Fund Drives For Claude Smithey Daughter Education
Donations to the Claude Smithey Fund rise slowly as the family notes the money will aid the education of his daughter. Raywrence at First National Bank Hope will forward checks to First National Bank of Fayetteville. The Star will publish periodic updates on the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Smithey
Arkansas
Jack Gardner
Hope
Southwest
Arkasas
Smitheymily
Memorial
Gardner
Raywrence
First National Bank Hope
First National Bank of
Yetteville
The
Star
Rocket Gives on Promise of Energy Saving Fuel
Edwards Air Force Base California AP A 150 ton solid fuel rocket was launched in a test to study energy efficiency. The rocket engine ignited at the base of an 80 foot tube building pressure as it roared forward, then tumbled back to the ground after reaching about 500 feet. Lockheed Propulsion Co conducted the test, noting solid fuel rockets normally burn at full power on launch, wasting fuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards Air
Ockheed Propulsion Co
Hollywood City approves $90,000 Christmas tree program
In a council vote, Tyese approved a 90 thousand dollar initiative to install supporting arms for artificial trees to rig colored lights for the Christmas season. The plan names a 225 tree lineup including Flora and Nitmoda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollywood
Tyese
Shoplifter Loot Displayed At City Hall
The $1,000 in stolen goods from Hope stores was displayed at city hall Tuesday. Melba Muldrew 44 a Negro pleaded guilty in municipal court to the theft and received 30 days in jail with 25 suspended for good behavior. Police recovered the loot after she was captured Monday at Second and Main Streets by City Officers Ward and Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Hope
Melba Muldrew
Nevada County
Second
Main Sts
Carl Ward
Richard
Rowe
Replian
Scott
Morgan & Lindsey
Dairy St
Alvin Willis
Horace Hale
Free Nations Oppose Viet Nam War
Sen. J. William Fulbright said most free nations oppose U S involvement in Vietnam and favor settlement by negotiations. He called for halting bombing to start talks and urged Viet Cong inclusion, noting Red China stays out unless invited or North Vietnam is attacked. He also questioned South Viet Nam Premier Ky’s stance and urged greater UN role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Yates
Associated Press
Little. Rock
J. William Fulbright
D-Ark
United States
Fulbright
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Noi Viet Nam
Viet Cong
Red China
North
Viet Nam
Kids Demonstrate How to Steal Car in Memphis
In Memphis, police report two juvenile auto thieves ages 9 and 13 demonstrated their method by squatting on the floor to press the pedals while one sat on a wash pan on the driver’s seat to steer. Inspector HR Ray said the pair admitted using the technique on 10 joyrides before an accident led to their arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
HR. Ray
Ray
Africa Farm Visitor From Cameroon To Visit Hempstead
George M B Ngongi of Victoria Cameroon in West Africa will visit Hempstead County December 2 to 9. An Extension worker and senior agricultural assistant, he will study organizational patterns programs and methods used by the Arkansas Extension Service and the role of community services related to Extension work governmental agencies vocational agriculture and youth programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. B. Ngongi
Victoria
Cameroon
West Africa
Hempstead
Calvin Caldwell
Ngongi
Hempstead County
Arkansas Agricultural Extension Service
ASC Vote Results Listed
Farmers named to serve on the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation ASC County Committee include R B Arnold chairman H B Gilbert and Luther Spicer elected for three and two years respectively Alternates were Moss Rowe and W J Schooley The 1966 election occurred November 28 1966 at Hope ASC offices oversee programs such as the Agricultural Conservation and feed grain programs and price supports The Hope federal building office serves as the local contact for participation in these programs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation
ASC
R. B. Arnold
C-H
H. B. Gilbert
Luther Spicer
Mr. Arnold
Moss Rowe
Washington, Ozan
W. J. Schooley
Hope
Arnold
ASCS
Federal Post Office
Mekong Delta War Theater Faces Heavy Human Costs
In Saigon South Viet Nam AP reports the Mekong delta, with about 7 million civilians along its many estuaries, could become the war’s ugliest chapter for the United States. planners warn of colonialist perceptions, massive costs, and protracted fighting as two brigades or a division may be required, with 85,000 armed Viet Cong and extensive guerrilla networks posing constant challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Anne
Saigon
South Viet Nam
