23 May 1970
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1970
Page
1
A column of quick quips covers a Georgia bill warning about loud rock shows, critiques tax subsidy debates, and lampoons inefficient policy. Pieces reference Rep Mcifee Hargett, Detergent pollution, junk mail costs, and a pallbearer case, all framed by satirical notes from multiple papers and editors.
President Nixon ordered American flags to fly at half staff all Memorial Day as a tribute to the men who died in Vietnam. The proclamation calls the conflict a tragic struggle and hopes for a peaceful world free of destructive conflicts.
Atty. Gen. Joe Purcell says he will lead the Democratic gubernatorial primary and win any runoff. He notes two candidates filed for the office and three others have sought the primary. Purcell plans to announce his campaign manager next month and will travel extensively by bus and plane with volunteer staff.
The Senate Public Works Committee backed a bill increasing Arkansas River basin authorization by about 89.1 million dollars as part of a 1.3 billion dollar program. The proposal targets projects from bank stabilization to navigation locks and dams, recreation development, and related works across Arkansas and Oklahoma.
In a landmark step easing a five year table grape labor battle, Bianco Fruit Corp. of Fresno and Dispoto Co. of Tulare signed two year contracts with Cesar Chavez's United Farm Workers. Vineyard workers will start at 1.75 dollars an hour with a 0.25 incentive and 0.12 fringe. Second year minimum rises to 1.90 dollars. Top precontract pay was 1.65 plus 0.13.
Toni Leverett will graduate as a registered nurse from Sparks Regional Medical Center School of Nursing at commencement exercises June 7 at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Fort Smith. She is among 37 in the Class of 1970 who completed three years of training.
Arkansas officials say the Game and Fish Commission may sell surplus property with funds deposited to the Game Protection Fund. The opinion cites Amendment 35 and finds no statute restricting sale mechanics. In a separate ruling, Springdale is not obligated to pay county taxes on its industrial area.
Conway Mills workers rejected union representation in a Wednesday vote by a 46 to 5 margin. The International Brotherhood of Pulp Silphite and Paper Mill Workers had sought to organize the Conway plant.
Washington AP reports a Senate committee plans a Monday vote on a postal reform bill. It would authorize a 33 percent rise in first class rates to eight cents if second and third class hikes are enacted, plus an 8 percent postal worker raise and a six percent government worker raise. The measure creates an independent nine member postal governors board to run the Post Office and appoint a postmaster general, and authorizes a five member commission to set rates. The plan aims to offset a projected 1971 deficit and faces further House-Senate negotiations after committee approval.
Circuit Judge Warren E. Wood of Little Rock dismissed the Arkansas Racing Commission contempt petition against James R. Best Jr. The judge ruled the court lacked jurisdiction to punish Best for refusing to testify in Southland Racing Corp. probes. He suggested the proper remedy lies with the Pulaski County prosecutor to pursue charges.
Mary Anita Laster notes spring prompts for salads for family lunches and bridge luncheons. Two reader suggestions mix travel fantasies with recipes, including Sea-Foam Salad by Mrs. Charles Harrell. The article outlines lime jelly pears cream cheese and a creamy mix folded into jello before chilling.
Circuit Judge Paul Wolfe of Fort Smith says he resented implications about a conference of Arkansas judges in Little Rock held at his suggestion. He defends the meeting as needed to discuss disrup tive courtroom tactics and opposes FOIA scrutiny.
Dr. George W. Jackson, director of the state Hospitals, said the East Arkansas Services Center in Jonesboro will open in early spring or later due to a strike by sheet metal and steel workers. The center will house a state hospital unit, a vocational rehabilitation unit, a State Police communications center, a special education facility and offices for Welfare, Health, Civil Defense and the Forestry Division.
The Ozarks Regional Commission proposes a National Leisure Institute on 2200 acres at the Dardanelle Reservoir. The nonprofit venture would research leisure services and consumer behavior, demonstrate new ideas, and offer education and consultation to public and private leaders. It would be guided by a broad board including Arkansas Tech, Ozarks Regional Commission, and the National Recreation and Park Association. Funding would come from foundations private industry and individuals for an initial three years.
Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller's secretary says a third term bid would require a hard 1964 style campaign. Faulkner notes Rockefeller was physically strong then and must again meet voters directly. Rockefeller is touring France and expected to decide after return.
South Vietnamese task forces launch a two pronged push toward the 7square mile Chup plantation east of Kampong Cham Cambodia aiming to destroy the Viet Cong 272nd Regiment. About 10 000 soldiers and hundreds of tanks pressed along Highway 15 and Route 7 with reports of enemy casualties and captures.
Washington AP reports Pentagon officials say nuclear retaliation is not a reliable deterrent against a Red Chinese attack because it is unclear how much atomic destruction Peking would accept. Officials note the survey shows 1,000 Chinese elites would lose up to 1 percent of the population, while ordinary citizens might endure greater losses.
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