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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1969
Page
2
Fayetteville Arkansas AP reports the University of Arkansas Alumni Association Endowment and Trust Fund netted about $20,000 from Bob Hope's performance. The article mentions veterans benefits changes, including extended college support and new training and rehabilitation provisions.
Paul McCaslin, new owner of Shipley's Studio, was inducted into the Kiwanis Club by President K G Hamilton with Mrs McCaslin present. Guests included Dan Stuart, Charles Sharpe, Rev Larry Gaines, and others. Carter Ruse and C M Pod Rogers of Hope, Ark., spoke on travels with prize melons and Coast to Coast TV appearances promoting Giants Melons. A light moment featured Judge George Walden as Judge Sullenberger awarding Rogers a plaque humorously accusing him of lying, as part of a Rotary Club anecdote.
AP report from Monticello Arkansas notes two of seven Sebastian County Jail escapees were recaptured at Monticello High School on Tuesday. William Porter 40 and Leon Whitfield were arrested after principal Edward Parham saw an unlawfully parked truck in the lot. Several others had already been captured. three more were taken into custody earlier, leaving two suspects still at large William Flynn 25 and Harold Bryan 32 continue to be sought.
U S and European labor leaders move toward negotiations with the ICFTU to mend a quarrel that prompted the AFL-CIO to quit eight months ago. Meany will lead a delegation to New York for unity talks with ICFTU officials, while cautioning against premature reentry. The dispute centers on ICFTU moves favoring Autoworkers and internal leadership clashes that cost the federation funds and influence.
Arkansas revenue officials announce that state taxes can be paid with BankAmericard starting December 1. The universal credit card will allow paying taxes with one monthly bill and optional interest on unpaid balances. Revenue Commissioner Bob Scott said several regional meetings will brief employees before a statewide rollout.
Printed obituaries note infant son of Tom and Shaston Burkhart died October 22 with services planned. Other notices include Pfe. Jerrell Ray Jones killed in action on October 14. Phil Harvel 58, production manager, died. Monroe N Milam 88 of Nashville died. and Hattie Smart Miriam’s family details, with funeral arrangements by Herndon Funeral Home.
In Wilkes Barre AP report Dinis pursues an inquest into Mary Jo Kopechne death even if exhumation for autopsy is denied by Judge Brominsky after a two day hearing. A Duke County medical examiner ruled drowning as cause and Kennedy’s submerged car is noted.
Senators challenged Vice President Agnew over his Vietnam protests remarks as McGovern accused him of cynically discrediting dissenters. Scott defended a protective reaction policy while proposing a cease fire only if no forces are fired upon. Senate hearings on Vietnam policy were postponed to avoid clashing with Nixon’s forthcoming address.
In Arkansas on October 22 1669 former Democrat Johnson confirms plans to run for governor as a Republican within the American party movement. The switch follows his long history with American party activism and commentary on Vietnam war policy tied to national figures and the era's political tensions.
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