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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1973
Page
6
A concise feature by editor Alex H. Washburn reflects on daily bread themes and practical insights for readers seeking simplicity, balance, and mindful consumption in everyday life.
Letters span 1959 to 1973 from Hope Arkansas readers. A prophetical note to Carl Zeiss and a memoir on offset printing contrasts with a noon rainstorm rescue by three Black men. Josephine Cannon Welch thanks the Hope Star for library coverage and praise.
During Thursday’s heavy rain in Hope, the Hervey Street railroad underpass became impassable. A car driven by B E Russell of Hope stalled in high water, and he waited at night for the waters to recede showing his frustration.
US fighter bombers attacked Communist positions on the east bank of the Mekong River just six to eight miles from Phnom Penh. The strike came as government forces withdrew from Kep under heavy pressure and as Saigon reports a cross border clash near Hong Ngu with substantial casualties on both sides.
A dozen tornadoes swept across Arkansas with widespread damage in Batesville. Central Elementary School’s classroom was crushed but students were in a hallway. Arkansa College suffered five damaged buildings as poles and lines toppled. About 15 people were treated for minor injuries.
Paragould Arkansas flood scene as Eight Mile Creek swelled after a heavy rainstorm. Hundreds fled homes to higher ground as water invasion damaged residential areas and prompted evacuations.
United States signals strain on the Paris peace agreement with North Vietnam after suspending North Vietnamese minesweeping, recalling the top reconstruction negotiator, and linking aid to compliance. Officials say diplomacy remains possible despite tough actions and potential further moves.
Kent officials moved to banish Newman the pet lion after Patrick Camillo brought him to a council meeting. Officials passed an emergency ordinance restricting wild animals in the city, ignoring Camillo’s bid to show how tame the creature is.
John N Mitchell testified in U S District Court before a grand jury probing Watergate. He claimed others planned wiretapping and said he did not order the raid. Magruder and Dean deny sole responsibility, with associates saying Dean may testify about higher ups involved.
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