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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1968
Page
1
Our Daily reports on a Rocky Mound trash controversy with city officials tracing refuse to private haulers. The piece notes enforcement limits, calls for county action, and urges public cooperation while reflecting on currency and political criticism from a European incident involving American travelers.
The Associated Press reports showers and thundershowers forecast for all of Arkansas with up to two inches of rain possible in Southwest Arkansas late tonight. Activity moves into Northwest Arkansas this afternoon and drifts across the state. Temperatures in the 50s to 60s expected tonight, with cooler conditions by Wednesday afternoon. Monday highs ranged from 63 to 76 across several cities, and overnight lows varied from 64 to 95 in different locales.
The attorney general's office said on Monday that independent candidates as well as those representing established political parties must file by the May 1 deadline.
Lyndon B Johnson delivers a forceful defense of his Vietnam policy and political strategy amid New Hampshire primary setbacks and Kennedy challenge. Reports say he plans moderate troop reinforcements, works with Congress on budget cuts for higher taxes, and mounts a counterattack through focused speeches to business leaders and voters.
The White House and Congress seek deep spending cuts and a 16 percent income tax surcharge to address the gold crisis. After weekend measures aimed at curbing speculation, gold prices eased globally as officials work to strengthen the dollar and stabilize currency exchange. Prices ranged from $33 to $44 per ounce in major markets, with U.S. negotiators proposing about $9 billion in budget reductions.
Senator Robert F. Kennedy asserts the Democratic nomination fight with President Johnson may become more personal. He campaigns on major issues while denying any intent to stay out of the race. He rejects the idea of serving as Johnson’s running mate and calls for candor in political life. Kennedy also criticizes U.S. policy and presidential travel limits amid protests by Kansas University students.
A humorous AP column mocks self control during unsettled times with a DIY quiz about personal steadiness. It lists exaggerated questions on composure, fairness, and financial habits to gauge one’s normalcy in a chaotic era.
Six North Vietnamese defectors told reporters in Saigon that Hsinei’s intelligence sources provide advance notice up to 24 hours of B52 bombing raids in South Vietnam. They said North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces could dig in and shield themselves from the heavy strikes.
U S aid officials propose new procedure to cut overseas unloading charges in 100 nations. Rutherford M. Poats testifies to Senate subcommittee that reforms could save about 11 million dollars, avoiding a 17 million dollar drain. The move comes after reports that port charges totaled about 600 million dollars for aid shipments. President Johnson's push to curb deficits coincides with scrutiny over who pays harbor costs.
Held here Monday night Town & Country hosted Hope Lions Club members and guests from nearby points. President Ralph Harrison outlined Japan Lions history and 1969 International Convention side tours. Business notes announced a broom sale March 2-5 chaired by Kinard Young with Jimmie Griffin handling industrial sales. A plan visit to Lewisville was set for nine members. Zone meeting chaired by Darwin Jones included representatives from Prescott Woodson Easterling Ed Hoggard Curtis Johnson Washington Thurston Hulsey Ashdown Sam Rice B D Maybry Mineral Springs participants Dan Clark Winfred Clardy Clyde Bell Wayne McGlothila.
Hope residents were assured today of a musical highlight on April 5 1968 when RUBINOFF AND HIS VIOLIN appears at the High School Auditorium under sponsorship of the Hope Rotary Club announced by Clyde Fouse president We feel indeed fortunate in being able to bring such a great artist to Hope and we are aggressively determined to make this one of the outstanding events of the season Special committees and ticket selling locations would be announced soon the local chairman urged organizations and others to join in making the concert a huge financial success for the Rotary Student Loan Fund RUBINOFF AND HIS VIOLIN a long favorite American ensemble well known from current concert appearances nationwide radio broadcasts Eddie Cantor television guestings and motion picture engagements This tour is heralded as a concert in tune with the times The famed musician will bring here for his concert the Stradivarius violin valued at 100000 and a new program of popular favorites including Warsaw Concerto Chopin Polonaise Dex Bussy Clair De Lune with 45 violin solos These compositions will have their premier performance Tickets will be available soon.
AP digest reports morale among U S troops in Vietnam remains high after three years of war despite some erosion. Rotation policy and guaranteed rest leaves help sustain spirits. few mental health cases among evacuees. distant US domestic upheavals viewed as minor morale factors.
Arkansas Revenue Commissioner Bryan Larey says in a public information column that the average Arkansan paid 187 in state and local taxes in fiscal 1905-66, placing the state fourth lowest per capita tax rate in the nation behind North Carolina Alabama and Mississippi.
All Little League and Babe Ruth players urged to sell tickets for the Kiwanis Club 25th annual minstrel in March 2029. First prize a 50 dollar U S Savings Bond, second prize a 28 dollar bond. If tied, draw straws. Tickets from George Frazier at Anderson-Frazier Agency Sec ond Matn. Sales due to office by 5 pm Thursday March 28.
In ongoing fighting near the DMZ and Khe Sanh area, Marines reported overrunning a rocket band and killing or wounding dozens of enemy troops. Dong Ha remained a focal point with prisoners captured and bases under allied pressure as U.S. and South Vietnamese forces pressed operations across the eastern DMZ corridor. Casualties rose for both sides with U.S. and allied losses noted in multiple actions.
Nashville School Board faced a federal suit after declining to renew contracts for three Negro teachers at the all Negro South Side School. The board announced plans to close the school at year end and retain seven staff in the district.
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