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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1975
Page
5
A brief column by editor Alex H. Washburn reflects on daily bread ideas, practical nourishment, and simple ordinary choices shaping daily life, with a concise, reflective tone suitable for a local readership.
Letters from Betty Jo Hays and Hope Lions Club express gratitude to the Hope Star for charitable coverage and support. The United Fund drive raised over 30000 dollars aiding Hempstead County agencies, with 482 column inches dedicated since last May. Lions Club auction funded Christmas baskets for needy families and community projects.
If you fail to receive your Star phone 777-8641 for delivery help. Call hours are Monday through Friday 6 to 6 40 p m and Saturday 3 30 to 4 p m. Do not call before the fines listed.
Hope Police Chief Harvey Fullerton warns the holiday season brings the highest risk of shoplifting with 84 arrests this year ranging from seven to 82 years old. He urges stores to hire more clerks, watch crowds, and prosecute offenders to deter repeat thefts.
Premier Rashid Karami charged Israel with preparing to invade Lebanon claiming an English radio broadcast described a plan to rescue Beirut Jews. Israel denied the report and Karami summoned the U.S. ambassador to discuss the complaint as Lebanese forces stood by. In Tel Aviv officials called the claim silly. Meanwhile three suspects were arrested in a local burglary at Otasco Associate Store.
The Senate moves to halt U.S. military aid to Angola amid fears of a Vietnam-like outcome. A subcommittee may vote on Sen. Dick Clark's resolution to cut funds. senators debate restricting defense bill money for Angola as CIA aid is questioned. A closed session is planned to review the bill.
Residents of Rosewood Manor and Heritage Manor plan a 6 30 p.m. tour of Hope Square and Hope residential sections to view Christmas lights. Accompanied by Norma Watson and Juanita Rice among other staff, two buses donated by Southwest Arkansas Development Council will transport them.
Congress moves to wind up the 1975 session with a Senate approved six month extension of temporary tax cuts. The bill, 73 to 19, faces a possible presidential veto as Ford may be pressured to reject the measure. House backs an energy bill to lower fuel prices and a labor backed construction union picket bill while funding for New York City is approved. The energy plan would roll back oil prices and require higher mpg standards for autos. If vetoed, typical workers could face tax increases starting January.
The Supreme Court faces a final year decision on the legality of federal presidential campaign subsidies and spending limits set to begin Jan. 1. The FEC plans initial eligibility certifications for pre convention funds and could disperse money to Ford Bentsen and Sanford, with Harris Udall and Wallace possible later. The outcome may trigger new lawsuits from independent and minor party challengers.
Hope city police investigate a burglary at 902 West Third Street, Gopher Cycles. Thieves entered via the rear with wire cutters and stole about $4,000 in merchandise including 25 to 30 new citizen band radios, linear amplifiers, microphones, walkie talkies, radios in repair, radios on layaway, two police scanners, and a display of new radios. Microphones and mounting brackets were left behind. witnesses urged to contact police with any C B radios offered without its microphone or mounting brackets or serial number.
The United Methodist Church at Old Washington will be decorated for Christmas by Georgia Haynes, executive secretary of the Foundation to preserve Old Washington. A Candlelighting Service and Nativity Pageant by Washington children will close the weekend. The church, said to be Arkansas oldest Methodist church and perhaps west of the Mississippi, hosts Rev. John W. Rushing.
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