09 Apr 1977
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1977
Page
1
Alex H. Washburn writes a concise column reflecting on daily bread and moral simplicity. He notes practical virtues, modest living, and a calls for steady, faithful effort in ordinary duties. The piece emphasizes patience, humility, and regular habit as guiding principles.
The FDA banned saccharin under the Delaney amendment after a Canadian study tied massive doses to rat bladder cancer. Critics warn it may worsen health issues. debate grows as Congress considers amending Delaney and advocates cite human safety at normal use.
Alaska investigates allegations that doctors refuse to treat families of lawyers who file malpractice suits. A source says two doctors backed out of non-emergency surgery for a lawyer’s wife at Providence Hospital, prompting state scrutiny.
Lonoke Baptist Church music department presents an Easter cantata Glory to the Lamb by Norman Johnson this Sunday. Guest director James Horton of Arkadelphia, a Henderson State University music graduate, leads with Hope High School Band members assisting. Musicians include Sharon Straughter Gloria Beard Shasme Hicks Fredrick Johnson Houston Smith William Hill Paula Straughter James Davis Jr and soloists Kenneth Muldrew Mrs Maxine Green Mrs Bessie Stuart Wilbert Cox Neva Carmachiel plays piano.
A Southwest Water District and Red River Commission delegation visited Washington to pursue 80 percent federal grants for Phase One and Phase Two construction of the Millwood reservoir water system. Phases total 16.8 million dollars with Hope and area districts planning funded bonds. Non federal funds from state counties and cities required. bank stabilization aims to enable navigation.
Pope Paul VI led the Good Friday rites in Rome and Jerusalem as Christians prepare for Easter. He carried a six foot cross during the stations in Rome while thousands watched the Via Dolorosa procession in Jerusalem. Satellite transmission linked the Rome Colosseum event to 22 countries and 10 000 worshipers filled St Peter's Basilica for the ceremonies.
Two youths from Hope were injured Friday around 5 50 p m when their motorcycle veered to the left and pulled in front of a northbound van. The van belonged to the Arkadelphia School System and was driven by Thomas Riggin of Arkadelphia with 10 passengers. They were taken by ambulance to Hempstead County Memorial Hospital.
Kay McHenry will edit the yearbook and Sandy Watkins the school newspaper at Hope High. Assistant editors include Sandra Shields and Sharon Rowe with business heads June Ann Downs, Ann Thrash, and Cyndi Garrett. Several staff members and assistants across both publications were named, with announcements made at a journalism class party.
An Army demolition crew spent three days excavating Holliday main street after Mrs. Lynch claimed her late sister hid nitroglycerin in a cellar. No explosive found. a 15 by 11 foot hole remained as residents evacuated briefly.
Five men were shot near the Sanctuary of Chimayo as Holy Week pilgrims gathered. All victims were Santa Fe residents, with two undergoing surgery and Ortiz and Lujan listed in serious condition. Police had a partial vehicle description and reported no arrests.
Hempstead County’s Cancer Crusade chairman Stan James says volunteers are visiting friends neighbors and business associates to share life saving cancer safeguards and warning signals during Cancer Control Month April. Local leaders Sally Graves Mike Wish Buddy Jordan and neighborhood chairs organize the effort to support the American Cancer Society program of research education and service.
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