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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1972
Page
6
Our Daily notes total construction in Arkansas rose 19 percent in 1971 over 1970 with residential housing surging by 50 percent per a F W Dodge press release McGraw Hill. Nonresidential construction gained only 7 percent as economic slack slowed business building.
The second draw of capsules in the fourth Vietnam era draft lottery produced No 319 for men born Oct 11 1983 while No 2 was assigned to those born Sept 2 1974. The ceremony in the Commerce Department auditorium outlined the sequence for 1973 calls as President Nixon pushes toward a volunteer force by mid 1973 with calls likely lower than previous years and the process described as fair and equitable for all young men.
Carter Sutton announces candidacy for Hempstead County Judge through the Hope Star. He cites seven years in road building and maintenance and prior service as County Tax Assessor, pledging efficient, courteous service and focus on juvenile issues while urging voter support.
The IRS urges taxpayers to file their own returns, expecting fewer to use professional services. Commissioner Johnnie M. Walters says at least 30 million people should complete forms with the simple one-page Form 1060 and standard deduction. An automatic two month extension is now available for the April 17 deadline.
The Associated Press reports near cold wave conditions for northern Arkansas tonight with one to three inches of snow possible in the north and less than an inch in the south. Overnight lows will dip into the teens north to mid 30s south, with highs in the 40s and 50s expected today.
Hoyte R. Pyle, executive director of the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System since 194, submitted his resignation effective September 1. The Teacher Retirement Board approved Joe Hudson as the new executive director, replacing Pyle.
Hempstead County reports 944 farms in 1989, down from 1,396 in 1984. Of 1900 farms, 483 sold 2500 or more in the year, vs 395 in 1964. Average farm size 225.6 acres. average farm value 41881. Other figures show farm product values rising from 1969 to 1988, plus first release of corporate structure data for farms selling 2800 and over.
Citizens for Schools in Hope School District No 1-A announces its third meeting Thursday February 3 at 7 30 p m in Hope City Hall Auditorium. The open session invites all interested as the group, formed as a fact finding body, will discuss finances, buildings, curriculum, tax structure and more with guest speakers from a Benton advisory group formed in 1970.
Citizens National Bank of Hope held its annual stockholders meeting on February 1. President R M LaGrone Jr announced asset growth of more than 3.5 million dollars in 1971, a 16 percent rise, and the bank’s status as the largest bank between Texarkana and Little Rock with total assets of 25 million dollars. Two new directors were elected: Ned Ray Purtle and Joe Hawkins. Purtle, Hope High School graduate and Oklahoma State alumnus, has held multiple state livestock and cattle industry posts and serves as vice president of the Arkansas Hereford Association. He and wife Carolyn Barham live on old Highway 67 East and attend First Baptist Church of Hope.
Snow, drizzle, and rain sweep eastern two thirds of the country as major storms hit the Great Plains and Appalachians. Travel advisories stretch from the Rockies to the Ozarks with up to four inches of snow in some areas. Greensboro and Asheville in North Carolina report several inches of snow, while Florida and the Gulf Coast endure thunderstorms and soaking rains. Weather alerts spread to Wyoming and Nebraska Panhandle as another storm system approaches.
The Arkansas Selective Service Board postponed ordering conscientious objector James A. Carfangno Jr. to report for work at the University of Arkansas Medical Center while his federal suit challenges the board. Carfangno, 22, of Atkins argues the Russellville board wrongly refused to reclassify him to a 2A deferment as a teacher. The judge set trial for 20 to 30 days.
Israel agrees to indirect talks with Egypt on reopening the Suez Canal with the United States as go-between. Cairo says any Israeli decision must reach UN mediator Jarring before comment. Sadat signals openness to UN mediation despite rejecting U.S. participation. Meir says Jarring’s mission stalemated until broader understandings with Washington.
AP Special Correspondent Peter Arnett reports the Tax Foundation finds wages gains up to 30 percent over six years did not keep purchasing power. Inflation and taxes reduced real income, with a $10 000 salary in 1986 worth far less today after tax and inflation, and higher state taxes outpacing federal increases. Dr. Elsie Waters notes rising government spending and taxes erode spendable income.
Thousands of mourners in Londonderry attend a candlelit funeral for 13 killed in the Bloody Sunday clash with British paratroops. Catholic communities across Northern Ireland observe strikes and security tightens as retaliation threatens more violence.
The 1970 census reveals rural Hempstead down 6.8 percent while urban rose 4.9 percent. Urban 8 810 persons or 45.6 percent. rural 10 498 or 54.4 percent. Hope gained 411 residents. rural area lost 764, 353 countywide. County Clerk Pat House warns that 129 voters with four year no-shows have had registration cancelled and must re register 20 days before elections. In addition to voting changes, precinct moves require notice. Martha Stevens returns from Texarkana after surgery. Hempstead Farm Bureau to host a 7 p.m. potluck February 3. Gordon Renshaw to discuss drug abuse. Back shop wags note Bob Jackson’s filing status. Hope Booster Club plans all sports banquet.
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