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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1965
Page
5
Editor's note second in a two part series reviews the economy at the halfway point. An AP business analyst highlights strengths and weaknesses shaping the year ahead.
New York reports lingering doubt over 1965 economic prospects as analysts warn both business and consumer sectors may fail to lift plans. The AP notes optimism in bidding and investment could push prices higher while rates shift. uncertainty persists into the second half of 1965 with no clear change in spending or strategy.
The piece argues the market break reflects a correction of perceived excess rather than a broader downturn. It notes possible gains ahead from capital spending, consumer demand, and fiscal policy, while risks include jitters, international conflict, monetary strains, labor disputes, rising costs, and inventories.
The list presents a crossword style grid of clues and partial theme entries titled State Nicknames Across with numerous numbered hints such as Scent, Alaskan city, Oriental porgy, Tropical plant, Biblical country, and many more across and down. It likely originates from a puzzle page seeking state nicknames and associated wordplay for fill in, including historical or regional terms and cryptic style cues.
The Arkansas Supreme Court refused to withdraw its order forcing Ouachita County liquor dealers to dispose of stocks by the first week of August. The decision comes as a 1964 local option net dry election is contested after a 1962 dry victory and ongoing litigation. The court held the 1962 law allowing sales would ban liquor sales during the 1964 dispute.
The 38 year old John W. Fisk of Paragould Arkansas was listed as accident by the Shelby County Sheriff's Department. His dismembered body was found Sunday in a railroad yard in Memphis. Deputies suggested he was killed either while trying to catch a ride on a freight train or from falling from a train entering the yards. The body was identified Monday by Fisk's estranged wife Mrs Georgia Fisk of Doniphan Missouri.
The piece outlines a 1964 economy poised for growth due to rising personal incomes and consumer savings, yet warns idle plants could drag on growth if production outpaces demand. It notes record employment and high installment debt, with consumer confidence vulnerable to stock market swings, wars, or factory slowdowns.
Crossett Utility Case to the PSC reports that Public Utilities Corp of Crossett asked the Arkansas Public Service Commission to dismiss a complaint about a 1965 tax assessment. The tax director said the 1965 assessment for the utility and Crossett Water Co. should be $620,810 instead of $600,760.
Houston AP six scientists introduced as potential moon observers include Dr. Frank Michel Dr. Joseph Kerwin Dr. Duane Graveline Dr. Edward Gibson Dr. Owen Garriott and Dr. Harrison Schmitt. They average 5 ft 10 in and 160 pounds. come from Enid Newport Oak Park La Crosse Santa Rita. First moon flight at least four years away. likely to study lunar surface later.
The article explains in person registration only with witnessed signatures, continuous registration except the 20 day pre election window, and re registration if moving out of county or changing name. It notes back page signature lines and supplements, absentee voting continuation, prohibition of poll taxes, and armed services voting absentee.
Judge William Kirby of Pulaski Circuit Court hopes to resume jury trials next month after four months without them. Jury service stalled March 1 when a new voter registration amendment invalidated the poll tax voter list.
Navy Lt Cmdr Charles Conrad Jr features in a report noting a possible space walk alongside his mission details. The item hints at spaceflight activity and potential EVA timing.
Jim Jacoby recalls George Reith as a pivotal early contract expert noted for a six for ace scheme and a historic no trump opening in 1929. Oswald explains Reith’s influence, style, and the no trump response that helped shape top scores.
Dr Wayne G Brandstadt explains isometric training boosts muscle fiber use but lacks range of motion benefits. He notes they suit office workers and should supplement outdoor exercise, not replace it, and warns against use by those with heart or nervous disorders.
South holds 4AQ32 9K Q4 OK8TKRAITT after 1 no trump a sequence leads to five spades seeming wrong. Partner doubles? The prompt asks what to bid now after partner overcalled five diamonds. Determine best plan for you as responder with five spades as constraint.
A man identified as Williams died about 9 a.m. at a Little Rock hospital following injuries from an incident on either the floor or a bunk. Authorities described no serious injuries to others.
About 20 to 25 civil rights demonstrators picketed the Federal Office Building in Little Rock to protest alleged police brutality in Jackson Mississippi. They carried signs asking what happened to Cornelius Williams, a 35 year old prisoner who died June 12 after a head injury in Pulaski County jail. Williams allegedly talked oddly, set fires, and fell from a bunk.
Statewide registration under the amendment began Monday and Kirby said he now has 19 qualified voters on the jury panel.
Washington AP reports a draft of 16,500 men selected for August. The draw is a slight reduction from June and July and all draftees will enter the Army.
The Senate Finance Committee reversed to approve a 50 dollar duty free limit for purchases brought into the U S by visiting tourists after an earlier 100 dollar proposal. The measure aims to help cut the balance of payments deficit.
A Senate House committee reported 2,479,493 federal civilian employees in May, up 1,877 from April. The increase reflects ongoing government staffing levels across departments and agencies.
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