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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1969
Page
1
A light column on bell bottom fashion revival and a humorous age yardstick. The piece surveys municipal chatter from several papers highlighting taxes, tobacco regulation, and government revenue. It ends with a tongue in cheek critique of federal tobacco policy and spending.
Senator Morrell Gathright of Pine Bluff and House Speaker Hayes Mc Clerkin of Texarkana say the Arkansas extended session will continue next week, possibly with a two to three week recess. They stress action on pending budget bills and the revenue stabilization act, plus final action on tax bills. The act curbs general revenues spending starting July 1. Cigarettes and corporate income tax bills remain in the Senate, while the House has yet to act on the general appropriation bill. The Revenue Stabilization Act is due to be introduced Tuesday.
Mrs. Jettary Sik of Newport was named Arkansas Mother of the Year by the American Mother Committee Saturday in a ceremony in Newport. The event highlighted maternal achievements and community service by the honoree and other nominees from the state.
Gen Agha Mohammad Yahya Khan was declared Pakistan president to lead until a new constitution. He had been martial law administrator after Ayub Khan stepped down, ending a 10 year reign amid four months of violence. The nation remains quiet with universities open and factories running.
Texarkana announces Bill Maddox 31 a longtime editor at Marshall News Messenger since 1967 becomes executive editor of the Texarkana Gazette and Daily News. He previously worked at Irvin News Texan Arlington News Texan and Tyler Courier Times Telegraph since 1960, leading the News Messenger to numerous awards.
A wave of mourners expected to fill Washington as 40 000 to 100 000 gather for Dwight D. Eisenhower's funeral. Mamie Eisenhower’s grief visible as the flag draped casket lies in state, marking a historic farewell to the former president.
State Police report Raymond Thomas 34 of Hope died in a single vehicle crash about 1 40 a m Monday when his auto struck a bridge abutment on Columbus road ten miles northwest of Hope. Thomas was alone. no other vehicle was involved, according to State Policeman Wallace Martin.
In Saigon and surrounding areas, U S and allied forces report heavy Viet Cong and North Vietnamese losses, with analysts saying over 6,000 enemy troops fell in March in the 3rd Corps area. Weekend actions included rocket and mortar attacks and a night battle near Kontum, with 25 North Vietnamese and 6 U S troops killed.
In Hot Springs Ark AP six persons were arrested Saturday night charged with operating a gaming house after a State Police raid on the Atmosphere Lounge. Cards and a dice table were seized. Those named are Harald G McCabe 23 Joe N Towns 35 Early Black Raymond Tweele 55 Cleophas Williams 53 and Harley Hopson 48 all of Hot Springs.
Pentagon officers say the United States has suffered little militarily from the bombing pause begun a year ago. North Vietnam retains operating flexibility and maintains about 100000 troops in South Vietnam while DMZ incursions continue. Dozens of firefights occur between Marines and North Vietnamese units in the DMZ as reconnaissance planes keep watch and air support remains authorized to strike anti aircraft batteries when engaged.
Western Turkey was shaken by new tremors and aftershocks after last Friday’s quake with five light to medium shocks felt in the Dardanelles area and towns including Demirci Alasehir and Sarigol. No new casualties or damage were reported though earlier tremors in Sarigol and Alasehir left dozens homeless or injured.
AP report outlines public fear as rumors of a super earthquake in April unsettle Los Angeles. Civil Defense notes a flood of inquiries while schools rehearse disaster drills. Psychic group seeks permit to aid recovery amid urban anxiety. Calypso radio promos drum up doom as disaster forecasts trend in media.
The Associated Press reports light rain across Arkansas as the U S Weather Bureau forecasts showers and cooler temperatures tonight. Highs near 50s Tuesday with lows in the 40s to 50s, temperatures measured across towns including Texarkana 209 men, El Dorado 56, Harrison 49, Fort Smith 45, and Fayetteville 49.
Charles T. Meyer Jr. of Little Rock has been named metropolitan chairman of the National Alliance of Businessmen by President Nixon. Meyer, head of Meyer's Bakeries, Inc., will travel to Washington to attend a briefing on NAB's program to find jobs for the hard core unemployed.
Thirty seven men and thirty one women from Hempstead County register for the 1969 spring semester at Southern College. In all 2,190 students are enrolled, including 1,080 men and 910 women. Names from Hope, Ozan, Patmos, and Fulton areas appear among the Hempstead students, with several locals listed. Whitfield Masonic Lodge No. 239 announces regular meets by Tuesday April 1 at 7330 Hempstead County Reseus Unit Hall.
In Little Rock AP dispatch, David W. Mullins reflects on legislative public disengagement at the University of Sunday. The report notes concerns about voter turnout and citizen participation impacting policy and governance.
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