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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1968
Page
1
Editor notes labor unrest and inflation fueling major strikes in New York and Washington as schools and services shut down and public safety slows. He praises ABCs Olympics coverage from Mexico City, calling it vital public interest and a stellar broadcast achievement.
Curtis E LeMay warned that a politically motivated Vietnam peace gesture would be staged before the November 5 election to sway American voters. He said North Vietnam might cooperate to influence the race against George Wallace and LeMay, with Washington or Hanoi signaling peace. In California a helium leak delayed the first rocket powered test of the HLIO space ferry, five minutes from launch.
Richard M. Nixon accuses Hubert H. Humphrey of loose talk and policy flip flops on Vietnam. Humphrey wins Texas backing despite intra party divisions and heads to California to expand appeal. George C. Wallace faces protest as voters say major parties kowtow to radicals while neglecting citizens.
The Arkansas Audubon Society will hold its fall meeting in Hope from Friday through Sunday October 25 with headquarters at the Town and Country House Restaurant. Three tours are planned including a trip to Grassy Lake famed for scenery and birds. Guest speaker Dr Douglas James of the University of Arkansas biology department will discuss current bird distribution in the state. The annual antique show in Washington will also draw Audubon members. Officers include Sterling Lacy president HK Shugart vice president Mrs Larry Burts secretary Charles Gardner treasurer Rolan Brown education and conservation chairman. Arrangements are by Hempstead Audubon Society led by Harry Over.
Apollo 7 astronauts Schirra Eisele and Cunningham, rested after 11 days in space, alight from the USS Essex to begin debriefings at Patrick Air Force Base. NASA will use data to decide if the next moon mission should loop around Earth or travel circumlunar, with November expected for a decision on Apollo 8.
Yale University President Kingman Brewster Jr tells a commission on violence that protests driven by frustrated youth will not be silenced even with an end to Vietnam war. He cites frustration with government power and draft reform, urging student voices in university policy and actions.
Congressman David Pryor of Camden will represent Senator J W Fulbright at the Southwest Arkansas Democratic Rally in Hope on Thursday night. Fulbright cannot attend due to a conflicting engagement but expresses pleasure Pryor will speak for him. Event expected to attract many state Democratic leaders and press.
Washington AP reports Senator Griffin, a Senate foe of President Johnson's Supreme Court nominees, claims a Johnson-led vendetta targets him for opposing Fortas. Griffin faces a Post Office demand for about 25000 in alleged misuse of free mail for his 1966 campaign, calling it political harassment.
Bertha Mae Matthews, 41, a native of Okolona, died Tuesday night in a Hope hospital after a coma since an automobile crash in November 1964 at Texarkana. Her husband William J. Matthews and three children were killed in the same accident. The body to be buried in Malvern, per Atkins Funeral Home.
James H. Pilkinton of Hope says Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller could forfeit a second term if his campaign spending exceeds Arkansas limits. Pilkinton notes statute 3.3401 caps spending at a candidate’s one year salary, $10,000 for governor. Assistant AG Rodney Parkham confirms the limit.
A wreck near Lewisville Arkansas on U S 82 killed Cottrell Rowe who was alone in his car when it plowed through a barricade and struck a desk two miles east of Lewisville officers said.
Paris talks on Vietnam enter 27th session as U S and North Vietnamese negotiators meet amid expectations Hanoi could reply to proposals to halt bombing North Vietnam. Harriman reports no clear decision but hopes remain. Johnson reportedly ready to pause bombing if Paris talks advance and South Vietnam joins negotiations.
Washington AP report states the Post Office Department will not pursue space available air transport for second class mail. Postmaster General W Marvin Watson announced the decision after a publisher survey showed little demand under current charges. He expressed hope for lower future rates to revive interest.
Addresses sought for servicemen in Vietnam by Junior Auxiliary and absentee ballots information from County Clerk Pat McCain. American Party to meet Oct 24. George Wallace endorsement urged. Baptist Woman's Missionary Union events through Oct 30 with Rev. Glendon Grober speaking. Major Luther Kennedy returns from Vietnam tour. University of Arkansas elects Fred Ellis Jr. as president of Cardinal XX. Evangel College homecoming attended by Hope residents. Ohio University degree awards include James Haney of Hope for Master of Arts. Hope Iris Club hosts Silver Tea Oct 26 for Baryl Henry School landscaping. historic venue Carriage House. Nike Club Mothers invited to B PW Club coffee at Chamber of Commerce.
U S Marines scouts report more than 400 North Vietnamese troops moving through jungle foothills southwest of Da Nang. Artillery and air strikes killed 178 enemy troops in four missions. Civilians suffered four dead and 13 wounded as shells hit Thuong Duc district. American B52s then dropped hundreds of tons on supply depots and bunkers southwest of Da Nang. No moves toward Saigon observed.
A United Fund report from Hempstead County shows $7,516.10 pledged or paid, about one third of the $24,500 goal. Co-Chairs Haye thorne and Griffin report strong merchant contacts and near-complete pledge collection in several divisions. Hope Junior Auxiliary aims to turn in all pledges at Wednesday meeting.
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