Hope citizens push for legislative reapportionment reforms
A Hope Arkansas letter lauds civic progress, urges reapportionment to curb rural dominance in the legislature, and calls for county government reforms. The writer cites Arkansas tradition, regional development, and increased city voices while critiquing a party-linked lawmaker and urging consolidation ideas.
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State of Arkansas
Arkansas
Hope
Arkansas’ River
Winthrop Rockefeller
Hempstead
Nevada
Pike
Howard
California
Hope Arkansas Prominent Local Notes May 24 1965
Local column by Jim Atkins from Hope Arkansas notes the city’s sleeping giants and excitement for future development while balancing tradition with striving for excellence. Includes address 909 E Division St Hope AR.
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Hope
Arkansas
Jim Atkins
St. Hope
Dominican Red Talk Subside Confusion Over Dominican Revolution
The piece tracks U.S. statements on the Dominican Republic revolt begun April 24, naming Col. Francisco Caamano Deno as rebel commander through three stages. It notes Johnson’s claims of a Communist seizure, later doubts about Communist dominance, and questions whether Caamano acted independently or under guidance. It debates whether Washington's policy shifted as facts on the ground changed.
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Washington
Johnson
Dominican Republic
U.S
Francisco Caamano Deno
Caamano
Associated Press
Santo Domingo
Organization of American States
Ellsworth Bunker
Cuba
Dominican Republic Crisis Sparks Neutrality Debate
The text disputes U S actions in the Dominican Republic noting conflicting statements from President Johnson's team on neutrality. George Reedy says troops observed neutrality while others claim anti Communist aims. Dean Rusk cites a policy of complete neutrality in the Dominican Republic.
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Caamano
Johnson
George Reedy
Dean Rusk
Dominican Republic
Miners and Troops Clash in Bolivia Over Mines
Bolivian troops battled miners resisting military occupation of tin mines in Quechisla and Kami near Oruro. Reported killings, a 48 hour truce appeal, and rail blocks disrupted traffic to Argentina. Government declares mining centers military zones and vows action.
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LA Paz
Bolivia
Quechisla
Argentina
Fenando Diez de Medina
Kami
Oruro
Rene Barrientos
Man Catholic Church
Msgr
Abel Antezana
Col
Oscar Quiroga
Central Bolivian Workers Association
Juan Lechin
Paraguay
Lechin
Poppy sale planned by Hope Legion Auxiliary on May 29
Proclamation from Frank Douglas Taylor calls Hope Arkansas citizens to buy and wear poppies in memory of fallen heroes. The American Legion Auxiliary will sell the memorial flowers downtown on Saturday May 29 in reverent tribute to those who served and those who bear scars from wars for freedom.
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B. N. Holt
Sweet Home
Hope
Chamber of Commerce
Frank Douglas
Hone
Bailey Warsken
Sweet Home HD Club
C of C
Gene White
Sweet Home Group
The
American Legion Auxiliary
Arkansas
Frank Douglas Taylor
City of Hope
Assassination Attempt Near Kami Mines Leaves Guard Dead
A Saturday assassination attempt on President Barrientos near Kami mines failed to harm him as he escaped unharmed. One guard was killed and four gunmen were captured.
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Barrientos
Kami
Wanted Civil Service Jobs Training Becomes Best Path
WANTED 18 to 52 year olds prepare for U S Civil Service openings in the area over the next year. Jobs pay up to 446 per month with security and good advancement. Many require little or no education. tests determine eligibility. Lincoln Service offers test prep since 1948, not government. Free information by mailing coupon today.
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U.S. Civil Service
Lincoln Service
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