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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1975
Page
1
The editor Alex H Washburn presents a concise column on daily bread topics. Observations blend practical advice with reflections on meal preparation, frugality, and the role of food in daily life.
Hope's Community Development outline prompts city action to widen and realign N Hazel Street from the Missouri Pacific tracks to Rose Hill cemetery. The street carries state highway 29 north of the cemetery and bottle-necks I-30 access. City must secure right of way, cost surveys, and public input to upgrade a narrow dangerous corridor thus ensuring downtown access.
Pakistan Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto enters a second day of talks in Washington with promises of 300000 tons of food grain and possible lifting of a decade long arms embargo. He holds meetings with Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Kissinger, after a White House state dinner with President Ford praising Pakistan’s role in regional peace.
Nominations for Hempstead County awards are due March 1 1975. Any resident or teacher may nominate, with letters judged by a committee on service to family city county state or nation. Banquet set for March 14 at the chamber offices in Hope Arkansas.
In Little Rock the Senate debated extending public fund eligibility to savings and loan associations, matching banks. Sponsor J A Dooley Womack claimed fairness as the bill faced bank opposition and a tight vote, with amendments debated and one adopted on county fund deposits.
Rioters and looters battle police as military patrols sweep Lima and Arequipa. The government imposed a curfew from 10 pm to 5 am and declared a nationwide emergency after workers from the Guardia Civil struck for higher pay. Casualty figures are unconfirmed, with estimates of 30 to 50 killed and over 100 wounded. Stores were looted and authorities detained suspects amid a surge of military controls.
Washington AP report shows Senate Finance Chair Russell Long pressing action on House tariff repeal and antirecession tax cut. Al Ullman's Ways and Means panel resumes work aiming for final tax relief for low and middle income groups. House votes reinforce opposition to Ford oil tariff while Republicans rally to block a veto. Lincoln Day recess may slow action as Democrats push for timing.
Washington AP. Edward H. Levi former government antitrust lawyer and University of Chicago president was confirmed by the Senate as attorney general and likely to be sworn in Friday at the White House. Levi, 63, pledged tighter gun control legislation and favored capital punishment in limited cases while signaling continued energy and tariff policy debates. Ford aides touted progress despite tariff reform doubts as he works to explain administration plans amid debt limit and spending pressures.
Arkansas Highway Commission seeks about 48.7 million dollars annually from a gasoline tax increase to fund the state highway system, county roads, and city turnback funds. The plan, driven by higher construction costs and dwindling gasoline revenues, drew a cool reception from lawmakers and Gov. Pryor, who warned of a veto.
Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs Ark designates Friday March 21 as Hope Centennial Day. The ninth feature race will carry the Hope Centennial name and a trophy funded by residents of Hope. Centennial chair Haskell Jones and Hope Star manager Pod Rogers announced the plan with Ken Watkins of the Hot Springs Chamber assisting.
Dallas AP. A California moved company Twentieth Century Motor Car Corp. now under court receiver and led by Elizabeth Carmichael 42 faces warrants on 11 officials for conspiracy to steal by promoting a car the firm claimed would transform Dallas into a major auto manufacturing hub. The Dallas sheriff’s office issued the warrants, bonds set at 25000 by Justice of the Peace Robert Cole.
The House votes to recess for ten days after this session while the Senate cancels its Lincoln Day break to tackle economy and energy issues. Speaker Carl Albert defends the move citing commitments and upcoming district engagements as legislators begin a new term.
Sen. Henry M. Jackson of Washington launches his 1976 bid with a strong fundraising year and broad organization plans. He trails Ford in polls, faces questions from 1972 results, and aims to rebuild the New Deal coalition while leveraging support from labor and Jewish groups. His stance on Israel and Soviet policy colors his campaign as he tailors his image after past scepticism.
Clark County Judge Randall Mathis says bills will be introduced to provide 58 million in state turnback funds to cities and counties over two years. He and Hot Springs Mayor Tom Ellsworth met Gov. Pryor after failing to agree on distribution. The coalition seeks 28 million first year and 30 million second year, with Pryor backing no more than 23 million annually.
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