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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1976
Page
2
The Associated Press reports Arkansas warm spell ends as a cold front forms over the state just after midnight, signaling a sharp drop in temperatures and unsettled weather ahead.
The Hope Star reports a cold front moving through Arkansas with cooler temperatures tonight and Wednesday. Northwestern winds up to 20 mph and wind warnings for northern and western lakes accompany the forecast. Also listed are extensive postal subscription rates and office details for Hope and nearby counties.
A federal mediator called a negotiating session to end a strike at seven large resort hotels as non union workers tried to restore service for thousands of tourists. Union president Herbert Pinky Schiffman postponed threats to widen the strike until talks with management and mediator Leland Dean.
Carver L. Brewer of Hope dies at local hospital after WWI service and steel career. Survived by Edna Neal Brewer wife, four daughters, two sisters, seven grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren. Services Wednesday at Oakcrest Chapel. Burial Memory Gardens. Charlie E. Sharp, 75, Nashville area farmer and WWII veteran, funeral held in Nashville with burial Mt. Pleasant cemetery.
In Hayti Missouri a wood frame house on the north edge of Mayti burned Monday night killing Antonio McKay 15 months and Lashanna Renea Olden 2 The children's mother Johnnie Mae Olden 18 suffered second degree burns over about 30 percent of her body and was treated at a local hospital then a Memphis Tennessee facility David Lockett 16 was injured with cuts and bruises The fire started after a wood fire was left burning and the home burned to the ground before firefighters arrived
President Carter suggested progress toward an economic package aimed at reducing unemployment and inflation. He indicated public works programs and tax cuts would be included to stimulate growth, with advisers estimating the cost at roughly 15 to 20 billion dollars as final decisions are awaited.
A man stresses family importance while his daughters, Terry 19 Lisa 17 and Diana 16, are involved in a call for information. He says any clues to identify who, why would be well spent as they seek closure.
A sharp drop in food exports and a surge in petroleum and other imports produced a record November trade deficit of 906 million dollars. The year’s deficit may reach 4 billion, with oil imports rising over 75 million and total imports at 10.5 billion while exports fall to 9.6 billion.
In Dorchester, Rev. James K. Allen reports two fragile pages held by him may be the first half of the Declaration of Independence. National Archives experts caution until fibers and ink are analyzed, noting Jefferson drafts and a printer's fold support authenticity considerations.
The Liberian tanker Olympic Games struck a sand bar about 15 miles from Philadelphia and ruptured its hull while docking at BP docks. At least 134000 gallons of crude spilled into the Delaware River. Coast Guard divers inspected the damage as cleanup began with a 2000 foot boom and vacuuming operations underway.
EPA tests of 293 milk samples after the September explosion indicate three to four excess thyroid cancers in the United States from radioactive fallout. The Nov. 17 blast shows no evidence of harm. EPA chief Train calls for ending atmospheric nuclear testing.
At 3rd Pine intersection Tuesday morning a collision occurred when Elva E. Young pulled in front of John M. Purtle’s pickup. Minor injuries and damage were reported. Young was charged with failure to yield right of way by Hope Police.
The Missionary Baptist Church of McNab hosts a New Year wake from 7:30 p.m. to midnight with musical talent invited and a 11 p.m. sermon. Also announced are ERA public forums in five Arkansas cities including Hope School library January 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. moderated by Shirley Griffin. The American Diabetic Association workshop and a three day coronary care course at Nevada County Hospital Prescott feature speakers Sam Thorpe and Betty Lawson with free admission and contacts for Miki Nix.
At the Hope Rotary Club's December 23 gathering at the Sheraton Inn, officers were approved: John Robert Graves as president, Gilbert Travis as vice-president, Harry Platt as secretary treasurer, and Vic Massanelli and Bill Reinhardt as directors, to start in June. A carol program followed with Rev. Ralph Madison and Mrs. B. C. Hyatt, and guests Wesley Bittle, Frank Jones, Bob Huber, Sydney McMath, and Jack McCabe. Birthday wishes were sent to four members. Don Williams moves to Texarkana before the next meeting.
The record cigar reportedly measures about 67 inches in length and would require roughly 600 hours to smoke, per the source text.
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