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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1976
Page
2
The Associated Press notes mild weather for Arkansas this weekend with a late Sunday chance of showers as a cold front arrives. Clouds increase and a rain threat accompanies the front though temperatures remain near current levels.
Pacific high pressure over Colorado keeps westerly winds and mild temperatures in Arkansas. Afternoon highs in the low to mid 60s, with cold nights down to the 40s. Overnight lows noted across several cities. minimal precipitation reported.
Transportation Secretary Coleman authorized the nation’s first offshore superports to handle oversized oil tankers miles offshore. Operators must accept cargo from all shippers, avoid anti competitive conditions, protect the environment, and assume full liability for spills in written agreements.
Funeral services were held for Vera Gough 75 at Herndon chapel with Rev. Jim Sayers officiating. Burial in Washington cemetery. Gough survived by son Charles, two sisters, a half sister, three grandchildren. Emmett D. Cannon 77 died in Fulton Ark. Deacon at Galilee Baptist Church. Survived by wife Virginia, four sons, five daughters, three brothers, one sister, 40 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren. Funeral at Galilee Baptist Church, Fulton with Rev. Wille Bowens officiating. Burial in Galilee cemetery by Smith Funeral Home.
The Rev. Hilliard C. Cooks pastor of Providence Baptist Church of Hope and former Ozan Association moderator died Monday in a Texarkana hospital at 103. He lived in Garland City Ark and led Lane Sports Baptist Church. Survived by wife Gussie and 7 children in Los Angeles Chicago Houston Benton and Oklahoma City. Services 11 a.m. Saturday at Wynn School gym Garland with Revs Green and Lewis. Burial Longview Cemetery Benton La. Smith Funeral Home of Stamps in charge.
Firemen warn eight households risked explosions by using rubber hoses to illegally tap gas lines. Eight people pleaded guilty to city plumbing violations and were fined 150 dollars each. Fire Chief Dallas Green called the taps amateurish and potentially deadly, noting a tight connection could have triggered a blast.
President-elect Carter will interview Joan Manley of Time Inc and Dr Juanita Kreps of Duke University for potential federal posts with Mondale present. He also discussed cabinet plurality and noted several rejections, including Judge Frank Johnson Jr for FBI director, due to finances.
City offices close Monday December 27 with garbage routes shifted to Tuesday and Wednesday. Christmas cantata by Calvary Baptist Adult Choir on December 19 directed by Philip J. Pearson. Rising Star Baptist usher board hosts December 19 program at 2 30 p.m. in Washington Arkansas. Black Catts house hosts Silver Tea December 19 1 30 to 5 p.m. Perrytown Christmas party December 18 7 p.m. at the community playground with carols bonfire Santa and free refreshments. House decorations judged Friday night with prizes.
A woman described how two brothers fell through thin ice while playing on a lake. The older boy helped the younger onto the ice before it cracked, sending both under. Despite calls for help and nearby wood as a makeshift aid, rescuers found no sign of life. The article notes the Home Insurance Building in Chicago as the first ten story skyscraper in 1885.
Arkansas Health Department confirmed an unconfirmed report of Guillain Barre syndrome in an east Arkansas woman hospitalized in Memphis. Officials noted nationwide CDC data show rising cases but stressed the risk from vaccination remains very small and that the Arkansas program is paused pending further investigation.
Arkla Gas Co. discovered illegal taps in a neighborhood of older homes and rentals, warning gaps could let gas seep under houses or into attics and sparks could trigger explosions. Authorities said no criminal prosecutions. residents urged to stop tampering with meters.
An Advisory Committee was named Monday to assist the Saratoga School District with a proposed Emergency School Assistance Aid Act project for the 1977 78 school year. Members include Mrs Earnestine Miller Mrs Bessie McGhee Mrs Gwen Webb Mrs Zella Hudson Mrs Neva Rowland Mrs Waldee Williams James McCorkle Mrs Barbara Raley Mrs Joe Stewart and Mrs Annie B Stewart.
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