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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1975
Page
1
A newspaper opinion notes two conclusions from a recent survey: highway accidents drop with lower speeds and the 55 mph speed limit remains. It argues many drivers lack skills to stop safely, citing icy roads and emergency braking techniques to steer and brake alternately for control.
Bill Etter resigns after 15 years as mayor of Washington Arkansas effective January 6 and is succeeded by Paul Keel appointed by the City Council Keel, a former Houston attorney and abstractor, is the grandson of former Hempstead County Sheriff R L Keel
Ronald Reagan heads to his Santa Barbara ranch as Edmund G. Brown Jr. is inaugurated governor before a joint legislature and statewide audience. Brown vows belt tightening, cuts, and job creation while reviewing all programs for savings amid a looming 11 billion dollar budget.
A second round of negotiations aimed at ending the month-old Air Line Employees Association strike against Texas International was held in Washington. No significant progress was reported after Monday's fruitless session between airline negotiators and striking ground workers, involving about 2,000 members since December 1.
A man in Arab dress seized a British Airways jet at Heathrow and held a stewardess hostage, demanding to fly to Paris. Police negotiated from the control tower as the aircraft landed from Manchester at 2 20 p.m. Forty six passengers disembarked, with uncertainty about the total aboard.
On New Year’s Eve Microfilm Center of Dallas received two volumes from Star circulation director C.M. Rogers Jr. and Star publisher A.H. Washburn. They delivered 40 bound files covering 1957 to 1966, extending the Star’s microfilm archive to 18 years, with earlier eight years already stored. The current effort involves daily Dallas mail copies for ongoing microfilming and future back files as conditions permit, with an estimated bill around $1,200.
A Ford administration plan to charge needy food stamp recipients 30 percent of net income faces delay as Congress and public pressure grow. Officials cite 2,500 comments and pending reviews. lawmakers push to keep benefits at liberal levels. The move, aimed at saving 215 million dollars in the current year, was not yet finalized.
Saigon reports North Vietnamese forces overran Phuoc Binh City after a six day siege completing a conquest of Phuoc Long Province. President Thieu urged three days of national mourning and ordered coffee houses and night clubs closed.
The U S Treasury reported weak demand in the government gold auction, offering 2 million ounces but accepting bids for only 750,000 ounces amid subdued interest. Meanwhile in Vietnam, Phuoc Binh fell to North Vietnamese forces after a night assault, with heavy casualties reported among the local garrison and civilians.
Syrian President Hafez Assad arrived in Lebanon for a six hour talk with President Suleima Franjieh at a hotel in Chtaura. They discussed arms and equipment for Lebanon’s army to repel Israeli attacks and joint strategy if Israel strikes Syria through southeast Lebanon. Prime Minister Hashid Solh denied Israel’s charge that Palestinian guerrillas in Lebanon possess late model missiles from Syria.
Vice President Rockefeller said the blue ribbon panel formed to investigate alleged CIA domestic spying will meet Monday. CIA Director Colby and others will join during the day. The panel plans to report its findings in March and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee urged prompt compliance with new cover operation limits.
In Bisbee a Pine Bluff man Harry Joe Anderson, 38, was found dead with multiple stab wounds after being thrown from a moving train near Benson. Investigators say motive unknown, wallet intact with about $8, and he died in a Tucson hospital.
AP report describes a new kung fu dance craze spreading through Detroit with teens like Aaron Myers and Damon Mackey. The dance blends simulated fighting moves with rhythm, inspired by Bruce Lee films and the TV show Kung-Fu. Students say it’s easy, fun, and a way to express self confidence through movement.
In Gresham Wisconsin the National Guard moved to take charge of law enforcement and negotiations at the Alexian Brothers estate after sporadic gunfire. About 45 demonstrators including women and children vacated the 64 room mansion amid an armed ring around the property. No deaths or injuries were reported. The Menominee Warrior Society seeks the estate donated to Indians as a health center.
Washington AP Louis C. Wyman filed a 105 page petition with the Senate Elections subcommittee to be seated as New Hampshire’s junior senator. He disputes Democrat John A. Durkin’s recount claims and argues several errors would mislead the Senate in its final review. Wyman originally led by 542 votes, the closest Senate race in history, but Durkin won by 10 after a recount and a Ballow Law Commission tally certified Wyman by two votes.
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