12 Apr 1977
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1977
Page
1
The editor Alex H. Washburn offers concise commentary on daily bread topics, reflecting on insights and practical concerns for readers seeking plainspoken guidance.
A Census Bureau and HUD report shows 1970 to 1975 housing costs rose 75 percent while family incomes climbed 40 percent. Harvard MIT warns by 1980 a $44,000 house could reach $78,000, affordable to 25 percent. Editorial argues deficits and inflation burden private citizens and renters.
In Marion Alabama a black youth Melvin Armstrong was awarded 5000 in damages after physician Dr Bobby Merkle removed fresh stitches from Armstrong arm when he could not pay the 20 fee. A retrial followed a prior all white verdict of 20. Circuit Judge Edgar Russell Jr commented on the verdict.
Hempstead County Industrial Foundation backs Hope-Hempstead Chamber move to host the Southwest Arkansas Regional Health Center in Hope. Arkansas lawmakers approved a center bill with up to 2 employees and 237,500 dollars first year. }
Six men namely Clarence Dryer Steve Golden Mike Golden and Michael Winsgren received three year suspended terms and court costs plus 100 restitution for a May 15 1976 burglary at Charles Edwards home in Blevins Randall Stevens Jr faced five years suspended and restitution with costs due to a prior conviction while Mary Stevens remains at large Mrs Bobbie Jean Turentine was given five years suspended for second degree forgery after pleading guilty to writing a 59 34 check Turentine’s case before Judge Hugh Lockadoo was part of Tuesday morning circuit court actions Alice Rogers charged with first degree battery in the Ray Turner shooting had her hearing continued with no lo contendre and requests five year suspended sentence plus restitution for medical bills and costs as she seeks time with her husband.
A Washington state parolee wanted for two murders and three kidnappings was captured in Pittsburgh during a traffic jam while holding three hostages. Michael Olds, 34, is jailed in lieu of 500000 dollars bond after negotiations at a McKees Rocks restaurant.
Labor Secretary Ray Marshall urged Congress to approve Carter's 50 rebate plan, arguing it targets employed middle class Americans. He cautioned against overstating price index gains and highlighted consumer confidence as vital alongside business relief. In other news, Hope Schools faced a 71,000 dollar deficit, with acting superintendent Dale Franks named and auditor David Terrell warning of a potential year end deficit.
Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with scattered thunder showers in the west on Wednesday. Temperatures little changed with a low in the 50s tonight.
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French officers are helping restructure the Zaire army facing exiled opposing forces in Shaba Province. Zaire says Egypt is sending personnel to assist, while France provides matériel and aircraft support. Morocco has dispatched 1,500 elite troops with another 1,500 on alert.
Henry Hale speaking for a Black group in Fulton asks the Hope District School Board to allow purchase of the old Fulton elementary school property off Highway 67. The group plans to restore the building for a community recreation center after the November 1967 fire. They cite costs for a new well and loss of equipment and books and seek records of ownership and any insurance proceeds. The board said it would review the matter.
University of Arkansas figures show personal income in 1976 rising about 2 percent in the second half and ending near 11 billion. Nonmanufacturing hiring expands while construction and manufacturing begin to recover, with residential housing up 30 percent and unemployment varying by county.
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