Plans Progress for Postal Week Observances
The Hope Post Office announced a Hope observance day on April 9 offering free souvenir envelopes. Ceremonies on April 30 will unveil ten 8 cent stamps honoring 665,000 postal workers, including a Hope employee. First day covers will be hand postmarked and sold for 80 cents while supplies last.
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Food prices rise to record level in March
AP labor writer Robert A. Dobkin reports food prices climbed to a record level for the third straight month in March. The Labor Department said the cost of living jumped nine tenths of one percent, the largest rise since February 1961 during the Korean War inflationary period.
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Experiment station report and economic price surge notes
Weather from the experiment station reports 24 hours ending Friday at 7 a.m. with a high 75 and low 62 and 2.80 inches rainfall. Forecaster warns flash flood risk in Arkansas followed by showers and thunderstorms, gradually decreasing into Saturday with continued warmth and highs mid 70s to low 80s. Separate U.S. price index summaries note March increases in meats, poultry, and grocery prices reaching record highs, while the overall consumer price index rose 8.8 percent annualized for Q1. A Washington AP item also reports a 10 percent 1973 rice allotment increase to 2,222,118 acres, tied to price-control actions and energy fuel price shifts.
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Israel tightens security for 25th birthday celebration
Israel extends a massive security net across Jerusalem and key hubs as Arab terrorists threaten events marking the state’s 25th anniversary. Armored and trained forces patrol airports harbors and East Jerusalem streets while helicopters hover over the old city amid fears of Black September type attacks during the Independence Day parade.
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Obituary and Israel tourist boom mix in brief notices
Mrs Elvia A Grace 47 of Hope dies April 18. Funeral 2 pm Friday at Herndon Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Father Joseph Enderlin. Burial at Memory Gardens. Israel statehood pro claimed May 14 1948. QE2 brings 620 Jewish passengers on first voyage to Ashdod as Easter Passover pilgrims flood Holy Land hotels and roads. Officials predict a record 850000 tourists this year with a 2000 troop parade and 125000 more than last year.
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Hope resident earns Nutrena award for service
John Benson of Hope received a Nutrena Feeds award for customer service and sales achievement in 1972 at Richie Grocery Co. The recognition was announced by Nutrena vice president David O. Wentzell.
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Prosecutor to probe Long poisoning report in Clayton candy case
Audrain County prosecutor Thomas Osborne says he will interview every witness in the case alleging former Senator Edward V. Long was poisoned by candy received as a gift. The Globe-Democrat excerpted letter from Long’s secretary describes symptoms and timing before his death at 64 from a cerebral vascular accident.
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Tornadoes strike Arkansas regions with damage and injuries
Governor Bumpers summoned 30 guardsmen to prevent looting after a class A tornado damaged England and surrounding areas. At Arkansas College in Batesville, 174 students faced windows blown out and fear during the storm. Hospitals treated several children for cuts and lacerations from glass. emergency crews reported multiple storm-related injuries and property damage across Batesville and nearby towns.
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Paragould Faces Severe Flash Flooding After Record Rain
Residents fled waterlogged areas as Eight Mile Creek overflowed and floodwaters rose four feet in an hour. About 4 000 people evacuated, 65 cars submerged at Paragould High School. Rescue volunteers aided homeowners while Army Corps of Engineers checked Reynolds Lake dam for safety.
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