Precipitation Ending by Wednesday Forecast
The National Weather Service expects rain in Arkansas to end from the west by Wednesday. Today will be variable with scattered showers and possible thunderstorms this afternoon. Tonight remains mostly cloudy with ongoing showers and storms. By Wednesday, clearing from the west should end precipitation, with mild temperatures.
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Hope Star weather and circulation notes from Hope Ark
The Hope Star reports forecast for the state with a warm Gulf air trend ahead of a cold front due Wednesday and a weekend cooling trend. It lists overnight lows for several towns and daily high low temperatures from recent days, plus circulation details and contact info for the Hope newspaper and national advertising reps.
May appeal abandoned by Pine Bluff Civil Service
The Pine Bluff Civil Service Commission voted unanimously not to appeal to the Arkansas Supreme Court after meeting with Fire Chief Ray Jacks and City Attorney Tim Boe. Fireman Grady May, dismissed for writing letters to newspapers and commenting on department matters, was ordered reinstated by Circuit Court Judge Gene Baim with back pay over $2,000. A commission member urged honoring Baim's ruling and proposed a grievance committee for future complaints.
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Lions Club hears talk on Caddo excavation
Dr. Frank Schambach spoke at the Hope Lions luncheon on Caddo excavation near Emmett from 1971 to 1974. The survey archaeologist outlined 7000 year old strata and artifacts, described dwelling types, and compared findings with Oklahoma sites. The program included color slides and a large turnout of club members and guests.
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Louisiana voters decide 6th District election rerun
Voters in Louisiana's 6th District go to the polls to resolve a disputed election where a machine malfunction may have deprived Jeff LaCaze of votes, possibly altering the outcome from the Nov 5 general election, where Henson Moore led by 44 votes. An unrelated note asserts avocado tops calories per pound among common fruits at 1,200 versus cucumber at 73.
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Allon to Meet Kissinger in Effort to Boost Middle East Talks
Washington sources say Israeli Foreign Minister Yigal Allon will meet Secretary of State Henry Kissinger as diplomacy speeds up next week. Egypt and Israel remain far apart on on-site mediation, while Kissinger pursues a broader quiet diplomacy, including potential talks with oil producers and consumer nations.
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Chrysler plans $200 to $400 rebates on select models
New York AP report says Chrysler Corp will offer customers rebates of 200 to 400 dollars on some cars and trucks. The plan, to be announced in weekend ads during the Super Bowl, does not cut official sticker prices but promises post purchase refunds over about five weeks. Chrysler has not yet confirmed details.
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Fire Destroys Mid-Missouri Electric Plant Sedalia
A late Monday blaze on Sedalia's south side destroyed Mid-Missouri Electric Co and heavily damaged Coffman Marina. Mid-Missouri, a manufacturing firm, faced about 100000 dollars in losses with no injuries reported. Fire investigators are probing the cause. Governor Wallace to undergo routine medical checkup in two weeks and plans to address Catfish Farmers of America in Little Rock on Jan 31. Layoffs push more workers into low paying fruit picking jobs as Florida citrus crop is set to be harvested.
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Obituaries for Hatfield Andrews and Martin
Funeral services for Floyd Hatfield 78 were at New Hope Baptist Church with Rev Elbert O'Steen officiating. Burial in Memory Gardens. He died Monday in a Texarkana rest home survived by four brothers three sisters and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Willie A Andrews 65 were held at Community Church in Umpire Ark with Rev Guy Roberts officiating. Burial in Bethel Cemetery. Mrs Della Martin 83 had services at Union Baptist Church near Bodcaw with Elder O L Foshie officiating. Burial in Union Cemetery. She died Monday in a Prescott hospital and left three daughters two brothers two sisters and more than 100 grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Record Auction to Fund Art Scholarship in Third District
Mrs Betty Gibson president of the 3rd District Arts and Crafts Club announces KXARs semi annual record auction on January 11 with proceeds to an art scholarship fund The club cited 11890 visitors to the 1974 Third District Fair art exhibit hall as sign of growing local art interest The sale at Countryside Yamaha showroom Highway 4 runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m with scheduled time blocks for genres and refreshments for buyers.
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Cockrill Named to HUD Little Rock Office
Rep. Hammerschmidt said Sterling R. Cockrill will be appointed director of the Little Rock area Housing and Urban Development office Wednesday. Cockrill, 49, has served as acting director for several months.
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Heavier trucks approved for Interstate use under new law
The House passed a final highway bill allowing heavier trucks to use the Interstate system, raising gross weight from 73,280 to 80,000 pounds. The measure, signed by President Ford, followed last minute campaign contributions to 117 House members amid a push by the trucking industry.
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