Burleson Announces Democratic Run for Senate Seat
Fayettesville Arkansas AP former state Rep David Burleson said he would seek the Democratic nomination for the state Senate in Washington County replacing retiring Sen Clifton Wade. The Hope Star photo notes a Golden Age Club meeting at the Douglas Building with a pot luck luncheon and awards for tackiest dressed, highlighting winners Ola Smith Forrest Hutson J W Graham Dora Wortham.
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David Burleson
State Senate
Washington County
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Clifton Wade
Fayetteville
Golden Age Club
Douglas
Avery McKinney
Paul Henley
Ola Smith
Forrest Hutson
J.W. Graham
Dora Wortham
Kenneth Hamilton
George Frazier
Pod Rogers
Cemetery Board Buys a New Fence
The Rose Hill Cemetery Association met at City Hall with City Manager Garland Medders present. Charlie Wilson was named chairman succeeding Mary Sue Evans. The board accepted the bid from Womack & Richardson to build a chain link fence on the cemetery's south side. Members include Evans, Graves, McDavitt, Gibson, Wilson, Hanegan, and Syd McMath.
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Rose Hill Cemetery
Probate Notice in Hempstead County Arkansas
In the matter of the estate of Howard Collier deceased No 2298 Last known address Route 2 Hope Arkansas Date of Death March 4 1970 The undersigned were appointed administrators April 7 1970 All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them within six months from first publication or be barred This notice first published April 10 1970 Le o Collier Deward Collier Route 2 Hope Arkansas April 10 17 1970
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Hempstead County
Arkansas
Howard Collier
Route 2
Hope
Arkansas Soggy From Rains Across State
The Associated Press reports widespread showers and thundershowers blanketing Arkansas with up to two inches of rain in Central Arkansas over 24 hours. A frontal system will drift south, keeping storms through Saturday, while springlike temps reach into the 70s across most areas.
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Fayetteville
Harrison
Jonesboro
Pine Bluff
Texarkana
el Dorado
Little Rock
What and Why of Welfare Measure Begs Senate Test
Washington AP reports highlights of the welfare reform bill. It would guarantee a $1600 yearly income for a family of four, expand beneficiary rolls by 13 million including the working poor, require job training and assignments with financial incentives, raise payments for blind, disabled and aged, and expand the federal role in financing and administration. Support comes from President Nixon and leaders of both parties. opponents estimate costs far higher than official $4.4 billion yearly. The plan follows broad dissatisfaction with aid to families with dependent children and faces Senate amendments after a 243 to 155 House vote.
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Senate
The Delphic Oracle of Marriage Says Never And Always
A humorous old note on marriage contrasts male misunderstanding with female irony. It jokes that wives overuse never and always, leading to miscommunication, secrecy, and a shared sign language developed over years. The piece playfully rails at the puzzle of spousal speech.
Hope Ark Head Start Program Set for Summer 1970
The Southwest Arkansas Development Council will sponsor Head Start in seven counties including Hempstead. At Hope Washington Saratoga and Blevins schools, 213 economically disadvantaged children will participate this summer from June 8 to August 1 1970. Applications are available at the four schools and the Hempstead County C E O office with a personnel deadline of April 24 1970. A Policy Advisory Committee with parent participation will guide staff selection and program improvements and hearings.
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Hempstead County
Hope
Washington
Saratoga
Blevins
C.E. O
South Laurel Street
Nel
Families of Astronauts Ready Early
SPACE CENTER Houston AP The champagne was chilled television sets ready guests expected children home All was in readiness For today three tired cold American astronauts flashing back to earth their spaceship crippled but crew and ground controllers confident This space community waited anxiously for James A Lovell Jr Fred W Haise Jr and John L Swigert Jr to end their abbreviated and aborted moon landing mission Marilyn Lovell and Mary Haise waited in their homes In Denver Colo the parents of bachelor spaceman Swigert waited Friends carted in the splashdown beverage on the eve of reentry Marilyn visited a beauty shop and chatted with NASA administrator Thomas O Paine Jeffrey 4 youngest Lovell child was given a turtle
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Apollo
Denver
Colo
Spaceman
Swigert
Marilyn
NASA
Thomas O. Paine
Jeffrey
Lovell
Weather and space notes create a slow economic outlook
A council plan laid two months ago predicts a slow period until summer with price rises in eggs and beef not yet clear. Wholesale prices seem to ease, potentially reducing consumer price hikes. The article also notes Jeffrey Lovell and siblings at home, plus the Swigert family in Denver awaiting the space flight conclusion.
Calvary Baptists Plan Weekend Revival Meetings
A weekend revival begins Friday night at Calvary Baptist Church. The Rev. Mike Cocoris of Dallas will preach at 7:30 PM Friday and Saturday, with Sunday services at the regular times.
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Calvary Baptist Church
Mike Cocoris
Dallas
Arkansas Weather Summary for 24 Hour Period
The report shows 24 hours ending 7 am Friday with high 74 and low 61. Precipitation totals 1.75 inches. Forecast calls for mostly cloudy mild conditions through Saturday, with scattered showers and a few thunderstorms tonight diminishing Saturday, low tonight in the upper 50s to 60s.
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Weather Experiment Station
Arkansas
Cambodian Crisis Deepens With Cross-Border Moves
South Vietnamese troops and hundreds of tanks push into Cambodia as jets hit North Vietnamese positions near the Parrot's Beak. The U N calls for restraint while Lon Nol seeks aid and Vietnamese refugees surge toward safety. Soviet official backs a new Geneva peace conference amid sporadic battlefield activity in South Vietnam.
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U. S
Norodom Sihanouk
United States
State Department
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U.S
Nixon
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New
FFA Rodeo Queen Linda Wray Crowned for 1970
Hope High School senior Linda Wray was named the 1970 Future Farmers Rodeo Queen after an FFA member election. She will ride in the Rodeo parade and lead the grand entry each night at the Coliseum on April 24 and 25, opening at eight. A cheerleader and homecoming maid, she plans to major in Theater Arts at SCA next fall.
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Hope High School
Future Farmers Rodeo
Bill Wray
FFA
Linda
Coliseum
SCA
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