12 Jan 1977
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1977
Page
1
Alex H. Washburn presents a compact column reflecting on the day’s events and cultural notes as seen through a skeptical editor’s lens. The piece blends commentary and concise observations typical of the column’s voice.
The Red River Valley Association announces its annual convention will convene February 18 and 19 in Shreveport at the Chez Vous Motor Inn with a Thursday hospitality hour. The program features Friday committee and afternoon sessions, plus a Saturday morning session and banquet. The note urges dues and mentions the group’s interest in Millwood Dam history and Red River navigation plans.
Reports from Brussels and Kinshasa describe the Nyragongo volcano in eastern Zaire erupting on Monday. Officials denied mass casualties though earlier tallies cited thousands, with lava flows severing roads and reaching Goma airport runway as residents fled toward Rwanda.
Arkansas moonshine activity rebounds as sugar prices ease, with seven stills destroyed last year across Columbia Mississippi Union Lafayette and Sevier counties. Graves of ABC Enforcement notes still sizes have shrunk to two to six barrels while Buford cites rising prices and strong penalties for possession and production.
The Hope City Board re-elected Mel Thrash as mayor and Charles Jester as vice mayor. The board heard a presentation on year three of the Community Development Program with sewer projects for Hilltop and Hopewell and street improvements on Hervey Walker Grady and Mockingbird Lane. CD funds include park work and management, with a May 16 start date and a $60,000 matching fund plan with the Arkansas Highway Department. The board approved a resolution for CD year three and made several appointments to commissions.
President Ford will address Congress in a 40 to 45 minute speech broadcast at 9 p.m. EST. An aide calls it an upbeat statesmanlike swansong outlining urgent needs in economy energy and urban affairs and signaling a general valedictory to his countrymen.
Arkansas Representative Ray Thornton announced two federal aid actions on Wednesday for Hempstead County. A $50,000 Farmers Home Administration loan will fund a new water well in Blevins and potential repairs to the old system, ensuring ample water for residents and emergencies. A $199,969 Headstart grant to the Southwest Arkansas Development Council supports pre school education across Hempstead Nevada Lafayette Little River and Sevier Counties, aiding 20 low income children in the area.
The Labor Department reports unemployment fell from 8.1 to 7.9 percent in December while wholesale prices, led by food, climbed nine tenths of a percent. Employment rose by 220000 to 88.4 million, with 7.6 million jobless and 1 million discouraged workers.
A second burglary charge is expected to be filed against John D. Wright aged 25 of Blevins and Autrey Kendrick aged 40 of Hope. A first burglary and theft charge was filed Wednesday morning after their arrest earlier in the week. The charges relate to a break in at Emerson Stuart Place per Hope Police Department spokesman.
Hempstead County Circuit Court opens next Monday with ten criminal jury trials and 13 civil trials. New prosecutors Jim Gunter and Charles Walker lead the docket with cases including State of Arkansas against Alice Rogers for first degree battery and a burglary/ theft series, plus civil non jury matters involving Interstate Electric Company and others.
City readers are urged to call 777-8841 if the Star is not received by mail, with assistance available Monday through Friday during regular business hours. The notice emphasizes prompt pickup and confirmation of subscription service in the local area.
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