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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1977
Page
2
The Associated Press reports dry and warmer weather is expected in Arkansas through the weekend, bringing relief and clearer conditions for residents and travelers.
The Corning Museum of Glass plans an exhibit of glasswares from 80 Corning companies and home shops spanning 1868 to 1977. The show, opening May 2, 1977, highlights Corning as an early engraving center and crafts hub.
Nolous Cobb 76 died Wednesday in a local hospital. Survived by husband Farnest Cobb of Hope one daughter Mra Herbert Hart sfield of Hope three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral 3 p.m. Thursday at Herndon chapel burial Memory Gardens.
Washington AP report sketches the transition from Ford to Carter with Ron Nessen leaving a baroness vest note for Jody Powell. A spectator imprisoned for blocking VIPs at the Mall expresses outrage while a Lompoc California sixth grade class enjoys their Washington visit after a 68 hour bus journey. Alaska is noted as two and a half times Texas and nine times New England in size.
President-elect Carter speaks of unity and renewal calling for a new national spirit, humility, and justice. He honors predecessors and stresses liberty, human rights, and reducing nuclear arms, urging Americans to pursue a peaceful world and lasting national strength.
The board heard plans to start spring classes in late February based on a needs survey. Hope High and Yerger School gyms will stay open in summer. Adults may earn credits toward a Hope High diploma, starting with English classes twice weekly. A statewide workshop at Millwood Dam was announced. The board postponed liability insurance renewal and admin contracts, but approved three new teachers: Mary Beth Stanton Verger School Dorothy Stevenson Verger and Claudia Griffin Hope High.
Magnolia farmer J. M. Young sues Ethyl Corporation in U S District Court alleging trespass and extraction of bromine valued at 6.5 million from his 196 acres. Judge Paul X Williams hears amount owed after appeals court overturned prior decision and disqualified earlier referee. Bromine used in flame retardants and leaded gasoline.
The Coast Guard reports a Greek owned tanker rupture has released oil spanning about 70 miles in length and 60 miles in width in under two days off Honolulu. The incident status and containment efforts are ongoing.
Henderson State University offers American government at Prescott High School starting January 24 with Charles Evans teaching. Local Lions host the 1977 midwinter conference January 29-30 with Jim Fowler nominated for Lions International third vice president and Lloyd Morgan as guest speaker. The Hempstead County budget is on the Hempstead County Quorum Court agenda for January 25 with meeting at 8:30 a.m. The Retired Teachers meet January 19 at City Hall 3 p.m. Walker Street Church of Christ holds Bible study and worship weekly. A public meeting January 27 at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss the 10 HP limit on outboard motors at Bois d Arc Lake.
Arkansas Power & Light Co. asks customers to lower thermostats to 65 degrees or below after bedtime and reduce lighting as cold weather raises demand. Large industrial users are urged to cut consumption. If voluntary cuts fail, rotating, short term outages may be used during peak daytime hours. Middle South Utilities serves Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas and parts of Missouri.
The Rt. Rev. William E. Sanders of Knoxville will be installed as the eighth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee tonight at St. Marys Cathedral in Memphis. He will receive the bishop’s crozier from retiring predecessor Rt. Rev. John Van der Horst of Nashville. Sanders previously served as a curate in Chattanooga at St. Pauls Church.
Bonn based German Research Society reports an eight year study showing fathers smoking at least 10 cigarettes daily raises risk of baby death around birth and increases chances of birth defects. The study of 14 774 women also finds passive smoking from husbands unlikely to raise infant mortality. Morning sickness, coffee intake, and alcohol are discussed as factors in birth outcomes.
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