29 Mar 1969
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1969
Page
1
A compilation notes laser potential across fields from manufacturing to medicine and space. NASA’s distance communications reach 50 million miles, while eye surgery and rock disintegration demonstrate dramatic uses. The piece surveys optimism for the laser as the era's key invention.
Newark AP report. Fors ter Gov. Robert B Meyner, 36yearold lawyer and former governor from 1953 to 1961, declared his candidacy to lead New Jersey in the challenging new horizons of the 1970s. The constitution blocked a third term after Hughes succeeded him.
Scientists led by Ronald Schorn and Steven Little report definite evidence of water in Mars atmosphere from infrared spectrograph photos. They say the water volume is tiny yet suggests Mars could harbor life, especially with new telescopes to study regional variation.
The state loses a bid to display a color film of Robert F. Kennedy at the Ambassador Hotel after his California primary victory. Judge Walker ruled the clip would be inflammatory and could prejudice the jury in the Sirhan Sirhan murder trial.
Mary Anita Laseter urges a nationwide Spring Clean Up to reduce fire hazards and clutter. She notes homemakers comb closets for inheritance decisions, salvage unused items, and store combustibles safely. The piece highlights a city trash pickup, fire risks from old newspapers, and periodic wiring checks as essential.
Prime Minister Harold Wilson met for three hours with Maj. Gen. Yakubu Gowon in Lagos in a very friendly session. They covered political and military issues as a second round was planned for Sunday to address specific matters. Wilson then flew to Enugu, former capital of secessionist Biafra, which fell to federal forces in 1967.
Washington AP reports high Democratic officials foresee disenchanted voters turning from the Republican administration over racial policy. Senator Fred Harris, new Democratic chair, believes President Nixon will ultimately support the desegregation guidelines shaping school policy for the past five years.
U S and government forces fought ten Viet Cong and North Vietnamese parties near Saigon, the closest fighting to the capital in the five week offensive. Three American aircraft were shot down. seven Americans and 10 South Vietnamese were killed, with 74 Americans and 30 government soldiers wounded.
The Hope Employment Security Division office will close on Monday March 30 in observance of a government proclamation honoring former President Dwight D Eisenhower. Applicants and claimants scheduled for Monday should report on Wednesday April 2 at the same location.
In Little Rock the Arkansas Senate did not suspend rules to introduce a bill creating a system for North Arkansas residents to buy whisky in Missouri and transport it back. The 17 to 5 vote fell short of the 24 needed, with Op Wade Sherd of Mountain Home as author and OME beverages mentioned in relation to Arkansas tax stamps.
Medal of Honor recipient David G. Dolby, 22, of Oaks Pennsylvania, plans a third Vietnam tour after re enlisting for a second three year hitch. Dolby earned the Medal for heroism near An Khe in May 1966 and also holds the Silver Star. He expects to report to a Vietnam replacement company after a Miami leave and Oakland assignment.
Army staff officers estimate up to two years to withdraw all U S troops and gear from Vietnam once the order is issued. Secretary Resor urged a deliberate timetable to avoid past wastes, with planning covering removal and redeployment of billions in equipment while trimming Army manpower to prewar levels.
Millions mourned Dwight D. Eisenhower as a five day state funeral began with private services at Washington National Cathedral. Tributes flowed from world leaders while Nixon De Gaulle Johnson Truman and Mansfield lauded his wartime leadership peace and enduring influence on American life.
Mrs. Joe W. Wimberly, 84, died Friday night in a local hospital. Born in Ben Lomond on August 20, 1884, she lived in Hope over 50 years and belonged to the Methodist Church. Survived by three sons John D and Joe W of Kingsport Tennessee and Billy M of Bangkok Thailand, two daughters Wyble Wimberly and B G Hamilton of Texarkana Texas, and one sister Mrs Archie Hale of Ashdown.
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