Obituary: Homer J Benefield 70 Farmer Dardanelle Ark
Homer J Benefield 70 a retired farmer died at home Monday He formerly resided at Dardanelle Arkansas Survivors include son Wade Benefield Lafayette County Agent and one sister Services set for 11 am Wednesday at Cornwell Funeral Home Dardanelle burial at New Hope Cemetery Dardanelle
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Homer J. Benefield
Dardanelle
Ark
Wade Benefield
Lafayette County
Cornwell Funeral Home
New Hope Cemetery
Monsoon weather and Viet Cong risk in South Viet Nam
Hal Boyle describes two monsoons in a tropical climate causing variable rainfall across Vietnam. He explains summer monsoon rains target the delta while Da Nang stays relatively dry, and winter monsoon affects Da Nang more. rain falls every month nationally, enabling surprise attacks year round. Readers are invited to send questions to Capt. Jacobs.
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Nam
Saigon
Delta
da Nang
South Viet Nam
Jacobs
Dong Xoai Battle Report and Aftermath Details
U S bombers continued from Payeme after the Dong Xoai clash as Viet Cong overran an outpost in Phu Bon Province 200 miles north of Saigon. Civilians suffered heavy casualties. estimates cite 200 dead and 650 government casualties with many missing. US paratroopers moved back to Vung Tau as Viet Cong took over defense of Phuoc Vinh airfield.
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Weather Summary for Arkansas Regions
Central Arkansas partly cloudy through Wednesday with little temperature change. Lows upper 60s. highs Wednesday near 70s. Northwest Arkansas partly cloudy through Wednesday with afternoon thundershowers possible. area mainly 20 percent affected. Lows 62 to 66. highs 78 to 84. Southwest and Southeast Arkansas cloudy with showers and scattered thundershowers. about 20 percent area affected. highs in 80s. Lows 66 to 72. Northeast Arkansas cloudy with some showers and thundershowers. up to 20 percent affected. partly cloudy late tonight and Wednesday. Lows 60s. highs 78 to 82.
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Associated Press
Central Arkansas
Northwest
Arkansas
Weather Outlook for Arkansas and Louisiana
The Weather Bureau reports showers dying in Arkansas as a stationary front moves east. Partly to mostly cloudy skies expected with limited rain through Wednesday, highs 76 to 88 and lows around 64 to 88. Louisiana remains partly cloudy with afternoon and evening thunderstorms, temperatures steady with highs 86 to 94.
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Associated Press
Arkansas
U.S
Readers Respond to Editorial Policy Critique
Letters emphasize readers must sign name and address when commenting on editorials or news, inviting critique while ensuring accountability. The text outlines how readers can write to the newspaper and contribute opinions for publication.
Hope High School Band Faces Scheduling and Instrument Shortages
The Star prints a message from Richard Keyton, band director, explaining why the Hope High School Band could not perform at the Southwest District Poultry Festival. He cites out for two weeks, partial instrument shortages, and members balancing work with school. He urges full attendance to maintain quality and notes strong community support but rising disinterest in the band as cultural development.
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the Star
Hope High School
Richard Keyton
Aviation safety contrasts in General vs Airline flight
In the April Confidential News Letter from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association the five year fatality rates per 100 000 flying hours show airlines at about 7.7 and General Aviation at 6.5. The GA group includes students agricultural pilots and experimental aircraft as well as private pilots with limited experience. The larger share of single engine aircraft may aid reliability. Klipsch notes insurers lag in recognizing GA safety and single engine operations.
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the Star
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
Federal Aviation Agency
Paul W. Klipsch
Laws of Louisiana and Quebec Based on Code Napoleon
The Laws of Louisiana and the Canadian province of Quebec derive their legal frameworks from the Code Napoleon, shaping civil law traditions in North America.
