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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1967
Page
1
An item notes Sheriff port's program teaching women to shoot with 250 housewives attending, using weapons from .22 revolvers to 20 gauge shotguns. In Fort Worth the city manager links rising murders to wives shooting husbands. The two points are unrelated, yet spark thoughts for husbands.
An Israeli army jeep ran over a mine early today in the Gaza Strip killing one soldier and seriously injuring four others. Also from AP on a Bangkok note SEATO marked its 13th birthday with a new headquarter opening. in Utah, Mormon President David O. McKay celebrated his 94th birthday on the farm of his birth.
The United Auto Workers strike against Ford over a new contract has begun, with 160,000 Ford workers walking off across 25 states. Layoffs hit allied suppliers like Budd Co and Dana Corp, signaling broader economic impact while GM and Chrysler keep producing. The union plans to extend its strike fund and reschedule a convention to boost dues.
President elect Nguyen Van Thieu asserted he will be the top leader in the new South Vietnamese government after Premier Ky failed to win control of the senate. Thieu canceled a joint NBC Meet the Press appearance with Ky, opting to appear alone amid a feud over power and a final split of the campaign team. The program, slated to air in the United States, underscored the uneasy forced partnership between the two military leaders.
Mary Anita Laseter reflects on the high cost of dying and the debate over funeral charges. She notes Arkansas Baptist’s August 17 rebuttal and argues that many funeral homes survive three generations by fair service, while acknowledging costly church traditions and the role of flowers. The piece concludes that generally the good outweighs the bad.
Washington AP Arkansas population rose 10.2 percent since 1960, reaching an estimated 1,969,000 as of July 1. Iowa, South Dakota, West Virginia and Wyoming declined since 1960 while Nevada led in growth. Total U.S. population up 10.4 percent to 197,884,000.
The Patent Office, after two decades of backlog, reports progress from automation and process changes. In the year ended June 30, 70,000 patents were issued, mostly to Americans, with backlogs falling below 200,000. The Official Gazette, published weekly each Tuesday since 1872, lists new patents including a California designer’s automatic shoe shine device and other gadgets.
Justice Court Judge Filis Otto drove along Marine View Drive in an open top car when her wig landed in a tree. An unidentified policeman nearby offered help but feared it would scratch his hands. He apologized after the judge retrieved the wig, joking he thought it was her cat.
Former State Department aide and Republican moderates spokesman Len Thruston B. Morton urges ending broad seek-and-destroy missions in Vietnam. He argues to protect populated areas, shift to ground strategy, and reduce U.S. troop levels by about half, criticizing bombing as a solution. Morton favors pacifying densely populated zones and questions heavy use of elite units in sparsely populated jungles.
PITTSBURGH AP Twin brothers Harry G. Phillips of Vandergrift and Charles A. Phillips of Meyersdale celebrate their 91st birthday Saturday. Harry worked as a jeweler and optometrist for 49 years while Charles was a dealer in farm machinery for 50. Both are retired.
Senator J William Fulbright D Ark opens an office in Little Rock and plans an extensive fall speaking tour across Arkansas. Aide Jack D Files says the schedule may be interrupted by Congress adjournment and engagements are tentative. Most talks will be at joint civic club meetings.
In Watts, Rev. James Perrone a Roman Catholic priest known as Buddy James uses jazz saxophone to reach local youths. He says music is a bridge to teach faith to mostly Negro and Mexican American children. Since arriving at St. Odilia's three months ago his concerts boosted Sunday School attendance.
President Joaquin Balaguer rejected rumors of a plot against his government. He dismissed the air force and police commanders, saying there is no proper atmosphere for a coup. Maj. Gen. Enrique Perez, armed forces secretary, said troops were deployed to avert uprisings in five areas.
A broad survey reports an UAW strike at Ford in its second day risking long production halts. Youngstown Fire and Police off duty over pay. Des Moines aims court action to protect essential services. Nashua firemen plan slowdowns for higher pay. Baltimore Detroit and New York teachers face potential strikes or mass resignations. copper industry talks collapse with 45000 workers seeking major wage increases. Sir Francis Chichester praised for world voyage. Paul Moller markets a flying saucer insurance policy. news spans auto, city services, education, metals, and aviation ventures.
Washington AP reports Michigan governor George Romney, an undeclared GOP presidential hopeful, may turn Vietnam policy into a campaign issue. Republicans previously urged restraint, hoping Democrats carry the criticism of wartime policy, while Romney’s brainwashing remark and a potential shift in his stance could spur renewed dialogue on the war amid growing voter opposition. Senators Morse, Church, and Morton have highlighted the issue as a developing fault line within the party.
U S 552 bombers ripped into North Vietnamese gun positions and a jammed rail yard near the DMZ, flying within 20 miles of Red China. Three waves struck artillery and rocket launchers to hinder attacks on Marines in northern South Vietnam as ground clashes continued and 40 Marines were wounded at Con Thien.
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