Congress Rejects 365 Billion Debt Ceiling Proposal
The House defeated a bid to raise the permanent federal debt limit to 365 billion, 210 to 197, rebuffing Ways & Means Chair Wilbur Mills and signaling ongoing concern over government spending. The piece contrasts past temporary ceilings and notes rising debt since World War I, urging voters to curb spendthrift policies.
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214 Killed in Week in Vietnam
Saigon reports U S casualties declined last week after a period of heavy fighting along the DMZ and in the central highlands. The U S Command says 214 Americans were killed in action 1 361 wounded and one missing or captured while Vietnamese forces reported 235 killed and 55 missing or captured for the week. U S casualties totaled 2 420 enemy deaths versus 2 209 the prior week.
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Israel Planes Strike Egypt to Decisive Air Knockout
In early Arab Israeli warfare, Israeli air force chief Gen. Mordechai Hod praised a rapid campaign that destroyed hundreds of Egyptian planes on the ground and in flight. Israel claimed 441 enemy planes down with most losses for Egypt and praised pilot training and aircraft endurance in Mirage and Mystere fighters. Meanwhile Israeli torpedo boats and planes mistakenly hit a U.S. Navy ship near Sinai, with four dead and 53 wounded, an apology from Tel Aviv following the error.
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Israel consolidates gains as truce efforts unfold
Israel tightens hold on Sinai advances while Egypt vows continued fighting. U N Security Council to be summoned on cease fire compliance as U S analysts warn supply lines may be overstretched. U S officials note possible long rebuilding of Arab ties amid war’s aftermath and political gains at home.
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Hope Hosts Poultry Festival in Hope Saturday Parade and Pageants
The annual Poultry Festival in Hope features an 11 am start with a downtown parade including 15 Poultry Princess contestants. Dignitaries such as Secretary of State Kelly Bryant and Congressman John Paul Hammershmidt attend. Evening program covers chicken cookery, pageants, drawings, and a grand prize, with final Poultry Princess selection for state.
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B P W Convention Highlights Arkansas Federation Meet
Hope BPW members attended the 48th Annual BPW Convention in Little Rock June 2 to 4 at the Marion Hotel. Ve lora Bright Opal Hervey Opal Daniels LaVeta Mouser Nor ma Jean Delaney led Hope Club participation with the Hope Flag. Mrs. Winthrop Rockefeller welcomed delegates while keynote speakers and memorial rites honored seven members who passed in 1966.
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Pilkinton to Speak at Girls State Inauguration
Judge James H. Pilkinton of Hope selected as main speaker for the 1967 Pilkinton Girls State at Camp Robinson. Inauguration events set for Thursday evening June 15 with officials sworn in. Congressman David Pryor and Governor Winthrop Rockefeller also to appear. about one thousand girls from across Arkansas attending. Instructors include Mrs Inez Compton and official photographer Mrs Mary Nell Turner of Hope.
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Revival Meet Continues at Southside Assembly
Revival services in progress at Southside Assembly S Fulton continue through Sunday night with daily 7 30 pm services. Evangelist is Rev John Polizzi from Saint Louis and pastor is Rev S Joseph Geno.
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Gospel Five to Sing at Pilgrim Rest Church Program
The Gospel Five of Mineral Springs Arkansas will sing at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church located 32 miles south of Hope on the Pyt mos Road Sunday June 1 at 2 30 p m. Sponsored by Deacon Carson Green.
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Secret Red Missile Base Is Bombed
In North Vietnam U S Navy pilots attacked a camouflaged base 50 miles southwest of Hanoi destroying several missiles and radar, with explosions seen up to 5000 feet. The week saw mixed casualties for U S and South Vietnamese, including further ground action near the DMZ and Saigon. A separate report notes a bid for bank stabilization along the Arkansas River by Souter Construction Co. for $169 108 with work planned near Hallett Hill and Morrilton.
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UN Council Hopes for Cease-fire
United Nations Security Council members expect a Monday session to review Arab Israeli cease-fire compliance and consider further steps. Soviet backed a 4 pm cease-fire deadline while Canada proposed authorizing measures to enforce resolutions. Egypt vowed to fight on despite the truce call.
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Instructor Can Legally Sue Board
Federal Judge Oren Harris ruled that H Brent Davis may sue Arkansas A M College Monticello and its Board of Trustees for 25000 and reinstatement as speech instructor. The board can be sued as a corporate entity and Davis’s claim that his dismissal violated free speech and due process supports federal court action. Davis was dismissed Oct 31 1985 after four months of employment and says no reason or hearing was provided.
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Friendship Plans Homecoming Service at Church
Friendship Church hosts a Homecoming Sunday service on June 11 with all day singing. The Challenger Quartet from California, the Messengers, and other groups perform for attendees.
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Flag Day and Independence Day Flags For Sale In Hempstead
Hempstead County Republican Women offer 3x4 flags for 3.50 each for patriotic display on Flag Day June 14 and July 4. Call Mildred Rogers, Haskell Jones, or Lynn Harris. Ruby Russell asks Junior Auxiliary to help at Poultry Festival at Hamestons Stadium 8 a.m. June 10. Church schedule at First Methodist includes 9:15 a.m. Sunday School and 10:25 a.m. worship June 11 with Rev. Everett Vinson. Cardinals and Dodgers practice times set in Pee Wee League at Legion field. Poppy Day thanks voiced by American Legion Auxiliary. Corp. Johnny Samuels on leave from Kodiak Island. to Vietnam June 16. Johnny’s grandmother Mrs Angina Signorile listed. Gerald J Reyenga of Hope top physics student at Southern State. son of Mr. and Mrs. William Reyenga. Purdue graduates include Keith Rinehart of McCaskill with PhD Animal Science. Redland B.C.1 to host potluck June 8 at 7:30 p.m. in B.C.1 Building, McCaskill with local groups providing music.
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