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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1977
Page
2
Forecasted rain and cold air sweep through Artanmas for several days as a disturbance moves eastward after overnight showers. Storm activity is expected to ease with clearing conditions later in the period.
Arkansas sees a warm front lifting southeast from the plains bringing thundershowers by Wednesday. A cold frontFriday pushes through with more showers and storms through the weekend. Rain totals include 2 inches near Hot Springs in 30 minutes and 68 at Little Rock over 24 hours. Highs in the 70s, lows in the 60s across the state.
President Carter’s televised warning of an energy doomsday draws praise from congressional leaders while many doubt he can win approval of strict conservation measures. Congress awaits details as he plans to present a joint session proposal, with taxes on energy and incentives for efficiency.
Four Medic Aid Pharmacy druggists in South Arkansas were disciplined by the state Pharmacy Board for selling controlled substances without valid prescriptions. Anthony Joe Bigelow of Texarkana received a 10 day suspension. John Arnold of Hot Springs was suspended five days. Judith Hasley of Nashville and Dennis Payne of Hope will get letters of reprimand. Percy Malone of Magnolia, owner of the chain, appeared before the board amid alleged unethical practices by a former employee, but no action was taken against him.
The Federal Trade Commission said its Boston regional office will investigate the printing ink industry for possible collusive pricing and restricted competition. Investigators may obtain data on customers and territories, and the probe will be confidential and not imply violations.
The Associated Press veteran Walters Mears wins the 1977 Pulitzer Prize for national report praised for rapid coverage during 32 presidential primaries and the campaign. Haley and Cristofer also win in special categories for Roots and Shadow Box while Lufkin News takes Public Service for Marine recruit death coverage.
Health official Hogue said a proposed health center would likely be in Nashville citing legislative backing, though the exact placement depended on a Monday board decision in Little Rock. He planned a Nashville site search next week and would discuss details with Dr. Ramsey before calling back.
Obituary items list Jessie C Burke 79 of DeAnn and Nora N Brown 80 with funeral details at First United Methodist Church and Herndon Funeral Home. Also notes Cleo Grunden 73 in Prescott, Harold Smithson 69 in Dierks, Franklin L Hart 74 in Prescott Nazarene Church service, Amos Beard of Sheridan, Joe H Caldwell 71 of Dallas and service at Dudley Hughes Funeral Home.
The Missionary Baptist Church at McNab announces a revival April 21 23 with services at 7 30 p.m. Evangelist Leroy Godman of Emmet will lead. Also on April 24 the Sunset Travelers sing at St Mark CME Church Ozan starting 2 p.m. The Singspiration at BeeBe CME Church is 2 20 p.m. Sunday April 24 with all city choirs invited. The Rev L A Allen is pastor.
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