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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1975
Page
4
A brief column by editor Alex H. Washburn reflects on daily life and small insights, presenting concise observations and personal perspectives on routine matters and human behavior.
West Texas towns schedule rattlesnake hunts amid public fascination and crowd drawing events. Midland Reporter Telegram notes locals respect but dislike rattlesnakes, with large crowds expected at annual roundups and related activities.
The United Methodist Church in Washington Arkansas, the region's oldest active Methodist church west of the Mississippi, will host a wedding Saturday afternoon. Mrs Jeanne Newkirk and Lewellen Lehman of Fort Worth Texas will wed at 2 p.m. April 19 with their own wedding party present. Rev John Rushing will officiate. A wedding dinner will follow at Pioneer Kitchen in Washington.
Jimmy Lee Dyas of Texarkana was convicted of capital felony murder for the January shooting death of Ashdown real estate man Curtis Eugene Zachry. The verdict carries life in prison without parole after a two hour jury deliberation.
In New York a sharp exchange between U S church leaders and Rome over the rapid airlift of Vietnamese orphans highlighted ethical and cultural tensions. Catholic officials defend the program as lifesaving while critics warn against breaking Vietnamese family traditions and potential exploitation.
A $100000 lawsuit filed in U S District Court in Little Rock alleges FBI agents broke into Grace Johnsons home in August 1973 by error. The watchdog Junior was killed when chained to a tree as agents surrounded the house. The search targeted a man across the street. two others watched outside while one agent shot the family dog and pet. The suit notes the residence held Danita Jackson and a six month old baby during the incident.
President Ford, touring Concord and Lexington for the 200th birthday observances, urged a healing hand on America’s heart and reconciling unity. He stressed patience, reason, and unity while noting national tribulations and unity across colors and creeds.
Arkansas Pollution Control panel heard that easing mineral limits for the Sulphur River is partly justified but not to IP’s requested level. IP warned a $5 million cost to meet standards could threaten a $155 million Texas mill expansion near Texarkana.
The Arkansas State Police report 41 people died in traffic accidents in March, the same as the prior period. Hempstead County led with 14 accidents, Miller 13, and Sevier seven, among nine counties surveyed. Speed was the leading cause, followed by drinking and failure to yield. State troopers investigated 441 accidents statewide and 35 fatal collisions.
A late Friday night tornado in Jackson Tennessee left one dead and up to 50 injured. Police and hospital officials described scattered severely and minor injuries across Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Damaged areas included Saddle mobile homes Parkway Village Lambuth College a Procter Gamble plant and Wilson Motors as responders aided the city amid scrambled communications.
City subscribers are urged to call 777-8841 if the Star is not received. The number is available Monday through Friday 6 to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday 3:30 to 4 p.m. to arrange carrier delivery. Please do not call outside these times.
North Little Rock students uncovered a cornerstone from the old Argenta High School at Fourth and Willow Street. The stone noted D L Paisley as superintendent and referenced the city council buying land for a new eyey hall. Contents included a Gazette issue, Masonic documents, coins, and Argenta school records.
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