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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1966
Page
1
The Our Daily Bread column laments voter confusion during the 1966 Arkansas Primary. The Star shifts to a new printing plant and cold type, slowing campaign coverage. Editor notes staff vacations and promises better future coverage.
Brig. Gen Joseph W Stilwell Jr commander of the Army Special Warfare Center at Fort Bragg was aboard a twin engine DC3 that disappeared flying from San Francisco toward Honolulu His mother confirmed he was on the flight as copilot Hal Grimes piloted the plane a massive search operation is under way about 900 miles west of San Francisco Stilwells mother says he held a pilot license and was working to obtain an instrument rating.
Houston reports Gemini 10 crew John W. Young and Michael Collins returned to Ellington Air Force Base after a four hour delay due to aircraft issues. The pair, 35, completed the first dual rendezvous with two satellites during a three day spaceflight and were greeted by families and fellow astronauts.
Mary Luella Craig of Batesville was crowned Miss Arkansas 1966 at Convention Hall Hot Springs tonight amid tears of joy. The 17 year old daughter of Dr and Mrs R A Craig performed Shimmy Like My Sister Kate and stood with finalists Gail Bigge Deanna Waldrip Mary Womack and Maneen Rae Grigsby.
The House opens debate on a civil rights bill amid tensions over a housing provision aimed at improving opportunities for Negroes. Critics warn the two transaction exemption for homeowners and agents could weaken enforcement, while supporters push clarifying language to reflect intent. The measure also covers juror selection reforms and school desegregation tools, including direct action by the attorney general to desegregate schools.
A bus carrying Belgian schoolchildren crashed from an autobahn bridge near Wstein in Limburg, killing 31 and injuring many, including two teachers and the driver. The Brussels-registered vehicle toppled about 30 feet, with survivors assisted by doctors and firefighters as a traffic jam formed at the wreck.
CHICAGO AP Evidence to be presented to the Cook County Grand jury today in the case against Richard Speck 24 held in city jail hospital since July 17. State's Atty. Daniel Ward said the presentation is anticipated for Monday. Speck is charged with murdering Gloria Jean Davy 2 and eight nurses in a July 14 intruder attack. He was arrested July 17 at Cook County Hospital.
AP News Digest reports North Vietnamese regulars press attacks on U S Marines near the border after inflicting heavy losses on a company of Leathernecks. Washington separate. President Johnson sharp reply to Fulbright speech may harden senatorial foreign policy discontent. Tony Levia, renowned golf pro, dies with wife and two others in a plane crash on a golf course. UN Security Council debates Israeli air raid on a Syrian project to divert Jordan River waters. Arkansas primary election Tuesday. six die on highways. Miss Arkansas among youngest ever for Miss America pageant.
A head on collision two miles north of Harrison on U S 62 65 killed Lennie Bryant 20 his wife Alva 19 and William Coy Gots 24. Two Bryant car passengers Anne Sue Edward 16 and Leonard Bryant 17 of Alpena were hospitalized in Harrison. Goats was alone.
The Gospel Messengers of Pensacola Florida invite the public to a Tuesday night 8 p m presentation at Calvary Baptist Church. The program features gospel music personal testimonies and inspiring talks. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Willie Hunter a 16 year old Negro boy from Atlanta is hiking with friends along Interstate 85 through Georgia South Carolina and North Carolina to reach Washington to urge support for U S Viet Nam policy He is not part of any civil rights group and plans to meet President to request a speech at a August 5 Lincoln Memorial rally carrying a knapsack with his hoped for suit for the meeting.
Vice Admiral John J Hyland, commander of the U S 7th Fleet, said the United States has a military force capable of destroying North Vietnam but the government does not currently have that policy. He noted air strikes on fuel depots near Hanoi have hurt the enemy, but U S planes are unlikely to bomb Hanoi soon.
The U S State Department withheld comment on Ho Chi Minh’s reply to CBS indicating no trial is planned for captured American airmen. Pentagon says about 45 Americans are captives in North Vietnam and should be treated as prisoners of war. Ambassador Harriman cautioned Hanoi against trials and noted limited progress in freeing some Viet Cong-held prisoners in the South. Pucinski argued Hanoi would violate its own prisoner treatment pledge if prosecutions occur. Ky said only a North invasion could secure victory, warning China could enter the war if invasion happens.
Viet Cong guerrillas launched dawn attacks on nine isolated outposts south of Saigon in a wave of hit and run strikes. U S Marines pressed a sweep into hills near the DMZ as B52s bombed suspected North Vietnamese targets two miles south of the 17th parallel.
Polling locations for the City of Hope in the Democratic Primary Election July 26 include Ward 1 at Fire Station 146B Tol E Tex Show Room, Ward 1C Laseter Club House California St near Highway 24 North, Ward 1D Jones Iield House High School Grounds, Ward 2-4 Big Court Room Courthouse 3rd floor, Ward 2-B Little Court Room Courthouse Basement, Ward 3 Elks Hall Youth Center Bldg Middle Room, Ward 4-A City Hall Court Room, Ward 4-B Elks Hall Youth Center Bldg First Room, County Box 5 LaGrone Williams Hardware Display Room 142 West Second Street, and County Box 6 Trading Post Showroom on Last Third Street.
Milwaukee area beers reputation meets Germantown effort as the Germantown Fire Department holds its 59th annual fund-raising picnic. Town officials say the polka-dancing carnival drew crowds and about 4000 gallons of beer were consumed.
Mrs. John F. Kennedy and her two children arrived back in New York from a seven week Hawaii vacation. In 19 months they have traveled across three continents. They head to Newport Alabama to attend Janet Auchincloss wedding, after a brief New York hello.
In Arkansas seven men seek the Democratic nomination for governor as two month campaign ends in a primary with potential runoff. Republican Winthrop Rockefeller hopes to face the Democratic winner in November. Faubus declines to run. candidates attack the 12 year Democratic machine and past Faubus- era controversies.
Hope police docket shows several drunkenness and liquor violations over the week end. Arrests include Emma Thomas and Elvin T. Bobo among others, with charges of driving while intoxicated and transporting more than the legal beer charge. Corene Noble faced concealed weapon counts. Henry Robinson and Cecil Trent were booked for drunkenness.
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