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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1973
Page
6
A witty column notes Pitney Bowes licensing to lease meters, a misdelivery scare, and a punchline about a dog wading in a flooded yard ditch. The author jokes about an inked meter, a spring dog tale, and a towel retreat.
Hannover Germany AP Chancellor Willy Brandt won re election as chairman of the Social Democratic party by a 404 to 20 vote with four abstentions. Delegates backed his pro Western foreign policy including U S troops in Europe amid left wing criticism at the party convention.
U S District Judge Charles Richey denied Sen Sam Ervin request to seal future Watergate testimony by burglar James McCord Jr citing free speech and press rights The ruling follows McCords plan to testify in civil suit depositions open to the public as transcripts are prepared The article notes McCord grand jury testimony included Fractions about payments and sources and cites Parkison and Mrs Hunt The piece also mentions Clark MacGregor George Bush and Nixon campaign context and includes a Little Rock city council filing by John O May and reader notice line
Workers from Missouri Pacific were busy this week moving traffic control devices in preparation for the repaving of Hazel Street. The image shows a workman detaching a traffic control arm from a device as part of the preparations.
Queen Elizabeth 2 is turned into a private armed security ship for a month long cruise to Israel. Twenty marine commandos bomb disposal experts and detectives join the voyage amid crew defections by fears of Arab terrorism. Cunard promises danger pay and family benefits while naval and air escortes ensure security through the Mediterranean.
Senator Mark Hatfield says events in Cambodia resemble the secret commitments and denials that preceded U.S. entry into Vietnam. He spoke after briefings to a Senate Appropriations subcommittee as President Nixon received Haig's Southeast Asia report. He warned of increased U.S. involvement and noted North Vietnamese troops in Cambodia violating cease fire.
Washington AP George Bush Republican chairman disputes Barry Goldwater's assertion that Watergate hurts fundraising and party prospects. Bush says the affair is serious but has not harmed the party's sustaining fund drive. He stresses the national committee's lack of involvement in the DNC break in as it pursues a Republican Congress majority.
At the United Nations Security Council the United States and Arab states clash over Palestinian charges of American involvement in the Israeli raid on Beirut. Delegates expect a protracted debate with the U S veto possible. Lebanon seeks a stronger resolution while Israel accuses Beirut of harboring terrorists linked to major attacks, including Black September figures.
Kiwanis Variety Show runs tonight at 8 at City Hall Auditorium with proceeds aiding Hope programs. Larry Patterson hosts and introduces acts including Cathy Moore Wheatley, Bill and Ann Freeman, The Blackhead Brothers Quartet, and local personalities.
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