Draft study to analyze service histories of 290000 men
AP report indicates Wrument plans to examine service records of up to 290000 men in a draft crash study. Pentagon seeks a sample from 29 million men, ages 2 to 35, to assess deferrals and eligibility. Census and Census Bureau surveys will gauge youth attitudes toward service as Johnson ponders voluntary options for the next decade.
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Hoffmanington
Jals
Associated Today
Pentagon
Johnson
Congress
Census Bureau
Thensus Bureau
Spanish freighter attacked near Cuba at Mathew Town
Nassau Bahamas AP reports the Spanish freighter Sierra Aranzazu was allegedly machine gunned by Cuban forces or exiles, then burned off the Cuban coast. The Dutch vessel P G Thulin evacuated 20 crew members to Mathew Town Inagua Island. It is unclear if attackers were Cuban navy or exile raiders. The boarding party demanded transfer to Cuba but the Thulin captain followed U.S. Coast Guard orders to Mathew Town.
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Nassau
Bahamas
Mathew Town
Neville E. Bosfield
D.H. Burns
Vesel
P.G. Thulin
Inagua
Isina
Cuba
Bosfield
P.G. Thulen
Fidel Costa
Guba
U.S. Coast Guard
Weather Noted Across Regions With Mild Midweek Outlook
The report covers BA hours ending 7 a.m. Tuesday with a high of 83 and low of 48. Central Arkansas expects partly cloudy skies and mild conditions through Wednesday with showers or thundershowers across 20 to 30 percent of the area Wednesday. Northwest Arkansas reports partly cloudy conditions with lows in the 50s and highs around the 80s or upper 70s. Southwest Arkansas notes continued partly cloudy weather with mild temperatures. details continued on Page Two.
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Associated Press
Central Arkansas
Arkansas
Southwest
Highway Department Acquires Land for I 30 Route in Hempstead
Arkansas State Highway Department moves to begin right of way purchases for Interstate 30 from Fulton to Sheppard, a 46 mile stretch. Negotiator N A McLeod will contact affected owners and offer relocation assistance and advisory services to limit dislocation. Realtors and movers will be listed for relocations as needed. Bids will follow once purchases are complete.
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Arkansas State Highway
Fulton
Sheppard
Henry Gray
Right of Way
Highway Department
Hiway
N. A. McLeod
Compromise On Districting Is Rejected
The Senate voted 42 to 40 against a proposed compromise on legislative reapportionment tied to a foreign aid bill. The non binding sense of Congress substitute sought to delay Supreme Court ordered reapportionment by a rider sponsored by Everett Dirksen to allow time for possible constitutional amendment. A Democratic filibuster followed as the vote was stalled.
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Ernest B. Vaccaro
Washington
Senate
Congress
Supreme Court
Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
Dirksen
Karen May Delay Return to University of Arkansas
Karen Carlson Miss Arkansas runner up to Miss America weighs whether to drop out of the University of Arkansas. She has received several offers and will confer with her mother and Mrs. Frederick Rogers in Shreveport to decide. She is the third Arkansas entrant to be first runner up to Miss America, following 1961 and 1946 runners up. Donna Axum is expected to return to the university after giving up her Miss America title.
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Shreveport
Karen Carlson
Frederick Rogers
Karen
Dry Weather in State Prevails
The Associated Press reports sunny weather dominated Arkansas with fall like warmth. Light showers were possible in eastern areas tonight as highs reached the 80s and a light southerly wind continued. Overnight lows were in the upper 40s to mid 50s with similar expectations for tonight.
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Associated Press
Arkansas
Khanh Maintains Control After Viet Nam Coup Bid
Premier Nguyen Khanh and loyal generals tightened grip on Saigon after a weekend coup failed. Ten rebel leaders had urged purges in two months and harsher action on profiteers, while Khanh and Duc signaled a unity goal to destroy communism and neutralism. Troop movements around Saigon fueled rumors of further upheaval, though no new coup was seen.
