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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1975
Page
1
Alex H. Washburn offers a sharp column cutting through bumper crop of excuses and public spin. He argues for clear accountability and concise policy reforms to curb waste and misdirection in government reporting.
Tulsa Daily World mocks Gulf princes splurging in Las Vegas and suggests Middle East wealth could buy into World Football League teams or even the entire league, touting flashy casinos as a symbol of Western exposure to oil riches.
International Paper Co. mill at Camden will curtail operations for about four days starting Sunday, affecting about half of the 750 workers. Plant manager J F Kilborn cited current market conditions and hopes for a quick resume when conditions improve.
Florence Ballard once helped the Supremes rise from Detroit to eight gold records in two years. Now 31, broke, disabled, with three children, she lives on welfare in a Detroit apartment and has not performed since 1967. Her health and legal fights with Motown and her ex-attorney surround her fading career.
The Arkansas State Police monthly report shows 40 people died in December traffic crashes, down 20 from a year earlier. Nine-county area troopers investigated 66 crashes, Sevier County leading with 13 incidents, and inattention, speed, and drinking cited as top causes across 35 collisions statewide.
The 800 year old Leaning Tower of Pisa, still leaning 17 feet, eased its incline by about 0.09 inches in 1974 after efforts over centuries. Government commission head Travaglini notes no reason for the slower rate while reviewing five submitted restoration plans funded by a $5 million program.
NEW YORK AP Experts warn the Catholic Church faces a priest shortage as seminary enrollments plummet. The 50 percent drop in the last seven years means new priests will be halved in the near future. Vocation directors urged reinstating married priests to active ministry.
The National Farm Organization will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. Monday in the club room of the Trade Winds restaurant. All livestock operators are invited.
President Ford will launch a nationwide speaking tour to push his recovery program amid Democratic opposition. Officials say dates are not set, but trips may start later this month as the White House also organizes outside-Washington meetings with business, labor, and educational leaders.
Governor Pryor announced support for a measure to strip the Public Building Authority of authority to issue revenue bonds for a state office complex. The move follows a Pulaski County Chancery Court ruling blocking $75 million PBA bonds, with the agency appealing. Pryor also named Dick Herget to the ASU Board and discussed space needs and other administration items.
A Senate panel report finds many nursing homes misuse prescribed drugs and some push for kickbacks from pharmacists. It notes error rates of 20 to 40 percent in drug administration, ineffective distribution systems, and staff with inadequate training. California data show over 60 percent of surveyed pharmacies faced kickback pressure. Patients in homes incur about 300 dollars yearly for drugs versus 87 dollars for noninstitutionalized elders. The panel calls for stricter enforcement, licensed staff administering meds, and utilization of consultant pharmacists.
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