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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1973
Page
6
The Daily Bread column presents brief reflections by editor Alex H. Washburn on modern life, faith, and social change. It offers concise meditations anchored in everyday observations and personal tone.
Associated Press interviews Denmark’s Victor Borge tracing his U.S. arrival in 1941 as a penniless refugee to fame, noting he performs about 150 one man shows yearly. He speaks on life, humility, responsibility, laughter, and harmonization of things, with reflections on society and personal standards.
Phomn Penh leader Lon Nol, under U.S. pressure, says he will install a new prime minister and an 11 member council including opposition members to start cease fire negotiations with the Khmer Rouge. He may hand power to Sisowath Sirik Matak while Lon Nol and Lon Non retain influence, amid cabinet resignations and a fragile political balance.
Postmaster James Wright announced Hope will celebrate Postal Week from April 29 to May 5 with events at the Hope Post Office on April 30 highlighting postal workers. Ten new stamps will go on sale in conjunction with the observance. Local plans continue to form, per the postmaster. Children from School of Hope joined Easter activities hosted by the Future Homemakers of America at Hope High School, including a trip to Cornbelt Hat Cheries and a chick display featuring Adonia Haddix and others assisting with the merchandise.
Government reinforcements ringed Wounded Knee South Dakota after a 90 minute gunfight. At least two and perhaps six militants were wounded as about 300 U.S. marshals and FBI agents, aided by a Montana border patrol unit, pressed the siege on the 51 day occupation. One Indian casualty, listed in very critical condition, underwent brain surgery in Rapid City after a head gunshot wound.
President Nixon said he will have aides testify publicly as Senate investigators prepare hearings. He announced a new presidential inquiry led by outsiders, while McCord’s testimony continues. Nixon asserted no officials are exempt from prosecution and termed major developments in the case.
United Nations Security Council members sought a draft condemning Israel's raids into Lebanon while balancing veto threats from the United States China and the Soviet Union. Britain and France worked with Arab delegations as U S ambassador Scali urged equal condemnation of Arab guerrilla violence. China and the Soviet Union signaled veto on a double condemnation. Lebanese envoy Ghorra rejected balancing violence by states and individuals, while Egyptian Foreign Minister el Zayyat called for bans on arms and funding to Israel.
Senator Proxmire cites a GAO report showing about 22 million dollars yearly in taxpayer money supports military aides who perform domestic tasks. The study covers 1 722 aides, with many required to shop, cook, clean, tend bar, wash cars, and other domestic duties for senior officers.
Washington Democrats and Republicans clash over a compromise wage-price controls bill as President Nixon’s authority nears expiration on April 30. House Republicans forecast a floor defeat. Senate filibuster and voter registration provisions complicate passage amid an Easter recess and opposition to returning Phase 2 rent controls.
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