19 Oct 1967
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1967
Page
1
In a pointed column, the editor recalls long criticizing peacetime federal spending and Social Security fund risks. Citing Paul Harvey and the West Point Times Leader, the piece warns of debt growth and potential cuts, tracing concerns across multiple administrations.
AP reports in Pittsburgh that steel haulers led by Wilkin Kusley reject a proposed peace plan accepted by trucking firms. Workers vow to hold out beyond the four hour wait to be loaded at mills despite panel recommendations and mixed signals from carters.
E. C. Took Gathings of West Memphis will retire from the 1st Congressional District race in 1968 opening a wide open contest. Potential rivals include Paragould dentist Ralph Ratton, Newport prosecutor Sam Boyce, and former Chancellor Lee Ward and Chancellor Terry Shell of Jonesboro. Other names surfaced such as Bill Penix and Guy Newsomb but not all are pursuing bids.
House Armed Services subcommittee assails the Army for mishandling the M16 rifle program after a five month probe. It charges use of unsuitable ammunition caused malfunction, calls actions by officials criminally negligent, and targets sole-source issues with Colt Firearms and Alvin Mathieson, urging audits.
A truck driven by Barry Randall, 65, struck a Missouri vehicle at the Greenwood and Walnut Street crossing around 7 10 am Thursday. The vehicle was dragged about 14 feet but no injuries were reported. Randall could not stop in time. officers continue investigation.
University authorities in Wisconsin and California moved against leaders of antiwar and antidraft protests after clashes in Madison and Oakland. The Army may deploy paratroopers to support the Pentagon civil guard if a massive antiwar demonstration proceeds, with troop use to hinge on preagreement on ground rules. officials prefer to avoid troops.
The Pentagon may host up to four battalions of the 82nd Airborne from Ft. Bragg to deter disruption during a planned antiwar rally and march to the Pentagon. Authorities aim to use civilian guards first and hold troops in reserve if needed, with limited inside access for MPs and strict ground rules under negotiation.
Congressman Hanmerschmidt phoned to say he cannot travel to Arkansas this week to join the Aransas delegation in Camden and then to Hope for a Friday appearance. He sits on the Public Works Committee scrutinizing key Arkansas bills including the Olarka Measure. He aims to visit Hope in late November or December and will send a flag for Beryl Henry School for immediate use.
The attorney general's office ruled that county clerks may accept properly delivered absentee ballots until polls close. On election day only a voter’s immediate family may deliver the ballot to the clerk. Clerks may accept absentee ballot applications until 1 30 p.m. on election day.
AP dispatch from Washington reports President Johnson may suspend bombing North Vietnam in coming months as a tactical probe of peace talks prospects. Officials say a lack of guaranteed talks keeps hope of negotiation low, with some fearing the war may fade into guerrilla conflict.
President Johnson's budget director testifies as the House backs a measure to slash government spending by about six to eight billion dollars. Charles L. Schultze appears before the Senate Appropriations Committee while White House hopes the House limits the cuts. George Christian says the matter remains pending as developments unfold.
All Around Town reports that All Around Town Elementary will dismiss students Friday for a parent teacher conference day with parents visiting teachers to discuss student progress. It notes McClellan Day festivities, a statewide Arkansas Radio Network broadcast of Senator McClellan’s speech from 6:30 to 8 pm, Thursday, and lists Ward of the Month winners and other local notices including a Hope Federal Savings and Loan League meeting, theater production staff at Southern State College, and dogwood tree bud observations by Newt Pentecost.
In Haiphong and surrounding areas American forces faced heavy pressure as 10 Marines were killed and 19 wounded in a rear-attack eight miles southwest of Quang Tri City. U.S. casualty totals rose to 7,263 killed in action this year, with 171 more Americans killed in the past week. The Navy and Air Force conducted raids on North Vietnam including a missile camp and Haiphong shipyard.
Seventeen outstanding high school seniors from seven southwest counties compete for state delegates to the Arkansas Junior Miss Pageant in Little Rock December 27 to 29. Finalists report at 9 a.m. with show at 8 p.m. A long list of delegates from Prescott, Mars, Des Queen, Horatio, Foreman, Glenwood and other towns is named, with scholarships and prizes tied to the program. Rosemary Dunaway, America's Junior Miss 1967, is cited. Phoebe Johnson of Prescott is current SW Junior Miss, with Nancy Birkhead assisting.
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