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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1977
Page
2
An AP report notes a fast moving arctic cold front dumped two to four inches of snow statewide except in the extreme southwest. The system accelerated overnight, prompting school and travel advisories.
Heavy snow and strong winds blanketed central and north Arkansas with drifts up to a foot. Travel advisory issued as slick roads slowed commuting and the Stark Publishing Co. listed impacts across cities including Harrison Little Rock Fort Smith and Memphis with forecasts for continued cold and clearing by Wednesday.
President Ford plans to pardon Iva Toguri D Aiuno known as Tokyo Rose, the Chicago gift shop owner who broadcast propaganda to U S servicemen. Convicted of treason in 1949 after a San Francisco jury trial, she served six years in prison before moving to Chicago.
Vonnie Edwards of Hope has been promoted to sales manager at Prescott Motor Company in Prescott Arkansas. He joined the sales staff in June 1975 and has worked in car sales since 1965 after graduating Henderson Mate College. Edwards wife Denny and three children attend Rocky Mound Baptist Church.
Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's government announced that the first parliamentary elections since the 19 month emergency will be held in March. Morarji Desai and L. K. Advani were freed prior to the vote as ongoing political tensions persist and opposition leaders remain jailed.
Jack Carter, aged 29, was dismissed from the Navy Nuclear Power School in Idaho Falls after being caught smoking marijuana with three roommates. Columnist Jack Anderson cited a general discharge and noted Navy officials kept discharge details private under the Privacy Act.
Reports confirm the deaths of Charles Brooks 62 a Windsor Ontario union leader shot at the Local 444 hall Katherine Oppenheimer 32 found hanged at her Cruz Bay home Randy Steffen 59 Western artist sculptor died at his ranch Fort Worth area Yuri Soloviev 36 leading Soviet ballet dancer found with a bullet in his head near Leningrad Kirov Theater cites suicide inquiry ongoing
Grover Cleveland led Benjamin Harrison in the popular vote but Harrison secured the presidency with more electoral votes after the 1888 election.
The Hempstead County housing authority set a January 19 meeting at 2 30 p m in the First National Bank community room. Navy Seaman David T Dallas son of Mr and Mrs Joe Dallas of Nashville Ark completed Navy basic electricity electronics course at Orlando Naval Training Center. Texarkana Community College lists Kathy Whetstone and Carolyn Henderson on President's List for Fall 1976. Jack Bender of Winthrop also named. The Hempstead County Retired Teachers Association meets January 19 at 3 p m in City Hall courtroom. The Jan 25 Hempstead County Quorum Court agenda, including the county budget, will be mailed January 20. Russell's Curb Market hosts Community Coffee at the Chamber of Commerce Wednesday 9 30 to 11 a m with ham biscuits and coffee. Henderson State University offers Government course at Prescott High School beginning January 24 at 6 p m with instructor Charles Evans. contact Development Office or local schools for details. Hope students on Dean's List at Henderson State University include Barbara White and many others. honor roll also listed for several Hope and Prescott students. Navy Postal Clerk Charles R Wesson of Nashville Ark promoted aboard USS Inshon homeported at Norfolk Va. 1974 Nashville High School graduate enlisted in 1974.
Arnold Vail presents a one week enamel painting technique workshop in Texarkana from February 7 to 11 at Northwood Presbyterian Church. Limited to 25 students at 40 dollars per full day. five paintings completed with supplies provided. Reservations to Alice Mills AC 501-7734723 or 1503 East 23rd Street.
The deep Cold causes thousands of motorist calls to the AAA for aid with dead batteries heavy oil and frozen engines. Schools close from Tallahassee to Buffalo with Ohio State and Eastern Illinois among large universities canceling classes. Major layoffs hit southern New Jersey glass firms, and auto plants suspend operations in Ohio while power outages disrupt homes and work.
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