Church Intrudes on Affairs of State editorial reply
In response to a May 2 column and a May 4 notice, First National City Bank of New York explains that the Dallas Conference loan discussed is a nonloan credit commitment among 10 major U S banks to provide dollars to South Africa if needed to stabilize reserves. The bank emphasizes such short term arrangements are common, support the U S dollar, and reflect foreign policy alignment with the U S government.
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More Showers Are Predicted for Arkansas
The Associated Press reports a warm moist air mass will bring cloudy skies and showers to Arkansas today through Thursday with a cooling start and a warming trend by Wednesday. Showers begin in the west today and spread statewide by Wednesday and Thursday. lows range from 39 to 56 degrees. A Monday shower earlier dropped 0.02 inches in Harrison. In Batesville, independence County Coroner George Barnett says Everett Ballard, 28, of Batesville, drowned when a boat overturned in the White River and his body was recovered about five miles south of Batesville.
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Johnson attacks bad mouthing country in NY banquet
President Johnson told a New York Arthritis Foundation banquet that bad mouth ing the country or fostering despair will not solve America’s problems. He did not name candidates, but his remarks implied disapproval of campaign oratory. Meanwhile Reagan, visiting Florida, said no useful purpose in declaring candidacy now, will be a favorite son when the Miami Beach convention opens. Rockefeller, in Gainesville, urged lowering the voting age to 18 and proposed a draft lottery. In Morrilton Arkansas, Sgt. William Roger Brooks was reported killed in Vietnam on May 4.
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Hope High graduate earns Freshman Scholarship in Agriculture
Jack Dougan, 1968 Hope High School graduate, received the Nashville Production Credit Association Freshman Scholarship in Agriculture. The award goes to Southern State College in Magnolia, where he studies as an Agriculture freshman. He was chosen from seven counties served by the association and is the son of Mr and Mrs Walter E Dougan of Ozan.
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Hope High School
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Nevada
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Hot Springs
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Ozan
Rockefeller Surprises Arkansas Legislature With Tax Packets
Gov Winthrop Rockefeller expanded his 26 item call before the Arkansas General Assembly adding five items and proposing a 1 cent per pack cigarette tax increase to 11 cents raising about 5 million dollars annually.
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40 Million Own Guns in U S See Page Three
A New York AP item notes forty million Americans own a firearm, about one in five, while the other 160 million worry. The column surveys taste changes, ancient cooling methods, regional longevity, a Grant Wood quote, ice cream flavors, rising prosperity, and porcupine appetite, ending by indicating more on Page Three.
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Mass reassignment of pupils in 1968-69 plan
James H. Jones, superintendent, announced pupil assignments for the 1968 69 school year. Some students were reassigned due to grade overloading while efforts target keeping children in their local area and within the same family when possible. Parents are urged to cooperate with the plan.
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Three Arkansans Killed in Vietnam Confirmed
The Defense Department announced three Arkansans killed in action in Vietnam. They were Army Cpl Otis Isbell of West Memphis, Army Pfc Melvin A Wildman of Rose Bud, and Army Sgt Jonathan Henderson of Heth St Francis County, upgraded from missing to killed in action.
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Bankers group elects Arkansas officers and famed speaker
Charles Sharpe Jr. assistant cashier of First National Bank of Hope was elected treasurer of the Junior Bankers section of the Arkansas Bankers Association at the annual convention last weekend. Edwin R. Turney of Harrison was named president and Leonard Dunn of Pine Bluff vice president. Principal speaker was Bob Pettit, vice president of American Bank and Trust Co. in Baton Rouge, a renowned basketball star now retired after a career with the St. Louis Hawks.
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Harrison
Leonard Dunn
Pine Bluff
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American Bank and Trust Co
Baton Rouge
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St. Louis Hawke
Rockefeller vows to close clubs over mixed drink law
Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller told reporters he would shut down all clubs serving mixed drinks if the legislature fails to pass mixed drink legislation or until courts decide the issue. He challenged critic Guy Matt Jones to name his alleged bootlegger while defending his stance after addressing the General Assembly.
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Dr Lester Sitzes to Lead Hempstead United Fund Drive
Calvin Smith announces Dr Lester Sitzes will head the Hempstead County United Fund drive for 1968 with James Pruden as assistant for 1967. Sitzes plans meetings to appoint a committee as the October drive approaches and aims to exceed last year’s record fundraising with early planning and broad volunteer help.
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Hempstead County United Fund
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James Prude
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Peace talks in Vietnam draw in Britain France and Soviet Union
AP dispatch from Paris notes U S officials expect Britain France and the Soviet Union to play roles in advancing negotiations for Vietnam peace. Mao Zedong's cultural upheavals limit Red China's voice. Harriman and Thuy plan courtesy calls on de Gaulle while Stewart heads to Moscow for talks with Gromyko.
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Hope Area Activities Highlight Poppy Day And Local News
The Hope community lists Poppy Day for May 25 led by American Legion Auxiliary Unit 12 as Mrs. Joe Jones chairs the drive. Local attorney F C Crow departs for Springfield Mo to handle a Greene County Circuit Court case. Redge Turner earns membership in the national 200 Club for top Lincoln Mercury sales. Frank E Zimmerman Jr notes his top 15 percent national ranking. Ministers Everett Vinson Alf Eason J W Montgomery and W R S Dy attend the El Dorado conference. Lester Sitzes and Dr Don Clark join a Europe tour with a group of dentists. Pupils of Mrs Bass Evans plan a Hope High recital on May 25 at 7 30 pm. Cemetery upkeep volunteers gather May 25 to support Westmoreland Cemetery. B L Reththy notes 800 windows damaged at the Municipal Airport hangar from haywire. W E Foster reports white perch and crappie biting on Clear Lake.
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Hue Under Heavy Shelling Deep in Vietnam War
In Saigon AP reports North Vietnamese forces shelled four U.S. headquarters around Hue with 600 mortar rounds and 100-pound rockets, while infantry attacked one HQ but were repulsed. The clash followed a prior rocket strike on a U.S. air cavalry division HQ. Casualties included eight Americans killed and 21 enemy killed. 61 Americans wounded. Viet Cong hit three provincial capitals and two allied airfields, causing at least 65 allied casualties. General Westmoreland said fighting intensity appears to be rising and noted two new operations near Hue and Quang Tri to seek out enemy personnel and materiel. Results so far are mixed, with enemy timing and placement shaping engagements. The heaviest shelling hit Camp Eagle, base of the 101st Airborne Division, as 82mm mortars and large rockets rained in for hours, leaving 21 enemy dead and 8 Americans killed with 51 wounded.
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Summer School Registration Set June 3
Summer school registration will be held in the auditorium at Hope High School Monday June 3 at 8 00 am Classes offered include required courses in High School Mathematics and English in Junior High School Subjects Driver Education will be offered for Grades 9 12 and Fees for summer courses are Junior High one subject 15 two courses 25 six weeks term Driver Education is 25 for the six weeks Typing will be offered All students who have failed work or are behind should attend summer sessions.
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