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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1968
Page
2
An Associated Press styled weather note mentions unsettled conditions through Friday with showers and locally severe thunderstorms chiefly in the west and north. Tonight, temperatures expected in the low to mid 60s with a few spots reaching the low 70s.
Senator Earnhart turned down an invitation to introduce the measure but voiced support if allowed, as the plan would legalize mixed drinks in private clubs and permit hotels and restaurants to sell them locally. The bill also carries heavy taxes and courted provisions for Rockefellers’ tax push amid a tense special session.
Armil Taylor chairman of the Arkansas Highway Commission said 520 miles of interstate will be contracted by year end except for two bridges West Memphis and Little Rock due to finances. The House and Senate approved various bills including funding and governance changes with debates on alcoholism and desegregation costs.
Congress passed a major consumer protection bill requiring disclosure of annual interest on credit purchases and test loans. The measure limits wage garnishment, sets penalties for loan sharks, and requires clear disclosures on installment plans and revolving credit. It includes a three-day withdrawal right for home improvement contracts and exempts small transactions up to 75 dollars with low charges. The act takes effect in 1969 for credit disclosure and 1970 for garnishment rules.
Paul E. Shipley, superintendent of Lewisville schools, named executive director of Arkansas Juvenile Training Schools Department. The Training School Board considers consolidating four schools per 8th Circuit Court of Appeals decision. Shipley holds a BA from Arkansas Tech and MA from the University of Arkansas, and has served as PE director, science teacher, and principal in Lewisville. He became superintendent in 1964 and is a former Lewisville Rotary president and Lewisville Chamber of Commerce director.
The Arkansas attorney general ruled that shirt manufacturers and shoe factories do not qualify for textile mill tax exemptions under Amendment 12. The opinion, by Assistant Attorney General Tom Tanner, was sent to Ashley County Tax Assessor James Sullivan, who said local shirt and shoe plants claimed exemptions. Tanner noted a textile mill converts raw materials into cloth, unlike shoe plants using cotton cloth in toe areas.
A Sikorsky S61 carrying 23 people from Disney land broke apart over a California dairy farm during a 32 mile approach to LAX. Witnesses heard a loud pop as a rotor blade detached and the craft fell, with bodies found in and around the wreckage. Investigators noted no collision evidence and federal officials began identification and salvage operations.
An 18 year-old Arkansas youth Julius L. Jones of Hughes was killed when the front end loader he was operating at a Job Corps Center near Grants NM slid off the road and overturned. Two other persons were injured, authorities said.
The Senate voted 44 to 37 to keep in the anti crime bill a provision allowing emergency wiretaps up to 48 hours without a court order. Sen Hart warned tapping could tempt police to abuse. McClellan argued it weakens effective crime investigation tools. A House battle over terms of the bill loomed as Cel ler challenged Senate provisions. Sikkim is a protectorate of India.
The Defense Department lists Sgt Jaye J Sharpe of McGehee Arkansas as killed in action in Vietnam. Demonstrators outside Mills office on Capitol grounds faced limits on singing kneeling and outside waiting. President Johnson nominates Allen H Wilkerson as postmaster at Cave City Arkansas. Arkansas House asks for a list of new industries located in the state in the last 17 months.
Police jailed about 75 demonstrators outside a House office building after warnings the protest violated the law. The crowd of roughly 200 went to Capitol Hill to demand hearings from Rep. Wilbur D. Mills, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee.
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