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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1971
Page
6
The Athens Texas Review notes a 10 percent increase in Social Security benefits retroactive to January 1, 1971, but warns taxes will rise next year. Individuals earning at least $7,800 will gain $31.20 in 1971, totaling $405.60, while 1972 will see a $62.40 hike with employer matching. The piece urges readers to consider the larger cost to replace that penny.
Three tornadoes carved an 80 mile path through south central Kentucky killing 10 people and injuring over 100. Adair Russell and Butler Warren counties saw the highest deaths with extensive destruction and four feet of floodwater in some areas. In Arkansas, a Public Service Commission hearing on Arklas industrial rate contracts resumes Thursday after a March 18 recess.
A tornado touched down in the McDougal community near Piggott Arkansas damaging at least seven homes and destroying a barn. Power lines were knocked down and trees uprooted with no injuries reported.
The Justice Department probes possible income tax violations in Wallace campaign fund handling. A federal grand jury in Montgomery, aided by two DOJ experts, eyes donations from 1966 and 1968 campaigns, including possible phony invoices and deductions, with figures tied to Wallace’s brother Gerald and aide Seymore Trammell.
Dallas Cowboys star Bob Hayes headlines a Family Fun Festival at Fair Park Coliseum in Hope with Cornell Greene and Terry Bradshaw as speakers. Proceeds aid the COD E drug-fighting program. Governor Bob Riley to speak. Event May 1 with music acts, tickets start at 1.00 to 1.50.
President Nixon will hold a news conference open to live radio and television coverage at 5 p m EDT Thursday night, announced by the White House. The event will be broadcast nationwide, with reporters invited to attend.
The Board of City Directors approved a $5700 Jet Type sewer cleaning machine for the water department to clear clogged sewer lines. The city studied a two year federal aided comprehensive development plan, with final approval due May 11. Other actions include paving Hammond Street block and Avenue A section around Calvary Baptist Church, opening Avenue A from Hammond to Holland, clearing a right of way, condemning a dilapidated house on East 7th Street, and closing Fair Park gates at 11 pm due to vandalism.
Lawrence Kansas University of Kansas students voted 2 151 to 1 878 against moving 130 000 of their activities funds to the university to offset a legislative budget cut. President David Miller cited concerns over precedent spending and student awareness.
In Rogers Arkansas a Teen Jury system lets guilty teens be sentenced by peers rather than adults. Municipal Judge Davis Duty says the program bridges the gap between generations, reduces minor offenses, and requires higher standards from youths. About 30 to 40 participants have faced the jury, receiving varied penalties from writing lines to mapping traffic signs, with the option to revert to standard fines if needed.
The state Highway Commission voted to add 10.1 miles of roads to seven fishing and boating recreation areas. Funding comes from motor fuel tax revenue. projects include short stretches on Arkansas routes 102, 18, 296, 55, 9, and U.S. 63 at Lake St. Francis and a bridge repair on the Mississippi River Bridge between West Memphis and Memphis.
Capt. Eugene M. Kotouc testified that the Army sent him into a combat zone despite a declared ear defect that should have kept him out. He said he served as intelligence officer for Task Force Barker near My Lai and possibly cut off a Viet Cong suspect's fingertip while seeking information to save U.S. soldiers.
Star editor Paul H. Jones moves to a private room at Wadley Hospital Texarkana. Emmet Women’s Bowling Assn hosts its 11th annual city tournament at Gaslite Bowl May 12 with team events Saturday at 2 p.m. and doubles and singles Sunday at 1 p.m. Hope and Boocan directories arrive by Thursday through Saturday. T Sgt George R Stroud, son of Mrs Pauline V Ratcliff, promoted in the U S Air Force after completing high school diploma. T Sgt Buford L Royston, son of Mrs Allie M Royston, serving at Kunsan Air Base Korea with 3rd Tactical Fighter Wing. Lloyd F Pollock of Emmet seeks B S degrees in sociology and political science from Southern State College May 15. he is nephew of Nobie Faulkner and a 1966 Emmet High School graduate.
Local farmer Don Montgomery aged 32 was shot at his home near Hope around 10 p.m. Tuesday. Sheriff Henry Singard reported a left facial wound with few details for now. Coroner J. T. Honeycutt took the body to Little Rock for autopsy. Montgomery leaves a wife and two children.
Senate Armed Services leaders expect a two year draft extension despite opposition for a one year limit. John C. Stennis says approval is likely after committee backing. The measure would also grant Nixon authority to end college deferments and proposes a 100000 manpower cut starting July 1. If House accepts, about 2.4 million in uniform by June 30 1972.
The 12th annual Hope High School FFA Rodeo concluded with Judy May crowned 1971 Junior Rodeo Queen and Yvonne first runner-up. Parker Powell earned top all around points. Jimmy Langston, William Dillon, Sandy Lingard, Brad Joyce and others won various rodeo events including Bull Riding Bareback Rider and Barrel Riding.
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