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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1968
Page
1
An impassioned editorial by a longtime prohibition crusader argues that a mountain of man-made laws, especially prohibition statutes, crime rises as the innocent become orphans of the big house. It recalls 1927 executions and ambushes in Ouachita and Hempstead counties tied to moonshine conflicts and political crime lore.
J Bill Becker president of the Arkansas State AFL-CIO said he would ask the Arkansas Legislative Council to investigate dishonest and deceptive ads opposing Initiated Act 1 The act would raise workers compensation benefits and remove limits for death or total disability under the law
Dr Milton Lubin chairman of the Crittenden County Republican Committee says the GOP filed a lawsuit in Circuit Court of Marion to appoint clerks for six county precincts. The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Republican county chairmen may appoint a judge and clerk if in disagreement with the county election commission.
The week end only publication of the Church News and the Church Page will occur Saturday instead of Friday. Normal Friday issues resume next weekend as mechanical delays and staff pressures during the political campaign force the change. Bells to Speak Conway Arkansas Mylvin Bell defense attorney for Jack Ruby will speak Monday at State College of Arkansas officials said.
Arkansas State Sen Virgil Fletcher said he would ask the State Hospital Board to determine if an employee was fired for failing to pay a monthly pledge to the United Republican Fund of Arkansas. He showed reporters invoices billing Warren Brooks of Little Rock 2 50 and 5 dollars for fund payments in 1967.
President Johnson orders a halt to U S air campaigns against North Vietnam hoping to pressure a peace settlement. The move draws mixed reactions at home and abroad as hawks, doves, and allied governments weigh its impact on the war and election politics. International events shift with actions near the Suez Canal and aSaigon attack. domestic concerns include crime and Halloween customs.
James H. Pilkinton said Donnie Parks Simmons, 17, and Douala D. Harvel, 13, both of Hope, are charged with multiple counts of damage to public and private buildings after glassware was shattered in downtown Hope. Bail set at $500.99 each. preliminary damages tallied at $4,295.09. They await Municipal Court on November Lah. Police investigation continues. Arkansas voters face seven acts and amendments, with Hempstead County Farm Bureau president Troy Burson noting explanations by Hope attorney Larry Patterson on November 4 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hempstead County Courthouse. Public invited.
Washington reports Army Specialist Four Terry H. Bates, 19, of Marianna has been killed in action in Vietnam. The Defense Department confirms Bates's death and notes his service with the U.S. Army during the conflict.
AP report notes breakthrough in talks with Hanoi on ending bombing. Johnson sees Deescalation as essential for peace. Ho Chi Minh reportedly decided to pursue negotiations months earlier. U.S. negotiators warned Hanoi to move toward substantial talks or face longer stalemate.
President Johnson ordered an immediate end to all air, naval, and artillery bombardment of North Vietnam with a halt to come into effect at 8:00 a.m. Friday. He framed the move as a step toward progress in Southeast Asia and Paris peace talks, saying North Vietnam had responded to his terms and that the arrangement could be reversed if the North resumes hostilities. The decision, announced amid the 1968 election campaign, is to accompany renewed negotiations next week with South Vietnam and the National Liberation Front of South Vietnam at the negotiating table.
The Arkansas Revenue Department reports October general revenue collections totaling 15,921,684.15 dollars, up nearly 2 million from October 1967. Sales tax led the rise, increasing to 8,057,515 dollars, accounting for about half the uptick.
In Saigon U S Command muzzled Gis after President Johnson halted bombing of North Vietnam. Officers cited the order as political, while soldiers voiced criticism and uncertainty about the move and its aims. News crews gathered opinions before the directive was issued.
In Hope area downtown windows and doors suffered over 4200 in damage after Halloween egg tossing and littering. Six youths are known to police, all high school students, with many more involved and likely to be picked up. No clear outcomes yet. Also notes Hendrix College student Paul Henley elected president of HaClub at Conway, with sponsor coach Vance Stange. Photo feature and rummage sale planned in Fulton to aid youth center. Don Bailey’s play Serpent Under the Flower to be produced in January 1969. Optometric meeting reports and election meal reimbursements for polling officials.
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