30 Apr 1977
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1977
Page
1
Alex H. Washburn delivers a concise column shaping opinion on daily events and reader concerns with measured commentary and a steady editorial voice. He uses clear language to frame issues and offer practical perspectives for Our Daily Bread readers.
The piece defends ongoing FBI and CIA surveillance powers amid criticism from liberal voices. It cites indictments linked to surreptitious monitoring, stresses national security needs, and warns against curbing wiretaps and interagency oversight. Thunder showers forecast for Arkansas.
A Senate passed tax bill would save money for 47 million taxpayers and simplify filing. It would create new tax tables enabling 96 percent to compute taxes with minimal math, and 76 percent using the standard deduction would require no calculations. The measure began as part of President Carter's economic plan and passed 73 to 0.
The Texas team boarded the Bravo 14 rig near Ekofisk shortly after dawn to deploy new gear from California. Phillips Petroleum said Red Adair and crew planned to resume efforts Sunday, with better weather described as reasonably good. Adair joined Boots Hansen and Richard Hatteberg after earlier failed attempts on the week-old gusher.
The Hope bands present an annual concert in Fair Park at 6 p.m. Monday. Rutherford School Verger Middle School and Hope High School bands perform at the bandstand, followed by a community picnic. Band director Gary Wells invites all to bring a picnic lunch and attend.
Vice President Walter Mondale told about 1,500 at a $15-a-plate Arkansas Democratic Party dinner that truth is needed to solve issues like energy, inflation, and unemployment. He defended Carter’s energy plan, warned against windfall profits, and urged Congress to curb imported oil use while stressing the public's demand for clear facts. Airlines and Pryor backed alternative energy, including solar development.
A federal jury in Little Rock ruled there was no invasion of privacy by publishing a detective magazine story about a fatal shooting that occurred over three years earlier. Plaintiffs William and Mrs. Siscoe sued Startling Detective and Fawcett Distributing Co. for $500,000 over Arkansas distribution.
A growing array of Catholic groups challenge the Vatican on female priesthood as U.S. bishops prepare to meet in Chicago May 3 4. The report notes dissent from theologians nuns priests and lay leaders and cites actions across the church including “Call to Action” proposals and open letters to the Pope.
The author surveys 1978 Arkansas politics urging readers to expect U S Senate contenders like Ray Thornton Bill Alexander Jim Guy Tucker Gov David Pryor and Atty Gen Bill Clinton while noting incumbent John L McClellan may step aside. speculation hinges on money name recognition and fate of many senior figures.
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