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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1972
Page
6
AP dispatch notes Nixon Ribicoff compromise may push welfare reform through the Senate. Proposals raise annual aid from 2400 to 3000 now and 4000 after three years, signaling a shift from aid for the needy to a partisan fight amid inflation concerns.
The State Department said some Communist nations reacted positively to President Nixon's peace plan, boosting hope for a negotiated settlement. Secretary Rogers noted public support abroad and warned that while some enemies show interest, others remain uncertain. Additional departmental briefings echoed the cautious optimism.
An official from a European Communist nation, noted for good China ties, says it is hard to refute Nixon aiming to end the war. Rogers reiterates that North Vietnam’s non rejection of Nixon’s plan is a hopeful sign and could push for meaningful negotiations. Muskie portrays Hanoi’s Paris statements as rejection, adding political tension to the Vietnam talks. Rogers rails against Muskie’s critique, warning the administration faces a sharp clash over peace strategy.
Rep. David Pryor told El Dorado businessmen he would run for the U S Senate, with a formal Camden announcement expected by March 1. An on the record note followed as newsmen were removed from the meeting at an El Dorado motel.
Britain and West Germany join Norway Sweden Denmark Finland in recognizing Bangladesh as a new nation carved from Pakistan last December. Sir Alec Douglas-Home said recognition marks a new era of friendship with South Asia. Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg likely to follow while France and Italy delay. The Soviet bloc largely recognizes, while the United States holds no immediate plans.
The Hope Star reports that Harry Hawthorne seeks re election as Hempstead County Treasurer. He thanks citizens for past support and pledges to continue devoting his time and effort to the duties of the office and asks for votes in the upcoming Democratic Primary.
Washington reports the unemployment rate edged down from 6 to 5.9 percent while total jobless increased by 752,000 to 5.447 million. Nonfarm payrolls rose to 71.4 million on a seasonal basis, with average hourly earnings at 3.53 and weekly earnings at 129.20 despite a shorter work week.
In Belfast AP report, an IRA Provisional officer said the anti-British guerrillas would steer clear of the British troops ordered to disperse Sunday's Catholic mourning march in Newry. He warned it would be unwise to enter a situation with risk of arrest or gunfire as up to 30,000 demonstrators are expected, organized by the Civil Rights Association to honor 13 Catholics slain in a prior clash.
The Associated Press outlines the Northern Ireland crisis with Catholics and Protestants in conflict. British troops total 15,000 as the Civil Rights Association urges IRA gunmen to stay away. Riots erupt in Belfast Lower Falls with four snipers shot by troops and clashes in Lurgan as tensions surge over reunification and governance.
William Beebe Jr. of Hope charged with failure to yield the right of way after a collision with a large truck driven by William C. Forthman of Gordon on Highway 67 east of Meyer's Bakery. Beebe was turning left into the Meyers Plant where he works. heavy damage reported to the pickup.
The Fouke Arkansas monster story heads to a full length film to be shot in Fouke with local residents advising and acting. Producers say the film will be respectful, using a gorilla suit for monster scenes while showing the town and its people as they tell it. The tale began last spring when Bobby Ford and his family reported an encounter at their home on U S 71.
A group of 21 Hope leaders witnessed the signing of a Loan and Grant Contract by HUD Area Director Dr. Wayne H. Babbitt and Housing Authority Chairman Hubert Thrash in Little Rock. The federal share totals 2 880 033 dollars with local funds around 800 000, execution over five years. Attendees included Thrash and Vincent W. Foster among others.
American fighter bombers conducted their 35th strike inside North Vietnam this year targeting an antiaircraft battery retaliating against an unarmed reconnaissance plane. Captain James D Entremont reported thick smoke obscured the target with limited post raid damage details. Fighting continued in the Mekong Delta with nine South Vietnamese troops killed and 16 wounded.
The Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce calls for 1972 Citizen of the Year nominations. Residents may nominate any Hempstead County person with written reasons by March 10, 1972, for consideration at the March 23 banquet.
All Around Town items list Randy Hatch in pre law at university, Tommi Lou Watson winning an Esso Disney World trip, with plans to travel from Arkansas to Florida. Mrs. Blanch Lewallen recovering from a broken hip at St. Vincent Infirmary. B and PW Club dinner with Ruth McElroy speaker on Personality Through Speech. Local students named to the 1971 National Student Register from Ouachita Baptist, Southern State, and Texas Women's University.
The Arkansas Claims Commission postponed a $13,543 claim against the state by Associated Wholesale Grocery Inc due to a witness illness. The firm said it lost funds after relying on alleged misstatements by the Secretary of State's office regarding lien searches on Park Hill AG store in North Little Rock and Park Hill inventory.
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