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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1967
Page
1
A reader recounts a dog and a basset hounds suspected involvement in mauling four mallard ducks found dead in a back 40 area. The piece weaves observations from a columnist and notes on animal behavior. Also mentions gardening notes about greenery sunning and pecan saplings attracting squirrels.
Six members of the Arkansas Cosmetology Board faced Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller's request for resignations as a potential workaround for a 1967 act. An attorney general ruling indicated board funding hinged on Senate confirmation, which had not occurred. The dispute involves allegations of political pressure and a linked personnel shakeup.
About 150 American soldiers were ambushed by North Vietnamese forces in the central highlands. Five Americans were killed and 46 wounded, with battlefield reports indicating roughly half the unit injured. North Vietnamese casualties were about 71. The fight lasted three hours as U.S. troops defended from jungle cover near Pleiku, while accompanying air and artillery support pinned the attackers.
A heavy storm roared across New England bringing rain snow and gale winds from Cape Cod to Portland Maine. Coastal flood warnings were issued with high tides 2 to 3 feet above normal and streets flooded up to 3 feet. Power outages occurred in multiple towns including Boston as poles toppled and trees fell damaging crops and tobacco equipment in the Connecticut River valley with losses around 1 million dollars.
Representative Wilbur Mills of Arkansas calls for a presidential or congressional commission to study current government programs and overall tax policy. He argues for rational spending cuts based on cost effectiveness rather than small program trims, and notes old programs may outlive their usefulness in a changed economy.
Hempstead County Farm Bureau broiler grower committee launches 1967 Arkansas Broiler Grower Service membership campaign with county wide meeting May 29 at the County Courthouse and a Patmos area meeting May 30 at the school. Volunteers will canvass to contact every eligible grower and expand enrollment after 1966 success across 30 counties, aiming to improve growers positions and unite the industry.
Twenty five seniors receive Honor Graduate recognition for maintaining B plus averages. Top students include Frederick Owen Elis Jr as valedictorian, Peggy Nell Franks as salutatorian, and leaders across National Honor Society, Student Council, Key Club, Girls’ State, and various clubs. The list highlights ranks from first to twelfth with multiple awards and positions.
President Johnson told Canadian Prime Minister Pearson he may call a Big Four meeting with Kosygin De Gaulle and Wilson if U N efforts to ease the Middle East crisis falter. Pearson favored a UN settlement with a border patrol along the Egyptian Israel frontiers. Johnson and Pearson indicated a top level meeting would be desirable if UN steps collapse. Also noted Defense Dept said a Navy plane may have inadvertently crossed the Chinese border on a mission against North Vietnam.
Washington AP outlines U S aid to five Arab nations totaling over 2 billion since World War II, noting Israel relies on private funding equal to government aid. Details show Jordan receiving most military and economic support, with Saudi Arabia and Syria receiving significant loans and gifts, amid broader Middle East tensions and U Thant’s peace report.
Americans evacuate amid mounting Middle East tension as U S families depart Israel and Cairo under a 48 hour diplomat evacuation order. U Thant briefs the Security Council while Egypt signals aims, and Israel seeks U S guidance to keep the Gulf of Aqaba open as Soviets urge restraint.
Mrs. Leon Bundy sells pop pies downtown on Saturday while the American Legion Auxiliary urges wear a Poppy for war dead. Lance Jones earns McMillan Memorial Scholarship at Arkansas College Batesville. Captain Johnny Hines joins Pathfinder Express exercise in Spain and returns to High Wycombe. Ensign Edward Bemis trains in Florida. County bond sales reach 58 444 dollars. Lonnie Wesson serves in Vietnam. Corrections note convict shootout details in Tol-E-Tex incident.
Pupils of Mrs. Kt L Gogs well will be presented in a 2:30 p.m. Sunday recital in the Hope High School auditorium featuring Marynell Branch Dave Bramlett Debbie Gideon Mary Grace Gladney Candy Hanson Marilynn Harris Anita Hoggard Gene Jones Sandra McFarland Debbie Moore Becky Moore Scott Moore Alan Moore Nancy Porter Cindy Reese Jester Sitzes Donald Sitzes Smith Dee Slageton Chalke mith Deeetn Schweiker Mary Sue Stone Aylene Treat Barbie Watson Donena Whitmarsh Ashdown Gi Killed In War H Washington AB Marie Pie Gab among $9 men dated Thursday by the Datease Din.
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