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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1973
Page
5
A compact opinion piece by editor Alex H. Washburn reflects on daily life and moral reflections offered in the Our Daily Bread column. The short essay critiques common habits and urges simple, measured living with practical insights and a steady tone.
The Red River Valley Association fixes April 23 24 1973 for its Shreveport convention and outlines a 1974 budget totaling just under 35 million dollars, with 6.5 million for Red River navigation and 640 000 for Millwood Lake O&M. The piece warns against Texarkana expansion plans to bypass Fulton and shift river commerce, urges continued dues and convention attendance, and notes market shifts away from letterpress toward offset printing and rising sale prices for older Linotype and Intertype equipment.
City subscribers told to call 777-3431 between 6 and 6 30 p m Saturday before or by 5 p m for a carrier delivery if the paper is missing.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee endorsed a plan to cut off foreign aid after April 30 unless President Nixon releases 4.5 billion in domestic funds. The measure attaches to a military aid bill for 1.55 billion over four months, affecting 64 countries and tying aid to domestic program spending across Agriculture, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Health and Welfare.
Mrs. Wanda Eason guides three Hopewell School students in a cultural program by the Hope Junior Auxiliary. David Endsley spins a Spin-O-Story dial to select words for a short story assignment in the class.
The United States urged immediate POW releases while North Vietnam and the Viet Cong said they would pause until cease-fire terms are honored. 163 Americans freed so far. 422 still held in Vietnam and Laos as Paris conference weighs the move.
In Little Rock, the Arkansas Senate approved a measure to reinstate the death penalty with guidelines for its application. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Larry Douglas, would give juries the power to decide between death and a lesser penalty in capital cases, with nonmandatory deployment for specified crimes. The vote was 31 to 3, sending the bill to the House.
Phoenixville, Pa AP Capt George K Wanat Jr spoke at Valley Forge Army Hospital about his 10 months in a Viet Cong jungle prison. He described isolation in a bamboo cage, rice meals, and dreams of freedom, noting the human mind proved more amazing than expected amid the hardships.
LITTLE ROCK AP Agreement may have been reached on state aid for cities. Rep Bobby L. Glover Carlisle said Monday he collected 77 House signatures on an amendment to provide local governments 19 million dollars in the first year and 20 million in the second year of the next biennium. He plans to offer the amendment today.
Hope Builders Supply Concrete Plant faces city scrutiny for alleged cement build up in gutters and storm sewers along South Pine Street. City officials plan court relief if the issue is not corrected, while manager Vic Massanelli defends spill control and cites recent weather affecting catch basins.
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