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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1977
Page
2
The Associated Press reports a slow warming trend sweeping Arkansas may end the ongoing Ice Age in the state. Experts indicate rising temperatures could reduce heavy winter ice periods statewide.
The Hope Star forecasts a low in the mid 20s north to upper teens south with highs in the mid 30s north and upper 40s south. Partly cloudy today with rain late tonight and Thursday. freezing rain possible in northern counties but temps stay above freezing overall.
Kansas City area gas users were urged to return to normal but conservative consumption as temperatures rise above freezing. Officials announced an apparent end to the gas shortage caused by sub zero temperatures, following a request to keep thermostats below 65 degrees to prevent a shortage.
President elect Carter opened a day long foreign policy conference in Washington urging bipartisan leadership to alleviate threats to peace. He stressed U S responsibility in reducing tensions and limiting weapons while outlining topics from East West relations to energy and multilateral trade.
In Tel Aviv a crowd of several hundred protests the release of Abu Daoud, the suspected Palestinian terrorist, outside the French embassy. Families of the Munich 1972 victims march with portraits as police block the crowd from entering the gates. Paris media join Washington and Israel in condemning the decision.
In Antoine Arkansas, Buford Hendrix's Mercantile draws locals to its wood stove seats as a community hub. The 1899 one story shop, with worn chairs and linoleum floors, has long hosted chats on weather, politics, and daily life, even through five owners and wartime closures.
Grace Garment, 49, wife of former Nixon counsel Leonard Garment, vanished after a Dec 3 departure from Penn Station New York amid a psychiatric appointment. Police say they have no solid leads and are checking hospitals, morgues, and agencies nationwide while coordinating with Washington and the FBI.
Fort Smith officials clash as Sheriff Bill Cauthron threatens to arrest deputy constables while Constable David Lasiter defends sworn deputies and seeks support from Sebastian County Judge Glenn Thames. Lasiter plans to lay low amid talks of certifying deputies and reconciling with the quorum court. Thames’s stance remains a key factor.
January and February schedules across Arkansas include soybeans feed grains and beef sessions hosted by the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service and Agricultural Experiment Station. The Nevada County Community Action Board meets January 13 in Prescott with Burnis Gamble Sr. highlighting Farmers Home Administration programs. The Arkansas Branch of Empress Chinchilla hosts the annual live chinchilla show January 14–16 at the Holiday Inn with standard and mutation entries and a banquet featuring Steve Payne and his Western band.
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