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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1967
Page
1
A district official urges taxpayers to guard against dishonest advisers who dodge questions after filing. Do not sign blank returns or pencil changes, and ensure the preparer signs and provides their identifying details. The taxpayer remains liable for taxes and legal responsibilities.
Hope Ministerial Alliance led by Rev. Johnie A Beasley finalizes arrangements for the Easter Sunrise Service to be held at Hammond Stadium at 6 30 on Easter morning if weather permits Rev Jerald Schleiff will deliver the Easter message Laymen from several churches will participate Ray Turner chairs the Arrangements Committee with Roy Anderson as Honorary Chairman LaGrone Williams leads ushers A tribute will honor Roy Anderson for his role in starting Sunrise Services in 1937 and ongoing support.
AP Business Analyst notes early offers promise no bargains this year with workers and employers facing heightened scrutiny of equal opportunity laws and a push for changes in negotiation goals. Proposals will intensify this year as labor agreements expire and legislation may shape outcomes.
Treasury data show total outstanding debt rising to 1.529 trillion as of December 31, with federal, state, local, corporate, and personal obligations. Deficits through the Vietnam era push debt higher, while projections anticipate a higher ceiling and continued borrowing into 1968.
E C Bishop of Texarkana for the Federal Alcohol Board spoke to the Hope Kiwanis Tuesday and showed a 22 minute film on the government fight against illicit liquor. He noted 18 federal officers are assigned to Arkansas, second in moonshine operations after Oklahoma, with Texas third. Judge Finis Odom, Attorney Larry Patterson, State Patrolman Ward and Pete Paterson of Little Rock attended.
Washington AP reports President Johnson presses restoring business tax incentives sparking a factional dispute in the House Ways and Means Committee. The panel aims to finish legislation this week while debating recession fears, a proposed 6 percent surtax, and a $1.2 billion three-year tax cut impact. Secretary Fowler clashed with lawmakers over motives and timing.
ISAAC A LEVI reports from Montevideo that a US proposal of 1.5 billion dollars in aid for Latin America over five years is seen as too small by Latin diplomats. The April inter American summit agenda is being prepared amid grumbling and a canceled joint meeting. Secretary Rusk said the aid would boost agriculture and education programs and may ease moves toward a Latin American Common Market.
Adam Clayton Powell intends to return to New York from the Bahamas on Sunday despite a court’s refusal to hear his criminal contempt appeal. His attorney cites a misinterpreted ruling and warns of a possible habeas corpus filing if arrest occurs. Powell faces potential jail time up to 90 days for criminal contempt and seven additional months for civil contempt in related orders.
A one year program to train 20 women as licensed practical nurses in the Fort Smith area was approved. The $56,480 plan received approval Tuesday from the state Education Department and the state Employment Security Division. Plantation May Become Park near Osceola Ark Sans Souci along the Mississippi River may be converted into a recreation area or state park. Local officials discuss the move. the plantation was a major river steamboat landing in its heyday.
Wayne Doggett aged 21 of near Warren drowned Tuesday while swimming in a stock pond behind his parents home Mr and Mrs Devoy Doggett. Authorities reported the accident occurred in Warren Arkansas.
Perry Russo testified he heard Lee Harvey Oswald and two others plot to assassinate President Kennedy in Ferrie's apartment in 1963. Russo described a plan to sacrifice one man to enable a getaway, potential Cuba diversion, and crossfire triangulation, while later claiming Oswald's name was not mentioned.
Ashley County voters approved a $750,000 bond for a new courthouse funded by a 2 mill tax. With 27 of 28 precincts reporting, 1,715 favored construction to 726 against. 1,523 supported the tax levy versus 850 opposed.
Luther Shibley a 33 year old street salesman for the Arkansas Democrat was killed when a Missouri Pacific train began moving near downtown Little Rock. He was caught beneath the wheels while attempting to crawl under the train as workers nearby reported the incident.
Arkansas Education Commissioner A W Ford announced about 72000 in fellowship grants for graduate training of prospective elementary and secondary school teachers. The funds come from the U S Office of Education and are available to qualified applicants.
Mrs Elvira Theresia Biddle of Hope was naturalized in federal court Texarkana with Judge Oren Hare presiding. A German native who moved to Hope five years ago works at Oklahoma Tire & Supply. The report also notes an agricultural insemination school at Southern State College March 16 18 with attendees Kenneth Nivens and Dick Ellis. Lonesome Pine Ranch in Hope sold Aberdeen Angus bulls to buyers in Lewisville and McNab per the August Association.
Communist gunners fired 140mm rockets at Da Nang air base, damaging three U.S. planes and injuring 16 American soldiers. Marines defended with helicopter gunships and flare ships as rockets were launched from up to seven miles away. A prior attack two and a half weeks earlier caused comparable alerts.
The Hempstead County Cattlemen's Association will gather at the Diamond Cafe Thursday at 7 30 PM. President Burs gess Garrett reports guest speaker Dr Woody Miley Extension Soils Specialist who will cover pasture fertilization soil problems and soil testing with demonstrations using soil samples.
The FHA asked U S District Court to hold Continental Casualty Co liable for construction defects at the Summit House four story apartment in Little Rock. Exterior walls leak water and caulking cannot stop the problem. The building was acquired after mortgage default by Vance M Thompson Sr and his children in 1965. The Thompsons face pending damage claims in federal court against Paul Kapelow and Lester Og of New Orleans and others.
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