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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1977
Page
2
A weak upper level disturbance brought showers to North Central Arkansas before sunset. Temperatures rise into the 60s by Wednesday with a chance of another light shower. no significant rainfall expected.
An AP report from San Francisco says U.S. daily newspaper revenue is expected to climb about one billion dollars in 1977 over 1976. Local retail advertising will drive much of the gain as publishers gather for the American Newspaper Publishers Association meeting.
ANPA leaders call government limits on newspaper ownership unconstitutional and discuss a World Free Press Development committee to aid Third World nations. The effort aims to raise at least $1 million with Scripps Howard’s Jack Howard chairing a panel of U S editors. The talk cites Soviet linked press controls and global media suppression as threats to free press.
Jordanian King Hussein, amid White House discussions with President Carter, expresses cautious optimism on peace prospects and the need for a new Geneva conference. They consider Palestinian participation, possible Jordanian linkages, and future territorial talks while emphasizing negotiating unity.
In Muskogee Oklahoma nine felony counts including bribery embezzlement of court funds and perjury were filed against former Special Judge R Jay Cook. Bondswoman Mamie Smith faces three charges and is named as codefendant on one bribery count.
The Associated Press discussed satellite transmission to member newspapers and installing a prototype electronic darkroom this year. Paul Miller, outgoing AP chair, cited tariff shifts and tech gains while noting newsroom systems will soon crop and size pictures electronically. Miller retires this week. Jack W. Tarver will assume the chair.
A class action accuses the maker of DES used in pregnancy of harm to 1081 women with 70 000 per person and 2 million in punitive damages. Another 1081 women reportedly received placebos in a 20 month trial. DES linked to rare cancers and reproductive issues in daughters and sons. FDA halted DES production in 1971 and advised checkups for daughters.
Town of Patmos schedules a town hall meeting for April 28 at 7 p.m. to discuss overnight camping fees at Millwood lakeside areas from April 28 to October 4 with varied amounts. Fines include one dollar at Beard's Bluff and Saratoga Landing, two dollars at Cottonshed Landing after park work finishes, and three dollars at Jefferson Ridge in Dierks.
Woodmen of the World to convene in Little Rock at the Camelot Inn from April 2 to 30 with more than 150 delegates and Arkansas members taking part. Key speakers include Little Rock Mayor Don Mehlburger and national treasurer T Guy Crewe.
Luther on Monday warned that the budget may block action while the Republican Party could proceed if it gains enough contributions. He noted committee members wished to pursue the matter vigorously if funds allow.
In March 1975 the PSC faced a suit over an AP&L rate rise of 20.1 million. AP&L collected the full amount during appeal. Collections stopped in December 1975 when new rates from a separate case took effect. The state Supreme Court this year added 7.5 million to the PSC grant from AP&L’s 1974 filing.
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