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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1976
Page
2
Clouds move into Arkansas as a upper level low pressure system gathers in southwest Texas. The southern half of the state faces a slight chance of rain Tuesday as the system organizes and pushes into the state. High pressure to the north in Missouri influences the pattern.
Forecast to slide eastward today with light cool northeasterly winds. Highs in the 50s tonight lows in 30s to 40s. Extended outlook dry with mild days and cool nights Wednesday through Friday with highs in the 60s and lows in the 30s. Overnight lows list temperatures from Little Rock Memphis Fort Smith Fayetteville Harrison Jonesboro El Dorado Texarkana. Precipitation a trace at Little Rock Fayetteville. Station reports show varied highs and rains over 24 hours. In memoriam Paul H. Jones managing editor 1929 1972.
Lisbon AP wires report Portugal's ruling Socialist party held a slim lead in early returns from nationwide local elections seen as a referendum on Premier Mario Soares's four month old government. Official returns from 1,526 districts show Socialists 226,082 votes, Moderates 198,802, United People's Front 126,341, and Center 124,629.
Funeral services for Mrs. Dovie Crabtree 83 of Fouke Ark mother of Harold Crabtree Nashville were at Independence Baptist Church Burial in Independence cemetery under Stamps Funeral Home She died Saturday after a brief illness Survivors include two sons four daughters 21 grandchildren and many great grandchildren Henry M Blakely 63 Nashville died Saturday in a Nashville hospital Funeral services were held at Latimer Funeral Home chapel burial in Nashville cemetery He was a World War II veteran auto mechanic and member of First Baptist Church Nashville Survivors include wife Leone Elder Blakely five sons five brothers and eight grandchildren Della Hamm 84 of Hope Ark burial at Shover Springs cemetery She died Saturday in a local hospital Widow of Sid Hamm Survivors include two sons three daughters two brothers three sisters 16 grandchildren 31 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren
The Supreme Court refused to decide whether the FCC or state agencies hold final authority over most telephone equipment used for inter state and intra state calls. The ruling leaves intact the 4th Circuit decision that FCC has final say on jointly used equipment.
A Calcasieu Parish district court jury found Sheriff Henry Reid innocent of theft of public money after a weeklong trial. The five jurors delivered a unanimous verdict at 1:30 a.m. Sunday, amid cheers from Reid’s supporters in the courtroom. The case claimed $15,000 tax funds funded a booklet titled The Marijuana Story as a personal project.
At the December 9 meeting in the Sheraton Inn Rev. Ralph Hale presented slides from Jerusalem detailing its besiegements and historical significance to Christians, Jews, and Muslims. He noted the city’s lack of industry or airport and showed sites like the temple, wailing wall, Golgotha, and the garden tomb. Don King gave thanks for the meal, and Roy Anderson was named Honorary Member. Bloodmobile leaders announced a December 13 12 noon to 6 p.m. and December 14 5 p.m. drive. Three visiting Rotarians attendedWith four absences in attendance.
The Supreme Court took no action on the Gilmore case delaying any move to end Gary Mark Gilmore's life. State officials remain under a court order not to execute until the justices decide on an appeal by his mother Bessie Gilmore of Milwaukie Oregon.
Gloria Swanson and James Mason received this year's Golden Valentino award in Lecce in memory of Rudolph Valentino. The ceremony, held Saturday night in the heel of Italy, marked the fifth edition amid a small leftist protest outside the theater. Police denied a housing and jobs statement and two crude firebombs exploded during the night.
Earl R. Sampson 82 died Saturday in a local hospital. Survived by wife Vivian of Route 1 and son Charles of Anadarko Oklahoma. sister Mrs IS Cutcher of Kilgore Texas. Body sent to Evangeline Funeral Home New Iberia for funeral services Tuesday. Herndon Funeral Home handled local arrangements.
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