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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1968
Page
2
Amid debate over Fortas and Thornberry appointments the GOP petition opposes a lame duck ruling stance while Democrats praise the choices. Sen. Baker notes national mood clashes with Supreme Court views as Republicans weigh the impact on a 6-3 liberal-leaning majority.
Lincoln MacAuley Alexander, son of a railroad porter, wins Hamilton West seat by 268 votes to become Canada’s first Black MP. He credits 500 youth supporters and campaign issues over race, and says he hopes to be known simply as the member from Hamilton West. The victory blocks a Liberal sweep in Hamilton’s four districts and comes as Hamilton West also elects a woman to Parliament. Alexander notes race was not a campaign issue, and he plans to focus on policies and youth support.
Funeral services are set for Gilbert Daniel Stark 61 of Hope who died June 24 at a Phoenix veterans hospital, with a 2 p.m. Friday service at Herndon Chapel and burial in Betts Cemetery. Also noted is the death of George Akin 70 longtime Fulton resident with services at 4 p.m. Friday at Herndon Chapel and burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. he is survived by his wife Connie May Akin, a son James Akin, four daughters and multiple relatives, including siblings and a stepmother.
George R. Shankle, president of First National Bank of Camden and 1937 University of Arkansas graduate, was named to the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees by Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller. The 53 year old said he would back the merger of Little Rock University with U of A for greater state access. He declined to identify as Republican, succeeding Robert H. Smith of Walnut Ridge whose term expired in March. In curing, black tea is fermented while green tea is not.
The column weaves a jagged mix of weather shorthand, political snips, and social commentary. It notes baldness as a humorous symbol, hints at Nixon and Rockefeller positions, and cites a Gallup poll showing Nixon leading Humphrey in Vietnam leadership, plus a party committee urging campaign finance reform.
Weather station report for 24 hours ending 7 am Thursday shows highs near 77 and lows around 55 with a cool trend tonight. Arkansas forecasts cool conditions then a slight warmup Friday with lows upper 40s north to near 60 south and Friday highs in the 80s. Louisiana expects clear to partly cloudy skies tonight and Friday with mild afternoons and cool nights, tonight’s lows 70 to 80, Friday highs around 80s.
Cummins Prison Farm and Tucker Prison Farm inmates refuse to work prompting confinement in 18 foot square compounds. Supt. Victor Urbach says meat loaf meals and water will be provided twice daily until the dispute ends. Weather and rain questions aside, officers anticipate ongoing protests and disciplinary measures.
A man entered Lil's Food Shop in St Louis Wednesday night and forced clerk Mable McLaughlin to light his cigarette before demanding money. She handed over 26 dollars as he pointed a revolver at her and fled. Meanwhile Urban described unrest among inmates at Cummins prison with tomato throwing and sit down protests. He urged a spokesman be chosen as talks continue. Governor Rockefeller’s aide Bob Scott reported no worsening outlook.
Fort Smith officials said they hoped to restore partial garbage pickup today and consider contracting out the service. City Administrator Jack Shelley said hires were brought in to replace striking city workers amid a two week dispute over union representation. Authorities moved to bar further strikes and picketing by city employees and asked the state Supreme Court for an immediate hearing on a Sebastian Chancery Court ruling backing the workers. Strikers announced plans to circulate recall petitions against Mayor Jack Freeze and the seven city directors.
In Camden Arkansas Ouachita County voters approved a one mill tax to finance a joint bond issue to expand Harrell Field runway to accommodate jets. The project was priced around 800000 dollars with the federal government expected to match over 440000 dollars. Calhoun County voters rejected the plan.
Sherry Clairday three month old daughter of Mrs Patricia Clairday was killed in a two car collision on Arkansas 18 near Jonesboro. Her mother Mrs Clairday and three other children Patrick three Phillip four and Douglas five were injured.
Ten Faulkner County residents sued in Pulaski Chancery Court arguing the state Game and Fish Commission cannot revoke their grazing rights. They grazed cattle on 30 square miles of Camp Robinson for 26 years and were ordered to remove herds by July 1 as the commission advances a game control program there.
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