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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1977
Page
2
The government may hire an advertising agency for up to 300000 to persuade Americans that the two dollar bill is useful. Washington officials consider the campaign after earlier efforts failed.
Officials note tepid public use of the reissued two dollar bill since its return last April. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing reports 222 million of about 415 million printed have circulated, while millions remain hoarded as souvenirs. A campaign to boost acceptance may begin if approved, aiming to explain benefits and encourage retail use.
Bearden Leachville Bell Parkin Benham Marianna Bookout Jonesboro Caldwell Rogers Douglas Texarkana Ford Little Rock Gibson Dermott Hargrove Stuttgart Hendrix Prescott Henry Fayetteville Howell Jacksonville Locke Hamburg Nelson Pine Bluff Rainwater Greenwood Ray Havana Sheid Mountain Home Watson Monette. Art is man's refuge from adversity.
Obituary notices include Mary J. Harmon 76 of Nashville died February 9 in a Hope hospital with survivors in several states. James Dalco Hays 79 of Little Rock area died at Medical Center with two sons and six others, burial at Water Creek near Guernsey. Edith Fay Postlethwait 72 formerly Prescott died in Albuquerque New Mexico with four sons and four daughters among 27 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.
Crew of the S S Mason Lykes reports an armed boarding by 15 pirates near Buena Ventura Colombia. The crew blew the whistle and the attackers fled with only a watch and lighter as the ship remained at sea.
Inflation in building costs and a shrinking state surplus raise the prospect of private investment in Arkansas parks. Sen. Clarence Bell's bill to permit leasing park land to private firms sailed through the Senate and heads to the House.
In Little Rock city government debate, Director A M Sandy Keith urged hiring a black police team to "get tough with black criminals" arguing it would improve arrests and court acceptance. Myra Jones opposed a force patrolling women and others warned against hiring for race.
Rep Bennie Ryburn proposes designating 3 percent auto tax income as special revenue for street and road improvements. The plan would divert about 19.5 million to the Highway Department with 4.2 million each to cities and counties, but Gov Pryor likely opposes. Mark Twain quote closes the item.
Millwood Shrine Club met on February 8 at Henry's Cafe Nashville and installed new officers led by President James McLarty and First Vice President Charles Norman. The meeting honored a 60th wedding anniversary couple and featured a Sweetheart buffet with Nashville hostesses. A contract to bring the Carden Johnson Circus to Hope on August 5, 1977 was announced and plans were made for a March motorcade to Shreveport Crippled Children's Hospital.49 members and guests attended. next meeting set for April 12 in Hope.
Arkansas lawmakers introduced multiple education and policy bills. Rep Julian Streett proposed periodic testing to set graduation standards and grade level goals with statewide testing in grades three five eight and 12. Other measures include flat 800 per student state aid, open cut mining regulation, a court of appeals constitutional amendment, and a special tax for alcohol counseling programs.
Albert Burkett Patten, 88, native of Atlanta Louisiana, died February 9 at a Shreveport hospital. He was former general agent for L&A KCS lines in Alexandria and Hope. Survived by wife Ada, son Rev J Frederick Patten, two grandchildren, three sisters. Services Friday at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Alexandria. Burial Greenwood Cemetery Pineville.
A Sunday 7 p.m. youth led service at Calvary Baptist Church 1201 W Avenue B features Tina Cobb Denise Dougan Dennis Dougan Glenda Ford Mike Gilbert Cindy Inlow Renee Inlow Chris Jordan Kathy Jordan Donna Ross Sharon Rowe Doyle Smith Cindy Sutton Beverly White Brad Wright Cathy Young Joe Young with adult advisors Dortha McKillip and Phil Pearson the service targets youth and adults alike.
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