Mekong River
U.S
Viet Nam
United States
Mekong Delta
Delta
Santa Claus Ushers in the Season of Unique Double Talk
Hal Boyle riffs on Christmas double talk, lampooning holiday slogans and gifts with wary humor. The column pairs familiar lines with sharp, satirical quips about Santa, consumerism, and family expectations, spoofing seasonal language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Man Catches Foot and Mouth Disease in Britain
London AP reports farm worker Bob Brewis, 34, Britain’s first recorded human case of foot and mouth disease during a northern outbreak that forced culling of about 45 000 sheep cattle and pigs. Brewis laughed off the diagnosis and spent a week in hospital as tests were sent to the Animal Disease Research Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Thomson
London
Bob Brewig
Britain
Bob
Brewis
Yetlington
Northumberland
Newcastle
Ministry of Agriculture
Animal Disease Research Center
Decision on Take Hike Due by Jan. 1
President Johnson said he hopes to reach a decision on whether to ask Congress for a tax increase around the end of the year. He added no decision has been made and the White House will wait for all facts before acting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl R. Bauman
Austin
Tex
Johnson
Congress
Austin Federal Building
Rep
Hale Boggs
Louisiana
House
All Around Town Highlights Southwest Arkansas Students
Three Hempstead County students sang with the Southern State College Concert Choir for Magnolia Lions Club on November 22 and at Stephens High School on November 29. The larger choral highlight is Handel's Messiah at 3 30 PM Sunday December 11 in the Field House. 2nd Lt Bobby L Burns, son of Mr and Mrs Roy Burns, was named executive officer and personal aide at Ft Bliss Texas. Our Lady of Good Hope Altar Society will hold a rummage sale December 2 and 3 on South Main Street. Hope Men’s Golf Assn meets Thursday at Hope Country Store. Freeda’s Angus Farms sold an Aberdeen Angus bull and six cows to Ozelle Richardson. Phoebe Johnson of Prescott was chosen Southwest Arkansas Junior Miss at Ashdown with Elaine Hefner, Linda Abney and Kay Vandiver named delegates to the Dec state pageant. Outstanding seniors from seven counties compete for district honors to represent the area at the Arkansas Junior Miss Pageant. Last year Gayle Williams of Hope represented the area. The program seeks the best Arkansas high school senior girl and national contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hempstead County
Southern State College Concert Choir
Magnolia Lions Club
Stephens High School Assembly
Virginia Edwards
B. W. Edwards
Gayle Williams
Lucy Mae Williams
Hope
Brenda Evans
Carl L. Evans
Rt. 4
College Choral Society
Handal
Bobby L. Burns
Roy Burns
Rt.t. Patmos
U. S. Army Dental Detachment
Ft. Bliss
Texas
Hope High School
Henderson State Teacher's College
Phoebe Johnson
Prescott
Southwest Arkansas
Ashdown
Elaine Hefner
Foreman
Linda Abney
Kay Vandiver
Southwest
Arkansas
Truce Declared for Christmas and New Year in Vietnam
Seven allied nations announce short truces at Christmas New Year and during the Vietnamese Lunar New Year. Viet Cong and U S forces report ongoing fighting, civilian casualties, and incidents in Tan Uyen and near Dien Bien Phu as air and artillery operations continue. President Johnson participated in the decision. Ky’s government confirms the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Tuckman
Saigon
South Viet Nam
Mekong
U.S
U.S. 1St Infantry Division
Tan Uyen
Milles
Oon
U.S. Air Force
Bien Hoa
U.S. Army
Plei Digreng
Central Highlands
Faing
North
Viet Nam
Hanoi
Dien Bien Phu
Panhandle
Vinh
Thanh Hoa
Nguyen Cao Ky
Texas White House
United States
Australia
New Zealand
South Korea
Thailand
Philippines
George Christian
Johnson
Woman Dies in Crash at North Hervey and West Avenue B
Mrs. Marvin Bailey aged 53 died on arrival at a local hospital after a collision between an automobile and a truck at the corner of North Hervey and West Avenue B. The truck was driven by Robert Troy Matter of Cullin Alabama. Hope Police Officers Neal and Shirley and State Trooper Robert aes investigated. No charges filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Bailey
North Hervey
West Avenue B
Robert Troy Matter
Cullin
Alabama
Neal and Shirley
Hope Police Dept
Robert Aes
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Alex. H. Washburn Claude Smithey
Local Fund
News Four
Negres
In R. Starr
j@ Associated Press
Totar
Ocket
Kristmas
Donal Parker
Africa Farm
Mekong’s Delta Main War
Hal Boyle
New York
Charles de Gaulle
Ho Chi Minhs
Saneta
Cheapskate
George
Virginia
Bubbleheart
North Pole
Our Lady of Good Hope
Gentry Printing Company
Hope Mens’ Golf Assn
Hope Country Sire
Freeda’s
Angus Farms
Ozelle Richardson
Warren
Ark
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