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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1965
Page
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The Nashville Banner warns that June through August will flood highways as families vacation, predicting more traffic accidents and deaths. It cites August 1964 car fatalities surpassing fires since 1871, and compares road carnage to war casualties, urging caution behind the wheel.
The Tulsa Tribune notes the Supreme Court has allowed lockouts as a tool in labor disputes while rejecting full plant closures to chill unions. It contrasts with earlier NLRB limits, urging a modern view of property rights and labor tactics beyond 19th century norms.
The Internal Revenue Service says it will settle its tax case against Rep. Adam C. Powell Jr. for 27834 dollars, down from 41014 dollars. The reduction stems from substituting negligence penalties for fraud penalties after a federal court voided tax evasion charges.
Montreal AP The National Hockey League announced expansion plans after Wednesday's intra league draft session. A special meeting in New York later this month will review franchise applications from 12 cities nine in the United States and three in Canada as a second six club division and possible TV deal are considered.
Duane Pope, 22, surrendered after a nationwide manhunt linked to a June bank robbery in Big Springs Nebraska that left three bank workers dead and a fourth wounded. FBI took charge, Pope was arraigned on bond and jailed, while authorities declined to discuss statements. Pope contacted McPherson College president for guidance and then surrendered at a Kansas City hotel.
Houston AP Edward White described the Gemini 4 space walk with James McDivitt at a press conference. He explained camera mounting difficulties and the need to postpone the walk one orbit due to time and fuel constraints while noting the Florida coast and Caribbean views. White said the space walk was a success and a man can operate in space despite wanting more fuel.
The SW Poultry Festival runs Saturday with a 7 a.m. poultry cooking contest at Hope High School home ec cottage. A downtown parade at 11 a.m. features Poultry Princess contestants. A 2 p.m. broiler barbecue at Fair Park. 5:30 p.m. Chick-n-que at Hammons Stadium followed by a 6:30 p.m. talent show. Final Poultry Princess finalists head to Little Rock June 24 26. Admission is 1 dollar for stadium access.
AP photographer Horst Faas entered Dong Xoai with Vietnamese rangers on Thursday afternoon and remained through the night as casualties mounted in one of the war’s major engagements. This report presents his firsthand observations and experiences from the scene.
In Dong Xoai Vietnam government troops battle Viet Cong after an attack that left about 150 civilians dead and hundreds wounded. Two American advisers were among the survivors as government forces fight in the town’s outskirts amid napalm and bombardment.
The Hempstead County poultry story begins in 1949 with Lester Huckabee and the Springers starting 3,000-bird houses. The local Broiler Growers Association grew to 2,000 members, feeding a thriving 40 million dollar industry with 800,000 broilers weekly and 18 to 20 thousand egg cases.
A century-old Victoria Hotel in Plainfield New Jersey burned in the early hours. Two bodies recovered. 15 injured and four missing as investigators probe the cause. Patrolman Robert Miller saved up to a dozen people and is in intensive care. The fire began on the second floor and control was gained by 5 a.m. Police expect more victims.
In Chicago 103 entrants including 37 top pros begin the 36th Open Championship of the Women’s Western Golf Association at Beverly Country Club. The field competes for a $9,000 purse on a 6,399-yard par 37 36 73 course led by Kathy Whitworth and Mickey Wright as top contenders.
Nine year old Philip Lee prints a neighborhood newsletter from College Park with his brother Eric as circulation manager. He writes on Viet Nam and local life while his mother provides stencils and a church mimeograph. Philip has published four editions selling 110 copies of the latest.
Claremont artist Adolph A Garza 26 creates a nail based bas relief portrait using finishing roofing and aluminum nails to build detail shadow and highlights. He says he hunted for nails with the right heads and took a week to complete the piece inspired by sun glint on rusty nails.
Astronauts James A. McDivitt and Edward H. White II rest with families at the Manned Space Center Houston before a Chicago ticker tape parade and Michigan and Jackson Michigan celebrations. President Johnson promoted them to lieutenant colonel on the spot, joined by L Gordon Cooper and Virgil Grissom. Grissom piloted Gemini's first crewed flight and Cooper is slated to command a seven day mission in late August.
David W. Boswell 53 is recommended to replace C A Hicks as state Education Department supervisor. Boswell, from Morriston, has led Negro schools in Pulaski County Rural District. Hicks left for a federal job in Atlanta Georgia.
State Senators Virgil Fletcher and Q. Byrum Hurst, both Garland County representatives, say the anti gambling resolution passed by the House is ineffectual. They argue gambling exists statewide and officials should enforce laws. Hurst notes impeachment trials occur in the Senate, not the House.
US warplanes sank or damaged 15 boats about 120 miles inside North Vietnam after a 30 minute strike. The action involved Thunderchiefs and Skyraiders targeting ships and bridges, with several buildings and barracks destroyed near Hanoi and Route 7 area.
In a fast two day action the Arkansas House and Senate approve the Faubus tax increase package raising gasoline by one cent and diesel by two cents along with higher vehicle license fees. Gov Faubus signs them after delays and amid debate on gambling crackdowns and impeachment motions. Rep Nathan Schoenfeld prompts House rule review as reconsideration questions arise.
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