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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1972
Page
5
The piece critiques how tax politics play in Wisconsin, noting Senator McGovern’s call for ITT tax returns and the risk of coercing small taxpayers. It argues for a just tax level for all and reduced federal spending, linking high taxes to the cost of living and urging citizens to demand fair taxation.
AP reports at Cape Kennedy Florida Apollo 16 crew John W Young Charles M Duke Jr and Thomas K Mattingly II undergo a four hour medical to assess flight fitness and establish baselines. A minor nitrogen leak in the command ship is fixed at the pad without delaying liftoff set for 12 54 p m Sunday. Mattingly recalls a German measles exposure ahead of Apollo 13 which led to his replacement. Since then crews enter medical isolation three weeks before launch.
Annette Gilly, 31, of Cleveland, pleaded guilty to three counts of murder and one count of conspiracy in the Yablonski family killings. The plea, to avoid a death penalty, follows her earlier innocent plea and reports she may turn state's evidence against her father Silous Huddleston.
Senator Edward Kennedy demanded a DOJ explanation during hearings on Richard Kleindienst's attorney general nomination. He pressed Henry Peterson to justify why a Medicare fraud probe involving Dr. L M Radetsky and linked cardiologist testimony was not disclosed to the Senate Judiciary Committee. The case, referred from SSA in 1971, may go before a Denver grand jury in May.
PROVIDENCE RI AP The George Hawkins Marine Sporting Center relies on two geese Albert and Abigail as watchdogs. Hawkins bought the birds for 25 dollars four years ago and spends about 2 dollars monthly on goose food. The geese have deterred several would-be thieves by pinching with their bills.
Washington AP reports the opening of a House Agriculture subcommittee hearing on beef costs. Cattlemen, grocers, and government statisticians pass the blame for rising prices, with officials debating measurement methods and calls for continued watchdog review.
Dale Franks, Supervisor of Instruction in Hope Schools, was named Assistant to the Superintendent by the Board of Education at the April 10, 1972 meeting. A native of Ashdown, Franks has five years with Hope and eleven years in Lewisville as math teacher and elementary principal. He holds a BSE and a Master’s in Mathematics from the University of Arkansas and completed thirty post graduate hours for the Arkansas Administrator’s Certificate.
The National Weather Service says Arkansas will see little relief from dryness over the next couple of days. A stationary cool front from Kansas and Missouri will bring only minor changes with cloudy skies and scattered showers in the north, isolated showers elsewhere, and insignificant precipitation. Temperatures will stay warm with highs in the upper 70s to mid 80s.
Tehrān AP report says 963 killed in Qeer town and about 4,000 more in 44 other villages crushed by the quake. Over 1,000 tremors recorded since Monday as relief teams wage a full scale operation with flights delivering food and medical supplies.
MEMPHIS AP Judge W Otis Higgs schedules May 22 start for trial of nine law officers charged in the Oct 15 death of 17 year old Elton Hayes after a high speed chase. Defense objects earlier sought October. State cites 129 potential witnesses as deadlines for motions are issued.
The Hope Fire Department answered a Monday call to the Willie Cryner residence at 1215 West Midland Street. The electrical fire was confined to the attic and caused considerable damage to the house.
Kiwanis Show Week kicks off Friday at 8 pm in the City Hall Auditorium with the 29th annual event. Luke and Duke Ernest Ridghill and Joe McCulley head a lineup including Larry Keel Hobart Shirley and many local notables. The Hope High School Wind Ensemble plays before and during intermission as entertainers from barbershop quartets to a new Mr Interlocutor Larry Patterson join the program. Admission is 1.00, billed as strong value for an evening of community entertainment by Kiwanis Youth Programs in Hope.
Saigon reports say Bo Duc district town abandoned under heavy pressure as U S B52 strikes claim large enemy losses north of Saigon. Rangers and civilians evacuated by helicopter amid shelling while North Vietnamese movements near Loc Ninh and along Highway 13 show conflicting developments.
U S officials view the rapid air and naval buildup in Indochina as a message from President Nixon that North Vietnam cannot win a military victory. Ground forces are not to be used, but contingency plans exist for such action. The Navy and Air Force have expanded presence as troop strength inside Vietnam declines to about 69,000, while outside forces rise.
U S district court in Newark unsealed a seven count indictment charging Rep. Cornelius F. Gallagher of Bayonne New Jersey with evading more than 100000 dollars in income taxes perjury and conspiracy. He allegedly evaded taxes on over 186000 of personal income during 1960 to 1967 and aided 529 coconspirators in evading taxes on an additional 326000 while purchasing bonds under fictitious names totaling 495000 for himself and 326000 for conspirators from 1966 onward. The charges include two counts of attempted tax evasion two counts of conspiracy to evade taxes four counts of perjury and involve former Jersey City officials as alleged coconspirators.
Hope High School will be dismissed all day Thursday for the Arkansas Student Council Convention hosted locally. Junior High and Elementary schools will run on a regular Thursday schedule, with regular classes resuming Friday. Also notes surgery for Mrs. Willy Mae Ramsey in Wadley Hospital and upcoming appearances by Ray Thornton in Hempstead and Nevada Counties.
The Hope Star promotes a News Quiz on Page 4 to keep up with world history and prominent 1972 newsmakers. Answers appear on Page 3. Sponsored by First National Bank and Hope Star as part of its living Textbook program for area schools.
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