24 Dec 1977
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1977
Page
1
Alex H. Washburn presents a concise editorial slice, surveying daily bread topics and current affairs in a sharp, opinionated voice. The piece summarizes themes, hints at implications, and reflects the editor’s brisk stance on matters affecting readers.
The Shreveport Times weighs U S ties to the Philippines amid Marcos bid for renewed mandate. It notes long standing military links, regional strategic stakes, martial law and human rights concerns, and shifts in Carter administration policy. The piece argues the U S Philippines relationship remains decisive for security, bases, and mutual defense, regardless of the election outcome.
Christmas prayers centered on the Middle East origin of the day and the peace talks between Egypt and Israel. Episcopal and Catholic leaders urged prayers at services and a televised Mass, while other faith groups joined in asking Divine guidance for the Begin Sae meeting and ongoing negotiations.
AP Religion Writer George W Cornell argues Christmas centers on material reality. He cites John’s word became flesh and Hebrews 2 17 to show Christianity’s incarnation as the embodiment of God’s will in human form. The piece links Christ’s humanity to its charitable works and rituals of bread and wine.
Mary Steenburger rises from a Golden Pan waitress in Arkansas to a nationwide movie star after a CBS talent scout and a two hour screen test with Jack Nicholson lead to her role as Julia Tate in a Mexico set film. She studied at Neighborhood Playhouse after high school in New York and Hendrix College in Arkansas.
The Hope Star will not publish on Monday December 26 due to the Christmas holiday. The paper observes three holidays a year July 4 Thanksgiving and Christmas.
President Sadat meets with Egypt's National Security Council to plot peace terms on the eve of a Christmas summit with Israeli Prime Minister Begin. Talks focus on Israeli withdrawal from West Bank and Gaza and a joint administration proposal. Begin seeks self rule with continued Israeli military presence.
In Little Rock lawyer John W. Walker says about 12 Razorbacks, including running backs Ben Cowins and Micheal Forrest and flanker Donny Bobo, will not play in the January 2 Orange Bowl against Oklahoma after coach Lou Holtz excluded the three. The action, described by some as a suspension, keeps players from the game while denying removal from the team or scholarships.
In Bethlehem a five mile Jerusalem to Bethlehem march leads to the Church of the Nativity as Arab and Western choirs from multiple countries perform. Amid festive lights and a TV broadcast mass, Israeli guards secure Manger Square for thousands expected to attend.
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