08 Jan 1973
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1973
Page
1
A concise editorial note by editor Alex H. Washburn reflects on daily bread themes and journalistic perspectives. The piece offers a compact view of bread, life, and duty as seen through a publication’s lens.
The Arkansas Generals Assembly convenes amid unease over tax policy. The 1971 session raised taxes to cover a supposed crisis, including a sales tax on labor for repairs. Public sentiment favors spending restraint and tax cuts, as reflected in Gallup polling, suggesting lawmakers should heed voter priorities.
Israeli planes raided Syrian and guerrilla positions in retaliation for border incidents over 24 hours. The raid, the fifth in two months, involved Golan Heights areas and ended without confirmed Syrian intercepts. Syrian gunners exchanged fire with an Israeli patrol earlier, causing no Israeli casualties according to the military spokesman.
Heavily armed police surrounded the Howard Johnson Hotel as two surviving snipers opened fire again in a dawn to morning siege. Six people died and 17 were injured. authorities revised the death toll, police reported A Marine helicopter assisted, tear gas deployed, and a patrolman was wounded during exchanges. The downtown area remained blocked off as investigators considered a federal probe while other weekend crashes due to ice and snow caused minor injuries.
In Paris Kissinger and Hanoi's Le Duc Tho reopened negotiations at a villa near Gif sur Yvette after a December suspension and U S bombing. Officials reported no public sign of compromise while technical talks continued on a possible cease fire as both sides prepared for a new round.
The 69th Arkansas General Assembly convenes at noon for a 60 day regular session. Lawmakers will review Gov. Dale Bumpers programs, including education road improvements and a 7 percent share of general revenues for cities and counties. Bumpers aims for a harmonious session and points to past success guiding expectations.
Horton the elephant will appear Friday at Hope High School Campus with Horton Hatches the Egg and The Big Brag. Drama Department presents two Dr. Seuss plays for students at 2 p.m. Friday and a 2 p.m. Saturday matinee. Admission 50 cents adults, 24 cents students.
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