Hope City to Guarantee Trade School Site Cost
Hope will back the $40 000 to $45 000 land purchase for a regional Trade School site, with title reverting to the city if the site ceases to be used for the school. The Water and Light Commission will provide funds and the Trade School Committee aims to file the state application by midweek with multiple land options considered.
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Southwest Arkansas
City of Hope
Trade School Committee of Hope Chamber of Commerce
Lloyd Spencer
Water & Light Plant Commission
Hope
Trade School Committee
Jack Gardner
Gardner
Orie Byers
Talbot Feild, Jr
James H. Jones
Arkansas
Magnolia
el Dorado
Texarkana
Nashville
Arkadelphia
State Board of Education
State Board of Vocational Education
T J Caldwell Dies at 79 in Columbus
Thomas James Caldwell 79 lifelong resident of Howard and Hempstead counties died Friday in a local hospital. He lived in Columbus and was a retired farmer and Baptist Church member. Survivors include his wife Nora Webb Caldwell five sons Fred Francis James Crit Caldwell all of Columbus Calvin Caldwell of Hope a daughter Mrs T M McCorkie of Columbus a brother Gus Caldwell of Brownstown Ark and a sister Mrs Jo Tiffin of Hashville. Funeral services 2 p.m. Saturday at Herndon Cornelius Chapel. Burial at Columbus Cemetery.
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Thomas James Caldwell
Howward
Hempstead
Columbus
The
Baptist Church
Nora Webb Caldwell
Fred
Francis
James
Crit Caldwell
Calvin Caldwell
Hope
T.M. McCorkie
Gus Caldwell
Brownstown
Ark
Jo Tiffin
Hashville
Herndon
Cornelius Chapel
George. Balentine
Cornelius
Columbus Cemetery
Two Boys Drown In Irrigation Ditch Near Scott
In Arkansas two 15 year old youths, FKR Douglas and James Hunter of Scott, drowned Thursday in an irrigation ditch along the Ed Bland south of Scott, nine miles southeast of Little Rock. A farm worker recovered the bodies.
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Little Rock
Fkr Douglas
James Hunter
Scott
Ed Bland
Here
Weather East and Southern Missouri Forecast Update
East and southern Missouri expect fair to partly cloudy conditions tonight with widely scattered thundershowers likely. Saturday sees considerable cloudiness with scattered afternoon showers or thundershowers. Warm trend continues with highs near 90 to 94 and low around 65 to 70. Arkansas remains partly cloudy and warm through Saturday with widely scattered afternoon and evening thundershowers.
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Missouri
Arkansas
Rockefeller in Winthrop on gubernatorial campaign tour
ASHDOWN Ark AP Winthrop Rockefeller Republican candidate for governor planned handshaking trips through eight Little River County towns today Among the towns were Winthrop population 225 and Ogden Ashdown Wilton Alleene Cross Roads Foreman and Wallace to meet voters
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Ashdown
Ark
Winthrop Rockefeller
Little River County
Winthrop
Rockefeller
Ogden
Wilton
Alleene
Cross Roads
Foreman
Wallace
GOP Eyes Two-Thirds Vote To End Civil Rights Debate
In Washington Senator Milton R Young predicts the necessary two thirds will be won to end debate on the civil rights bill after a third closed GOP caucus on amendments. Senator Everett M Dirksen hopes Monday's session will close talks with few major changes. Norris Cotton criticizes the employment title as dangerous and may veto cloture without a separate vote. President Johnson is expected to aid passage as the drive to end the filibuster continues, per Humphrey.
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Washington
Milton R. Young
North Dakota
Young
Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
Senate
Norris Cotton
New Hampshire
Johnson
Hubert H. Humphrey
Humphrey
Page
United States jets over Laos signal broader action
U S jet reconnaissance flights over Laos may herald wider American military moves in Southeast Asia. Officials cited possible strikes on North Vietnam, more air and sea power, Thai troop landing, or direct Laos intervention if the crisis worsens. A naval carrier squadron rejoined the Seventh Fleet, raising concerns about a rapid showdown if diplomacy fails. President Johnson and Secretary Rusk urged diplomatic pressure to deter further Communist offensives.
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Washington
U.S
Laos
Southeast Asia
South Viet Nam
North Viet Nam
Thailand
Indian Ocean
U.S. 7Th Fleet
Pacific
Johnson
Dean Rusk
State Department
Peking Radio
Pathet Lao
Plaine Des Jarres
United States
International Control Commission
India
Canada
Poland
Life of a Movie Star Seen As Imprisoning Fame
HAL BOYLE argues the star life is not glamorous but a trap of constant public scrutiny. He notes the lack of anonymity, fear of failure, and pressure to sustain success, comparing it with a hobo's freedom and humor about a bulldog on a set. The piece blends anecdote with broad critique of Hollywood stardom.
