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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1969
Page
2
Caltech geophysicists dismiss dire earthquake predictions tied to sun and moon alignments. A 1952 Kern County quake caused 14 deaths and $60 million in damage, but officials say tidal forces are not predictable and unlikely to foretell future quakes.
The Homie Economist spoke at the Rotary Club about natural gas products including artificial erase for the Astrodamé, specialized fabrics and synthetic rubber. He noted gas is colorless odorless and tasteless unless a seed added for detection. Arkansas Louisiana Gas Company official Al Zimerebnar introduced the speaker as Harold Bake ley welcomed attendees and one guest.
Obituary notices for Alta Myrtle Thompson of Laneburg aged 75, with survivors listed and services at Antioch Baptist Church. Additional death notices include Charles Edward Hale of Emmet and Stuart H. Johnson of Brookville, both detailed with survivors and burial plans. Accounts mention J Graham Brown of Louisville and a large gift to Hanover College. A student council trip from Hope to Van Buren for Arkansas Association event is noted with participants and roles.
DETROIT AP A Negro judge freed all but two of ten men detained after a shootout with the Republic of New Africa. A patrolman, Michael Czapski, was killed. detectives sought to jail eight more of 135 originally arrested. Judge George Crockett ruled police illegally conducted hand-titrate tests and failed to inform suspects of rights, ordering release and holding a prosecutor in contempt.
Nigeria's Maj. Gen. Gowon charged Biafrans staged civilian bomb casualties while vowing to continue bombing the secessionist region. He described two Wilson talks as frank and fruitful and hoped for progress from possible talks with Ojukwu. Police said patrol reinforcements were fired on during the church assault, with several injuries and weapons confiscated.
The nation mourned Dwight D. Eisenhower as Mamie Dowd Eisenhower and John Eisenhower stood with dignitaries in the Capitol Rotunda for his public viewing. A military procession carried the oak casket to Arlington as Palm Sunday bells rang. Nixon praised the late president as a giant loved by many.
Arkansas State University and Creighton University split a college baseball doubleheader in Jonesboro. ASU won the first game 11 to 6, Creighton captured the second 52.
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