Daily life notes on junk mail and air issues
A column mixes anecdotes on junk mail pranks and a broader worry about aviation and oxygen supply. It cites Saga magazine on deceptive mail, then laments future in-flight meals and ever larger jets. Dr LaMonte Cole of Cornell warns urban pollution and population strain threaten oxygen renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaMonte. Cole
Cornell University
Georgia Tech
Pacific
Prof
Cole
Atlanta
Court Refuses to Delay Induction
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to halt the draft for two Vietnam era prospects seeking court relief. Reuben J. Shiftman lost his deferment after returning his draft card as a political protest. Michael J. Rigmond was placed at the top of the induction list after turning in his card in protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Reuben J. Shiftman
Vista
St. Petersburg
Fla
Michael J. Riggmond
Arlingston, Mass
AP Group Elects Leroy Donald President
The Arkansas Associated Press Association elected Leroy Donald, state editor of the Arkansas Gazette, as its president, succeeding Floyd Carl, managing editor of the Northwest Arkansas Times in Fayetteville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petit Jean State Park
Ark
Arkansas Associated Press Association
Leroy Donald
The
Arkansas Gazette
Floyd Carl
Northwest Arkansas Times
Fayetteville
WR Appeals for Passage of Tax Plan
Gov. Rockefeller urged Arkansans to press lawmakers during the special session to pass the tax program. He blamed legislators for rude conduct and personal attacks, saying the real hurt is to the people as the plan seeks raises for teachers, more college funding, prison commitments, and welfare boosts. He defended his record and urged unity beyond party lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Winthrop Rockefeller
Arkansas
Rockefeller
Aquor
Sup
Arkansas Synod backs local option on mixed drinks
The Arkansas Synod of the Presbyterian Church adopted a resolution urging the legislature to clarify the prohibition issue by allowing people to express their desire. Synod clerk Rev Edward Bayless of North Little Rock said no bill was endorsed, but language favors local option on mixed drinks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Arkansas Synod of the Presbyterian Church
Edward
Bayless
North Little Rock
Enemy Stepped Up Pace With New Weapon
Vietnamese war battles near Saigon, in the central highlands, and on the northern frontier left allied forces counting more than 900 enemy dead. American losses were 54 killed and 192 wounded, with Viet Cong counts and dates reflecting a high-intensity weekend as peace talks approached in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Esper
Associated Press
Saigon
Hanoi
Paris
Dong Ha
U.S
U.S. 4Th Infantry Division
Dak To
Highlands
U.S. 25Th Division
One of Four In U S Has a Girth Control Problem
New York AP column summary notes obesity has grown into a widespread concern with seven million seeking weight loss help yearly. It states one in four persons faces a girth control issue and reflects on perspective amid vast cosmic scales. Includes safety tip about snow tires and a geographic tidbit about the Alamo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Hal Boyle
New York
Alamo
San Antonio
Tex
Food Shortages Hit Paris as Prices Soar During Strike
Paris faced shortages as the general strike disrupted transport and industry. Grocers rationed staples while prices for beef tomatoes and cherries spiked two to threefold. Public transit shut down, gasoline dwindled, and some doctors offered care only to strikers, but electric power largely remained on to avoid immediate blackout pressure on the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Humphrey Choice in Pennsylvania
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey dominates the Pennsylvania Democratic delegation survey with 63 4 to Kennedy 24 and McCarthy 19 among 162 delegates slated for the Chicago convention. The AP poll shows a 10 percent win needed, led by Gov. George M. Leader supporters as many delegates remain undecided. Humphrey comments from Washington defer on the poll until roll call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Hubert H. Humphrey
Pennsylvania
Associated Press
Robert F. Kennedy
Eugene J. McCarthy
Chicago
Humphrey
McCarthy
Kennedy
George M
Washington
Millwood Assistant Engineer Drowned At Millwood Dam
Wayne Edwin Steward 34 of Ashdown drowned when his boat overturned while fishing near Millwood Dam. He and two companions were swept toward flood gates as a strong current carried him away. His body was recovered early Saturday, and services are planned in Oklahoma.
