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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1967
Page
2
Page Two Weather reports warm humid air persisting for several days with isolated afternoon and evening thundershowers. Highs in the 90s, overnight lows in the upper 60s.
The crack in the Liberty Bell occurred as it was being tolled during the funeral of John Marshall, United States chief justice, with reports noting the moment as a notable coincidence in American weather and memory.
Washington AP report notes senatorial criticism of the military draft and a compromise bill to extend the Selective Service program while preserving student deferments and Johnson's proposed lottery plans. Kennedy opposes the bill in its current form amid broader debate. Separate Arkansas traffic deaths claim seven lives in weekend crashes across multiple counties including St Charles, West Fork, Pine Bluff, Altus, Bay, Rogers, and Lake City.
A sharply divided House Commerce Committee is expected to approve President Johnsons proposal to head off a rail strike though many members dont like it. One opponent said a majority opposes the plan but a majority probably will vote to accept it. The administration reportedly had an 18 to 10 advantage in an initial test vote last Thursday. Deliberations resume today after plans for a session last Friday were canceled. Leaders hope to bring the measure before the House Wednesday with committee approval today and Rules Committee clearance Tuesday. One week remains before the end of a no strike no lockout period. After that June 19, 137,000 shopcraft workers would be free to strike. The Senate approved the Presidents proposal with four minor amendments last Wednesday.
Arkansas immunization law for poliomyelitis diphtheria tetanus pertussis and measles includes exemptions for theology health advisories and church affiliation. The issue hinges on whooping cough eligibility though officials say exemptions may cover most students. A nursing home project in Jonesboro plans a 97 bed facility with 55 staff, opening mid 1968.
William Bryan a Hope native died June 8. He was a Mason. Survivors include his wife a sister Mrs Jack Cornelius of Hope and a brother Kenneth of Napa California. Services were Monday at Vallejo California. Dr L E O'Connor a Fort Smith dentist sworn in as city and county commissioner first Negro on Fort Smith board. He is from New York City and has practiced here 15 years. He helps regulate the city's new $2 million auditorium.
Carol Channing finished the title role in Hello Dolly for the 1272nd and final time in Houston. She exited after three years with a packed show never lacking an audience, as the production grossed over $17 million for producer David Merrick in 640 New York performances on a 29 city tour. She will rest briefly then head to a string of ABC TV specials.
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