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Louisiana
Quebec
Senate Approves Foreign Aid Bill Amid House Clash
AP News Digest notes the Senate passes the foreign aid authorization bill while the House moves toward voting on a Cabinet level housing and urban development department. The drought threatens water supplies in the Northeast and the $4.7 billion excise tax bill awaits final passage. Astronauts McDivitt and White visit the University of Michigan. Kaltenborn, veteran radio commentator, dies at 86. Three men are convicted of plotting to bomb the Statue of Liberty. Lynda Bird Johnson participates in artifact studies. a Royal Air Force hero returns a decoration.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development
United States
Associated Press
McDivitt
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H. V. Kaltenborn
Lynda Bird Johnson
Arizona
Assures U S Economy in Good Shape after White House meeting
President Johnson and Democratic leaders say the U S economy is in good shape after a breakfast at the White House. House Speaker John McCormack cites record May employment and record high average factory pay, while Senate Leader Mike Mansfield notes stock market declines have unclear causes.
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Johnson
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John W. MceCormack
Massachusetts
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Wall Street
Cavern Development Funds Approved for Arkansas Projects
A House and Senate conference committee approved funding totaling 472000 for three Arkansas projects including 300000 for Blanchard. The action moves to final approval with the focus on cavern development and related local impacts.
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Washington
House and Senate
Arkansas
Blanchard
Dean of Radio Announcers Kaltenborn Dies at 86
H V Kaltenborn, a pioneering radio commentator known for on air analysis since 1922 and a no script style, died at 86 in Roosevelt Hospital after a heart attack while visiting his son in New York. He quit school at 14 to become a lumberjack, joined CBS in 1930, later worked for NBC, and received praise from presidents including Hoover and Johnson. He is survived by Olga Kaltenborn, a daughter, seven grandchildren, and a son Rolf. A funeral will be held at All Souls Unitarian Church in Manhattan.
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Brooklyn Eagle
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Fla
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Roosevelt Hospital
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Attmore Robinson
All Souls Unitarian Church
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Interior funds boost hatchery and water garden projects
The conferees approved 122000 for Mammoth Spring Fish Hatchery in Fulton County and 50000 for planning a water garden beneath Greers Ferry Dam at Heber Springs in Stone County. The measures require final approval by both houses as part of the Interior Department appropriation for the new fiscal year beginning July 1.
Faubus Names New Members to State Game and Fish Panel
Governor Faubus named Raymond Farris of Biscoe to replace Sam Holt of Mammoth Springs on the State Game and Fish Commission and said Ed Gordon of Morriston will replace Ben Hogan Jr. of Little Rock on July 1. Members on the commission cannot succeed themselves.
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Little Rock
Orval E. Faubus
Raymond Farris
Biscoe
Sam Holt
Mammoth Springs
State Game and Fish Commission
Faubus
Ed Gordon
Morriston
Ben Hogan Jr
US Bomber Crashes During French Air Show
A U S Air Force B58 Hustler jet bomber from Little Rock Base crashed on landing at Le Bourget Airport during an international show. One crew member was killed and another injured. a board was formed to investigate the cause. U S Ambassador Bohlen watched the event as authorities withheld the dead man's name.
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U.S
le Bourget
United States
Charles E. Bohlen
Little Rock Air Force Base
Jacksonville
Little Rock
Air Force
Dog noseprints as identification equal to fingerprints
A statement asserts that a dog noseprint can identify a dog as reliably as a human fingerprint, suggesting noses provide a unique pattern for forensics and records.
Crossword Clue Puzzle From The Puzzler Page
Across clues list common puzzle entries with numbers and brief prompts. Down clues include Greek letter names and phrases referencing Ireland and related terms. The grid hints read like a standard crossword with theme entries and varying word lengths.
First Use of U S Troops in Battle in Vietnam Context
Dong Xoai battle marks a threshold as American combat units near direct engagement with the Viet Cong. Vietnam’s Cao Van Vien resists US entry, while US officers push for broader involvement. two Vietnamese battalions suffer heavy losses and sovereignty debates persist about American-led action shaping the war.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Dong Xoai
U.S
US. Army
173Rd Airborne
Cao van Vien
3Rd Corps
Vien
Dong Xuai
Washington
Viet Nam
NAACP Advises Negro Parents to Ignore Desegregation Plans
Arkansas NAACP leaders urge Black parents to ignore limited desegregation schemes this fall and enroll in preferred schools. Dr. Jerry Jewell says a memo has been sent to all branch presidents detailing guidance as districts outline grade specific or full desegregation with freedom of choice.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
NAACP
Jerry Jewell
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