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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1966
Page
1
A Batesville Guard excerpt recounts a county campaign tale by Paul Buchanan, recalling a candidate’s arduous days on the trail. The narrator lists extreme trials and humorous sacrifices from early election campaigns, including dogs, ticks, dust, and social triumphs as he sought voter contact.
Senate actions and a Goldberg briefing frame a looming Septembers South Viet Nam election. Mansfield argues ballots should be held with minimal or no UN oversight, while concerns linger over Viet Cong control and international observers. Javits cites election commission guidance excluding Communists and neutralists from voting.
In Saigon the Buddhist crisis deepens as Thich Tri Quang orders followers to remove street altars while Hue braces for possible government troops. Marines camp near Hue after moving from Da Nang as Ky’s regime expands the junta. A related clash in the central highlands sees U.S. forces repelling a North Vietnamese assault, with at least 77 attackers reported killed.
Mineral Springs and Howard County Training School districts filed briefs in federal court to consolidate and end dual race based systems. Saratoga district seeks dismissal. Judge Oren Harris set a pre trial conference for 2 p m. read more.
The Associated Press reports California Republicans vote today between Ronald Reagan the actor and San Francisco Mayor George Christopher for the gubernatorial nomination. Democratic voters backing Gov G Brown seek an edge against Mayor Samuel W Fy in Los Angeles as congressional contests unfold in the region.
Washington AP reports that five Arkansas counties Clark Grant Ashley Baxter and Columbia will become ineligible for Economic Development Administration assistance after July 1. The departments says these counties no longer meet Public Works and Economic Development Act qualifications for creating new jobs in needy communities.
AP Aerospace writer reports the 1 135 pound OGO satellite launched from Cape Kennedy into a broad, high orbit to study earth sun relations. Data may aid solar storm forecasts, communications, and possibly agriculture forecasting in later decades.
Dr. Robert Seamans Jr., deputy NASA administrator, hailed the Gemini9 mission feats and rendezvous success while warning Russia leads in some areas of space. He noted many scientists may exit the U.S. program within 12 months amid planning gaps after moon landing.
The Crippled Children's Division of the Department of Public Welfare invites invited children to register for a diagnostic and check up clinic on June 1966 at the Health Unit. Examining clinicians include Dr. Charles G. Smith orthopedist from Texarkana and Dr. Lowell Harris pediatrician lope. Orthopedic Nursing consultant is Mrs. Irene Smith from Little Rock Arkansas. Volunteers include Max Kitchen Prescott Delphine Lester Lewisville Mrs. Elizabeth Rogers Hope Mrs. Arch Wylie Miss Sandra Starkey Miss Frances Middlebrooks.
In Arkansas a hearing on auto liability insurance rate increases was rescheduled from June 14 to June 27. Insurance Commissioner Harvey Combs said rates must not be put into effect until after the hearing. The delay assists attorneys in preparation. Gov. Faubus and gubernatorial candidate Winston Chandler had pressed for the review. The 21.2 percent increase for 1 and 2 letter companies writing auto liability coverage became effective last Wednesday. Chandler has urged motorists to protest via advertisements.
London AP reports Britain's maritime strike extends into a fourth week with leaders threatening to cut oil supplies. Seamen in four of seven districts may urge the union to blacklist oil tankers as talks continue. Workers demand a 40 hour week, while owners cite a 17 percent pay increase stance.
DAR plans Flag Day meeting in Texarkana Arkansas on Tuesday June 14 at the Terrace Room Town House Seventh and Hickory. The ten oclock business session will be followed by a luncheon with reservations to Mrs. Robert Hendrick. From two to four the Texarkana chapter of the Children of the American Revolution will conduct a home tour of American antiques to raise funds for Kate Duncan Smith School in Alabama. Lunch tickets are $2.00. tour tickets $1.00. proceeds aid playground equipment for underprivileged children.
HOT SPRINGS Ark AP Pete Garcia 32 Turrell was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to an armed robbery charge in the 49643 holdup of an elderly widow in Hot Springs Circuit Judge P E Dobbs set trial dates for two other men Charles Boyles 24 and Herbert Bracken 37 both of Metta on similar charges Police arrested the three less than an hour after Mrs W G Miller was robbed at her Lake Hamilton home.
Two people were killed when their car collided with a train at the Butterfield crossing near Malvern Arkansas on U S 270 early today. Victims were Claude J Malcolm 31 and Betty Barker 22 both residents of Malvern. They reportedly worked at a local restaurant as cook and waitress.
Alma, a deadly hurricane, left 73 dead in Honduras and Cuba as it battered Cuba's coast and Pines with torrential rains and 40 mph gusts in the Keys. Evacuations were ordered in western Cuba and the Isle of Pines while warnings extended from Marathon to Key West Florida.
A Arkansas man and a Missouri partner were charged by the U S Secret Service in a plot to defraud a Searcy widow of 10000 dollars by creating duplicates of genuine ten dollar bills with chemicals The widow alerted police Ira Coleman Roberts 64 of Hayti Missouri was charged with making an impression of a bill with chemicals Joseph Horace Kurck 27 of Searcy was charged with aiding and abetting Roberts The plan was to use the widow to supply 10000 in ten dollar bills to produce duplicates for payoff
Aubrey James Norvell, a 41 year old white man from Memphis, is formally charged with assault and battery with intent to kill in the shooting of James Meredith near Hernando. Meredith, hospitalized in Memphis, pledges to return as he views the incident as proving progress in Mississippi.
James H. Meredith, wounded but able to speak mildly, vowed to resume his march toward Jackson. He said he hopes the Mississippi voter registration drive continues, while Dick Gregory arrived to assist but offered no public remarks. A handwritten statement read by lawyer A W Willis emphasized the march will go on to mobilize Black voters.
Forrest City Ark authorities dispute Mississippi Governor Johnson claim Aubry James Norvell born in Forrest City Arkansas while neighbors say he lived in Bartlett Tennessee. Norvell is 40 and was arrested for the shooting of James Meredith.
Texarkana man Charles Wells aged 34 from Texarkana Texas died after his car left Arkansas 72, struck a tree following loss of control, according to State Trooper William Partlow.
The Arkansas Gazette reports a rare chance this year to elect a majority of the State Supreme Court. Judge Lyle Brown of Hope, a Democratic candidate, is unopposed and will be certified to succeed retiring Judge Ed F. McFaddin. Brown and fellow Hope figures McFaddin and Bryant are highlighted as notable for this historic unopposed statewide run. Also in Hope news, birdie records at Hope Country Club fell as David Waddle shot 32, Henderson State Teachers College announces spring honor roll members Mary Ann Russell Doris Millican Bethy Kay Bell Martin Pool William Putman with GPA 3.75 or higher, and Bodcon No 1 Church begins weekly Thursday singing. Presley F. Robinson of Germany receives promotion to Specialist E-4. Rosston First Baptist Homecoming set for June 12 with services lunch and afternoon singing.
Paul D. Caver, executive director of Southwest Arkansas Development Council, announces openings for one secretary bookkeeper and four neighborhood resident workers. Applications due June 12, 1966, at Miller County Court House Texarkana. All hires under $3,000 annual income. Grant of $55,728 approved for Summer Head Start program. community-driven plan to use local initiative and leadership. Also note Philadelphia AP report: Greater Philadelphia gasoline price up one cent per gallon after refinery rise.
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