05 Aug 1974
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1974
Page
1
The National Weather Service expects a low pressure trough to approach Arkansas, bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the southwest, tonight. A statewide shower chance continues Tuesday with fair skies and warm temperatures expected to follow.
Weather roundup and editorial roster from the Hope Star includes today’s forecast with highs in the 80s to 90s, cool nights and little rain. It notes yesterday’s records, overnight lows, and station rainfall. The issue lists staff roles, AP and press affiliations, and subscription details for Hope Arkansas readers.
Joel E Russell of Prescott died early Thursday in Arkadelphia. Funeral held 2:30 Saturday at Central Baptist Church Prescott with Rev Arks Est officiating. Burial in Okelo Cemetery. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs JG Russell of Prescott a brother Keane Hussell of Prescott grandfather Robert salt Russell of Nerth lutte Hox and grandmother Kathy Marsh of Leesville La.
At Rhone a cargo ship was found with about 6 400 pounds of illegal goods including opium heroin and ice. Authorities valued the seized items at seventy five thousand dollars. The contraband was being loaded into the vessel when discovered by officials.
Tony Yocom of Hope earns recognition in America's largest student award series while Henderson State College honors eleven graduates with honors in summer commencement. Nearby events include junior high band practice resuming, an aspiring artist showcased at the Star office, and the Southwest Regional Criminal Justice Planning Council meeting hosted by Sheriff Henry Singard with lunch at Trade Winds Motel.
Hope will be one of 18 Arkansas communities visited August 13 to 15 by the Disabled American Veterans new fleet of mobile Field Service Units. A unit will be at City Hall August 18 from 1 a.m. to 8 p.m. The six 26 foot GMC vans carry National Service Officers to assist wartime disabled veterans and their dependents in securing federal benefits. DAV commander says this tour brings services to rural areas, with 260 full time officers nationwide.
State Police identified the victims as Willie Gaines Sr., 16, of Stamps, Hickey Randolf Alton, 17, of Fuuke in Miller County, and Allan Wright, 16, of Traskwood in Saline County. Rankin, 16, drove the car that struck a metal rail, while Alten died when his cycle hit a center line and collided head on with a truck. Wright perished when his motorcycle hit a freight train near Texarkana. An unlit intersection on Arkansas 229 near Trashwood claimed another fatality, James Hicks Jr. of Humoke, after losing control of his motorcycle.
In Hope last Friday August 2 Bob Purcell head of Penney's Government Relations Division urged local merchants to back revising Arkansas 10 percent revolving credit cap. He argued higher rates could lessen consumer costs and boost state retail, citing Texarkana examples and a university survey showing pricier appliances forArkansans.
In Griffith Park a 27-year-old Vietnam veteran held three hostages for six hours on a 500-foot hill. Johnny Mare Gabron released them after psychiatrist Dr. Leonard Neff intervened, saying Gabron sought neither death nor murder. No one was harmed. Gabron is jailed for kidnapping at County USC Medical Center.
Washington Republican Senator Dole argues that if Nixon is tried in October a long impeachment process could force the Democratic contender into the chamber to watch. Democratic aides worry the proposal could go too far as Byrd calls it ridiculous. The piece notes 24 senators face re election and outlines potential implications for campaigns and schedules across parties.
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