10 Feb 1975
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1975
Page
1
Alex H Washburn presents a concise daily editorial digest covering current events and cultural notes with brisk commentary and focused insights. The column blends brief summaries and punchy takeaways in a compact weekly flavor.
The Star bid Hope as a meeting site for the Arkansas Press Association summer state convention but failed due to insufficient banquet space. APA noted room gaps and a 260-person need under one roof, with Hope’s 372 guest rooms spread across six motels and limited assembly space. The piece proposes a combined Youth Center and convention hall as a practical solution, citing Sarasota Florida as a model and foreseeing annual convention potential with proper facilities.
A southbound train on the KCS and LA railroad struck a westbound pickup on State Highway 355 near Patmos Arkansas Sunday at 7 50 p m killing the driver Grippie F Hollis 60 of Rt 1 Patmos The truck was knocked 51 feet from impact The train Extra 4115 South was signaling with bell and horn Weather was clear Trooper Turner says funeral arrangements will be announced by Herndon Funeral Home Survivors include his mother and three brothers Also reported Boston AP Chaplain Robert H Hamill 62 died Saturday
Secretary Kissinger arrived in Israel to test prospects for a renewed Israeli Egyptian disengagement. Opposition leader Begin urged elections before any Sinai concessions, while Kissinger planned a 10 day regional tour with March 10 return to firm up an Israeli Egyptian deal if possible.
Duckett Farms of Hope listed as one of 15 consignors for the Arkansas Shorthorn Polled Shorthorn Sale at Conway on February 18. Paul Mallett of Plumerville also consigns. Seventy five head including 20 bulls and 55 females will be offered at Major Lewis sale barn starting at 6 p.m. Arkansas Shorthorn Association members hold an informal dinner the night before at the Ramada Inn in Conway.
The Hempstead County Industrial Foundation annual stockholders meeting will be at the Chamber of Commerce office in Hope on Monday at 7 30 p m for election of directors and other business. All stockholders are urged to attend.
In Venice the alarm system stopped an overnight attempt to steal Titian Donatello and other Renaissance works from the Basilica of the Friars. Thieves breached gates and doors but triggered the alarm when entering the chapel. they escaped with no paintings recovered. Raphael and Piero della Francesca works had been stolen earlier from Urbino.
Washington AP reports Congress is shaping an alternative to President Ford’s energy program, with at least two dozen Democratic lawmakers proposing substitutes. The House has passed a 90 day delay on Ford’s $3 per barrel tax, while the Senate Finance Committee pursues final action this week. Critics warn the plan could raise fuel costs and inflation, primarily hurting low income families.
A 24-year-old man in Fort Worth surrendered to police and said he killed seven people in two crimes on a single Saturday. He described stabbing two women at an apartment where five others were slain in October, rapes, kidnapping, and hostage scenarios across Riverside Village and Prince Hall Garden apartments before turning himself in at a minister’s house.
About 19,000 workers in Missouri and California walked out at midnight Sunday. In St Louis 12,000 Machinists District 837 members demanded higher wages and benefits, threatening slowed or halted production. California 7,000 workers picketed Santa Monica, Huntington Beach, Torrance, Vandenberg, and Palmdale affecting A4 fighter output.
President Ford witnessed the installation of James T. Lynn as director of the Office of Management and Budget, his second Cabinet appointment. Lynn, 47, previously HUD secretary, succeeds Roy Ash who resigns to lead Litton Industries. Ford heads to Texas and Kansas after the ceremony for a two day economic energy tour with governors and legislators.
The Arkansas Supreme Court reversed the Arkansas Savings and Loan Board granting a Mountain Home charter to Home Savings and Loan Association, siding with First State Building and Loan Association which protested. The ruling found the board failed to show the required facts and substantial evidence, remitting to administrative responsibility. The court also ruled Faulkner County may not tax based on disputed reassessment notices, finding no proper notice to owners and emphasizing notice essential.
The Arkansas General Assembly enters week five with key debates ahead on the Equal Rights Amendment and collective bargaining for public employees. Bills for truck weight limits, teachers negotiations, and ethics face hearings and votes as Pryor’s agenda proceeds.
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