31 Aug 1973
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1973
Page
1
Federal State Livestock Market News Service notes Thursday sales with 800 cattle receipts up from 650 last week. Slaughter cows steady to 50 cents lower, bulls 50 cents higher, feeder steers and heifers mostly steady with 50 to 200 cent declines on lighter weights. Trade reflects fleshy offerings and lighter weights showing larger drops.
Local page lists subscription prices and circulation areas for Hope Arkansas newspaper. Includes carrier and mail rates, regional counts, and college student offer. Then provides livestock market quotes for slaughter cows and bulls, feeder steers and heifers with varying weights and price ranges, plus replacement cows and cow calf pairs pricing.
Senator Clifford Case asks the Senate Commerce Committee to investigate the newsprint shortage. He cites six New Jersey weeklies ceasing or cutting back and notes Canada supplies and a Canadian railroad strike worsen the crisis. He warns of a potential 18 month long shortage even with new mills.
The Group Incorporated in Greers Ferry Ark files a 280000 civil suit in Cleburne County Circuit Court against 23 men charged with nightriding. The Group and 35 people in its headquarters seek 5000 personal damages and 1000 per member, plus punitive damages for allegedly conspiring to assault and threaten. State Police had listed John Norman as charged with nightriding but he faced driving while intoxicated charges and forfeit 105 bond. The suit alleges malicious mischief, harassment, and shouted obscenities near the headquarters.
A reader reports four years of intermittent spells that disrupt thinking and speech. Dr Lamb suggests neurology evaluation to locate possible brain areas affecting speech and warns that cigarettes and coffee may worsen health. Public letter guides seeking a specialist and outlines possible tests and causes.
Labor Day weekend motorists face some stations closed for fuel shortages or price-control protests. The Cost of Living Council postponed Phase 4 price ceilings a week, extending the current freeze. AAA says no nationwide shutdown, but urges early fueling and cautious travel. Dealers worry of closures remains amid court challenges and voluntary shutdowns. On Long Island stations cite fuel shortages and holiday help gaps, while New England clubs note holiday staffing challenges.
Aries warns of a major judgment error today followed by anguish and correction. Taurus should avoid empty promises or risk later embarrassment or talk. Gemini may slough off duties while Cancer is tempted by someone attractive. Leo overdoes generosity to impress and hides it from family. Virgo hides self interest behind caution. Libra bears wasteful impulses needing moderation and discipline.
Mrs Madge Schooley Baskett died Aug 30 at St Pauls Hospital Dallas. Funeral Saturday in Arlington with Yeart Fund memorial. Survived by sister Mary Belle Hausman and three daughters seven grandchildren. Erwin Wreyford 76 Lewisville died Aug 30. Retired farmer Shilo Baptist Church member. Survived by wife Nona two children and several relatives. Funeral Saturday at Shilo Baptist Church. Burial Shilo Cemetery. SAO PAULO bus driver cool under high voltage wires as explosion follows. no one injured.
Washington AP reports farmers now receive about 62 percent more for raw products than a year ago. August alone saw a 20 percent surge as corn and wheat hit record highs, with beef controls ending September and July price slowdowns linked to government price lids.
The article stresses field scouting to detect economically important insect pests in soybeans and outlines thresholds for insecticide use. It notes three main pest types and offers a free leaflet No. 193 titled Control Insects on Soybeans, with contact details for assistance. It also discusses heavy pecan drop caused by pests and diseases, weather, and pollination, advising spraying for insects and diseases to minimize losses.
The National Weather Service reports warm, clear conditions in Arkansas continuing into the weekend with isolated thundershowers possible in the afternoons and evenings. A high pressure system dominates the eastern U.S., placing Arkansas on the warm, moist southerly side. Thursday highs ranged from the upper 80s to low 90s, with 93 at Little Rock and Texarkana, and cooler readings elsewhere. Friday morning lows varied from 65 to 71 across several cities. rainfall from the experiment station was 0.70 inches. State forecast calls for partly cloudy skies, sustained warmth, and scattered thundershowers lingering statewide.
The Hope-Hempstead County Union Fellowship including St. Paul C.M.E. and Bethel A.M.E. will hear Rev. D. McKelvy at Bethel A.M.E. Church Sunday at 7 30 pm. He is newly appointed pastor to BeeBe Church, from Knoxville Tennessee, and will speak at the ecumenical assembly. Youth speakers Sherry Muldrew and Houston Smith will present, with a general choir and Esther L. Hicks at the organ. Dr. WG Wynn hosts and invites the public.
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