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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1976
Page
2
The Associated Press reports a cold front moved into northwest Arkansas bringing colder temperatures and light snow flurries with no accumulation.
Hope Star reports a cold front crossing Arkansas with high 40s to 50s and low 20s to 30s, fair skies then cloudiness, a Pacific system promising Sunday precipitation, and ongoing regional headlines plus staff notices and subscriptions rates. The forecast calls for cooler air, lighter winds, and continued dry to unsettled conditions into the weekend.
Amnesty House press secretary described the review as a limited effort not involving the Justice Department, while Mrs Hart said her husband hoped for a general amnesty for draft evaders and deserters. Ford later said he would reevaluate but claimed he was merely looking into it at Mrs Hart's request.
Kawinis Program Chairman K G Hamilton spoke at the Sheraton Inn on December notes recalling past Hope Kiwanis chapters, 1928 ads, and the 1975 76 year as a high point. He read from Legionaire Magazine on service club roles and closed with Psalm 23. Guests included Mel Kusins, Tom Maddox, Mary Jackson, and John Williams.
Protestant, Roman Catholic, and Jewish leaders denounced Sun Myung Moon and the Unification Church as anti-democratic and anti-Jewish. They urged Congress to probe Moon's ties to a South Korean agency and questioned his calls for patriotism and unity. The panel included Rev James leBar, Rev Jorge Lara-Brand, Rabbi Marc Tanenbaum, and Rabbi A James Rudin.
Johnson and Conway counties rejected a three-mill road tax in November but plan to bill taxpayers for a voluntary payment. St. Francis County also rejected the tax and will not issue voluntary bills, with County Judge Sonny Hamilton citing higher costs to administer.
Stella Cooley Smith aged 93 died Tuesday in a Murfreesboro hospital. Services set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Latimer Funeral Home Chapel Nashville with Frank Bowlby officiating. Burial in Mt. Tabor Cemetery near Murfreesboro. Survivors include son Charlie Smith of Nashville Ark two daughters Pauline Stueart and Bella Smith, a brother J Rector Cooley, eight grandchildren ten great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.
Rep. Wilbur Mills says stopping drinking was the hardest thing he ever did. The Arkansas Democrat, longtime Ways and Means chairman, leaves Congress after 38 years and will be succeeded by Jim Guy Tucker. He recalls blackouts, memory gaps, and a 1974 incident with stripper Fanne Foxe but says life is better since sobriety.
The Postal Service reports faster overall mail delivery with first class letters at 1.53 days for the year ended June 30, and aims to boost reliability. Local mail reaches addresses the next day 9 percent of the time, 600 mile mail by day two 92 percent, and long distance by day three 90 percent.
In overnight clashes in southern Lebanon Palestinians and Christians fought along four locations near the border. Wafa accused Christians of initiating the fighting with possible Israeli support. No casualties reported. Christian leaders said Palestinian guerrillas threatened southern towns.
President elect Carter says bold promises may be hard to deliver while advisers warn against quick changes. Jody Powell and Harold Brown temper expectations on defense cuts. Califano notes welfare reform hinges on a healthier economy. Mondale warns of limited vice presidency power while planning to act as Carter’s chief staff person.
AP&L chairman Reeves Ritchie said the Arkansas Power and Light Co remains deeply interested in coal slurry pipelines, noting misinterpretation of a funding comment. He expects several pipelines to move low-sulphur coal, including a Wyoming to Arkansas line. Middle South Utilities subsidiaries handle financing and study via Systems Fuel Inc. AP&L previously proposed White Bluff plants but the PSC limited to two for environmental reasons.
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