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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1963
Page
1
Weather update notes mild temperatures through Friday with isolated afternoon and evening thunder showers. Highs 86 to 94, tonight lows 62 to 72. Eastern and southern regions partly cloudy with little temperature change. Friday may see widely scattered afternoon and nighttime storms northeast central southwest and extreme southeast. Highs near 90 to 95, lows 63 to 73.
A fragment notes policy of peace and honoring East German leader Walter Ulbricht turning 70, with criticism of Kennedy for aiding West German militarists and for not addressing West Berlin on the necessity of action.
News notes chronicled job discrimination as a major focus of Northern Negro protests with picketing and clashes reported in Philadelphia and New York. Leaders planned demonstrations in other northern cities as reporters sought AP coverage.
The report states Khrushchev will be hanged at Sehoonefeld Airport on Berlin's outskirts, then ride a motorcade to the first Berlin city hall for a reception by the city government before visiting Ulbricht. Duration of the stay in East Berlin remains unspecified.
Respondents report on issues and opportunities in their areas. The roundup outlines the picture in the North based on these contributions, highlighting local concerns and potential developments.
In Washington and major urban centers, Negroes face higher unemployment and fewer high paying jobs in the North. Employers and unions deny discrimination, citing a lack of qualified candidates while Negro leaders argue doors remain closed. Reports from AP bureaus and government agencies show a persistent pattern of fewer opportunities, with unemployment among Negroes twice that of whites and many working in lower-tier positions.
Washington reports Rep J Vaughan Gary says White House denies Adam Clayton Powell rewrote Kennedy civil rights message Powell claimed in California speech White House press secretary Pierre Salinger laughed off the assertion and declined further comment The piece also surveys AFL CIO craft union discrimination against Negroes in apprenticeships and the slow path to equal opportunity with federal action and education efforts underway
Dorothy Dix argues a college degree is not the sole key to success, citing famous examples. She advises pursuing necessary courses, accepting in laws’ offer, and avoiding parental pride to back one’s business ambitions. She notes Edison, Westinghouse, Twain, and others succeeded without a degree.
Army Engineers announced bids for timber clearing work at Dardanelle Reservoir will be opened July 24. The project in Logan and Johnson counties is expected to cost about $200,000.
Scattered severe storms hit Eastern Nebraska early Thursday as floods ease in the region. Heavy rains in Georgia threaten the state's $90 million tobacco crop, with Athens recording 7.4 inches on Wednesday and nearly 6.9 inches over two days.
Mayor W. F. Laman announced a 3 000 person population increase since April 1 1960 from a special census. The gain will add about 24 000 yearly state tax turnback funds for streets, with the city receiving 8 per added resident. The survey costing 11 000 puts North Little Rock’s population at 60 972.
TOKYO RP reports the Soviet Communist party will pursue its foreign policy line in the upcoming Chinese-Soviet talks in Moscow. This stance may let Beijing choose among face-saving options including refusing to attend the July 5 Moscow conference. The papers note the Soviet refusal to print the Chinese 30,000 word letter attacking Khrushchev and Soviet leadership.
Strong winds hit the region with gusts up to 67 mph measured at Sioux City Iowa. The system stretched from Atlanta to South Dakota and southwestern Minnesota. Most areas saw clear skies and warm temperatures with a mid morning prelude to another day of mid 90s.
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