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Asngown
Millwood
Uttle River
Aubrey Thrash
Wayne Edwin Steward
Ashdown
Thrash
Stewart
Michael
Cecil East
East
Little River
Everett Stewart
Albert
Oke
Fort Cobb
Okla
Alrt
Meet to Show How to Arrange Flowers in Hempstead County
Homemakers are invited to a flower arranging session hosted by Hope Council of Garden Clubs and Extension Homemakers on Wednesday May 29 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. Demonstrations by Mrs Lahroy Spates and Mrs W M Walker cover arranging principles and use of native materials in the old Post Office Building meeting room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hempstead County
Hope Council of Garden Clubs
Southwest Arkansas Teen Jamboree Scheduled in Hope
Talented teens from southwest Arkansas compete June 4 at Hope High School Auditorium with five acts advancing to the state preliminaries on June 20 in Little Rock. Finalists vie for cash prizes and a televised showcase on KAIT and KATV across Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest Arkansas
Arkansas
Hope High School
Little Rock
Associated Grocers Wareshouse
Tonal Ave
Draft Card Burning Law Upheld
The Supreme Court rules 8 to 1 that it is a crime to burn or destroy draft cards under a 1965 federal law. Chief Justice Warren writes the majority opinion, with Justice Douglas dissenting, arguing it infringes free speech comparisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Suspreme
Earl Warren
William O. Douglas
Warren
U.S. Circuit Court
Boston
Supreme Court
Congress
Douglas
Hearing for G F Ouster Ruled Legal
Arkansas Supreme Court ruled that Governor Rockefeller can proceed with ouster hearings for Game and Fish Commission members. The court dissolved Chancellor Jernigan’s injunction blocking the hearings and held Amendment 35 provides removal hearings. The decision rejects the injunction and affirms the governor’s authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Arkansas Supreme Court
Winthrop Rockefeller
State Game and Fish Commission
John Jernigan
Rockefeller
Jernigan
High Court
Game and Fish Commission
Supreme Court
Vietnam clashes fade as talks continue amid protests
Allied forces report heavy enemy casualties in weekend battles in South Vietnam. Cyrus Vande reports to President Johnson on Vietnam talks as American and North Vietnamese negotiators meet for the fifth time. Johnson-Gorton discussions focus on Vietnam while Paris talks begin, with Paris residents facing rising prices and scarce goods. Sen Kennedy appeals to undecided voters in Oregon as Nixon remains firm on a brokered nominating path. Humprey leads Pennsylvania delegates in a AP poll. Biafra undecided on cease fire. Nigerians agree to continue. West Germany confronts thalidomide scandal with 24 million in damages at stake.
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AP News
Vietnam
Allied Forces
South Vietn Ham
Cyrus Vande
Johnson
Paris
Army
Mike Peck
Mekong
John Gorton
Associated Press
Humphrey
Sens
Kennedy
McCarthy
Pennsylvania
International Biafra
West Germany
Quail and Fishing Talk at Hope Rotary Club
Bill White and Paul Choate of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission spoke at the Hope Rotary Friday May 24 at Town and Country. They outlined the Hope Quail area near Oakhaven and planned Bois d Arc Millwood developments, road and bridge work to help hunters, and Millwood Lake as a 25000 acre fishing resource. J.E. Pruden of Sidney Ohio attended as guest.
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Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Bill White
Paul Choate
Hope Rotary Club
Dorsey McRae
Mr. White
Hope Quail
Oakhaven
Bois d’Arc
Millwood
Millwood Lake
Choate
Bois d'Ark Lake
Clyde Fouse
J.E. Pruden
Sidney
All Around Town Highlights From Families and Local Visitors
Mothers say kids are out of school as Ben Arnett II serves in Vietnam with an Air Force advisory unit. Sgt Arnett formerly of Blytheville Arkansas, is an automotive technician with the unit. Thomas Simmons earns a Master of Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary, while commuting weekly from Dallas. Vera Davis attends a Dallas fashion market. Dwight Galloway joins all-state baseball after two state tournament wins. A Winterhaven photo exhibit features Stine and Fallon high school seniors. The Trussells of First Baptist travel to Frankfurt and several European stops to visit their son, a Captain in the Air Force. In pastor absence, Dr Whitlow and Rev Hatfield assist. Whitfield Lodge prepares four Fellowcraft on May 28.
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Ben H. Arnett
Joe Arnett
Presecot Rt. 2
Binh Thuy AB
Vietnam
Arnett
Air Force
SE Asia
97Th Transportation Squadron
Blytheville Afb
Ark
Thomas Simmons
Calvary Baptist Church
Dallas Theological Seminary
Mr. Simmons
Dallas
Lalas Seminary
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Kansas City
Gerald Trussell
First Baptist Church
St. Je Rock
Frankfurt
Germany
France
Switzerland
Austria
Belgium
England
Whitlow
Mvs
Hatfield
Talks in Paris on Vietnam peace drag into fifth week
US envoy Harriman accused North Vietnam of sending over 200,000 troops to South Vietnam over four years and noted many have died or been wounded. The talks with Xuan Thuy resumed as Vance prepared to file a report to President Johnson. Debates focus on admitting North Vietnamese troop presence while both sides warn the path to peace remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
W. . Averell
Curus R. Vance
Johneson
Vance
U.S
W. Averell Harriman
Harriman
Xuan
International Conference Center
North-Vietnam
Pham van Dong
Saigon
North Vietnam
Thuy
Lkely
Hope Woman to Direct Head Start Program
Alvin L. Brannon announces that staff applications are open for the 1968 Summer Head Start program. Open positions include teachers, teacher aides, social workers, and cooks. Mrs. Brown will head the prep school effort and supervise the project. Applications routed via SWADC Miller County Office or county offices in Bitter and Howard Counties, with work at Head Start Centers in local districts.
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Alvin L. Brannon
Southwest Arkansas Development Council, Inc
Ccsiee
Fr Hendom Fey
Howard
Hempvead
Miller
Brannon
Brown
SWADC
Miller County Court House
Chhons
Bitter County
Twin Ci
Laura
Oat Nashville
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