20 Dec 1977
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1977
Page
1
A fragmented OCR reading from a Texas page mentions Mechptom Chay Pe in a fated context. Readable names and places are limited, leaving unclear event details. The snippet hints at a local matter involving a person and a Texas location, but specifics are missing.
Our Twenty year frost record notes the first killing frost in Southwest Arkansas on November 10 with 29 degrees. The editor’s hospitalization delayed this year’s report and the season historically ends in November. The record lists frost dates from 1958 to 1977 with temperatures ranging from 3 to 32 degrees.
In his World Day of Peace address Pope Paul VI denounced violence and terrorism as habitual, calling violence the explosion of blind energy that degrades the person. He urged a steadfast commitment to life and peace, noting opposition to abortion and stressing humanity at all stages.
Detectives on the Oakland County homicide task force track a winter-activated killer. A new composite drawing links a Detroit suburb witness to a blue Gremlin sighting near Birmingham Elementary School. Victims include Timmy King and three other children, with patterns of abduction, confinement up to 19 days, and varied killings.
President Carter signed a law boosting Social Security taxes for 107 million workers. The measure, effective 1979, aims to keep the pension system solvent into the 21st century, with costs totaling about 227 billion dollars through 1987 and higher earnings ceilings for employers and workers.
Prosecuting Attorney Jim Gunter said several complaints allege the sale and display of obscene literature in Hope businesses. He cited Arkansas Statute 41-3553 making such material a misdemeanor with fines from 100 to 500 dollars and possible county jail time.
In Little Rock and across the state farmers continue nonstop picketing at four major distribution sites over parity demands. Leaflets urge support for 100 percent parity while Teamsters weigh whether to recognize or honor the strike.
Teddy Jones stepped down after 30 years as Hope's ESD head and Mike Dolle became area manager in September. A 155000 renovation expanded the Hope office to 6400 square feet, with new storage, a flag pole, and faster computer systems. The facility serves Hempstead, Nevada, Pike, Howard, and Sevier Counties, with outposts in Prescott, DeQueen, and Nashville.
Israel and Egypt defense ministers Ezer Weizman and Abdel-Ghani Gamasy met at an airfield near Alexandria in a first cabinet level contact since Sadat's visit to Israel. The meeting precedes Sunday's Ismailia summit with Prime Minister Begin and Sadat, as Cairo reserves for broader regional talks.
A two car collision at North Hervey and Avenue B in Hope left Billy R. Coleman injured and hospitalized briefly before release. Mrs. Coleman was cited for failure to yield. Earlier, Herbert Griffen and Melvin Kidd, both of Hope, were involved in a driveway collision with no injuries and no charges filed.
South Georgia prosecutor admits he cannot convict the Dawson Five of killing a white ranch foreman. Murder and robbery charges against all five will be dropped, freeing them after nearly two years in custody. President Carter predicts a tax plan to reduce taxes for all, with Social Security increases.
An earthquake struck 439 miles south of Tehran early today killing about 300 people and injuring at least 500 in Kooh-Khanook near Zar and Kerman. Villages Babtangel Gisk and Sarasiyab-Bagh were demolished. Rescue operations set up in tent villages. Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi sent C-130s with blankets tents and medical supplies to Ayto. The remote quake area lies between the Kooh-Kerman foothills and the Lut Desert.
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