Northerner Expected Sharply Colder Air in Arkansas
The Associated Press reports that a cold air mass from Canada is moving toward Arkansas. Forecasters say temperatures will drop over the next couple of days as Arctic air settles in.
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1976
Page
2
The Associated Press reports that a cold air mass from Canada is moving toward Arkansas. Forecasters say temperatures will drop over the next couple of days as Arctic air settles in.
The Hope Star previews a blue northerner moving into the state with dry conditions followed by a wintry weekend as temperatures drop to teens and 20s. In notices, obituaries report the deaths of Marion Becker, Princess Andre, Solomon Zeitlin, Dominic DeLucco, Freddy King with brief life details and ages.
In Beirut and southern Lebanon clashes persist between Palestinian and Christian factions and the pro Syria Saiqa and Al Fatah forces. No casualties reported. Security officials note tension in Palestinian camps while Arab peace troops urged delinquents to stop shooting.
William C. Gentry 72 dies in local hospital owner of Gentry Printing Company until 1975. Survivors include wife Agnes McDowell Gentry Arkadelphia son Dr W C Gentry Jr daughter and others. J B Fairchild son of Rev Fairchild dies in Camden funeral 2 p m Mount Moriah near Rosston. Cecil C Holmes 63 dies in hospital retired East Texas Motor Freight. Survivors include wife Susan Emmet children and grandchildren. funeral at Herndon chapel burial Memorial Gardens Texarkana.
The Housing Authority of Hope reports 190 rental units across five sites with 76 elderly tenants and 114 non elderly. Project 68 1 shows dwelling rent 62573 75 and total operating receipts 66524 79 with expenditures including maintenance and routine costs. Residual receipts total 17815 92, funds partly paid toward bonded indebtedness and taxes. Additional project 68 2 Shover Village notes dwelling rent 19822 58 and residual receipts 11780 63 with taxes totaling 7426 95. The authority pursues Section 8 Existing Housing Assistance and continues Urban Renewal wind down with property sales and Community Development projects. Contact 777 9742 for details.
The Federal Energy Administration reports U S oil demand averaging about 19 131 million barrels per day in the four weeks to Dec 17 a record breaking the 19 094 million daily mark set in February 1973. Cold eastern winters boosted heating oil and power generation demand while January is forecast colder than normal. Gasoline and other petroleum product use also rose over last year with distillates leading gains.
Chicago politics shift as George W Dunne wins Cook County Democratic chairmanship while Michael Bilandic becomes interim mayor after Daley's death. Candidates include Roman Pucinski William Singer Edward Burke and others as minority groups seek their own mayoral options. Vienna supplies 300 metric tons of city grown vegetables daily for Austria.
Community events include Special night watch services at Sutton Church of Nazarene with two sermons by Rev. Richburk and Rev. Palmer, midnight open communion, and refreshments. ADA workshop January 18 at Bank of Prescott features Sam Thorpe and Suzanne Cook. open to patients and staff. A three day coronary care workshop February 2 to 4 at Nevada County Hospital, no charge, led by Betty Lawson. contact Miki Nix. Monday sanitation holiday shifts affected and First Assembly of God Bible courses offered with January 10 deadline. Hope Lions host 1977 midwinter conference January 29-30 with 500 attendees booked in Hope hotels.
The Bethel A.M.E. Church Hope holds watch night services on New Year’s Eve starting at 10 with 30 minutes of fellowship, then 10:30 worship led by Pastor Dr. W.G. Wynn titled The Knock At The Door. Sunday features annual New Year worship with Communion and city wide fellowship at 7.
Health officials warn choking deaths rise at parties and holidays. The Heimlich Hug is promoted but cautions exist about improper use. Emergency coordinator Jim Roughton stresses acting fast and understanding risks while Red Cross and American Heart Association offer similar techniques.
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