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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1968
Page
1
A New Hampshire businessman's radio complaint led to the Peace Corps asking stations to drop an offensive ad. Congressional action followed, with the corps citing misinterpretation. The tale highlights how a single voice can prompt policy shifts and public awareness.
In Salem Oregon Reagan's Oregon backers mobilize for the May 28 Republican primary with write in action for Nelson Rockefeller prompting questions on how intensively the Rockefeller campaign will operate. About 1000 volunteers distribute 120000 pieces of literature as 10 TV ads run. Estimated spending ranges from 85000 to 400000 depending on source with funds split between Oregon contributors and national Reagan group.
Larry Bernard aged 17 drowned while swimming with two friends in a quarry southeast of the Alix community in Franklin County near Ozark. He was a Ozark High School junior and son of Thurman and confidants. The incident prompted an investigation and tribute from the local community.
Philadelphia zoo officials reported the birth of a black jaguar on about May 5, noting it is the third known black jaguar in American captivity. The Toledo or other jaguars exist in North America, with one listed as the father and another in Jacksonville, Florida. Given fears of disturbing the mother, keepers did not check on the newborn.
Paris faced near paralysis as a student labor revolt disrupted transport and state services. President de Gaulle cut a Roma nia visit short and flew to Paris while many factories occupied by workers and postal, telecom, and Air France operations felt the impact. Suburban and long distance trains idled, radio and TV staff threatened strikes, and Luxembourg Palace saw student occupation efforts despite police shielding. Meanwhile in Kansas a five star service flag will honor five Kent relatives called to duty.
Premier Nguyen Van Loc resigned warning of danger to form the Paris cease fire talks and potential open feuding within the government. President Thieu accepted the resignation and asked former Premier Tran Van Huong to form a new Cabinet while Loc stays on until a new premier is named.
Deserving seniors of the 1968 Hope High School graduating class were honored at the 12th annual awards assembly conducted by Principal Joe Balentine. Various honors were presented including valedictorian Melinda Anthony and salutatorian James Turner.
Hope plans a Clean-up Paint-up Fix up Week starting May 18 with a downtown parade at 10 a.m. Citizens urged to clear sidewalks, avoid clutter, and dispose of trash to improve beauty and safety.
Vice President Hubert Humphrey supporters say Kennedy’s two primary wins do not trigger a bandwagon, claiming Humphrey nears enough delegates to clinch the nomination on the first ballot. They note late talks on delegates and rivals while Humphrey tours with mayors Lindsay Allen and Washington, and plan an open town meeting idea to hear citizens with grievances.
Digest form outlines U S and North Vietnamese stances from two talks on responsibility for the war, bombing of the North, and demilitarized zone proposals. Also notes President Johnson's nomination of Harold C. Galloway for postmaster at Armorel, Mississippi County.
Reports from Saigon and Da Nang describe heavy fighting in the northern South Vietnam region near Khe Sanh and Da Nang. US forces report 28 Americans killed and 135 wounded with substantial enemy casualties, while US Marines and Allied units surge to repel anticipated attacks around Ho Chi Minh City.
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