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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1966
Page
1
Our Daily Bread attacks federal income tax forms that change yearly, calling them a bureaucratic burden. The writer argues taxpayers should file returns personally, condemns Washington overreach, and ridicules complex forms as a strain on citizens. The piece criticizes government for producing mainly regulations and tax paperwork while private business still creates goods.
Saigon police cleared the PX Alley sidewalk market selling war goods near the U S Embassy. Dealers moved goods before dawn. clothing, foodstuffs, toiletries burned. whisky and beer bottles smashed. stock seized and destroyed as crackdown targets West goods from U S exchanges and commissaries.
The Arkansas Legislative Council voted to draft and introduce a council backed program for the 1967 General Assembly in opposition to Governor-elect Winthrop Rockefeller. Sen. Clarence Bell said he would consider Rockefeller’s proposals if he presents one, but argued the council must act now to prevent a halted state government. The council typically outlines budgets and legislation and faces a 1968 election accountability if it fails to deliver.
State Sen. Russell Elrod said a bill to create an Arkansas Turnpike Authority was being drafted for the 1967 session. The proposal topped discussions at the Western Arkansas Development Association meeting with 21 counties represented. Ozarka Regional Development president Jeta Taylor urged rapid action to push economic growth through the turnpike.
WALNUT RIDGE Ark AP The Lawrence County Election Commission ordered a recount of votes in the sheriff race from the November 8 election. Republican Don Nicholas trailed incumbent Democrat Kenneth Guthrie by 52 votes and requested the recount.
The Pentagon and top military leaders oppose any Christmas ceasefire in North Viet Nam. They warn Hanoi would use a lull to repair bridges and boost petroleum stockpiles, potentially resuming fighting with greater strength. Admiral McDonald joined leaders in opposing a pause.
Sebastian County election officials discussed certifying the November 8 general election results. Republican commissioner J C Patterson said he could not reach the two Democratic members for two days and warned that midnight tonight is the deadline to certify totals.
Arkansas Attorney General elect Joe Purcell met with incumbent Bruce Bennett to discuss the January transfer of offices and review Bennett’s budget for the next biennium. Bennett urged salary increases for staff to prevent turnover and noted assistants earn 8400 dollars while the chief assistant makes 9600. the AG’s constitutional limit is 6000 per year.
President Johnson’s return from surgery accelerates as attending physicians report progress. Dr James Cain notes healing is strong after removal of a right vocal cord growth and a gall bladder rupture repair. Johnson writes notes to protect his voice and aims to travel to the LBJ Ranch soon while limiting heavy activity and driving.
The Grand Lodge of Arkansas elected J. Luther Whitfield postmaster of Casa Perry County as grand master. Officers include Or Mand Shaw of Fort Smith deputy grand master, R. Bruce Spencer Jr. Pine Bluff grand senior warden, Carmack A. Nelson Moutette grand junior warden, Claude Collie Little Rock grand senior deacon, and Paul Bush Lincoln grand junior deacon.
Rockefeller demands resignations of Arkansas Highway Commission members, vowing force if needed. The Mack-Blackwell amendment looms as the board accuses him of politicizing the department. Commissioners Baker, Smith, Taylor, and Harsh refuse to step down, signaling a partisan standoff in a state political battle.
John L. Wilson was elected president of the Southwest Arkansas Bar Association. New officers include John B. Hannen as vice president Talbot Field Jr as secretary treasurer and Al Graves chairing the Minimum Fee Schedule committee. A partial report was given and the full report will be presented at the February 7 1967 meeting at the Town and Country restaurant in Hope. Judge Royce Weisenberger of Hope was named Law Day Chairman for May 1967.
Arkansas Legislative Council invited the state Penitentiary Board to propose major prison operation changes. Sen Olen Hendrix of Prescott suggested mechanizing farm work and boosting prisoner use at two prison farms, noting farming operations earned about $600 per prisoner, a rate he deemed unsatisfactory.
Bob Parham and Mid Porter attended a Masonic Grand Lodge session in Little Rock on Tuesday. The Golden Age Club will host a potluck dinner and officer election next Tuesday November 22 at the Youth Center. Lance Jones of Hope attended the Southern Historical Association opening session in Memphis. Three Hempstead County students are enrolled at Arkansas Tech for fall. residents include George McDowell William McKenzie and David Norvell. A Hope family moved from Clarksville to 214 West 7th Street. A court reporter works in Judge Weisenberger’s office. Glen Wade of Buffalo Shoe Shop returns from a National Shoe Service convention in Kansas City. Mrs James W Branch of Hope named to the Executive Board of the Woman’s Auxiliary of the Southern Medical Association. KXAR will air the game deciding the AIC title on November 19 at 7 15 p m with Southern State visiting Arkansas A M. Four teams still contend for the championship including those two. the Magnolia venue will host fans.
Viet Cong mortars struck Ben Tre and multiple militia posts in the Mekong Delta during the night and today. Two civilians were killed and nine wounded in Ben Tre, while other posts reported light casualties. US Marines reported rising Communist fatalities in Zone C as American troop strength reached 358,000. Police closed Saigon’s PX Alley, the capital’s wartime black market hub.
Gov. Orval Faubus announced J. C. Mitchell of Little Rock resigned from the state Merit System Council to remain as secretary of the Democratic State Committee. Hal Moody, also of Little Rock and clerk of the state House, was appointed to fill the vacancy. Merit rules bar council members from political positions. Mitchell’s council role had been questioned after he was named party secretary.
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