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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1975
Page
12
A fireman climbs an extended ladder to reach the Virgin statue atop Rome's Piazza di Spagna and places flowers in the statue's arm. The report also notes garlic's growth as a bulb, its lily-family roots, and garlic production in California's Gilroy area, with 73 million pounds harvested in 1970.
London papers report the IRA planned to kidnap the 26 year old heir to the throne during last summer's navy helicopter training in Scotland. The proposed ransom aimed to end internment and withdraw troops, unifying Ireland. Plans were halted by IRA chief David OConnell who favored a Christmas cease-fire.
Chrysler Corp launches a $200 rebate on unsold compact cars as part of a weeklong promotion for the Dodge Dart Swinger and Plymouth Duster. An additional $100 rebate applies to trade ins of a Vega or Pinto. The move comes amid 282,000 auto workers laid off and a 100 day stockpile of unsold models. Analysts debate if rivals will follow this step amid the industry sales slump.
Members of the Hempstead County Association for Retarded Citizens learned of the memorial program at the School of Hope. Donors may have memorial gifts engraved on a plaque at the school and a thank you card will be sent. The group named new committee chairs and an open house is planned for February as 33 children attend and several teens seek part time work. For help call 777-4501. The association meets the second Thursday each month at the School of Hope.
Former Senator Eugene J. McCarthy announced he will run for president in 1976 as an independent. About 400 well wishers heard him in Madison after criticizing the Democratic party for hedging on issues. Cited his strong 1968 support in Wisconsin as impact, while efforts to put independents on ballots nationwide continue.
The Pentagon reported the aircraft carrier Midway departed Yokohama Japan on a routine training operation. A spokesman denied claims the ship was heading toward Vietnamese waters and said movements are not usually specified.
A Bengal saying suggests that swallowing a firefly can cure night blindness. The note presents this as a traditional belief rather than a medical finding.
A 3.8 magnitude quake struck near Long Beach at 3:22 a.m. triggering 200 emergency calls and minor damage in Lakewood and surrounding areas. A 4.7 offshore quake followed later Sunday, 18 miles off San Clemente Island, felt across Los Angeles with no damage reported.
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