Hope street bond defeat sparks tax debate in Hope
The editor notes voters rejected a $765,000 street bond in Hope and predicts larger tax hikes ahead as cities need funds for schools and roads. He urges preparation for future taxes, cites neighboring Texarkana, and explains city income and payroll withholding taxes. The piece reflects on voting behavior and fiscal policy implications.
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Hope
Eigort
Tfhey
Texarkana
Texas
Arkansas Municipal League
Ely
Wisnes
Chreait Court of Appeals
Postmasterships Confirmed by Senate
Washington AR President Johnson nominations for Arkansas postmasterships were confirmed Tuesday by the Senate. The appointees include Edward B. Gibert of Bearden Merlin Walter of Hartman and Bunyan W. Matthews Jr. of Magnolia.
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Washington
Johnson
Senate
Edward 8
Gibert
Bearden
Merlin
Walter
Hartman
Logan City
Bunyan W. Matthews
Magnolia
Auto Tests Explained Tonight
A public meeting in Hampstead county courthouse courtroom at 7180 tonight will explain Arkansas upcoming motor vehicle inspection law. Trooper Bill Ingram of the Arkansas State Police will outline the process, testing stations, and how a car or truck passes. The law reactivates compulsory testing for brakes lights and controls after a 20 year lapse to boost highway safety.
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Hampstead Country
Bill Ingram
Arkansas State Police
Magnolia
Arkansas
Carl E. Bailey
Egypt Disrupting UN Talks Over Middle East Debates
United Nations delegates report Egypt is pressuring the Security Council to address Israel's withdrawal from territory seized in the June war. Egyptian sources say the move aims to precipitate action and disrupt stalled negotiations among Egypt, Jordan, and Syria. The 15 nation body eyed the request for Thursday's session.
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Tom Hog
Associated Press
United Nations
N.Y
UN Security Council
Middle East
Israel
Council
Egypt
Jordan
Syria
American Youths In Big Money Spend billions yearly
American teenagers spend about 18 billion dollars annually with older teens averaging 17 dollars a week from earnings and allowances. The piece notes other quirks including popular baby names, marriage trends, and dental visit frequencies, and quotes John Hall Wheelock on romance and life’s realities.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Noe Wou
Negro Elected Mayor of Cleveland First in Big U.S. City
Carl B. Stokes won Cleveland's mayoral race becoming the first Black mayor of a major American city while Gary Indiana also elected a Black mayor Richard G. Hatcher and Boston re-elected Kevin H. White amid a broader pattern of GOP gains in Kentucky and New Jersey. Vote outcomes were linked to race and Vietnam era issues as the nation eyed 1968.
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Associated Press
Washington (Ap
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Carl B. Stokes
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New Jersey
Richard G. Hatcher
Gary
Ind
Jewise Day Hicks
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Kevin H. White
Ray C. Bliss
John M. Batley
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U.S
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Mississippi
New England
San Francisco
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Vietnam
Nunn
America
Pennsylvania Avenue
AP News
Ohio
Louise Day Hicks
Netnam U.S
Eugene J. McCarthy
Negro elected as Gary mayor amid voting dispute
Democratic attorney Richard G. Hatcher, a Negro, was declared elected mayor of Gary Indiana. County chairman John Krupa announced evidence of illegal voting in three precincts and said he would hand it to federal Judge George N. Boamer. Unofficial totals later showed Hatcher ahead 39,904 to 38,409 with National Guard and state police on standby.
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Richard Ciccone
Associated Press
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Indi
Richard G. Hatcher
John Krupa
Krupa
Lake County
George N. Boamer
Indiana
U.S. District Court
Hammond
Hatcher
Repubiican
Joseph Radigan
Rarigan
Roger D. Branigin
National Guard
Anl
A. Marson Katz
War Victim's Body Returning for Burial
The body of Sgt. Robert L. Muldrow of Washington will be brought home for burial. Services are set for 2:30 pm Friday at St. Paul CME Church, Washington, with Rev. S. B. Tollett officiating. He was killed in Vietnam on October 30 after serving in the Dominican Crisis and completing training at Fayetteville and Huntsville. Surviving family includes his mother Mrs. Thelma Williamson, father Henry Harlin Muldrow, stepfather John Willgusen, six brothers and several sisters.
