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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1967
Page
2
The AP report outlines the Federal Reserve Board’s struggle to balance inflation with wartime funding needs. Analysts warn tighter money could raise rates and depress housing, while looser policy risks runaway prices. The piece notes potential voluntary credit restrictions and the broader tension between fiscal policy and monetary control.
Weather summary notes colder turning conditions Arkansas with frost and freeze risk. Temperatures drop to near freezing by Saturday followed by clearing skies and continued cold in the state. Overnight low in the 20s to 30s with Saturday highs in the 40s to 50s and precipitation limited to a quarter inch in parts.
Democratic senators on the Senate Finance Committee fear being outmaneuvered after approving a record Social Security tax and benefit boost. The tentative plan, reached after a month of closed-session work, would trigger the largest increase in benefits and taxes in 31 years and may become a campaign issue in 1960. Senator Williams of Delaware played a key role in pushing the measure forward.
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey and Malaysian officials played four rounds of golf in Kuala Lumpur. He called the talks fruitful though the Americans lost the match, joking about Rahman’s California schooling. Prime Minister Abdul Rahman did not play due to a sprained ankle.
Hall of fame author Leon Uris warns that novel writing is a death trap for creatives. He cites London, Lewis, Fitzgerald, Hemingway and Faulkner as burned out by craft while detailing his own disciplined routine. Uris recalls battles to publish Battle Cry and outlines a long, prolific career balancing work and pleasure.
Congo government asks the United Nations Security Council to address an invasion by white and African mercenaries from Angola. Kinshasa reports capture of a train and trucks and advances toward Lubumbashi, with Jadotville possibly in enemy control. Washington voices grave concern as diplomats note Portugal’s role and push for UN action.
State riot police and National Guard troops are being ordered into Gary to prevent disorders during Tuesday's mayoral race. Gov Branigin cited imminent danger though numbers and timing were not disclosed. Tension runs high in racially mixed areas as candidates dispute the need for troops and allegations of registration list purges surface.
Former Arkansas governor Orval Faubus suggested he may challenge Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller in 1968 reelection. He cited health, family opinion, and personal feeling as factors, while criticizing Rockefeller’s time in office and focus on discrediting opponents.
Obituary notes Sloan Banehowet 82 a pioneer submariner who skippered the original Nautilis on a 1931 expedition. Born Ansfidpolis son of a Navy officer he joined the submarine service in 1909 rising to lieutenant commander. Also listed are retired Vice Adm. Burton Biggs 69 longtime logistics director for the Pacific Fleet during the Korean War and Dr Norman C Meier 74 noted psychologist and former University of Iowa professor emeritus. James M. ONeill Jr. Washington Daily News critic died at an apparent heart attack after a lengthy career and a 1960 Ernie Pyle Memorial Award win.
In downtown Winston-Salem an eight block area remained sealed off after a night of racial violence and looting quelled by 400 National Guardsmen and helmeted police. Three shot wounds among 18 injured included seven officers. five arrested. Firebombings and sniper reports persisted in other sections, with businesses burned and no additional injuries outside downtown. Authorities blamed hoodlums while Civil Rights leaders urged an end to the violence.
Fayetteville Arkansas AP reports Saturday afternoon football expected to be partly cloudy and cold for the Arkansas Razorbacks game with Texas A&M. Weather Bureau forecast in Little Rock calls for around 40 degrees at game time with northerly to northeast winds of eight to 14 mph.
In Fayetteville trials Regal outyielded Idaho Common across two years with better stand survival. At Hope Louisiana 8-1 surpassed Idaho and New Zealand, with Regal also higher than Ladino on Nolan's Improved. Louisiana 8-1 and Regal showed strong recovery and reseeding, while Ladino reseeded poorly at Hope.
Former Governor Orval Faubus said he will close his mountain tours to live normally after the weekend. In Huntsville Arkansas crowds had gathered at his residence for about three months, drawing several thousand visitors daily despite police reports. In Winston-Salem North Carolina violence erupted after a 12 year old boy died following an incident with police. Police officer investigations and suspensions followed amid protests while a high school football game proceeded without incident.
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