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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1968
Page
1
The editor argues the Wednesday compromise raises taxes and cuts spending but won't curb federal debt. He fears rising debt erodes money value and political promises doubt. He proposes across‑the‑board salary cuts for top officials during deficits, with an exception for war.
The Associated Press reports a cold front from Arkansas is pushed back by cooler air, bringing showers and thundershowers through Friday. Reports from Horatio note marble sized hail and winds up to 50 mph, with high temps 82 in Texarkana to 75 in Fayetteville and overnight lows 56 to 68. Rainfall over 24 hours ending 6 am includes a trace at Pine Bluff Walnut Ridge and Little Rock and 74 at Fayetteville. In Portland Maine, about 250 tons of Norwegian sardines were imported, though Maine’s sardine supply is erratic.
Families of 25 coal miners entombed for the fourth day crowded the mine entrance in Hominy Falls West Virginia as rumor of progress spread. Officials pegged the earliest possible reach at 6 p.m. after pumping water has been removed. Rescue efforts faced deep water, narrow passages and bedrock as pumps operated at 800 gallons per minute locally and 3,200 gallons per minute overall.
Ted Lamb of Little Rock said he will direct Senator Eugene McCarthy's campaign in Arkansas. The lawyer stated he plans no immediate moves beyond trying to influence Democratic convention delegates to back the Minnesota senator for the party nomination.
Government health officials describe rising alcoholism mental illness venereal disease and drug use nationwide in testimony to a House subcommittee. They note skysrocketing health costs and rising treatment needs across all groups with 6.5 million alcoholics and 200,000 more annually. Goronorrhea cases rise about 12 percent yearly and diagnosis gaps exist especially for females. Publicity about LSD appears reducing use among students but a broad problem remains across all ages and classes.
A seventh F111A, a five million dollar swing wing fighter bomber, crashed in the desert 60 miles north of Las Vegas during a routine training mission. Both pilots parachuted to safety and the wreckage and crew were not recovered.
Hal Boyle reports Bob Hope, nearing 65, aims for a 100th birthday with goals of staying active in golf and walking, and maybe performing on the moon. He reflects on wealth, owns diverse interests, and recently finished 57th film The Private Navy of Sgt O’Farrell, planning a new project with Jackie Gleason.
Washington AP group of Senate House conferees backed President Johnsons 10 percent income tax surcharge paired with a $6 billion spending cut. Rep Wilbur Mills said further amendments could be resolved at a final session. The plan taxes individuals and corporations for 15 months for individuals and 18 months for corporations with exemptions for about 17 million low income filers. Johnson opposed larger cuts beyond $4 billion.
AP dispatch notes tension between high food costs for households and rising crop prices for farmers. Factors include harvest selling pressures, higher middleman costs, and evolving consumer demands. Cites 1967 grain policy by Secretary Freeman prompting increased input use and record yields.
Some 18 local piano pupils from Neva-Ester's Music Studio in Hope register for membership in the National Guild of Piano Teachers. Names include Gwendolyn Edwards Karen Davis Lizzie Davis Linda Gamble Gloria Garland Cholette Hickles Harrette Hickles Brenda Milus Linda Nelson Harold Phillips Aquanette Smith Meevedes Smith Norma Smith Diane Story Margaret Turner Doran Williams Brenda Weston Jacquelyn Hamilton.
Hempstead County seeks 450 pints through a nine hour Radiothon on KXAR Saturday May 1 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Each group targets 56 pints with a minute by minute plan featuring Garden Club Council Kiwanians Club Hempstead Republican Women Farm Bureau Extension Home Makers Lions Club Jaycees B PW Club and more. A second event at Technical School May 3 and 4 hopes to yield 400 pints to sustain the county blood program and reach a total near 495 pints.
Paris reports say North Vietnams Xuan Thuy arrived with a Vietnamese crowd greeting. Harriman, Johnsons envoy, is due to arrive and meet Friday at the Majestic Hotel as talks open on ending the war and halting bombing. Hanoi aims for U S troop withdrawal with a phased removal likely to follow.
NIAGARA FALLS NY AP officials of the Carbide Co announce a boron carbide bulletproof vest that stops a .30 caliber bullet. The vest is light flexible and relatively low in cost due to new production methods.
All Around Town lists de gr ees for June Wilson Downs Hops Master in Education David Lile Porterfield physical education Regina Day Smith home economics Bobby Barger Garland 2nd grader left off art show winners Brenda Evans will perform with Southern State College concert choir and band Tris ESub and the Ramwood Lake Proving Ground open for fishing Marvin Apterbury newly assigned to enforce parking meter violations Two large oak trees struck by lightning in Hope Garland PTA hamburger supper May 16 Cemetery work Anderson Cemetery district forester Al Denton promoted to Region Information Officer for South Arkansas Fire prevention programs planned in southern state Gilliam?
Saigon faced a major Viet Cong push from the south east and east as American forces, including 9th Division troops, helicopter gunships and armor, fought to halt advances toward the city center. Civilians fled en masse, casualties climbed, and rafts of reinforced Viet Cong units threatened key districts near the former U.S. embassy.
Five members were present at a May meeting of the School Assistants association. The event honored those going beyond the call of duty, including Derla James and Lanettington, with recognition for service.
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