Almanac delayed by strike as color process resumes
AP Sports Almanac shipment is delayed due to a strike at Banta Printing, with production expected to resume and fulfill orders by April 22. The Star has installed a new color processor with experts from Agfa-Gevaert and Jungkind Photo, enabling rapid four-color separations and planned outsourcing for other papers. Mostly cloudy with rain and a few thundershowers today.
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Call-Anon crisis line expands to six Arkansas and two Texas counties
The Call-Anon crisis intervention line now serves Miller, Little River, Hempstead, Howard, Lafayette, and Sevier counties in Arkansas and two Texas counties. The toll free Arkansas number is 1-800-527-4079 and Texas 1-800-492-4122. The service operates 24/7 with 16 hours daily staffed and weekend on call coverage.
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Texarkana
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Ark- Tex Center For Human Services
Northeast
Governor seeks 1 million for Fulton area bridge repair
Gov. Pryor asked President Carter for 1 million in emergency federal funds to fix the U S 67 bridge over the Red River between Hempstead and Miller counties. The 1929 bridge is closed after pier settlement and may affect traffic for farm vehicles and rural residents.
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Image of Christ Draws Thousands to Small Church
In Shamokin Pennsylvania the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church sees a surge of visitors after a nine year old girl and later the rector notice what appears to be the face of Christ on an altar cloth. The steady stream continues with many returning and bringing others.
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Fire death of 74-year-old Henry Scroggins near Bodcaw
A Nevada County man died after a home fire near Bodcaw Wednesday night. Coroner Willlie Williams said Henry Scroggins, 74, suffered burns over 30 to 40 percent of his body but died from shock.
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Utilities discussion set May 4
Conway Ark AP report: seven municipally owned utilities and two electric cooperatives will discuss possible joint ownership with Arkansas Power and Light Co of two planned power plants at a May 4 meeting. The gathering will be in AP&L president Arch Pettit’s Little Rock office. Participants include Conway North Little Rock Hope Benton Osceola Prescott West Memphis Blytheville Mississippi County Cooperative and Farmers Electric Cooperative of Newport.
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Farmers Electric Cooperative
Newport
Marx friend to tell her side in conservatorship hearing
In Santa Monica a continued Superior Court hearing on Erin Fleming, longtime companion and manager of Groucho Marx, resumes to decide if she should be removed as conservator. Judge Edward Rafeedie oversees the case as concerns about Marx’s health surface.
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March Consumer Prices Rise Slower, Inflation Seen Easing
The Labor Department reports March prices up six tenths of a percent, slower than January and February. Food and other costs helped dampen inflation while officials say January–February surges were a temporary winter effect. annual rates hint at ongoing price pressures.
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Health Center location decision delayed to July meeting
The Board of Health will not decide the Southwest Arkansas Regional Health Center site next Monday. They will wait for their July regular meeting to hear input from Hope and Nashville officials and determine the site.
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Little Rock
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Hempstead
Wayne Bohannon
Rex. Ramsey, Jr
Arkansas
Dean Murphy
Carter to press Congress on tough energy plan
President Carter unveils a comprehensive energy package urging tax and price increases on dwindling fuel supplies and gas guzzlers. He seeks a standby 50 cent gasoline tax beginning 1979 and higher taxes on inefficient cars, facing sharp opposition from lawmakers who warn of political fallout.
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Clinton praises Carter energy plan as comprehensive
Atty General Bill Clinton from Washington said he was very impressed with President Carter’s energy package calling it comprehensive. He attended a White House briefing and discussed proposals while noting broad American relief and approval for a policy to be implemented soon. Rep Bill Alexander of Arkansas supported most provisions but questioned the proposed standby gasoline tax and rebate details.
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