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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1975
Page
7
The editor Alex H Washburn presents a concise slice of reflection on daily bread, offering brief commentary on routine values and simple sustenance within a tight, period tone.
A opinion column claims United Airlines machinists ending a pre Christmas strike limited holiday travel. It argues strikes by United and National disrupted service with only 36 percent of planes operating, leaving many travelers stranded or forced to alter plans. The piece blames unions for holiday travel disruption and suggests shifting to other transport modes next time.
Hendrix College in Conway received a 3.25 million dollar donation from the family of the late Mr and Mrs C L Cabe of Texarkana. President Roy B Shilling Jr said the gift is the largest individual contribution in the college history.
Pope Paul VI to hold outdoor midnight mass in St Peter's Square ending the 1975 Holy Year. More than 100000 worshipers expected as the pope, 78, braves freezing temperatures to open the event to all, with global telecasts. Closing rites will seal the Holy Year with the bronze door.
In Athens Greek police tighten protection for American diplomats after the slaying of Richard W. Welch a 46 year old career diplomat near his home. The incident follows a Greek newspaper naming CIA agents and lists ten alleged Soviet spies amid rising security concerns.
The Hope Star will not publish on Christmas Day and will resume Friday December 26. The paper will suspend for three holidays including Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Bethlehem, traditionally holy, buzzes with holiday commerce while Israeli troops guard entrances and issue permits for Christmas Eve. Pilgrims face passes, shops offer Crucifixion posters and olivewood crafts as locals debate occupation and future leadership. A separate Hope blast at Chester May Butane caused extensive damage, seven large tanks affected, $150,000 to $200,000 in losses, controlled by early afternoon.
President Ford tours Vail Colorado praising skiing as excellent while snow remains scarce at the resort. He arrived after signing a tax compromise and 18 other bills on Air Force One. Snowfall this year totals 0.64 inches, about half the normal amount, as forecasts hint at possible snow next weekend.
Norristown Pennsylvania AP three year old Jenny Jones, found neglected and malnourished in a Korean village, is expected to join her adoptive American family before Christmas. The Joneses face federal red tape over adopting a third child and had waited over a year while Jenny received medical clearance and a quota waiver. Jenny, known as Kim Yan Gin, was found in Song Nam and had fallen ill from dehydration and malnutrition. The case sparked a Senate bill by Hugh Scott to allow Jenny to stay.
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