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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1971
Page
5
Our Daily Bread editor notes that ghosts and monsters are human tricks. He cites a White River mussel fisher’s hoax monster to gain a monopoly, and Fouke Monster hoaxers in Texarkana fined for disturbing the peace.
Police questioned underworld figures including Joseph Colombo Sr and Albert Gallo about the shooting of Colombo at a Unity Day rally. Colombo remained in critical condition. the gunman, Jrome A. Johnson, was killed. Authorities called the attack possibly the work of rival mobsters.
The U S Postal Service adds 39 new taxi routes with Little Rock included. By end of July routes connect Little Rock to Memphis and to Alexandria Louisiana and New Orleans.
Washington AP report shows Rep. Wilbur Mills and Rep. John Paul Hammer Schmidt voting with the Majority as the House defeated the Senate nine month deadline 219 to 176. Reps. David Pryor and Bill Glexander, both Ark., voted to urge accepting the Senate deadline.
President Nixon will not seek tax cuts or speed federal spending to stimulate the economy and will veto a 5.6 billion dollar public works bill aimed at job creation. Treasury Secretary Connally, named chief economic spokesman, says no wage price controls will be used while inflation actions are debated amidst a 6.2 percent unemployment rate.
Congress fails to approve a nine month withdrawal deadline for Indochina as the House rejects a Senate amendment to the draft-extension bill by 219 to 176. The vote adds 18 to the previous tally for a Dec 31 cutoff and includes surprises like H R Gross and John Rooney voting for the advisory deadline.
Federal judge refuses to halt the Teamsters convention in Miami Beach but orders steps to expand rank and file voice. Judge Green requires procedures for petitioning changes to the union constitution submitted for ratification by about 2 million members. Vestal seeks broader member elections and opposition to Fitzsimmons. He plans to run for president as Hoffa’s successor.
Carlos Moser, 38, named the resident officer for the National Labor Relations Board in Little Rock. He replaces William Har vey, now NLRB resident officer in Nashville. Moser handles most NLRB matters in Arkansas except the eastern region served by Memphis.
Senate considering an amendment by Proxmire and Mathias to trim $8.7 billion from the Defense budget, risking national security with major cuts to weapons contracts and military forces. A stopgap bill limits funding for government agencies and includes a ban on further Cuban refugee airlift, saving an estimated $5 million in welfare costs.
Wall Street firm Sartorius & Co paid 1500 to House Banking Chair Patman for a private dinner and talk with top customers and prospects. Patman, a critic of high interest rates, said the fee funded books for Texas schools. He noted the gathering included 34 guests from New York banks, pension funds, Ford Foundation, and investment firms.
Harry Cagle was installed as president of the Hope Lions Club at a Perry's Restaurant dinner during the annual Ladies Night. Lion of the Year went to James Cobb. New officers include Don Freel, Lowell Harris, Y C Coleman, Paul Rawson, and Gene White with Arthur Wimmell conducting the ceremony.
Thirteen Arkansas counties form a Southwest Tourism group seeking a name and slogan to attract travelers. Enter to win a $100 Savings Bond by proposing an eye catching title for the regional organization. The district highlights Lake Ouachita, Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Albert Pike, Lake Greeson, and local campers and skindivers.
TEXARKANA Ark AP Donald H McLeod 34 of near De Queen died Monday from injuries suffered Sunday in a one vehicle crash on U S 71 seventeen miles north of Foreman State Police said McLeod lost control on a curve
The Supreme Court continued work on the government suit to block reporting on parts of the 47 volume Pentagon papers. Washington Post and New York Times face orders not to publish sensitive sections while the justices deliberated after a rare Saturday session. A court official hinted a decision could come by week’s end.
A federal grand jury indicted Dr Daniel Elisberg on charges of stealing top secret Pentagon Papers on Vietnam. After a week of investigation the panel ordered warrants for arrest and told jurors to reconvene July 6. Elisberg surrendered in Boston and admitted giving documents to the news media. The government has sought court orders restraining several newspapers from printing related articles.
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved an allocation exceeding 2 million dollars on Monday for the construction of a courthouse and federal building in Fayetteville Arkansas. The measure advances to the full Senate for action.
Congressman Hammerschmidt announces a public hearing tentatively set for July 9 at Hempstead County Courthouse on Millwood Reservoir issues including land acquisition and ramps with further details to be announced. Tarleton State College announces Steven McJunkins to Southern State College scholarship and new administrative appointments while local clubs outline summer events and public demonstrations.
President Nixon today vetoed a $5.6 billion public works measure citing an 18 month delay before full effect and warning it would not deliver real job creation. He urged Congress to pass emergency employment legislation to fund temporary public service jobs and continue Appalachian Development funds past June 30.
The J Paul Getty Museum to acquire Titian masterpiece Death of Actaeon for 4 million dollars with plans for future visits to Britain. French and Co of New York acted for the museum, paying a nominal premium above the hammer price set by London dealer Julius Weitzner.
The body of Lester F. Rogers, 58, of Manila, was recovered Monday from the Little River south of Big Lake in Mississippi County. Officials said he drowned Saturday afternoon.
Readers are invited to take a weekly News Quiz to sharpen alertness to significant items. It suggests trying the quiz on page 4 with answers on page 3. Sponsored by Anderson-Frazier Insurance Agency and Hope Star as part of the Living Textbook Program for participating area schools.
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