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Hope
Thelma Williamson
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Washington
S. B. Tollett
Vietnam
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Fayetteville
N.C
Greas
Wiviston
Huntsville
Ala
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U.S. Army
Army
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Peorld
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Don Alvin
East Cleveland
Ohio
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Jackie Jane
Vance Lanchetta
Ties
Tammie Poryss
Auta and
Janice
Peatla
Roosevelt and
Kay
Peoria
White Is Winner at Boston Mayor Race
Kevin White won Boston mayoralty by about 12 000 votes over Louise Day Hicks aided by strong Negro voter support. Unofficial precinct totals show White 102551 Hicks 90122 with Negro wards 9 12 and 14 delivering large majorities. Observers note campaign racial issues and Hicks tax pledge debate. Kennedy and Volpe backed White.
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John J. Mullins
Associated Press
Boston
Kevin H. White
Louise Day Hicks
Hicks
White
Massachusetts
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
John A. Volpe
Peace Proposal Defeated in San Francisco Vote
San Francisco voters rejected Proposition P calling for immediate cease fire and U S withdrawal from Vietnam by 132 406 to 76 632. Mayor-elect Joseph Alioto said the defeat reflects a stance against unconditional surrender and urged pursuit of negotiated peace with later U S withdrawal and aid.
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U.S
Vietnam
Joseph Alfato
United States
Alioto
State Supreme Court
Aljoto
Professor Installed as President at Northeast Missouri State
Kirkville Mo AP report states Dr F Clark Elkins age 44 former Henderson State Teachers College history teacher after Arkansas masters was installed Tuesday as president of Northeast Missouri State Teachers College.
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Kirksville, Mo
F. Clark Elkins
Henderson State Teachers College
University of Arkansas
Northeast Missouri State Teachers College
Three City Bond Issues Defeated In Tuesday Vote
Voters rejected all three street improvement bonds totaling 765000 to fund paving widening curb lighting and related work. Proposals 1 2 and 3 were defeated by margins ranging from 592 827 to 599 843 across wards with absentee ballots also against the measures.
Steel Object Is a Puzzle
In Conway Arkansas authorities and scientists investigate a 223 inch stainless steel spheroid found by farmer Richard Cummings 53 ten miles north of town. The object is highly reflective with the engraving Inspected by 2TSL and a possible spring attached to a protruding string, with no other identifying marks.
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Conway
Ark
Air Force
State Civil Defense Agency
U.S. Weather Bureau
Here
Richard Cummings
Faulkner County
Cummings
Pine Bluff mayor forecasts unanimous vote on fluoridation ordinance
Pine Bluff Arkansas Mayor Justin Franks said the City Council would likely approve the fluoridation ordinance at final reading set for December 4. If adopted, General Waterworks Corp will begin fluoridating Pine Bluff's water, which has never been fluoridated before.
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Pine Bluff, Ark
Justin Franks
Pine Bluff
General Waterworks Corp
All Around Town and Local Notices Highlight Community Events
A benefit dance in the McCaskill Rural Community Improvement building starts at 7 PM Saturday with Willie Chism and his Nashville band to raise funds for the area RC I program. Texas, Arkansas notes report PTA plans at Guernsey School and a panel on Quality Education. The Southwest Arkansas Diagnostic and Remedial Services mobile unit visits several area schools for speech and hearing screenings. Navy Seaman James P. Hutson of Hope earns advancement at Naka Okinawa based on exam results and performance. Punting standout Buddy Jordan leads the Henderson Redskin football kickers with an average of over 42 yards per punt.
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McCaskill
Willie Chism
Nashville
RCI
Southwest Arkansas Diagnostic & Remedial Services
Mineman
James P. Hutson
USN
Austin Hutson
West Division
Hope
U.S. Naval Air Facility
Naka
Okinawa
Pacific
Tokyo
Japan
Buddy Jordan
Lorene Jordan
Handerson Reddia
Oun
Marines Drive Into Key Village South of Da Nang
AP reports heavy U.S. Marine action south of Da Nang as forces seized a fortified village after 24 hours of battle. Twenty two Marines were killed and 58 wounded. 36 enemy bodies found, with villagers saying more were removed. Separate clashes near Loc Ninh and Dak To left dozens of enemy dead. Air and naval strikes targeted rail links and shipyards as intelligence notes five Communist divisions poised for new offensives. In Cao Lanh, mortar shells hit the provincial seat killing three and wounding many.
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George Esper
Associated Press
Saigon
U. Marine
North Vietnam
U.S
da Nang
Loc Ninh
Dak To
Central Highlands
Vietnam
Mekong
Cao Lanh
Red China
China
An Ninh Ngoai
Haiphong
Bob Oh- Man
5Th Marine Regiment
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