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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1971
Page
1
Washington reports a 6 percent national rise in serious crime for the first quarter of 1971, while 61 large cities saw declines from 1970. Property crimes up 5 percent, violent crimes up 13 percent. the six largest cities posted the highest 12 percent overall increase.
Washington AP report notes Supreme Court limits on aid to parochial schools boost for a House plan to issue $100 vouchers to every family with school age children. Rep. Pucinski aims to attach the proposal to a general school aid bill, arguing it would spur competition while opponents warn it drains public schools. The OEO runs limited trials but has not endorsed the idea.
Attorney General John N. Mitchell denounced a tide of legalisms that he says tilt toward defendants, slowing justice with extended trials and appeals. He warned police graduates that extremists threaten law enforcement while stressing a balance between individual rights and societal rights in justice. President Nixon joined the Hoover pageant in a surprising role.
Illinois completed ratification to bring total to 35 states as five more legislatures prepare to act. If 38 states approve, 18 year olds gain voting rights and the measure would become the 26th Amendment. Alabama, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Wyoming actions loom amid a record pace.
Rep Wilbur Mills says White House stance hasn t halted plans to study tax relief options. A renewed investment tax credit is favored as quickest spur, with potential personal exemption increases slated for 1972 and 1973. The plan aims to boost private spending, create jobs, and lift sluggish investment.
Gov. Dale Bumpers outlined plans to protest President Nixon’s veto of a public works bill funding the Ozarks Regional Commission. He aims to urge Arkansas lawmakers to seek an override, noting about 2 million of roughly 7 million tied to Arkansas and the potential impact on the Little Rock Convention Center. The veto stalled economic development funds from EDA and the commission.
The Associated Press reports that warm humid air continues over Arkansas with thundershowers likely in the afternoon and evening. A weak frontal system will drift into northwest Arkansas by late Thursday, increasing cloudiness and slightly lowering daytime highs. Tuesday saw scattered, less intense storms with small hail and gusty winds at Fordyce. highs reached the upper 80s to low 90s, with 93 at Jonesboro and 87 at Fort Smith and Harrison. Overnight lows ranged from 66 to 72 across cities. 24 hour rainfall totals were light in several towns.
Weather data for 24 hours ending 7 a m Wednesday shows high 91 and low 68 with .02 inch precipitation. Forecast calls for scattered showers and thunderstorms most afternoons and evenings through Thursday, otherwise partly cloudy warm and humid. Tonight’s lows upper 60s to low 70s. Thursday highs range from the 80s in the northwest to the low 90s in the southeast.
The nine justices issued separate opinions on the decision as Chief Justice Burger announced the judgment from the bench to a crowded courtroom. The court released additional rulings and recessed until Oct. 4. William R. Glendon, attorney for the Post, said the ruling could deter government restraints on publications and noted a future U.S. versus Washington Post case for legal studies.
Officials from the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office said an investigation continues into the fatal shooting of Paul P. Guardo, 35, of near Little Rock. The case remains open as detectives pursue leads and await further information.
After Soyuz 11 linked with the Salute space laboratory, three cosmonauts died following a mission that began unmanned in April and ended after their return from a 50 hour link up amid questions about life support and gravity. The accident prompts a renewed investigation and may delay but not halt Soviet space plans.
Atty Sam Weems of Des Arc asked Gov Bumpers office for a detailed report on the escape of Daniel L Graham from Cummins Prison Farm. Graham, 31, is sought for questioning in a fatal shooting at Safeway in Springdale after a robbery. He escaped May 31 from a work detail and is serving a life term for kidnapping Mrs Margaret Clayton near Devalls Bluff in December.
LITTLE ROCK AP A former state Democratic party chairman said Tuesday night Arkansas may not have delegates to the 1972 national convention unless a special legislative session is convened. He said the national party would not likely grant an exception for Arkansas. The party planned to elect delegates in the March 1972 school elections, while the General Assembly favored a general primary in July. Matthews said only the assembly could move the primary date.
Dr. Benjamin F. Miller of Philadelphia died at 63, author of several medical books for lay readers and biochemistry contributor. Lord Glentanar of London, 76, heir to $10.8 million and a multifaceted figure in business and the arts. Solomon V. Arnaldo, 62, founder and longtime head of UNESCO's New York office, died of a cerebral hemorrhage after a career across Indonesia, Somalia, Paris, and Bangkok.
Senator J. W. Fulbright of Arkansas joined the minority as the Senate rejected a 64 to 22 amendment to cut funds for a NASA reusable space shuttle program. The vote signals GOP opposition and concerns over space program costs.
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