Color Coliseum photos spark technical notes and thanks
The editor discusses color photography challenges at the Coliseum with fluorescent lighting and hopes for daylight bulbs, while praising color crowd photos from a Thursday noon shoot. A letter from Captain Milton Mosier of the Arkansas State Police thanks the staff for Junior Trooper Academy coverage and offers future assistance.
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Milton Mosier
District 6
Department of Arkansas State Police
Skyrocket blast injures seven at stadium fireworks display
Seven women from Hope were hospitalized after an unexploded skyrocket fell into the south bleachers at Hammon Stadium during Centennial fireworks. Two in critical condition reported. others with burns and injuries treated and released. Fireworks operators unable to hear pleas to stop as stadium lights delayed turning on. Local residents recount the chaotic scene and hope for prayers for the injured while the celebration continued.
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Hope
Hempstead County Memorial Hospital
Jean Harris
Thelma Dye
Barbara Salisbury
Dorthy Hicks
Betty Boudnant
Vicky Perkins
Helen Sutton
Centennial Committee
Hope Centennial luncheon reflects nostalgia and progress
Hope marks its four day Centennial summit with a morning parade featuring Governor Pryor and other dignitaries, then a luncheon at Fair Park coliseum for about 1000 attendees. Speeches praise the city’s heritage and future, with decorations and community pride on display as politicians address 1975 challenges.
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David Pryor
Joe Purcell
Ray Thornton
Oren Harris
Fair Park Coliseum
S. A. Whitlow
Haskell Jones
Arkansas teachers form alternative professional educators group
T H Duke of Prescott announces the Arkansas Association of Professional Educators as an independent option to the Arkansas Education Association. Mrs. Duke serves as president and the group outlines three goals including uninterrupted schooling, voluntary membership in professional organizations, and public school control by elected representatives. Applications will be mailed to 385 school districts.
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T.H. Duke
Prescott
Arkansas Association of Professional Educators
LTOP
Arkansas ‘Education “Association
National Education’ Association
NEA
AEA
Forrest Rozzell
City Subscribers Call Times for Missed Star Delivery
City subscribers are urged to call 777-8841 if the Star is not received. Mangas deliveries occur Friday evenings 6 to 6:30, Saturday 3:30 to 4 p.m., with a carrier delivering the paper. Do not call outside listed times.
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