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Hal Boyle
New York
America
Studio
Hollywood
Cary Grant
Ethel Barrymore
Cary
Miss Barrymore
UN Plans Study of Proposals on Cambodia Viet Nam Border Patrols
UN delegates weighed U.S. ideas for a United Nations sponsored frontier patrol along the Cambodia South Viet Nam border. Ambassadors Sonn and Rau sparred over cross border incidents while Stevenson outlined three options for a UN force with potential U.S. funding. Sonn urged a Geneva conference to safeguard Cambodia.
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United Nations, N. V
U.N
Security Council
U.S
United Nations
Cambodia
Viet Nam
Voeunsai Sonn
Adlai E. Stevenson
U Nation Council
Ahmed Taibi Benhima
Council
Monay
Sonn
Stevenson
Pham Khac Rau
South Viet Nam
U Thant
United States
Laos
Booms From Air Training Exercise Startle New Jersey
A low level super sonic boom startled residents across three New Jersey counties early today and sparked reports of a massive explosion in the central shore area. An Air Force spokesman said the boom came from a plane taking part in Top Rung 4, a joint Strategic Air Command and Air Defense Command training exercise. The operation planned subsonic and supersonic booms at varying altitudes across the northeast United States, reaching as far south as South Carolina and as far west as Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcguire Air Force Base
Nat
New Jersey
Air Force
Strategic Air Command
Air Defense Command
United States
South Carolina
Chiago
Unusually Hot Over The Nation
Unseasonably hot weather spread from the Plains and Midwest toward the east on May 21. North Dakota posted record highs including 100 in Grand Forks and 98 in Fargo, while Minnesota reached 95 at International Falls. Readings rose into the 100s in the Southwest for the fourth straight day as cooler air moved east, touching the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley regions.
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Midwest
Naion
Plains
North Dakota
Mercury
Grand Iorks
Fargo
Minnesota
International Falls
Canadian
Expressway Problem Solved In Little Rock
City Manager Andy Douthit announced that funding blocks on the East West Expressway and the University Park urban renewal plan are cleared. Construction should start on the first expressway phase within six months, with the city buying 12 acres of right of way for an interchange for 428000, a saving of 22200 from the initial request, plus a 360000 credit from the urban renewal scheme tied to a planned high school site.
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Little Rock
University Park
Andy Douthit
Douthit
Scheot Board
Duden Leads Memphis Open After First Round
Bob Duden of Portland shot a five under 65 to lead the Memphis Open at Colonial Country Club. He followed a 68 with a double eagle and an eagle the previous day, matching five birdies and 13 pars for a strong start. Defending champ Tony Lema and stars like Palmer, Littler, and Nicklaus trailed.
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Memphis
Bob Duden
Portland
Ore
Duden
Arnald Palmer
Gene Littler
Gay Brewer
Paul Bondeson
Bruce Devlin
Mason Rudolph
Doug Sanders
Tony Lema
Jack Nicklaus
Colonial Country Club
Johnson marks six months in office with 1964 goals
AP summarizes President Johnson’s six month in office status as he pursues a grand slam victory in November. Reports note U S jet reconnaissance flights over Laos may broaden Southeast Asian operations. National coverage includes Kennedy grave visits, civil rights rhetoric, and party campaign moves across states.
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Washington
Johnson
John F. Kennedy
Delegates Told to Vote Rockefeller at GOP Convention
Arkansas 12 Republican delegates were instructed to nominate Winthrop Rockefeller for president but not bound to vote for him. The Arkansas GOP committee backed Rockefeller after a clash with State Chairman William L. Spicer, a Goldwater supporter who accused Rockefeller of trying to swing delegates to his brother. Winthrop was the Republican candidate for governor.
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Johnson
University of Michigan
Lyndon B. Johnson
Kentucky
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Goldwater
California
Edler Hawkins
New York
United Presbyterian Church
Arkansas
Winthrop Rockefeller
Little Rock, Ark
Republican Central Committee
Rockefeller
Winthrop
William L. Spicer
Spicer
Barry Goldwater
Avivona
Cobra Bite Fatal to Florida Man
Shubert D. Lee, 28, a snake hunter and pet cobra owner, died after being bitten and hospitalized. His fiancée Florence Gutierrez reported hearing him call her from their Florida home as she rushed to the scene and assisted his hospital transfer. The incident led to two days on life support with maximum antivenom and a mechanical ventilator.
