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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1971
Page
6
A Louisville Times note mocks a proposed Kentucky Fried Chicken Heublein merger, while other items joke about stock tickers and a tax hike on cigarettes. The Montgomery Advertiser previews Dr George Milstein’s claim that music can accelerate plant growth.
The Red Cross Bloodmobile visits Red River Vocational Technical School with donors welcome until 6 p.m. today and from 12 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday. More than 50 volunteers including professional nurses, Red River students, Cadet Girl Scouts and local doctors support the drive, with canteen service from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. today.
Administration sources say about eight undecided senators will decide the outcome as the Senate considers extending the draft beyond June 30. The issue is tied to Vietnam war opposition with amendments planned by antiwar senators. Senator Mark Hatfield sponsors a bid to end the draft June 30, while Stennis rejects a one year compromise.
Washington AP Senate considers two proposals to return Indian education to Indians to improve outcomes. Bills would shift control from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Indian and education community boards. About a quarter of 185000 Indian children attend BIA schools amid higher dropout and lower achievement.
Police report a two car crash Saturday May 8 at Fourth and Hamilton Street. Tommy Colburn faces failure to yield. Weekend violations list includes traffic licenses drunkenness and more. Total annual accidents 110 with 29 injuries and 2 deaths.
Secretary of State William P. Rogers reported mild optimism after two weeks and 18,000 miles of diplomacy in Europe and the Mideast. He said both sides generally want peace and suggested reopening the Suez Canal could spark broader agreement, with Egyptian President Sadat and Israeli leaders engaged in talks.
Five women were inducted Saturday into the traditionally all male Robinson chapter of Phi Alpha Delta, the international law fraternity, during a ceremony in Oakhaven. The event marks a milestone in the organization’s recruitment of female members.
The dollar weakened on several European markets as West Germany and Spain moved to cool inflows that fueled inflation. Frankfurt saw a dip before a rebound while London and Paris held steady. Dealers, cautious after a market shutdown, watched for the effect of restrictive measures.
Tom Ferstl of Little Rock, a chapter justice, recalled initial opposition to admitting women. He said the final vote was unanimous in favor of accepting women into the fraternity.
SAIGON AP The US Command began withdrawing another American division from Vietnam as it deactivates a major unit and cuts 6 300 men. An Americal Division infantry battalion south of Da Nang is removed for deactivation, while the 2215 man Marine logistic command at Da Nang is also deactivated. Overall authorized strength falls to 184 000 by December 1, from a peak of 543 000 in April 1969. The Americal, known as a hard luck outfit, has been tied to many incidents including My Lai.
A tornado hit the industrial section of Oakhaven near Hope at 2 a.m. injuring three people and damaging multiple structures including Wynnewood Products Co and Food Products Co. Several buildings and mobile homes were destroyed or damaged. Utilities and telephone service disrupted. repairs underway.
Hempstead County Cattleman's Assn meets May 11 at 7 30 p.m. in the Diamond Cafe with Dr Harold Hurst discussing pasture weed control. Phi Beta Lambda hosts a May 14 work day to fund delegates to the Miami Beach national convention. Razorback yearbook hire Cathy Feild is business manager for 1971. Nine Hope and Hempstead grads join 418 spring degree candidates at Henderson State College May 14. Hope Band picnic May 11. Gail Williams named state medical technologist of the year at University of Arkansas Medical Center. Tornado damage reported at Oak Haven with injuries and two trailers lifted. hail and property damage noted. Weather outlook shows showers and thunderstorms statewide, diminishing tonight.
Mr and Mrs Wesley Hamiter formerly of Patmos now reside in Tampa Florida visiting their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Harry McMahon 908 S Walnut St The Hamiters will begin their trip home Wednesday
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