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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1966
Page
1
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Melvin Endsley, author of Singing the Blues, lives in Drasco and writes songs despite infantile paralysis. He and his brother raise broilers in partnership, own 40 Black Angus cattle, and Melvin hopes for another big hit after schoolboy success with Singing the Blues.
Arkansas expects no more than a dozen districts will resist filing statements of compliance with federal desegregation guidelines. 47 districts were reported by the U S Office of Education as not yet compliant, with 200 of Arkansas 407 districts asked to sign statements for not being totally integrated or under no court order.
Hope High School holds graduation sermon at 3 p m Sunday May 22 at First Baptist Church and commencement Thursday May 1966 at First Baptist Church. The program includes sermons prayers hymns and an address The Four G s of Success. Honor students include valedictorian Samuel Meeks Strong and salutatorian Gayle Williams with a large list of seniors officers and sponsors.
Premier Nguyen Cao Ky's forces sealed off rebel positions in Da Nang after over four hours of heavy fighting around the Buddhist stronghold. The government sought to contain the dissidents rather than launch a direct assault. Viet Cong radio backed the rebels while Buddhist leaders urged world leaders to intervene, though monks did not align with the Viet Cong.
Lafayette County voters approved a 330000 bond issue by 1089 to 152 to finance a Cherokee Carpet Mills factory planned between Lewisville and Stamps. The plant aims to employ up to 85 people in Dallas, Texas, with local impact in Arkansas.
The Commerce Department reported the federal government paid 166.6 million of 188.5 million for 219.4 miles of interstate highways opened in Arkansas. An additional 93.6 million is being spent on 287.9 more miles, with 64 million federal funds, bringing Arkansas interstate mileage to 5204 by 1972.
Local pupils of Mrs Gosnell and Mrs McNeil auditioned this week for the National Guild auditions in Texarkana receiving ratings from excellent to superior and 93 to 98 percent. Gosnell’s students schedule Spring Recital Sunday May 29 at 2 30 p m in the high school auditorium.
Five Hope Women’s Golf Association members joined the Ladies Invitational in Spring Hill Louisiana on May 17 with Mrs. E. E. Wassell, Mrs. Albert Bray of Lewisville and others earning low gross and flight honors. The Hope Club also notes Mrs. Henry Fenwick’s trip. Nearby items include Mrs. James R. Gilbert undergoing surgery in Texarkana, a 1.42 inch rainfall, and plans for newspaper carrier events. Local banking delegates attended the Arkansas Bankers meeting in Hot Springs with several Hope residents listed. Thomas Hays Jr. and Sr., Robert LaGrone, Syd McMath, Ray Lawrence, and Judge James H. Pilkin ton were among attendees. Robert Taylor of Hope was among 26 Southern State College students touring Murphy Oil Co. James H. Pilkinton attended Dardanelle Dam dedication near Russellville with Lt. Governor candidate remarks.
Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus said college students needing help to stay in school can apply for state agency jobs. About 3,700 summer positions will run June 6 to August 26 with pay of 50 dollars per week. Federal funds will cover 433 dollars of each 3500 earned by a student.
LITTLE ROCK AP The press secretary hired by Gov. Orval Faubus last July 26 is not covered by the governors salary fund. Robert Troutt a former Little Rock newspaperman earns 650 dollars per month and is paid from a 1965 law creating up to 1 530 jobs with salaries to 20 000. The record shows 684144 dollars spent from the fund to date. The statute Act 351 of 1965 functions as a blank check for job creation. Since July 1 Faubus has created about zero new jobs beyond those authorized by the legislature.
Gov. Orval Faubus said he would have vetoed last year’s quasi judicial retirement bill if aware of its liberal provisions. Kenneth Sulcer, Osceola Democrat candidate for governor, urged a special session to repeal the act that grants retirement benefits to members of state commissions. The plan allows qualified members to draw half pay up to $6,000 a year at age 65. Faubus has said a special session isn’t warranted.
AP digest notes Ky's paratroopers engaging rebel forces in Daang. U.S. officials fear extended political violence in South Viet Nam could undermine the war effort. Treasury and Defense target Viet Nam black market profits. McNamara ponders two-year public service draft. Navy-Hong Kong-Chinese firm probe. Labor unrest threatens a major strike year. Peggy Ann Brodnick endures capive ordeal amid manhunt. Britain and Malaysia ready to seek peace with Indonesia.
AIDC Director Carl C. Hinkle says Arkansas firms announced this year will create about 5,000 jobs, with 2,500 from new plants and 2,500 from expansions. Firms include Phillipa Van Heusen in Hazen, Southwest Chemical at West Memphis, Baldwin Electronics at Camden, Nekoosa-Edwards at Ashdown, and Champion Paper at Hope. He credits tax cuts and a booming economy for the surge, noting more large industries may follow.
Montreal AP reports J Q Mehaffey of the Texarkana Gazette was elected to a three year term on the board of the American Society of Newspaper Editors. The move was announced Wednesday by the group in Canada.
AP Special Correspondent John M. Hightower reports U S officials fear South Viet Nam political violence may erode the basis of American war effort. Johnson aides seek patchwork among Ky’s military government and Da Nang Hue factions while warnings rise about losing support. McNamara and Rusk stress limits on aid to developing nations and insist the United States helps only those who help themselves.
Walter L. McCans a 61 year old Navy chief petty officer from Woodinville Wash had a partial artificial heart removed at Methodist Hospital Houston after the left ventricular bypass pump supported his heart for 97 hours Doctors said his heart condition improved and he was holding his own following the removal surgery and chest fluid drainage The device had assisted the heart for five hours during the initial operation and was later used again for removal of fluid from the chest
At Fort Gordon Georgia the 3rd Training Brigade Infantry introduces airborne training for recruits using two C119 airplanes. The program aims to spark interest in the voluntary airborne infantry program and shifts the initial training from feet to flight.
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