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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1973
Page
6
Kenneth E. Allen completed his basic training on December 21. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Allen of Hope and the husband of Cathy N. Allen, formerly Cathy Nell Mc Corkle of Hope. He will report to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri for Engineer training.
London reports Princess Anne and Lt Mark Phillips are in a romance under royal protocol. The Sun cites an unnamed source noting a marriage romance would be muted by royal gaze, while Phillips denies engagement rumors and faces strict conduct expectations. Richard Burton reportedly declined a charity concert offer from Princess Margaret for the St John Ambulance Brigade, sending 100000 pounds instead.
The Arkansas Supreme Court affirmed Curtis Allen's first degree rape conviction and life sentence for an assault on an 8 year old girl. Associate Justice John A. Fogleman rejected defense claims about witness competency and juvenile court transfer. The court ruled no fixed age defines competency, allowing wide trial discretion. The child witness understood obligation to tell the truth and fear of punishment.
Washington AP reports a citizens group ACT seeks a federal ban on TV ads during children's shows. FCC hearings begin amid debate on authority and impact with industry opposition and strong public support, plus a proposed 14 hour weekly youth programming minimum.
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