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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1972
Page
7
Dale Jones, a Nevada County native, left the city to return to Emmet and start a cultured marble workshop. He uses resin and rock dust as the primary ingredients and pursued self employment after inspiration from a friend.
Three men from Georgia and Alabama faced illegal sawed off shotgun and loaded weapon charges after a sawed off shotgun discharged in the baggage compartment of an Eastern Airlines jet bound for Miami. No injuries were reported and the flight departed about an hour later.
Little Rock AP A union representing 1300 of 2000 Arkansas Highway Department maintenance workers seeks talks with highway commissioners. Ralph Miley Jr LIU/NNA says meetings refused on legal advice against collective bargaining. Union plans Aug 26 parking lot meeting and may pursue court action.
Frisco Railroad crews began rebuilding a burned trestle and reconnecting the main line to a Mississippi River bridge after a blaze destroyed the trestle and seven box cars Saturday evening. Lightning was initially suspected, but the cause remained undetermined. Fire broke out about one mile west of the Me Arkansas bridge as crews faced mud and let the fire burn out.
In Miami Beach the Republican Rules Committee hears over 20 witnesses as it weighs broadened 1976 convention rule changes. Proposals include balanced gender and age representation and anti discrimination clauses, while changes to delegate allocation face opposition from conservatives and party reformers. The party aims to present a floor for delegates next week despite Nixon’s assured renomination and Agnew’s return as running mate.
Boston AP report describes two part-time workers sharing one full-time role in fields from law to social work. Women like Marie Malaro Barbara Springer and Alice MacDonald cite better home balance, identity and energy, while advocates cite efficiency and broader talent pools. Employers show guarded interest amid pilot programs and limited real-world adoption.
Airman Danny P. Simmons son of Mr and Mrs Otha P Simmons of Hope has graduated at Sheppard AFB Tex from the U S Air Force carpenter course. He is assigned to Carswell AFB Tex for duty with a Strategic Air Command unit. He attended Spring Hill High School. His wife is Glenda F Thompson. The Haida Indians were the Vikings of North America s west coast trading in 50 foot canoes. Settlers brought diseases decimating the tribe and today about 1500 live on the Queen Charlotte Islands off British Columbia.
Editorial and staff listings for the Hope Star newspaper dated August 14 1972 include the Star Publishing Co. leadership editor Alex H Washburn and in memoriam Paul H Jones, along with editorial and advertising staff. It also lists AP and state association memberships and advertising representatives, plus subscription rates and mail area details.
Four people died in separate weekend crashes across Arkansas. Michael T. Smith, 18, of Hot Springs was killed when his car lost control near Hot Springs. Harvey Walker, 78, of Ozark was killed when his pickup veered off U.S. 64 and he was thrown from the vehicle. Russell A. Pauls, 21, of Decatur, Alabama, died on I-40 near Forrest City after losing control and striking a bridge. Georgia Ann Owens, 63, of Delaware, was struck by a car in front of her home Friday night.
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