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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1974
Page
1
The piece argues deficits cripple Italy’s public health system as 100,000 medical workers strike over unpaid salaries and 1,300 hospitals face financial collapse. It cites an AP dispatch noting $4.8 billion owed by public health plans, with government paralysis spreading to cities and private citizens.
Citizens National Bank expands by purchasing the Ritchie and Arnold properties on N Hervey and Pond Sts. Plans include demolishing a 25 foot section for customer parking and later converting the rest into parking. Long range plans mention possible bank building expansion and a drive-in window.
American telephone workers nationwide authorized a strike against the Bell System, supporting union leaders with a lopsided vote. The Communications Workers of America announced results after a weekend vote, with contracts expired July 17 and negotiations ongoing toward a possible Monday strike if talks fail.
AP market basket survey finds July grocery bills up an average 4 percent across 13 cities after prices for eggs meat and several farm products rise. June saw mixed moves with farm prices slipping, while wholesale costs push retail totals higher.
City readers who do not receive the Star should call 777-3431 between 6 and 6 30 p m Saturday or by 5 p m for carrier delivery.
In Little Rock the Arkansas Senate moved 26 to 5 to expunge the vote that kept Sen. Guy Jones Jr. from expulsion. The push follows a 21 to 12 expelled verdict earlier and could reopen the expulsion question in January. Senators Patterson and Howell led the debate with others reconsidering votes amid GOP write-in challenges.
A two week siege at Huntsville prison enters its second week as convict Fred Gomez Carrasco offers to free some of his 13 hostages in exchange for escape. Two other armed inmates remain with him on the third floor library, with deadlines and threats continuing. Novella Pollard reported Carrasco’s latest proposal involves four hostages released for three armed convicts and others used as shields.
AP dispatch from Washington reports that amid a looming impeachment debate in the House, leading Republicans and Democrats foresee a strong move to impeach Nixon. Rep Ashbrook predicts nearly a 3-1 vote for impeachment, while Rep Arends warns Nixon may not avoid it. House Democratic Leader O Neill forecasts over 75 percent support for impeachment among members, with specific vote estimates among Democrats and Republicans. Wiggins concedes the odds favor passage of articles. Ford’s role and Senate action loom as officials discuss televised proceedings and rule definitions for trials. White House aides suggest conceding House action to speed Senate review, a tactic criticized by some lawmakers. Senators Byrd and Allen indicate individual judgment will prevail in a Senate trial.
Detroit report shows Ford GM and Chrysler halving profits in the first half of 1974, with total Big Three earnings at 746 million on 32.3 billion in sales. Analysts say price hikes for 1975 model year will try to offset cost increases after federal controls and voluntary limits. Ford's 65 percent drop in earnings and an 8 percent wholesale price rise for 1975 model year were announced, with GM and Chrysler posting steep declines as well.
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