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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1968
Page
1
Maurice C. Clermont, Internal Revenue Service design manager, argues keeping the phrase Place Stamp Here aids taxpayers who lack metering devices and avoids confusion. He cites postal practices and public feedback including a state AP feature, while acknowledging small concerns about envelope aesthetics.
A severe northeaster battered the mid Atlantic and headed for New England with heavy snow rain and high winds. At least three storm deaths reported in New England and more farther south. Kennebunk Beach Maine saw 20 to 30 foot breakers and debris on roads. Cape Cod birds blown ashore. a Bahamas bound cruise ship Oceanic turned back after a boiler room fire. all passengers safe. Power lines down bridges closed and schools ferried ferries and boats affected as the storm moved north from the Carolinas.
HAL BOYLE writes from New York on the age old gripe about youths. He muses whether teenagers are today’s demons or tomorrow’s saviors and mocks the habit of blaming younger generations for all ills. The column ends noting readers should turn to page two for more.
Pentagon officials say Saigon may end its boycott as the United States plans to negotiate with Hanoi without waiting for Saigon’s participation. Secretary Clifford indicated U S Hanoi talks will progress toward military de escalation and troop withdrawal, leaving South Vietnam to face the Viet Cong politically. A Saigon official questioned the validity of talks between Hanoi and Washington alone, noting Thieu’s stance.
J M Atkins 74 owner of a North Hazel Street grocery was killed when a Missouri-Pacific train struck his truck crossing at Melrose Lane. He died shortly after. Survived by wife Daisy and a stepdaughter and brother in Hope. Funeral services Thursday at Herndon Funeral Chapel with burial in Holly Grove Cemetery.
US Army and Marine artillery fired into the DMZ after reports of North Vietnamese gunners firing on a South Vietnamese post inside the zone. A ground observer saw muzzle flashes 500 to 1,000 meters inside the southern DMZ edge, with two Thursday attacks claimed from south of the DMZ and up to 30 mortar rounds launched in total.
Arkansas gains 28 new General Assembly members next January with only four defeating incumbents. Senate adds one Republican seat and House gains another, keeping Democrats dominant as GOP picks up two seats overall. Notable changes include Jim Caldwell in District 1 and Marshall Chrisman in District 3. Preston C. Bynum also wins in District 1.
Senate Republican Leader Dirksen says Chief Justice Warren could retire at any time and his letter to Johnson could be accepted by Nixon after he becomes president. He notes the letter is addressed to the President and that Warren may still administer the oath for Nixon on January 20 despite past clashes over Fortas.
Barbers in Evanston protest a city ordinance that would remove barber poles along with other signs. Richard Burkland of the Evanston Chamber of Commerce supports the barbers, calling the move ridiculous and likening it to banning motherhood and apple pie.
Hope hosts a Bloodmobile drive with 103 pints donated and 8 declined after 47 advance signups. Praise goes to Rev. Gerald Trussell, Roy Chatham, First Baptist Church women, and Luther Hojlamon for contributing two gallons total. RCA benefit dance set for November 16 at Bas Hale Goodner and the Country Boys provide music. About 90 high school students attend the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium in Little Rock, featuring four speakers including Charles A. Armitage. John Foster of Spring Hill appears in Lily, the Felon’s Daughter at Southern State College Theater November 14-15. Arkansas State Police display a new computer system at the local district HQ for rapid data retrieval.
Five black men burst into a Roxbury civil rights group headquarters before dawn. They killed founder Guido St Laurent and two others and wounded two more. Police said all victims and assailants were Black. a guide dog remained beside the dead founder.
A Moscow based AP dispatch notes criticism of comic books in Russia. The article outlines public or official stance on graphic literature, signaling cultural debate and potential censorship or moral policing within the media landscape. No injuries or dates are provided.
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