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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1968
Page
1
A syndicated column argues government excess and rising costs threaten economic stability. It notes the federal debt near the legal limit, predicts another debt-limit increase, and urges voters to oppose fiscally expansionist lawmakers. The piece also cites a trade report on color printing and The Star’s process color efforts to cut ad costs.
Hope youths are invited to the Youth Scene at First Baptist Church tonight from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. The event features various games and recreational activities for attendees. Bring a friend or come alone to join the crowd.
Mrs. Johnson launches a gubernatorial bid in Arkansas arguing for prudent budgeting and a private public partnership to boost per capita income. She criticizes Rockefeller administration for backsliding and praises a welfare grant increase to 1000 dollars, pledging reform, budget order, and impartial enforcement. Marion Crank also announces a campaign HQ in Little Rock as candidates move toward the primary.
U S casualties in Vietnam could top a quarter of a million by year end if peace talks fail. Combat deaths and hospitalizable wounds may surge beyond Korea War totals, according to AP reporting.
Traffic to West Berlin eased overnight as East Germany imposed new travel rules demanding visas and passports by July 15. West German Chancellor Kiesinger urged a serious counterreaction from the United States Britain and France while Western allies prepared to raise the issue with the Soviets.
New York AP essay invites readers to list untried feats on a rainy day. It playfully suggests impossible tasks such as beating a drum in a parade, exchanging bows with de Gaulle, and pulling a rabbit from a hat, framed as a whimsical catalog of unrealized ambitions.
Witnesses in the Sirhan Sirhan murder case describe, twelve hours before Kennedy's assassination, rapid firing on a range and say three bullets struck Kennedy. Grand jury transcripts detail the slaying at the Ambassador Hotel in June, with witnesses noting a smiling mystery girl beside Sirhan as the shooting occurred.
AP report notes fashion trend toward gender neutral apparel with shared wardrobes and accessories among couples. Cary Grant comments on scent and togetherness while designer Rudi Gernreich promotes converging men and women’s wear, citing practical modern life. Gernreich recalls pioneering unisex swimwear for women five years ago.
A tornado tore through Tracy Minnesota killing seven people and damaging over 100 homes. Seven bodies were recovered at Tracy Hospital with seven admitted and 12% in critical condition. The twister cleared a two mile wide path, then moved into fields before dissipating five miles away. The town lost power and communications as emergency crews and volunteers worked to rescue and stabilize victims aided by two farmers who warned the fire department eight miles southwest.
Governor Shafer backs Nelson Rockefeller as Pennsylvania leans 100 percent for him, with about four fifths of the 64 GOPdelegation committed. An AP poll shows Rockefeller at 50 votes, Nixon 9, Reagan 1, and four uncommitted. Shafer awaits the moment to gain national attention.
Western diplomats warn sustained Viet Cong rockets into Saigon could derail the Paris peace talks. U S officials say Harriman urged North Vietnam to consider the consequences of terror strikes. Bombing of the North and potential retaliatory moves loom as possibilities if talks collapse.
Rev. Lawson Hatfield state Sunday School superintendent will preach morning and evening services at First Baptist Church on Sunday June 16 A special recognition will honor visiting fathers. Rev Jerald Trussell returns from abroad to preach both services on Sunday June 23.
The Six Flags College Show Red White and Blue Review has its soundtrack circulated locally. Excerpts air on Americana at 10 45 each Saturday for four weeks. The full show airs 3 to 4 p.m. this Saturday with the Yarkettes led by Fredrica Silvey and Connie Anthony.
Lesla Huff spends two weeks at Camp Langston in Mt. Pleasant Texas where it hosts outdoor recreation for 7 to 16 year olds. Ellen Turner and Donna Connelly win in Arkansas music tournaments. Janis McClellan joins Hazel and Virginia’s Beauty Shop staff. Hempstead County Young Democrats invite members to a Platter Party at Hope Youth Center with Paul Oller Jr. and Et en Houssey named as contacts. Webb Laseter attends funeral services in Jonesboro for Ralph Bradley. Letter to the editor criticizes trucks blocking alleys and streets in downtown Hope, urging better parking and adherence to spaces near First National Bank and the Post Office.
U S soldiers scouring Saigon found 32 enemy sites and killed 26 Viet Cong guerrillas as 12,000 troops searched a seven mile radius around the capital. Four rockets hit Tan Son Nhut airbase wounding one American and damaging a plane while Saigon escaped major attack for a third day.
Michigan delegates favored Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey for the presidential nomination in an AP poll. Delegates were undecided on Edward Kennedy's role at the Chicago convention, with some hoping Kennedy could be the vice presidential nominee.
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