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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1966
Page
1
A brief note from editor Alex Wastham on Our Daily Bread reflects a concise, reflective slice of daily life. The piece offers a calm, reader-friendly takeaway with hints of traditional newspaper tone.
The U S House bill by Rep Elmer Holland seeks a three week minimum ration for workers under wage hour law as a restrained push toward a shorter work year. The proposal, still alive for next year, reflects fear of scarce jobs and shift toward reduced hours.
Lion ceremonies last night installed new officers with Jeff Lace field as the first governor elect from DeQueen. Middle photo shows Paul Rawson named Lion of the Year, congratulated by Ferrell Williams, Bottom-Master of Ceremonies John L. Wilson.
Medicare launch anticipated to proceed smoothly across the United States with hospitals preparing for an influx of patients aged 65 and older. Officials caution about possible strain at some facilities while expressing confidence in coordinated care with patients and providers.
Prescott lawyer Charles L. Honey urged the Veterans Administration to establish clinics in every county rather than closing hospitals. At Prescott American Legion, he warned a country that does not defend its defenders loses its defense and criticized the administration’s plan. He also highlighted other candidates in the 4th District race, including Arnold and Pryor, addressing consumer protections and college affordability.
The article reports intensified U S air strikes on North Vietnam targeting fuel depots and rail yards near Yen Bai and Thanh Hoa, with ground troops engaging near Saigon. A pilot is listed as missing after a Skyhawk was shot down. Negotiations and hunger strike details appear amid political unrest in Saigon and Cao Ky’s regime.
Dale Alford accused a machine candidate and state officials of Hatch Act violations in a 30 minute statewide TV address. He named no individuals but cited letters to state employees and alleged political ethics breaches. Winston Chandler supported Alford by labeling Frank Holt as the machine candidate. A TV shot showed a headline about blocking Alford sign placements in Chandler areas.
Two youths from the Arkansas Boys Industrial School escaped yesterday afternoon hitchhiked to Camden and rode a station wagon. They wrecked the vehicle near Prescott and fled to the woods. Nevada County Sheriff and Prescott Police, aided by State Police, hunted them all night and captured them this morning. Lt. Guy Downing identified the boys as James Bailey, 15, of Mountain Pine, and Soorke Pate, 14, of Blytheville, saying they sought to reach Texas.
CHICAGO AP Procter & Gamble spent 177.6 million dollars on advertising in 1965, becoming the nation’s largest advertiser according to Advertising Age.
The Valley Education and Research Foundation announced the second annual International Congress on Air Technology will run October 26 to 28 with the first three days in Hot Springs and the final day in Little Rock. Winged aircraft experts from around the world will speak.
More than 200 visitors attended Freeda's Angus Farm near Hope for the recent field day. Freeda Roth Greenan welcomed guests as Dr J D Patterson of Searcy presided, with officers James Yancey and Henry Withers present. Angus judging, weight guessing, and demonstrations on foot trimming and freeze branding highlighted the program, with top junior judges named from Arkansas and Texas.
The first battalion of the 320th Artillery, about 900 men, boarded two ships at Saree at dawn to return to Fort Bragg North Carolina. At Isidro airbase other troops boarded planes for home as the 8000-man inter‑American peace force begins to dismantle after six months. The Organization of American States voted to withdraw the entire contingent within 980 days.
In Little Rock AP report states Welfare Commissioner Jim Phillips resigned to Gov Orval Faucus effective Aug 1 after a month of leave following his last working day Thursday. He says the leave is for personal reasons and notes it comes on his 60th birthday amid no political race linkage.
Senate Ethics Committee recesses after Sen. Thomas J. Dodd testifies his 1964 trip to West Germany was for official Senate business to study the Stashinsky case. He says he would help Julius Klein if unfairly treated. Klein is a Chilean public relations man and agent for West German firms. Proceedings resume after July 15, with Klein’s testimony anticipated.
City signs are being updated with yield signs where appropriate and unnecessary stops removed. Officials urge drivers to practice defensive driving, watch for others, and cooperate for safer streets.
Argentina's military leaders toppled elected President Arturo Illia in a swift bloodless coup. Illia refused to resign and remained at the Pink House overnight before likely being moved to an undisclosed location. Lt. Gen. Pascual A. Pistarini leads a planned junta with navy and air force chiefs to rule, as Vice President Perette seeks asylum in Uruguay.
Miss Lynda Malone daughter of Colonel and Mrs Frank C Malone of Hope Arkansas graduates with honors from Bitburg Air Base High School Germany She earned an educational achievement award and a monetary scholarship will attend Trinity University San Antonio Texas in September Also noted are local events including Hobo Day at Fair Park Ep Sus Cemetery fund drive a winning interior design prize and two Hempstead County youths attending a Say Cooperative Youth Conference in Camp Coachdale including Larry East and Jack Dougan.
Leonard R Patton 56 of-Waston Arkansas was arrested at an illegal whiskey still in a woodland three miles south of Win Whiskey ran from double coil condensers Officers seized two barrels of moonshine and six barrels of fermenting mash The investigation involved agents from the Federal Alcohol Tax unit EL DORADO Arkansas Barbara Leslie mother of Mrs Y Leslie of El Dorado was killed Saturday in a fire at a two room dwelling about 32 miles south of here Authorities said her parents were visiting next door when the fire occurred Three older children escaped injury
The American Optometric Association announces that Dunbar and Saeivin have assumed duties as new leaders. Their election marks a transition in the national optometry organization with aims to guide policy and professional standards.
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