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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1969
Page
1
A Tennessee River boat trip ends badly for the narrator as his pet mynah Al Baba dies. While digging a backyard grave, the bird disappears and the Boxer dog Roger is blamed. The tale explores canine jealousy and a thwarted funeral with a humorous, wry tone.
The Associated Press reports little change in Arkansas weather through Friday. A weak high pressure ridge over the South brings a southerly flow of moist Gulf air, while a stationary front extends into southern Missouri. Afternoon heating will fuel peak shower activity in northern Arkansas with widely scattered thunderstorms expected in most areas by late afternoon.
Little Rock Police Chief R. E. Brians announced his resignation effective September 1 after 28 years in law enforcement, including serving as chief since August 1963. Brians said he would retire from the force.
A federal grand jury indicted 13 people, some described as Mafia members, on conspiracy and racketeering charges tied to a loan from a Teamsters Union pension fund. Attorney General John N. Mitchell announced the case today.
Patmos Baptist Church will sponsor a revival from July 27 to August 1 led by Rev. Jesse White with Arthur Miller of Bodcaw directing singing. Services start at 7 30 each evening and the public is invited.
President Nixon launches a world tour after landing in San Francisco. He will fly to Johnston Island and the Apollo 11 recovery area aboard a Marine helicopter, then witness the spacecraft splashdown aboard the USS Hornet. The trip includes stops in Guam, the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, India, Pakistan, Romania, Britain, and likely South Vietnam, with talk of broader space exploration and possible troop reductions on return.
OsceolaArk AP Robert Warren 49 of Blytheville was killed Tuesday when his car and a truck collided head on about six miles north of Osceola on U.S. 61 police said.
Space Center Houston celebrates Apollo 11 as it nears splashdown with parades and banners. The city, transformed from ranch land to a space age hub, grew rapidly to 50,000, adding schools, housing, and new urban amenities for NASA workers and residents.
FTC Chairman Dixon warned Congress of safeguards against a flood of cigarette ads in newspapers magazines and other media if radio and TV advertising is blocked next year He said the agency may act after a July 1971 moratorium to require health hazard warnings in printed cigarette ads Joseph Cullman III said major firms will halt broadcast ads by September 1970 and may stop after December 31 if contracts end A NAB official voiced concern over economic disruption from ad cuts across media
Hal Boyle offers light guidance on avoiding trouble by saying no to invitations and risky plans. He notes there is no perfect method to avoid woes, but suggests cautious responses to social pulls that lead to disaster, illustrating with humorous prompts and stock pitches.
Latin American foreign ministers will meet in Washington to consider steps against El Salvador for not withdrawing troops from Honduras. The OAS council ordered the session after El Salvador refused its peace formula. Security concerns for Salvadoran immigrants and property in Honduras are cited.
A three car accident occurred Tuesday at 1 45 pm on E 3rd Street near the Rocket Service Station. Willie Williams of Hope drove the third car and was charged with following too closely. The other drivers were Richard Smith of Memphis Tennessee and Cecil Holmes of Alexandria Arkansas. City officers Clark and Neal investigated.
Boston announced by state motor vehicle registrar that Sen. Edward M. Kennedy has had his driver's license suspended following a preliminary finding of fault in a weekend accident that killed a young secretary. The suspension stands until a hearing. if fault is confirmed the license may be revoked for at least six months.
The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee changes its title to the Student National Coordinating Committee as H. Rap Brown becomes chairman. Brown cites potential retaliation if needed and notes his appeal of a five year federal firearms act sentence.
In Columbus Ohio the riot torn near east side saw 100 arrests early today mostly for curfew violations. A security force of 200 National Guard troops and 300 police kept tight control while a few small fires were reported and an hour ban on liquor sales remained in effect after rioting began Monday night following a shooting.
Violet King, 80, of Salem, died when her car collided with two other vehicles during a rainstorm at the junction of Arkansas 223 and U.S. 62 in Viola, according to State Police.
Apollo 11 prepares for a 11:49 a.m. splashdown aboard the USS Hornet in the Pacific. NASA officials describe a decontamination and quarantine process, including a 20 minute body scrub with sodium hypochlorite and a postlanding medical check, as crew members Neil Armstrong Edwin Aldrin and Michael Collins near home.
Houston AP Aerospace Writer reports Apollo 11 crew Neil Armstrong Edwin Aldrin and Michael Collins guided their command module toward a planned splashdown in the Pacific Ocean near Hawaii. Weather eyes on recovery area forecast scattered clouds at 3 000 feet and visibility ten miles.
Navy weather officers forecast excellent conditions for the Apollo 11 astronauts recovery aboard the USS Hornet. Scattered clouds visibility about 10 miles winds 11 to 17 mph and 3 to 5 foot swells in the recovery area 1,200 miles southwest of Honolulu with air and water temperatures in the low 80s.
NASA announced a 1972 unmanned space station mission to fire a nine telescope Apollo Telescope Mount and study the sun and universe from orbit. The plan includes docking crews aboard Saturn 1B for four weeks to begin manned missions later, renewing solar and stellar research goals.
Revenue office reminds truck trailer and boat license purchases are due by August 1 to avoid a $3 penalty per 10 days. Busy inspections mean act now. Loy Roger Cassady of Nashyville earns spring semester honor roll at University of Arkansas College of Agriculture and Home Economics. Bodhan hosts Hope’s fourth community visitation Thursday evening with caravan at 7 p.m. from Main Street, meeting at the school cafeteria for dinner at 7:30. The Third District Livestock Show and Rodeo Catalog will be out by August 1 serving seven counties Hempstead Howard Nevada Pike. The fair runs September 24 27. Delegates to Washington returned last night and will report on the water situation soon. Area 4-A district all star little league begins at K Park tonight with Mackover vs Arkadelphia at 5 45 and Hope vs Prescott at 7 30. Thursday features a consolation bracket for losers.
A Tuesday Pentagon release confirms three Arkansans killed in Vietnam and lists next of kin. Susan Hamptom, Huntsville mother Yves Gilliam, and Floyd W. Sims of Compton are named among bereaved relatives.
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