The event recalls Whitlow’s 1944-1956 pastorate when a new sanctuary rose and a record baptism surge occurred. The revival led by M. Ray McKay peaked with 63 baptisms in a single service. A mission church in Hope became Calvary Baptist Church on West Ave. B. hosted residents at 229 and an average Sunday School of 140. The three day celebration opens Friday with a church wide picnic at 7 p.m. at Fair Park.

S. A. Whitlow Arkansas Baptist Convention First Baptist Church Dr. Whitlow Whit M. Ray McKay Little Rock Angel Marstinez Pete Nunez Whitlow Hope Calegary Baptist Church West Ave. B Fair Park John H. McClanahan

Whitlow to Host Odom Quartet Concert Friday

The Odom Quartet will perform Friday with a program featuring works by various composers. Jim Pm will lead the event as a featured soloist, with admission charged at the door.

Whitlow Odom Odom Quartett I Vy . ii Bepumans Hoces South Jim

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