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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1977
Page
2
The Associated Press reports a cold front will move into Arkansas tonight triggering possible thunderstorms and scattered showers across several areas. Meteorologists warn of developing storms and brief heavy downpours as a Weather Service advisories may follow.
A Hope Star weather note reports near record highs in the 70s across most of the state with a springlike forecast. tonight winds gust to 25 mph and higher over lakes. The paper lists subscription and mail rates, staff credits, and advertising contacts for the Hope Ark. edition.
Adm Stansfield Turner told the Senate panel he will prioritize lawful intelligence activity and selective public disclosure. Critics worry keeping naval rank could undermine CIA credibility as confirmation hearings begin.
The Rev LB Beard Jr of Lonoke Baptist Church plans to join 15 evangelists from across the United States on a two week preaching crusade in Nigeria starting November 2 and returning November 20. He funds his trip, totaling at least 1500 dollars, through a bank fund and will travel with Hands Over Sea founder Dr. J V A Winsett.
Government candidate Carlos Humberto Romero led in preliminary returns with about 2 to 1 margins as the three man election board delayed final results pending ballot checks. Opponent Ernesto Claramount Rozeville urged protests and claimed irregularities amid detentions of poll watchers and blocked observations.
Dr Jess W Scoggin of Nashville dies at a Nashville hospital age 58 years a World War I veteran and long time dentist. Services held at Latimer Funeral Home Chapel burial in Nashville Cemetery with two ministers officiating. He is survived by his wife Eva Watson Scoggin and sisters in California and Tennessee. W Lee Arnold 81 dies at his DeAnn home survivors include four sons three daughters and grandchildren. Funeral at White Oak Grove Baptist Church with burial in DeAnn cemetery under Herndon Funeral Home direction.
The Region IV fair at Henderson State University Arkadelphia on March 1 includes Nevada and Howard counties for grades 9–12 with finalists possibly advancing to the May International Science Fair in Cleveland Ohio. Junior division grades 7–8 compete for prizes. finalists may submit one original project. Exhibits judged 9 30 to 10 30 a m.
Costumed crowds fill New Orleans for America's biggest street party. Rex the King of Carnival leads parades by krewes while truck clubs decorate their own floats and throw necklaces and doubloons. The celebration aims to peak before Lent begins at midnight as revelers push toward sunrise.
Paul C. Warnke, nominated by President Carter for director of the U S Arms Control and Disarmament Agency and ambassador to SALT talks, undergoes a Senate Foreign Relations Committee vote while Armed Services eyes his past opposition to major weapons systems. A conservative filibuster threat looms as hearings probe his stance and background.
NBC signs former secretary of state Henry Kissinger as a five year special consultant on world affairs. He will not be an on air reporter but may provide behind the scenes access and guidance for NBC News. He will start in July and participate in at least one major documentary yearly with exclusive rights to memoir based programs.
Scientists led by Dr. Melvin N. A. Peterson of Scripps propose converting the 36,000 ton Glomar Explorer, built for the CIA, into a deep sea drilling and sampling vessel. With a Feb 28 NSD deadline, they aim to extend crust sampling to about 14,000 feet below the ocean surface, unlocking potential oil and gas discoveries and advancing deep geology research.
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance plans a June return to the Middle East to seek a Geneva peace conference after noting sharp differences between Israel and the Arabs. He reported progress as Saudi Arabia pledged no oil price hikes, while urging U S pressure on Israel amid ongoing diplomatic efforts following March and April visits to Washington by regional leaders.
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