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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1976
Page
2
The forecast calls for abundant sunshine across Arkansas on Friday with temperatures warming from the 30s and 40s tonight into the upper 60s and lower 70s by Friday afternoon. Winds will be light from the west or northwest as high pressure remains in control.
A weekend frontal system will bring clouds and a chance of rain across the state with minimal temperature change. Overnight lows range from 24 to 40 degrees in listed cities. no precipitation reported. Also includes subscription rates and advertising notices from Hope Star and related agencies.
Officials of Cook Industries say the Justice Department will sue for 24 million dollars over alleged short weighing and misgrading of government owned or financed grain. A letter demands payment and discusses a civil action to preserve rights before the statute of limitations expires. Cook plans to vigorously contest the claims, claiming meritorious defenses.
Boy Scout Pack 62 in Garland held its Christmas party meeting in the school cafeteria. Den 2 led with a pledge, Penny Griffis announced the January 18 derby, and kits will be distributed by Den leaders. Awards went to Cubs Michael Landes, Jimmy Harris, and John Wellman, plus Webelos Kelvin Applegate Jamey Watkins Jefferey Walker Jeff Otis Mike Page Tommy Lowe Athletes. Lloyd Bass earned Aquanat Forester Naturalist Outdoorsman Showman and Arrow of Light. Webelos Chelsea Mitchell and Mike Vines advanced, Penny led carols, and Santa arrived with goodie sacks before a period of refreshments.
The Ford strike settlement helped lift personal income 1.1 percent in November to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,417.88 billion dollars, with per capita income at 6,573 dollars. Industrial production rose 1.2 percent, the strongest in nine months, while unemployment edged up to 8.1 percent as the labor force grew faster than jobs.
President elect Carter plans to nominate Rep. Andrew Young as U N ambassador and Charles Schultze as chair of the Council of Economic Advisers. Joseph Califano is the leading candidate for HEW secretary, with Rep. Robert Bergland eyed for agriculture.
Hope public schools dismiss for Christmas at end of day December 16 with teachers working December 17 and resume January 3, 1977. Gov. Pryor makes executive recommendations on capital construction and other projects to Rep. Miller, including a $105,000 display at Old Washington. Hempstead County Cattlemen meet December 15 at 7 p.m. in the Agri building. Bud Partin and Mike Pope discuss feeding chicken litter with remarks from W H Gunter Jr. Calvary Baptist Adult Choir to present The Joyous News Of Christmas on December 19. City offices closed December 27 and garbage routes shifted. Girl Scouts sing at Centennial Plaza December 22 at 3:30 p.m.
Vera Gough 75 died in a Texarkana hospital survived by son Charles two sisters and two grandchildren Funeral at Herndon chapel with Rev Jim Sayers burial Washington cemetery. Annie Lou Wilson 77 died at home in Fulton funeral at Fulton Union Church with Rev Gerald Trussell burial in Memorial Gardens Texarkana. Joe K Hilton 69 native of Howard County died Tuesday burial Red Bayou cemetery New Boston with wife Lois four sons and four daughters and extended family.
In Kingston the PNP led by Prime Minister Michael Manley won a strong majority, taking 45 of 60 seats as Seaga’s JLP secured six. Unofficial returns showed a division of 48 to 12 among undecided seats. Manley touted a Third World victory and pledged republic status while warning of tougher times ahead.
Eubank and his wagon crew headed toward California after a tense incident in Hope. A man was wounded in the knee when a confrontation with Eubanks escalated, and a motorist summoned the sheriff. Eubank opted to drive the wagon and ponies rather than fly as Johnny Carson’s people offered a TV appearance.
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