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Malcolm W. Browne
Saigon
South Viett Nam
Nguyen Khanh
Ared Epend
Howevi
Viet Nam
Khanh
Duong van Duc
Duc
Arturo Mia
Latin America
Vatican Ecumenical Counsell
Oman
Photo Contest Winners to Be Announced Tomorrow Hope Star
Judging for the Hope Star’s $100 Vacation Picture Contest concluded today with 73 entrants, many submitting multiple photos. A. H. Washburn and staff department heads judged, and prizes of 40, 25, 16, 10 dollars plus two honorable mentions will be awarded with tomorrow’s page displaying prize images.
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Hope Star
Tomorrow
University Seeks Salary Hikes for Arkansas Teachers
Dr. David Mullins, president of the University of Arkansas, said at a fall convocation that the university will bid for teacher salary increases in the 1965 Legislature to close the gap with similar institutions. The campus expects about 9,000 students this year, up 2,500 in five years.
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Hoc
David We
Mullins
University of Arkansas
Medical Center
New York White Pupils Boycott Public Schools
White pupils again boycotted New York City public schools to protest racial integration by busing. On the second day, more parents joined picket lines as 2,352 people marched at 194 schools. Absenteeism topped 250,000 on the opening day with potential state aid losses over 2 million. Brooklyn and Bronx schools showed severe attendance drops, milk deliveries were curtailed, and the protest spread to schools expected to be involved.
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Richard F. Lenanen
New York
Newark
i _A
Brooklyn
Bronx
Rilkman
James B. Donovan
Goldwater harsh on Vietnam policy in southern tour
Sen. Barry Goldwater blasted the Johnson administration over Vietnam during a four day swing through the old Confederacy. He accused the Democrats of unbelievable bad judgment and failure to explain U S goals there. He warned of mounting crisis and possible American casualties as he urged clear policy disclosure. He planned stops in North and South Carolina Georgia Florida Tennessee Alabama Louisiana and Texas.
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Walter R. Mears
Winston-Salem
N.C
Barry Goldwater
South
South Viet Nam
United States
White House
Johnson
Confederacy
Arizona
Viet Nam
Goldwater
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Tennessee
Alabama
Louisiana
Texas
Mrs Buck Powers Dies at Beebe
Death reported Tuesday of Mrs Buck Powers formerly of Hope now at Beebe. She is survived by her husband and two children. Arrangements are incomplete.
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Buck Powers
Hope
Bebee
Rockefeller lists six issues in TV opener in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK AP Winthrop Rockefeller Republican candidate for governor opened his campaign with a television speech stressing his opponent Orval Faubus sixth term bid as the main issue. He named five other issues to explore including highway policy education welfare and gaming. He challenged Faubus to explain funding for a rural road program and urged planning over expediency in highways. Rockefeller praised Faubus for promising teachers raises but warned the state must balance public schools with university needs.
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Little Rock
Winth Rockefeller
Orvald
Alfeas
Faubus
Rockefeller
GOP
Fau
Pharmacists to Meet in Hope Sept 30
District No. 11 Arkansas Pharmaceutical Association prepares a meeting in Hope at 8 p.m. Wednesday September 23 with speaker Fred Ragland Jr of Stuttgart to discuss the Ethics Code and pharmacy matters. Attendees include State Board members from the Southwest, University of Arkansas School of Pharmacy faculty, and secretary-manager Wm. G. Smith of Little Rock. Douglas Drake of Hope chairs District 11, covering Hempsstead Howard Lafayette Little River Miller Nevada and Sevier counties. Jim W. Pounds Kenneth Fomby and Joe C. Owen of Texarkana serve as officers and Legislative Committee members.
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Arkansas Pharmaceutical Association
Fred Ragland, Jr
Stuttport
Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy
University of Arkansas
School of Pharmacy
Wm. G. Smith
Little Rock
Douglas Drake
Hope
Hempsstead
Howard
Lafayette
Little River
Miller
Nevada
Sevier
Jim W. Pounds
Texarkana
Joe C. Owen
Kenneth Fomby
Faubus counters Rockefeller on AIDC credit in Arkansas
Gov Orval Faubus charged Grant County Democrats that Winthrop Rockefeller lacks the right to claim credit for creating the Arkansas Industrial Development Commission. Faubus said the bill forming the AIDC followed talks with legislators, labor leaders, and chamber chiefs, and noted the agency ran into a deficit with all commissioners, including Rockefeller, contributing to cover losses.
