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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1977
Page
5
Government figures show average 1976 household spending on heat light and gasoline at about 1206 dollars. Carter proposes new energy taxes raising gasoline and petroleum costs with rebates, predicting added yearly expenses of around 165 dollars for car owning households if consumption stays steady.
President Carter proposed a comprehensive energy program to curb gasoline use. If goals fail, gas prices could rise up to 57 cents per gallon by 1985. Purchasers of 1978 cars under 13 mpg would face a $449 excise tax, rising to $2,488 by 1985, while buyers of high mileage cars could receive rebates up to $473, and a gas rationing provision is included.
Mrs. Dollie Hicks of 501 Johnson Street has earned the Child Development Associate credential for demonstrating competence in working with children aged three to five in group settings. She staffs Guernsey Headstart and studied at multiple institutions.
Veterans Administration head Max Cleland arrives in Arkansas for a southern tour. He addresses the state Veterans Service Officers Association in Hot Springs at 7:30 p.m. and holds a news conference at 11 a.m. Friday in Little Rock. Cleland visits VA hospitals in Little Rock and North Little Rock before returning to Washington.
The Arkansas Public Service Commission approved an $80,000 rate increase for Arkansas Western Gas Co at Fayetteville affecting commercial and industrial customers. The change follows a revision of an order issued nine months earlier, with Gary L. Goble urging a unified rate design to include all utility customers.
Karachi endured a citywide curfew after a general strike by the United Labor Front. Supporters and opponents of Prime Minister Bhutto clashed in the streets, with at least 11 deaths reported, raising the toll since the March 7 elections to 162. The United States halted a $68,000 tear gas shipment to Pakistan amid escalating unrest.
Hempstead County tax collector Henry Sinyard announced after hundreds of calls that property and real taxes will be collected until October 10 in line with State statute 84-1001. A 10 percent penalty applies after that date. Citizens may contact Mr. Linyard at the county courthouse or by phone for questions.
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