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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1968
Page
1
The editor reflects on campaign rigors and voter responsibility. He recalls personal experiences across counties, discusses intimidation and economic influence in politics, and urges citizens to vote on Election Day preserving democracy and the secret ballot.
Hempstead County 4 H'ers joined 642 members from every Arkansas county at the 33rd University 4 H Club Week on the University of Arkansas campus July 23 to 25. Pam Huffman earned a Safety A award, David Rowe and Hershel Wilson earned A awards in Tractor Driving and Timber Estimating, Sheryl Bright won a B award among about 75 competitors. James Rowe identified insects, Mary Hendrix presented a Home Management demonstration, Irene Hendrix & demonstrated Foods and Nutrition. The trip included campus tours and meetings with professors. program conducted by Agricultural Extension See COUNTY 4.41 On Page 8.
U S forces report 24 Americans killed and five enemy bodies found in two ground battles near Da Nang and Hue. A Navy pilot downed an enemy MIG-17 over North Vietnam. Marines from the 7th Regiment faced a day-long clash south of Da Nang. 20 Marines died and 40 wounded. In another ambush near Hue, four air cavalrymen were killed and 25 wounded as helicopters aided the fight. Enemy casualty numbers were not yet tallied.
Rep. Hammerschmidt announced Southwest Arkansas Economic Development District now covers 12 counties with Hempstead designated redevelopment area by the EDA. The 12 counties include Calhoun Columbia Dallas Hempstead Lafayette Little River Miller Nevada Howard Ouachita Sevier and Union, enabling federal planning and growth programs.
North Little Rock authorities report Mrs Willie Lee White, 45, died when her car struck the rear of a truck at the Arkansas 130 and US 70 junction. Trooper Martin said the vehicle was turning left from Arkansas 190 when the crash occurred and three other occupants were injured.
In Miami Beach AP reports Eisenhower urges a clear stance against a camouflaged surrender in the Republican platform on Vietnam. A nonpartisan committee member backs a broad plank to let the presidential nominee shape policy, while Nixon supporters push for a decisive but not overly specific line.
Joy Stilley reports on a new aerobics system devised by Pr Kenneth Cooper offering point values for activities. The piece humorously weighs how daily actions like pushing through a crowd or riding a bus could earn or fail to earn points, while noting the author’s bets with Dr Cooper on weekly scores.
Eight Peoria policemen were hit by gunfire as rocks and bricks were thrown in a Negro neighborhood near Taft Homes. Five officers were treated and released, three admitted but not seriously hurt. Four men and three women were arrested as off duty officers and state police patrolled the area. In Gary, Indiana, snipers returned fire as 64 were arrested and a 14 member commission of Black community leaders was formed to ease unrest amid a citywide curfew.
In North Philadelphia Wanamaker Junior High replaces math history English and social studies with a Black Power centered curriculum. Principal Charles Leftwich says 89 predominantly African American boys study how why and when of Black Power while others split into teams on housing recreation city services jobs and communications. Attendance climbs to about 95 percent and students read Malcolm X and Baldwin works, with final grades given for missing subjects.
Marion Crank the Democratic candidate for Governor of Arkansas spoke to an estimated audience of over 500 Monday night at the Third District Livestock Coliseum in Hope. Senator Olen Hendrix acted as master of ceremonies and Judge Royce Weisenberger introduced Crank. Delegations came from Nevada Howard Little River Columbia Lafayette Pike Seviet Union Miller and Pulaski counties with Hempstead County well represented. Rainbow Melodies of Paternos provided entertainment and Ray Turner oversaw arrangements.
In Shreveport Louisiana police leaders propose a two day national walkout amid criticism of support for dealing with race violence. Fraternal Order of Police president John Herrington says a September conference will decide details with delegates from New York and Detroit among others. The plan follows a Cleveland officer shootings funeral where leaders discussed the idea.
The First Baptist Church of Rosston announces a revival beginning August 4 led by evangelist James Ray Raines. Services will be held daily at 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Pastor Arlis Rowns extends a warm invitation to the public.
Washington officials reported a 25.4 billion budget deficit for the fiscal year ended June 30, 5.6 billion above January estimates and 3.1 billion above the revised March forecast. Receipts lagged by 2.3 billion as the 10 percent income tax surcharge was delayed, while spending exceeded January projections by 3.3 billion though Vietnam costs were only 800 million over Johnson's March 31 revisions.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk said the United States cannot further curtail bombing in North Vietnam without a realistic response to peace moves. He dismissed reports of North Vietnamese restraint and warned that stopping bombing could allow all trucks to reach South Vietnam, asking what would happen if bombing ended.
Arkansas Attorney General Joe Purcell said voters who participate in the Republican primary and then attempt to vote in the Democratic runoff on August 13 can be challenged. The warning came as election rules face scrutiny and voters weigh their options in the upcoming races.
Dwight D. Eisenhower calls Republican platform writers to oppose any camouflaged surrender in Vietnam as U.S. forces report setbacks in two ground battles. An American pilot claims the downing of another MIG amid new moves to curb black market dollar profiteering.
Two inmates at Cummins Prison Farm Arkansas did not return from meritorious furloughs and are listed escaped. Kenneth Nicely 29 and Jim Mac Lae 36 identified as escapees. Nicely serving life for first degree murder from Nevada County. Lee 36 serving 15 year sentence from Cross County for obtaining property under false pretenses. Nicely was to go to Hope House Little Rock. Lee to Wynne.
Construction begins on steel beams for the Interstate 30 overpass crossing Highway 29 north of Hope, causing potential traffic delays. Residents may consider alternate routes to save time, while long bills and discount issues with the gas company frustrate daily life. Grand opening notes, honors, and local events follow, including Merle Norman Cosmetics attendance and a student’s college acceptance, all amid election day turnout concerns and a Scout Court of Honor at First Methodist Church.
Voter turnout in Arkansas primaries appeared moderate in Hope and Conway as Democratic contenders led by Fulbright seek renomination. Local boxes showed varied early results with about 38 votes in one hour in Conway and 9 in another, amid forecasts of 450000 Democratic votes and 30000 Republican votes statewide.
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