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Sheridan
Ark
Orval B. Faubus
Winthrop Rockefeller
Arkansas Industrial Development Commission
Faubus
Rockefeller
AIDC
Grant County
Labor
Chamber of Commerce
Three Bodies Recovered From Smouldering Hotel Ruins
Three people died in a hotel fire as authorities recovered bodies from the smoldering wreckage. Investigators probe the blaze and determine the cause while residents react to the disaster. The incident prompts safety reviews and emergency response assessments in the city.
Petition Not Corrected for Blytheville Independent Candidate
Se cretary of State Kelly Bryant refused to accept Ladner petition corrections for independent state Senate bid. Petitions lacked verification and canvasser names. a 10 day extension was granted but later deemed invalid by Attorney General Bruce Bennett. Ladner, aiming to challenge Sen. J Lee Bearden, considers next steps.
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Little Rock
Kelly Bryant
B. T. Ladner
Blytheville
State Senate
Nept. 4
Ladner
Bryant
Bruce Bennett
J. Lee Bearden
Leachville
Coffelt in Appeal to High Court
Little Rock attorney Kenneth Coffelt, rejected as an independent candidate for attorney general, appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court hours after state court ruled his 75 signature petition insufficient. The court says 50 signatures only apply if the office is vacant. otherwise 15 percent of governor votes needed. Coffelt seeks to stop Bryant from preparing the ballot until the high court rules.
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Little Rock
Kenneth Coffelt
U.S
Coffelt
Bryant
U.S. Supreme Court
Hope High Announces Night GED Prep for Adults
Hope High School will offer an adult education night course to community residents over 18 aiming for a high school equivalency certificate via the GED test. Any elementary, junior, or senior high class will run with at least 12 enrollees. interested adults who lack a high school diploma are urged to attend Monday at 7:30 PM, September 21, 1964.
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Hope High School
Pions
Man Killed in Truch Accident Near Mountain Home
Ronald B. Kelly, 35, of Mountain Home was killed when his pickup truck fell 190 yards into a ravine off Arkansas 16 miles north of town. His body was found Monday about 106 yards from the wrecked vehicle.
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Mountain Home
Ark
Ronald B. Kelly
Arkansas
Here
Kelly
Hope Firemen praised for rescue and community aid
Readers praise Hope Fire Department for their swift response to a tragic Monday fire and commend Chief James Cobb. Prescott’s Fire Department, Funeral Home workers, Hope Police, Sheriff’s Office and Arkansas State Police receive thanks for cooperation.
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The
Star
Hope
James Cobb
Prescott
Cobb
Herndon Cornelius Funeral Home
Hope Police Department
Sheriff's Department
Arkansas State Police
Fire Destroys Four Downtown Hope Buildings
A Monday fire wrecked four downtown Hope structures including the Hotel Barlow, with three deaths and about 20 evacuees. Victims were William E. Foster Jr., Theo Clay, and Annie Clay, all found in their rooms. The Smoldering ruins also consumed The Smart Shop, Havel’s Beauty Shop, Spares Florists, and a women’s apparel store. Firemen watched over the debris as bodies were recovered late afternoon and around five o’clock. Authorities search for Clay’s wife and others and report the hotel dating back to 79 years ago.
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Hope
Barlow
William E. Foster Jr
Hope Poultry
Theo Clay
Annie
Turrell
Crittenden County
EK. F. Price
Japparel
Smart
Havel
Northing
Foster
Southwest
Arkansas
Texarkana
Clay
W.K
Vaccination Case Before High Court Urges Unvaccinated School Access
De Witt sect members seek Supreme Court relief to admit their children to school without vaccines while a challenge to the Arkansas ruling proceeds. Arkansas Supreme Court refused to grant an injunction. 12 of 25 children vaccinated and attending classes. Gentry argues for temporary admission amid summer recess.
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Little Rock
Tom Gentry
de Witt
U.S. Supreme Court
High Court
Arkansas Supreme Court
Samuel King
de Witt Schools
King
Gentry
General Assembly
Church of the First Born
U.S. Suprem Court
Arkansas
Hi Court
Pickup Hits Pit Driver Killed Near Little Rock
Clar ence Jones, 45, of Little Rock was killed Monday when his pickup left the road and plunged into a water filled pit south of the city. A body was found at the scene.
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Clarence Jones
Little Rock
Hituck
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