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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1972
Page
5
The Louisville Times reports Indian biologists find garlic oil kills larvae of certain pests while sparing birds and animals. It may offer a non toxic alternative to DDT, though research is ongoing. Possible field odor noted. broader environmental impact urged.
Gov. Dale Bumpers urged a rapid, expeditious approval of his special session program at a joint House Senate session. He said the plan, backed by Dr. Roger Bost, could bring $26 million in federal funds and save about $2 million in state money over 18 months, with potential gains in services for the mentally and physically handicapped. The day opened with routine readings of 63 administration bills as lawmakers faced the funeral of Rep. Leon Halsted and his wife, found dead in his North Little Rock drugstore, authorities calling it murder-suicide.
Gov. Dale Bumpers named a six member task force four whites and two blacks to mediate racial troubles in Marianna. The panel includes C. E. Hynes Jacque Peterson Bill Bowen Corliss Howard Harry Haines and Dr Roosevelt Brown with Hynes Howard and Brown black. A sixth member is to be contacted after plans are set. Meanwhile Idabel Oklahoma sees a one month bid reception delay on the $3.5 million McCurtain County Memorial Hospital project.
In Little Rock Arkansas environmentalists opposing Gillham Dam on the Cossatot River filed a federal brief alleging the U S Corps of Engineers did not provide a proper environmental impact statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Richard Arnold of Texarkana, lawyer for the group, said the engineers failed to conform to NEPA provisions in their statement submitted last month.
Jerry H Garrett announced his candidacy for Hempstead County Tax Assessor. He has a decade in the ready mix concrete business and works in related construction fields. He attended Texarkana Junior College and Henderson State Teachers College and is married to Sara Mack Cox with three sons.
Washington AP reports Selective Service Director Curtis W. Tarr ordered local boards to place over 11,000 pending inductees and 115,000 members of the 1972 Extended Priority Selection Group into the less vulnerable Second Priority group. The move bars drafts unless a national emergency arises. It affects 1971 induction postponements and those with end dates before April 1. Lottery number 200 set as a temporary 1972 ceiling.
Lawrenc e O Brien calls for Haldeman to document charges against Nixon peace critics or retract and apologize. Dole warns candidates to put national interests first as Muskie criticizes the latest plan. McGovern blasts Red-baiting and urges ending U S involvement in Vietnam.
Washington AP The Buffalo River would become a national park after a voice vote in the U S House. Rep John Paul Hammerschmidt notes speedy action and hopes Senate approval and presidential signing. The measure authorizes 132 miles and 95 700 acres with 16 million for land acquisition and 9 million for five year development.
In Saigon a split emerged between President Nguyen Van Thieu and the Nixon administration over the political aspects of Nixon’s eight point peace plan. Thieu demanded Saigon negotiate political matters rather than Washington and was angered by a State Department comment that the U.S. is flexible on Thieu’s resignation timing ahead of a new presidential election. The plan keeps Thieu as a potential candidate, with observers noting greater weakness the longer the gap before voting. Thieu reportedly ordered his ambassador to the United States to seek clarifications.
A valve seminar will be conducted at Red River Vocational Technical School on Thursday February 10 at 7 00 pm. A J Norre of Shreveport Crane Company will present a history of Crane Company and industry trends. Two films Piping Pointers and Choosing the Right Valve will be shown and there will be 50 sample valves on display. Booklets will be available.
Walk-A-Thon participants in Hope Arkansas are urged to register before March 11 to collect sponsors. Registration forms are available at Red River Vocational Technical School Business Department or by phone 5722 or 5328, and at the high school and junior high offices. Proceeds support birth defects research and local care education.
Mrs. Pat House announces candidacy for re election to the office of County Clerk of Hempstead County subject to the Democratic Primary. She says she has the experience to do the work and has enjoyed serving the people, asking for vote and support in the upcoming primary.
House and Senate panels advanced rival bills to end the West Coast dock strike. The Senate Labor Committee endorsed a compulsory arbitration plan urged by President Nixon, with a small change in selecting arbitrators. A House labor subcommittee also drafted a different approach, signaling competing paths to resolution.
Reese Chambless underwent throat surgery at Schumpert Hospital in Shreveport and is in Room 247. Republican Women met in Little Rock, while discussions on women’s rights occurred at Southern State College with speakers La Donna Harris and Dr. Eleanor Swartz. Red Cross Blood Drive planned for Feb 14 at First Baptist Church, with a 48 pint deficit on the quota. Marine and Navy personnel assigned abroad, Patmos Jamboree set for Feb 12 with no admission, Edna and The Misfits performing in New Boston Texas. Legislative action on 60 day partial injunctions against strikes advancing in Senate and House committees ahead of Lincoln Day recess.
The Living Textbook program presents the News Quiz sponsored by Ladies Specialty Shop and Hope Star. Page four features the quiz asking readers to identify unfamiliar news names, with answers on page three.
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