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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1966
Page
1
A writer recalls a tall grass discovery behind his house where two Mallard hens with ducklings appeared. He scooped a young bird for proof of spring, was charged by the hen, and later saw no more hens or ducklings, becoming the subject of a playful local confidence vote.
In Tokyo the foreign ministry dismissed rumors that Mao Zedong is seriously ill, insisting he is very well and stating rumors are false. Mao has rarely appeared in public, prompting Western speculation about his health and whereabouts as reports place him resting in central China.
Scientists at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute work to remove the smell in city sewers by targeting phosphorous from detergents. Professor Nicholas L. Ciesceri says phosphorous fuels algae that produce odors as sewage treatment advances are explored.
American B52 bombers pounded the southern end of the main Viet Cong supply route for a seventh day in a row. The Stratofortress aircraft dropped 740 pound bombs in suspected supply and troop areas about 45 miles northwest of Saigon near the Cambodian border, targeting the southern terminal of the Ho Chi Minh jungle trail used to move supplies and men from the north.
A Denver man reported his car radio stolen in Las Vegas while on a return trip from California. He said thieves left the sound behind and that when his car exceeds 50 miles per hour a folksinger’s voice comes from under the instrument panel, heard during a stopover in Grand Junction, Colorado.
The Junior High department at Blevins Training School stages a three act comedy titled Teen Time this Thursday May 5 at 7 30 p m in the school auditorium Admission 15 25 and 35 cents Sponsors are C W Harris and Miss Verna M Scott
Hempstead County Farm Bureau directors will meet Thursday night May 5 at 7 30 in the Farm Bureau office. Assistant Director Mc Cecil Bittle of the Southwest Branch Experiment Station will speak on current research. Les ter Kent invites all interested residents to attend. Britain’s Queen Mother Elizabeth completed a 12 day New Zealand visit and departed by plane via Honolulu and Vancouver to London.
About 250 performers participate in the city wide event at Hammons Stadium on Thursday at 7 40 p m there is no admission fee The program centers on the American Music theme as part of National Music Week observances sponsored by the National Federation of Music Clubs and the Friday Music Club of Hope Participants include Hoy Scouts of America Girl Scouts of America Brookwood and Garland School student ensembles Paisley School square dancers Hope High Band and choirs Friday Music Club Choral Club The city urges residents to attend and support the local music program.
Washington AP dispatch reports the civil rights bill opening in Congress meets heavy opposition. Senate Republican leader Dirksen questions housing provisions as unconstitutional, while House Republicans proceed cautiously. Attorney General Katzenbach testifies before a House subcommittee as the debate begins.
In Alabama primaries, Negro candidates led for at least one House seat with Fred B. Gray from Tuskegee nominated, first Black nominee for Alabama House since Reconstruction. In Jefferson County Birmingham four Black hopefuls led for House seats into May 31 runoffs, while white opponent totals threatened outcomes. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. praised the strong Negro turnout marking a new day in Alabama.
AP News Digest reports Gov. George C. Wallace’s wife wins the Democratic nomination to succeed her husband with Viet Nam and Red China topics mentioned. Congress begins civil rights bill consideration amid anti inflation talks as Bow calls Johnson to veto excess spending. Henry Ford Jr. says auto industry should do more for highways. Mary Walker noted as America’s oldest student at 117.
Millwood reservoir waters expected to reach elevation 268 to 269 by Friday May 6 as gates are adjusted for flood control on Little River. Otis K. Higgenbotham notes eight gates closed with spillway flow rising below the dam. reservoir will drain for upstream railroad salvage work.
Mrs. P. Young Jr. leads workshops as national projects chair at the National Convention of Junior Auxiliaries in Memphis. New Home Chapter president Mrs Clyde Monts and outgoing local president Mrs Crit Stuart Jr. attend, with others planning to fly in. Emmet Bowling Association meets May 7 to elect officers, and festival committees are named for the Arts Festival. Also noted are local moves, hospital tests for Greg Dickerson, a VFW Auxiliary meeting, Shoyer Third shopping center progress, and Carl Wayne Burke’s Police Training Academy completion.
Washington AP reports the Wallaces of Alabama achieved a surprising primary victory. Lurleen Wallace, supported by her husband George Wallace, outpolled nine male candidates for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, avoiding a runoff. negro and white voters turned out in large numbers, with Fred D Gray emerging as a notable black candidate for the Alabama House. Other results include John Sparkman winning the Senate nomination, and Gene Lusk leading in New Mexico for governor.
Washington AP report notes a drive to cut appropriations, urging President Johnson to veto bills exceeding his budget. Rep. Bow suggests using experienced aides to enforce the line. Bow spoke ahead of a House panel considering a $10.56 billion Labor and HEW appropriation for the next fiscal year after a committee vote exceeding the president’s request by nearly $1 billion in military procurement.
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