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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1973
Page
6
A concise daily reflection by editor Alex Washburn offering brief commentary and observations on everyday life and current events in a thoughtful, plainspoken voice.
The editor endorses Wilbur Mills plan to lift price controls and tax oil company excess profits to curb gasoline use without wartime style rationing. He argues peacetime shortages would spike payrolls and risk black markets, while price freedom would curb demand and limit government staffing. The piece notes potential shifts in Middle East politics could affect oil and embargoes.
Wayne and Joan Attebury of Patmos and their two sons were named Arkansas Farm Family of the Year at a Little Rock luncheon along with seven district finalists from across Arkansas. Wayne described expanding cattle and poultry operations while reducing hogs due to labor limits. plaques will hang in their den. The Oliver family of Stuttgart, operating a 1000 acre rice and soybean farm, were also named among finalists from 73 counties.
President Nixon faces a congressional committee decision on whether he owes up to 300000 in federal income taxes and interest after releasing his finances. The inquiry centers on deductions for donor papers and a capital gain claim from a 1970 San Clemente sale, with committee leaders unsure of how to proceed.
Alan McDonald 23 lay in serious condition at Jackson Memorial Hospital after a campfire accident rekindled memories of a 1980 gasoline burn. He rolled to extinguish flames when gunpowder exploded, saving him from a canal with a rock tied to his neck. His wife Bonnie spoke of fate and unfairness.
An Associated Press study shows the 20 largest U S oil companies control about 95 percent of known oil reserves and hold major shares in natural gas uranium coal and oil shale. A Senate subcommittee probes competition amid diversification while California cites firms for subpoenas noncompliance.
A new no charge senior citizen transport project started in Hempstead Nevada and LaFayette counties under Southwest Arkansas Development Council. The service for residents over 60 to visit doctors shops offices and run errands operates six days weekly 8 am to 4 pm. Phone requests due by midweek for Friday and Saturday service. Six Dodge vans purchased to run regular routes with specific Friday Saturday requests. Drivers include Joyce Lemley and Arthur Parker in Hempstead County.
Government forces renewed an assault on Kien Duc as heavy fighting persisted in the lower central highlands. North Vietnamese troops held out in bunkers while field reports noted tanks to the south and west and air strikes destroying at least one tank. Viet Cong accuse fresh bombing of Loc Ninh HQ and airstrip as cease-fire violations appear low, signaling possible Communist preparations.
Kenneth Grant of Glenwood is president with Gerald Dowdle of Delight as vice president. Darlene Sinyard of Hope is secretary and Perry Huffman of Delight is treasurer. Brenda Gillis of Arkadelphia is reporter. The group includes clubs from Hope, Arkadelphia, Amity, Bismark, Delight, Dierks, Glenwood, Hot Springs, Murfreesboro, Nashville, and Prescott. They held a December 1 Christmas party with a potlunch and country music by Red Goodner and the Country Boys from Hope. Door prizes were donated from each town. Members were reminded to call if they failed to receive the paper.
A special meeting on December 6 set new courthouse hours due to the energy crisis. From December 17 the Hempstead County courthouse will open at 8 30 a m and close at 4 30 p m with lights off when not needed and buildings locked after hours. Judge Finis Odom urged offices to observe the schedule and discontinue night meetings in the court rooms. Navy personnel updates include Wallace Walker returning to Norfolk after a seven month deployment aboard USS John F Kennedy with Mediterranean to Arctic training and Edinburgh stop. Also Abram B Vogel completed Boiler Technician School at Great Lakes and Arkansas cattlemen elect new board members. Major Melvin Thrash completes Ft Sill course, and Gayle Whittle displays oils at Citizens National Bank.
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