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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1968
Page
1
Our Daily Bread column notes a push for civil rights protections in employment. It discusses New Orleans police assigning female officers to ride with male officers, provoking protests from wives who fear intimate proximity. The piece critiques gender equality and political motives.
MORRISTON Ark and Conway County officials clash as Republicans challenge Clifton’s authority while Hawkins claims court actions target the Democratic party. In Washington, the Senate backs continuing Secret Service protection for Mrs Kennedy and her children until age 16, with House approval pending.
Rep. Hammerschmidt of Arkansas told about 600 at a fundraising dinner that he did not violate free mailing privileges with a pamphlet distributed in the 3rd District. Opponent Croxton claimed the flyer promoted his bid for reelection. Hammerschmidt said it described services from his office and was not campaign literature.
Seven men and two women, all Roman Catholics, were found guilty in U S District Court of mutilating and destroying government records, hindering the Selective Service Act, and injuring government property in the Catonsville incident. The nine defendants include Rev. Philip F. Berrigan and Rev. Daniel Berrigan, with several others named, and sentencing awaits a probation report.
Abilene Kansas AP reports former President Dwight D Eisenhower will receive a black song birthday card for his 78th birthday Monday. The Salute-to-Eisenhower Week runs Oct 9 to 29 with the Reflectors Chronicle sponsoring the effort. More than 500 signatures were gathered on the first day toward a 2000 signature goal.
President Johnson said adoption of the nuclear nonproliferation treaty is essential to U.S. security and warned he may call the Senate into special session if it fails to ratify. He warned that without ratification new nuclear powers could emerge, risking American influence and potentially triggering a nuclear conflict. He cited opposition figures while stressing the treaty took years to negotiate with the Soviet Union to prevent spread of atomic weapons.
Nearly 100 students at New York University occupied campus buildings from dawn to noon to protest the firing of John F Hatchett, former director of NYU’s Martin Luther King Afro-American Student Center, and demanded rehire. After hours of protest, the group left with victory signs as police stood by.
In California a beauty technician Anetta Peeler was placed on probation after pleading guilty to marijuana possession. The 3rd District Court of Appeal ruled she may not cohabit with her husband James Peeler for the first year of her three year probation, citing concerns over her association with a person linked to narcotics. The court left open the possibility of later modification if her partner’s case proceeds and she shows responsibility.
Apollo 7 astronauts Schirra Elelene and Cunningham sleep in space bunks aboard a Saturn IB. They will perform a near rendezvous with the S4B second stage and switch on the Apollo television system for a 10 minute USA pass, marking the first in-space TV transmission.
Leslie Huddleston Post No. 12 American Legion plans the 1969 membership drive kickoff meeting Monday October 14 at 7 30 p m in the Little Court Room Court House Commander Bob Kemp urges all members to attend and support the 50th anniversary efforts.
Calcutta AP reports Jalpaiguri and nearby areas after devastating floods. Vultures feed on bodies of people and animals as volunteers struggle amid stench and harassment. Schools shops and offices remain closed. Official deaths exceed 1,500 with unofficial estimates higher and thousands untraced.
Federal Communications Commission approved acquisition of control of Big Chief Broadcasting Co Fort Smith Arkansas. Bill Harper gains control via stock sale from Lovelle Morris Jack Beasley and Omer Carlson Thompson to the Hcensee corporation at 150000 for the AM station and 50000 for the FM station. Harper serves as general manager.
US Army sergeant Buddy Wright of Wellston Ohio returned after 15 days missing while captured by North Vietnamese. He described a 10 day escape through Cambodia and South Vietnam’s highlands, aided by local troops and an allied helicopter to Duc Lap and Ban Me Thuot. Wright showed minimal injuries, lost weight, and credited will to survive for his escape.
North Vietnamese attackers pressed Thuong Duc camp three miles north east of Da Nang in jungled foothills. Marines repelled the assault within 100 yards, suffering 8 dead and 20 wounded while enemy losses were 1 confirmed dead in 9 hours of fighting amid limited air support. Allied forces estimated 5,000 to 7,500 enemy troops between Thuong Duc and Da Nang as clashes continued near Saigon and the DMZ. President Johnson signaled support for stronger gun control, praising the measure while noting gaps in registration and licensing authority.
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