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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1973
Page
8
The editor Alex H Washburn offers a concise reflection on daily bread and moral nourishment, urging readers to seek simple, enduring sustenance in everyday acts and small virtuous choices.
The Senate backed an $800 million bid to raid the Highway Trust Fund for mass transit but the House blocked it 215 to 190. The fund, created to finance Interstate construction, faces pressure as the system nears completion. Critics argue motorists should not subsidize city transit. In a separate report, Kissinger accused North Vietnam of violating the cease fire, questioning trust in government as Nixon officials discuss a new Atlantic charter.
Fresh reports link President Nixon to a coverup of the White House wiretapping. Sources say Senate investigators believe top aides H.R. Halde man and John Ehrlichman participated. A lawyer for Nixon’s campaign finance committee turned over three cartons of secret campaign spending documents.
In the Philippine Sea the 750‑ton minesweeper Force burned and sank eight hours after the blaze began. All 65 crewmen were rescued by the Dutch freighter Spraynes, 82 miles west of Guam, and were in good condition aboard the Spraynes en route to Okinawa. The Sepia also assisted before resuming its voyage. Major questions remain about the fire’s cause as the Navy notes the vessel’s sinking marks a significant recent loss in minesweeping operations.
In Little Rock the Arkansas Legislature convened at noon after a recess that began April 5. Most Senate members were to return for adjournment, while only six House members would be present. The Senate planned to act on four appropriation bills, including a $500,000 emergency fund approved by the House for Governor Dale Bumpers.
Heavy rain returned to Arkansas and the National Weather Service predicted more showers and thundershowers. One drowning in Little Rock, 8 year old Charles Foley, was reported as 11 state highways and numerous county roads flooded. A mudslide near Midway (Logan County) across Arkansas 22 covered 500 yards, with no injuries. Roads like from Paris to Danville closed, and power lines were down. Flooding worsens as major streams rise and a flash flood watch is issued for South Arkansas.
A tornado struck Texarkana and Genoa causing destruction to at least two businesses and multiple trailers. Trees toppled power lines and debris lined Highway 99 as responders treated minor injuries and transported two Genoa residents to hospital.
A small twister touched down near the Guernsey community at 6:45 a.m. causing downed trees and power lines with no reported injuries. A tunnel crossed Highway 29 near I-30, ripping a roof at Russell's Market under construction and lightly damaging North Park Arms motel sign. An air-borne tornado was sighted near Fulton but did not touch down. A county-wide tornado alert remained until 11:30 a.m. with storms and hail possible in Hempstead Nevada Clark Miller Little River and Lafayette counties.
Waves of American B52 bombers raided southeast of Phnom Penh around Takeo to ease Communist pressure, targeting troop positions along Highway 30. Cambodian forces claimed repulsed attacks with casualties noted but not quantified. Thailand said it would not send troops but would back Lon Nol’s government and warned of border threats if Cambodia falls.
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