25 Apr 1974
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1974
Page
1
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The Act 9 bond issue for Spears Carpet Mill's expansion passed 311 to 34 in Hope, Ark. The Star notes the minority vote, cites the editorial support, and explains the $1.5 million issue funds new construction and payrolls without immediate tax burden. The piece reflects on debt prudence and Act 9's role in industrial growth.
Calvary Baptist Church completes a new sanctuary now in use for three Sundays and will hold formal dedication during the 11 oclock worship service. Guest speaker is Dr Charles Ashcraft executive secretary Arkansas Baptist State Convention and soloist Mrs Jim Hart of Hope. Recognition will be given to the Building Committee members.
Armed troops in Lisbon claimed victory and seized radio and television stations as a junta declared a transitional government. An official denied surrender, noting an attempted takeover and a confused situation. Diplomatic reports said tanks and gunfire occurred near Plaza de Comercio while rebels promised to restore civil rights and prepare elections for a new constitution.
President Nixon reportedly vows to veto emergency energy legislation if it contains an oil price rollback to November 1973 levels. Rep Hastings cites White House talks ahead of a House Commerce Committee amendment. Major oil firms report sharp first quarter profit gains, with Conoco Getty Murphy Exxon Texaco Gulf Amoco and Occidental all higher than 1973.
AP reports Mobil Oil claims one in sixty wells pays off in a national TV ad while API data and major companies show a much higher rate for exploratory wells. FTC comment sought, agency status unclear. Figures for wildcatting vary by company with Standard Oil and Exxon citing 14 17 percent success worldwide and in the US.
President Nixon returns to Mississippi for a speech to the Mississippi Economic Council accompanied by Mrs. Nixon and prominent lawmakers. The visit echoes his “tough it out” stance amid Watergate and links to Southern conservative outreach shaping his impeachment defense. Mississippi gave Nixon 79 percent of its 1972 votes, a high mark reflecting regional political shifts and the era’s electoral dynamics.
Patricia Hearst ridicules her family and fiancé in a taped message, declaring she is a soldier of the people’s army. She confirms her role in the April bank robbery and asserts she was an armed participant, rejecting brainwash theories and seeking public safety actions over interviews.
Ogden Utah AP two airmen Daley Pierre 21 and William Andrews 19 were arrested on three murder counts in a Monday night stereo shop robbery in which five people died and others injured. A wallet found by two boys at Hill Air Force Base aided police leads.
The Hope Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee lays out rules for the 1974 big watermelon contest. Register by June 1 1974 to be eligible for up to 990 dollars in prizes with top awards of 300 150 and 100 dollars. Melons must weigh at least 100 pounds and be weighed by September 20 or later by agreement.
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