25 Feb 1977
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1977
Page
1
Alex H. Washburn writes a concise editorial column titled Our Daily Bread. It offers brief reflections on current events and everyday matters in a readable, opinionated voice.
New York anthropologist Dr. Michael Harner suggests Aztec rites on pyramid tops were primarily cannibalistic rather than religious. He cites Diaz’s reports of skull racks and mass killings, arguing the empire’s meat shortage fueled widespread cannibalism, contrasting guide stories from a 1940 Mexico trip.
Notice for Star subscribers to call 777-8841 if not received. Call times are Monday to Friday 6 to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday 3:30 to 4 p.m. A carrier will deliver the paper and readers are asked not to call outside these times.
Miami activist Bob Kunst rebutted Anita Bryant after she blamed gay activists for losing a TV series. A Tele-Tactics telegram cited extensive publicity for the cancellation. Bryant called it blacklisting and said the dream of a television series was harmed.
The 12 year old Liberian registered tanker Hawaiian Patriot exploded burned and sank about 320 miles west of Honolulu. One crewman was killed and 38 rescued by a nearby merchant ship as the vessel carrying roughly 28 million gallons of crude oil from Indonesia to Hawaii reported a leak of about five million gallons before the blast.
President Idi Amin ordered all Americans in Uganda to meet him on Monday and barred departures until after the meeting. A Ugandan information official said Americans would be free to leave afterward if they wish, with about 250 Americans estimated to be in the country.
The Star announces higher subscription prices effective Monday February 28 as postal deposits and newsprint costs climb. Carriers share the increase. new rates apply to Hope and neighboring towns by carrier and to multiple Arkansas counties by mail. No prepayments on unexpired subscriptions at old rates accepted.
A gunman held a teenage girl and her infant hostage in a Syracuse second floor apartment after a fatal shooting. Police commissioner said the hostage woman and child faced potential death if tear gas was used. One man was killed and a patrolman wounded in the early incident.
Volunteers will canvass Hope on Sunday February 27 as Heart Sunday. Public contributions fund the heart program, and volunteers will distribute materials regardless of donations.
MARSHALL Ark AP the defense rested its case in the trial of Searcy County Sheriff Loren Reeves charged as an accomplice in the murder of former Sheriff Billy Joe Holder Two Kimberling City Missouri witnesses said Norman Sutterfield who is accused of firing the shotgun blast was in a restaurant nearby on Feb 9 1976 A third witness the restaurant operator could not confirm Sutterfield's presence Kimberling City about 90 miles from Marshall The prosecution alleges Reeves knew Robert Baysinger hired Sutterfield Baysinger convicted of capital felony murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole After the defense rested closing arguments were to begin Reeves testified that he feared Baysinger would kill him if he spoke to State Police He said Baysinger threatened to kill anyone who talked to authorities about the case Reeves claimed information he gave to police appeared in the street next day A written Reeves statement read to the jury said Baysinger planned to hire someone to kill Holder
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