Unisetter demo shifts newspaper tech from Stuttgart plant
Editor Alex H Washburn and Gene Allen visit Stuttgart Daily Leader to witness CompuGraphic’s Unisetter phototypesetter, replacing hand scissors with solid block headlines. The Star has ordered its unit and expects delivery by October while Stuttgart’s system showcases advanced wire fed news and video editing. The piece notes changing tech and a race to avoid obsolescence as The Star plans upgrades by 1978.
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Gene Allen
Stuttgart
Daily Leader
Star
Compugraphic
Youth Shot Accidentally in Hope Abdominal Wound
An 18 year old from Hope, Bobby Micheal, accidentally shot himself in the right abdomen with a 22 magnum revolver. He was taken to Hempstead County Hospital and was described as holding his own on Friday morning. The incident occurred Thursday at 10:00 am per Hope Police Department.
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Hope
Bobby Micheal
Micheal
Hempstead County
Hope Police Department
Health Center Transcript Discrepancy Sparks Controversy
Governor Pryor reviews July 28 Board of Health transcripts against official minutes and finds a possible mismatch. KXAR reporter Robin Spurling provided the transcript. minutes referenced six Arkansas counties and a Nashville regional center, with Carlton’s remarks indicating broader legislative intent.
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Jim Harris
Little Rock—Wheat
David Pryor
State Board of Health
Robin Spurling
KXAR
Gov. Pryor
Supurling
Nashville
C.C
Corky” Carlton
Carlton
Legislative Council
Sevier
Howard
Pike
Little River
Hempstead
Nevada
Howard County
The
Hope Stars
House Passes Penalty Removal On Property Taxes In Arkansas
The Arkansas House approved the Senate bill 9 to 0 to remove the 10 percent penalty on late property tax installments. The plan includes interest-free state loans to school districts to cover potential timing gaps, with concerns about major taxpayers delaying payments through October. Pryor and Rep. Ray Smith Jr introduced related bills, with Smith’s loan bill already moving in the Senate.
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Little Rock
House of Representatives
Senate
Pryor
Bill Clinton
Supreme Court
Ray
Smith Jr
Hot Springs
State Board of Finance
Smith
House
Pryor convention bill likely to gain final approval today
Gov. Pryor's constitutional convention compromise appears poised for final legislative approval. Both chambers cleared identical measures on timing for a new constitution with options for 1979 or 1980 elections, while a separate Douglas bill schedules the convention for 1980. Legislation also funds about 800000 for convention costs. Pryor’s litter program faces opposition in the House.
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Little Rock
David Pryor
House
Senate
Pryor
Bob Douglas
Texarkana
Joe Purcell
Douglas
Little Rock man killed in Clinton shootout
A 41-year-old Little Rock Ark man William Edward Harsch barricaded in his station wagon at the Clinton County Law Enforcement Center for three hours after an attempted bank check opening in a non existent Clinton firm. He fired on police when a hostage risk emerged, was shot by an officer on the station roof and died at Mercy Hospital. Police said he was wanted on bad check charges in several states.
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Clinton
Iowa
Little Rock
Ark
William Edward Harsch
Donald Flood
Harsch
Clinton County Law Enforcement Center
Arkansas
Mercy Hospital
Clinton National Bank
Kustes
Nancy
Flood
Elementary registration for Hope Public Schools opens now
Elementary students from kindergarten to fifth grade must register at the school administration building, 117 East Second Street. Eligible ages are five by October 1, 1877 for kindergarten and six by October 1, 1977 for first grade. All entering students must present an official birth certificate and immunization record per Act 244 of 1987.
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East Second Street
General Assembly
State of
Arkansas
Hope Public
County fire force elects officer slate
A second Hempstead County fire organization meeting drew about 40 attendees from 15 of 17 communities. Officers elected were Dorsey Huckabee president Paul Choate vice president Roy Taylor secretary and Perry Campbell treasurer.
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Hempstead
Dorsey Huckabee
Paul Choate
Roy Taylor
Perry Campbell
Charlie Cross
Nevada County Fire Department
Nevada County
James Luck
State Office of Emergency Services
Labor unemployment dips to 6.9 percent in July
The Labor Department reported the unemployment rate fell to 6.9 percent in July, resuming its downward trend after June. Civilian labor force declined sharply by 340,000, largely among teenagers, with little change in total employment at about 90.6 million. Unemployed dropped by 220,000 to 6.7 million, driven mainly by gains among teenagers and adult women.
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Washington
Labor Department
Accident at Hervey and Third Streets injures two people
Friday morning at 6 40 a m an accident occurred at the Hervey and Third Streets intersection. Lewis Hearin of El Dorado was charged with failure to yield right of way for pulling out in front of Erin Lee Hopson of Hope according to Bill Haltom of the Hope Police Department.
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Hervey
Third Streets
Lewis Hearin
el Dorado
Erin Lee Hopson
Hope
Bill Haltom
Hope Police Department
City Subscribers Call Hours for Delivery Help
City subscribers are advised to call 777-8841 for Star delivery problems. Call during listed hours Monday to Friday 6 to 6 30 p.m. Saturday 3 30 to 4 p.m. A carrier will deliver the paper. Do not call outside these times.
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Times
Hope Plans The Big Melon Festival Revival
Hope revival of the water melon festival scheduled for August 27 and 28 features a wide lineup from a swimming meet to a demolition of watermelon seeds, dancing, a hayride, and a motorcycle show. Prizes include 300 dollars for first in the senior watermelon contest and 100 for first in junior. tickets cost 2 dollars for adults advance, 2.50 at the door.
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Hope
Misa
James Motor Company
Bob Willis
Gopher Hole Racing
Aly
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Columbia County
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Main Street
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Andy Caldwell
Emmet
Prescott
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Arkadelphia
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Dean
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