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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1977
Page
2
The Associated Press reports clear skies across Arkansas today and Wednesday with cold temperatures. A cold front that brought cooler weather Monday continues to influence the region, keeping nighttime lows frigid and daytime highs modest.
Weather summary for Hope Arkansas reports a sharp cold front bringing light rain snow showers, temperatures dropping to the teens and 20s with highs in the 40s by Wednesday. The report notes early morning conditions and 24 hour precipitation, plus a list of city staff and editorial personnel under the Hope Star publication.
Clyde H Davis of Hope P O Box 477 joins the American Shorthorn Association as a member. Swaffar notes members can record cattle vote and hold office and participate in breed promotion. The ASA with 7000 members operates shows sales and education from Omaha Nebraska.
In Hollandsburg Indiana four Spencer brothers aged 14 to 17 and stepbrother Gregory Brooks aged 2 were found shot to death in their mobile home. Their mother Betty Spencer, wounded, escaped after playing dead as attackers fled in Raymond Spencer’s car. Police seek two additional suspects after a break in at the trailer and theft of about 30 dollars. The community mourns as investigators describe the incident as an execution style slaying in a small town long known for safety.
A reader in Hope Arkansas replies to a February 4 1977 piece on local police issues. The letter defends police actions while criticizing some BMPCHC assertions and urges fact checking by the NAACP and public prints. It cites court records and calls for responsible reporting and support for officers.
About 400 men swept Ft. Leonard Wood Missouri searching for the bodies of two missing teens and evidence in the January 13 killings of three youths. FBI from Kansas City led the operation after a surviving teenager aided investigators in arresting Army Sgt. Johnny Lee Thornton.
Glenwood 26 year old Robert L. Coles died Monday night when his four wheel drive vehicle left U S 70 and rolled several times near Glenwood in Montgomery County He was thrown from the vehicle marking the fourth highway death in Arkansas this year
Mrs. Clarece Barksdale Hurst 4 a former Nevada County resident died Saturday in an Orlando Florida hospital where she lived Survivors include her husband Ralph Hurst of Orlando two sons Jerry and Dean Hurst both of Orlando four daughters Brenda Gumpper Carla Hurst Sheran Hurst and Pamela Hurst all of Orlando two brothers Dr Thomas Barksdale of West Memphis Ark William Vaden North Littl Rock two sisters Mrs Ivy Steed of Prc ott Mrs Dorothy McGough of Baton Rouge La and three grandchildren Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Laneburg Baptist Church with Mr Louie Wesson officiating Burial will be in the Laneburg cemetery Cornish Funeral Home in charge
Cowan opened fire inside a New Rochelle warehouse killing three coworkers and wounding others before a combined task force closed in. McLeod, first patrol on the scene, was killed attempting to reach the warehouse entrance. Cowan, an Army trained sharpshooter, retreated to the second floor and sprayed the area with an M16 before shooting himself.
A chili supper at Garrett Memorial Baptist Church on February 18 runs 5 to 9 pm with tickets 1.50 adults 1.00 children. Proceeds support youth choir. Pesticide certification meeting set for 7 pm Thursday at the county courthouse Hope. Call 777 5771 with questions. Chamber banquet March 3 honors Citizen of the Year and Teacher of the Year. nominations due February 21. Dr Charles W Jarvis of UT Dental School speaks. Also announced: University of Arkansas theater group debuts Under Milk Wood with Dave Barnes among cast. tours to state schools.
In Danville Arkansas the defense began its case in the capitol murder trial of John Elliott Gruzen as two psychiatrists were expected to testify. The prosecution rested after witness testimony placing Gruzen with Dana Mize the 12 year old victim before her disappearance and death.
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