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Miami
Fla
APF
Shubert D. Lee
Florence Gutierrez
Florence
T O Lee
All Around Town items mix travel notes and local updates
Mr and Mrs Calvin Smith travel to St Louis for eye surgery while he manages Scott s Store. Opal Daniel and Thel Joplin join Lewis McLarty buyers for Dallas Fashion Market to restock local department store. Hinton Home Demonstration Club hosts a May 23 shower for the Gibsons whose home burned recently. Mrs W A Williams Hope High Spanish instructor elected to Amigos de Espana. Charlie Hennigan of Houston Oilers promotes Camp Touchdown in Bryceland La. Randy Wright attended last year and can help. Airman David Clark of Hope completed flying training at Eglin AFB Florida and earned his wings. DeQueen repealed parking meter ord 12 to 303 291. Airman Third Class Webb Laseter III son of Mr and Mrs Webb Laseter Jr of Hope graduated a USAF technical training course in Amarillo and is to be assigned to a SAC unit at Grand Forks AFB ND. he holds a BA from Ouachita Baptist College and belongs to Sigma Pi.
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Webb Laseter HI
Webb Laseter Jr
Hope
U.S. Air Force
Amarillo Afb
Texas
Strategic Air Command
Grand Forks Afb
N.D
Ouachita Baptist College
Sigma Pi
Graduation Exercises This Weekend
Graduation events for the 1364 Hope High School class include a Baccalaureate at First Baptist Church with speakers and a sermon, followed by a Graduation Day program the next evening featuring an address by M. H. Russell, diploma presentations by Dr. Forney G. Holt, and musical recitals. The ceremony lists numerous graduating seniors by name and honors a large class with traditional processional and recessional pieces.
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Hope High School
First
Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
B.C. Hyatt
BJ. Wik Tile
George L. Balentine
Beverly Jo Highfill
James H. Jones
M. H. Russell
Jack Beaty
Forney G. Holt
Judy Marlene Allen
Mary Elizabeth Allen
Michael Paul Allen
John Franklin Anthony
Ann Carol Arnold
Linda Diane Arvington
Donna Leanne Ayers
Sarah Avelyn Bagley
James William Baker
Albert Neil Barwick
Carolyn Jean Beck
Judy Ann Bennett
Nancy Jo Bilings
Myrlen Brooks
Charles Lee Brown
Phala Brown
Sherry Lynn Burke
Ricky Lynn Butler
Sandra Kay Byers
Andrew — Jackson Caldwell, Jr
Linda Ruth Calhoun
Jimmy Allen
Carver
Paul Lee Roy Chance
David B. Chism
Diane Kay Clendenen
Paul
Old Boat Aims For Alaska With Family And Stock
A 6 ferry built vessel sails toward the Aleutian Islands carrying 500 sheep five horses half a dozen pigs one rooster and a dog named smokey. Rufus Choate his wife and three children depart Miles City Montana for Unalaska to begin a large ranching venture aboard the Robert Eugene, with Jack Graham as skipper, planning a 2400 mile two week voyage.
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Dale Nelson
Seattle
Wash
Alaska
Aleutian Islands
Montana
Robert Hugene
Smokey
Rufus Choate
Unalaska Island
Robert Eugene
Chase
Jack Graham
Choate
Jim
Susan
Ted
Indians Seek U S Planes To Bolster Defense Spending
Washington reports India asks the United States to sell three squadrons of F104 Sabre jets to counter China. The jets would cost about 3150 million. No decision yet, with State Department concerns that the sale could strain ties with Pakistan.
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Washington
India
United States
China
State Department
U.S
Pakistan
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T. J. Caldwell
By John M. Hightower
Conifer Council
Catherine Stallard
DeQueen
Mindy McElroy
Vickie Self
Marcia Rynders
Lillian Payne
Nancy Martindale
Janey Seamans
Junanne Reynolds
Ginny Gardner
Sherry Dickinson
Judy Pettit
Rhonda Moses
Billie Carol Robinson
Cindy Schneiker
William N. Oatis
Associated Press
By van Savell
AP News Digest International
Florida
Calvin Smith
St. Louis
Smith
McMilal Hospital
S. Euclid Ave
Lewis - McLarty Inc
Opal Daniel
Thel Joplin
Dallas
Hinton
Arthur ‘Gibson
W.A. Williams
Hope High
Amigos de Espana
Spain
Charlie Hennigan
Houston Oilers
Bryceland
Randy Wright
David Clark
Nolen Clark
Eglin Air Force Base
Gordon Renshaw
L.T. Lawrence
Roy L. Bagley
B. J. Willhite
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