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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1966
Page
1
The piece argues the 1966 election shows the public prefers budget cuts over new taxes, defeating labor-leaning delegates and pressuring President Johnson to curb domestic spending. Mills, as chair of Ways and Means, faces pressure to avoid income tax hikes, signaling possible 1968 federal policy overhaul.
In Little Rock Robert Winters a Negro bellboy asked Y District Court for a writ of habeas corpus to avoid serving the remainder of his sentence at Pulaski County Penal Farm. Convicted in May 1965 for a moral charge involving a white woman, he argued indigence led to an arbitrary jail term. He received 30 days and a $254 fine, then worked off the amount at $12 per day.
The Supreme Court, in a 5 4 decision from Tallahassee, rules state power can bar peaceful protests on government property such as jail driveways and premises. Justice Black argues it preserves state control for lawful non discriminatory uses. Justice Douglas warns of expanded police state reach and limits on protest rights. The case involves 32 Florida A&M students convicted for trespass during protests against segregation.
President Johnson plans throat and abdominal surgery at Bethesda Naval Hospital on Wednesday morning, following a recent gall bladder and kidney stone operation. He expects a brief stay. Vice President Humphrey would act as president during any lapse in duties.
Cincinnati police report a theft of boxing gloves and a punching bag from a car trunk. Carmine Iacobucci, a bantamweight boxer and veteran of 90 professional bouts, offered to teach the thief the manly art of self-defense.
Winthrop Rockefeller told reporters after a four hour budget meeting with Gov Orval Faubus that he can meet the state's minimum needs without a tax increase. He plans to economize in government during his two year term and will receive further budget data from the Legislative Council in January.
Rep E C Gathings of Arkansas says a Southern Democrat Republican coalition will cut anti poverty and Great Society spending. He spoke in West Memphis before a civic club about wartime needs and defense while arguing cuts are necessary to prevent tax hikes.
Two Negro unwed mothers sue Little Rock Housing Authority in U S District Court to desegregate housing and admit unwed mothers. The suit says applications were rejected after learning the mothers were unwed. It charges segregation stems from freedom of choice with whites in white projects and Negroes in Negro projects.
George Wood filed a taxpayer suit in Boone County to nullify a three mill road tax vote but withdrew after counsel said state law prevents such a levy. The suit followed failure to place the proposition on ballots in 13 townships where it did appear, with victory only in townships where it was listed.
Governor-elect Winthrop Rockefeller says he will not purge state employees and plans an orderly transition. He aims to fill key posts with qualified Arkansans, review employment, set up an advisory steering committee, and pursue a cautious but firm program across a mixed party administration. He also pledges an audit of Highway Department accounts and may push for a special session if needed.
Apollo era drama culminates as Gemini 12 and astronauts Lovell Aldrin plunge to Earth after 59 orbits and 1.6 million miles. They execute a 2 hour 36 minute space walk record, with return targeted for 2 22 pm EST over the western Atlantic. Recovery ships led by the carrier Wasp ready for splashdown.
A Pan American jet cargo plane with three crewmen on board crashed in East Germany while carrying mail from West Germany to West Berlin. Soviet authorities informed U.S. officials in West Berlin and confirmed the crash but provided few details.
All Around Town notes city police counted 19 deer on opening day of the season in Arkansas. Mrs Cecil Weaver hosts holiday events as Girl Scout troops rehearse Christmas carols on Monday November 21 and the following Monday November 28 at local venues. Carols lead to a tree lighting December 2. Runaway girls from Fort Worth Texas, all 15, were picked up and detained. A Maurice Jackson mistaken entry is clarified. Mrs G B Morris leaves St Marys Hospital and recuperates in Shreveport. Legion Auxiliary meets 7:30 p.m. tonight. Jan Gaines earns multiple honors including Queen of Stars finalist and Circle K Calendar girl for July while serving as rush chair for Alpha Sigma Phi at Henderson State Teachers College.
Communist gunners shot down three U S Army helicopters in Tay Ninh Province as B52 bombers pummeled the Viet Cong 9th Division stronghold. Casualty reports were unclear while U S command tallies noted heavy enemy losses in multiple engagements across South Viet Nam.
Rep Wilbur Mills of Arkansas criticized President Johnson’s anti poverty programs and said he would oppose a tax increase in the 90th Congress unless federal spending is cut. He spoke at the Little Rock Chamber of Commerce amid Republican gains and called Johnson’s crime bill veto a serious mistake. He chairs the Ways and Means Committee and tied tax support to spending reductions or rescission of funds.
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