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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1971
Page
4
Rep Bill Alexander requests President Nixon to fully exonerate Lt William Calley after a military court sentenced him to hard labor for the My Lai massacre. He argues Calley was trained to act within policy and is a victim of foreign policy.
Harlan Lane, 43, former CEO of Union National Bank in Little Rock, was found guilty Wednesday of taking a commission for securing a $1 million loan for the bank in October 1969. A U.S. District Court jury deliberated about an hour and a half before the verdict. Lane had led the bank since July 1968 and was ousted as chairman and CEO on October 31, 1969. sentencing was set for about two weeks.
The National Weather Service said Arkansas forest fires should ease as a cold front brings scattered showers. State Forester Virgil Cothren reported 36 fires had burned over 3,000 acres in North Arkansas, destroying several barns but not reaching homes. Humidity was low and winds near 40 mph hindered firefighters.
W R Witt Stephens president of Arkla said there has been considerable progress toward securing a major new gas supply in the Anadarko Basin spanning Texas and Oklahoma. He called it absolutely necessary for Arkla to build a pipeline into the basin to meet rising gas demands. Arkla has an application pending before the Federal Power Commission for certification of a 300 mile pipeline into the basin.
O. E. Carroll aged 76 of Hoxie was killed when his car ran out of control and struck a culvert at the junction of U S 63 and 167 near Hardy He was alone at the time of the crash according to officers
Jury selection continues in the first degree murder trial of James Wiser, 39, Green Forest, charged with the December 10, 1969 shooting death of 14 year old Jimie Lou Rowe of Green Forest.
Gov. Dale Bumpers told new members of the Comprehensive Planning Advisory Council that he is concerned about providing adequate health care statewide. He noted the failed bill to license osteopaths to full medical practice and stressed rural and urban care needs.
The ninth Arkansas Folk Festival at Mountain View showcases the Rackensack Folklore Society and Ozark Foothills Craft Guild with concerts by Jimmy Driftwood, a three day craft show, parades, pioneer skills demonstrations, and a 40 000 visitor expectation as dogwoods bloom in spring.
The Mt Zion CME Church hosts a weekend revival on Saturday April 3 at 7 p.m. led by Rev W G Wynn with St Luke and Rev Tollette invited. The Anna P Strong Federated club presents Harlem Stars vs Perrys Truck Stop at Jones Field House on Wednesday April 7 at 7 30 p.m. Also news of Mrs Fannie Alexander and others visiting Wichita to see ill Arthur Stroughter Sr. and his recovery at 2030 Pratt Street.
Jurors discuss possible gaps or weaknesses in testimony from multiple witnesses to uncover a reason not addressed that might prove Lu Calley innocent.
Ouachita Baptist University will mail teaching contracts for 1971 72 by today and one will go to Lt Gov Bob Riley. President Daniel Grant says the faculty valued Riley highly and notes the leave of absence approved in December.
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