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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1971
Page
5
A humorous Arkansas family narrative frames the yearly Christmas gift of a styptic pencil. Gay buys father the inexpensive item to stem shaving bleeds, a joke that becomes a cherished ritual across years, with evolving prices and a French Hemp Stick variation debuting later.
President Nixon moves to broaden his 1972 re election bid as GOP groups in Maryland and Oregon announce committees to support his campaign. Liberal Republicans like Charles Mathias and Mark Hatfield attend events, while nationwide pushback and purge rumors swirl around Mathias amid the campaign opening.
Tom Frazier age 27 director of the state Office on Early Childhood Development resigns along with assistant Jack L. Stout after being asked to resign by Br. Roger Bost head of the Social and Rehabilitative Services Department. They came to Arkansas from Nebraska three months ago to pursue federal funds for community child care programs but faced opposition from the Gal Services Division and other agencies over program conduct and funding delays.
After 30 months and 106 witnesses the jury begins deliberations on Col. Oran K. Henderson for dereliction of duty failing to investigate killings at My Lai March 16 1968 and not reporting war crimes. He faces up to 39 months with an automatic review. Calley Jr. prior case also under appeal.
Washington AP says AFL CIO spokesman reports President Meany has left hospital after two weeks and hopes to return after the holidays. Doctors describe his condition as fine and all coronary tests as normal. Meany, 77, was hospitalized November 25 for chest pains and released last Saturday.
In various countries, citizens and governments are already pursuing New Year reforms and initiatives. The statements reflect optimism for social and political changes as the calendar turns.
AP reviewer Cynthia Lowry notes Night Gallery Tales mix holiday themes with a fable about love and survival. Columbo mystery format reveals the culprit early as Peter Falk uncovers clues in a clever police story.
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