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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1975
Page
2
The Associated Press reports slightly warmer temperatures in Arkansas through Friday with partly cloudy skies. The National Weather Service forecasts continued partly cloudy conditions as a high pressure system centered in southern Illinois dominates Arkansas weather for the next few days.
Warm southerly air returns this afternoon with little moisture. Rain spreads northward Sunday and Monday with no major temperature changes expected. highs mid 40s to mid 50s, lows mostly in the 30s. Includes city temps and long subscription price table and college student offer.
Arkansas farmers intend to boost planting of soybeans, sorghum, and corn while cutting cotton, rice, and oats. The Crop and Livestock Reporting Service notes 1975 cotton acreage at 700,000, the smallest since records began in 1910, with soybean plantings seen at a record five million acres. Rice may total 700,000 acres, down 7 percent from 1974 but still well above recent allotments and second highest on record.
The Hon. John L. Wilson described the Hope Municipal Court as county wide in scope but limited to misdemeanor cases. He outlined two segments for city and county matters, noted a 30 day appeal window, and highlighted recent fines upgrades especially for shoplifting. The judge praised long serving clerk Annie Jean Walker and commended Alcoholics Anonymous and the Red River Regional Council on Alcoholism.
Whitfield Lodge No. 239 will confer a masters degree Tuesday January 28 at 730 pm. A chili supper will be served at 630 pm. Marine Master Sergeant Kenneth W. Holland, son of Mr and Mrs E B Holland of 610 Boston Road Prescott, retired from the Marine Corps after 19 years service during ceremonies at the Marine Corps Air Station New River Jacksonville NC.
Effie Bell Cook 83 died after a lengthy illness in a local nursing home. Lifelong Hope resident and First Assembly of God Church member. Survived by three sons Paul Archie and Bob. four daughters Mrs Hart sfield, Mrs Pike, Mrs Wise, Mrs Hartsfield. nine grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. three sisters. Services Friday 2 p.m. Oakcrest Chapel with Rev. Bishop and Rev. Lightfoot. interment Holly Grove Cemetery. Also funeral for Miss Willie Ann Ward 74 held Thursday at Herndon Chapel. burial Bethany cemetery. survived by two brothers and several nieces and nephews.
Jupiter is the largest planet with an equatorial diameter of 88 000 miles. It measures about 11 times the Earth's diameter, highlighting its immense size in the solar system.
AFL-CIO President George Meany convened 110 unions to back a recession response urging a 20 to 25 billion dollar tax cut for lower income families, release of 20 billion for public works, broader unemployment benefits and a large public service jobs program. The plan seeks 90 day congressional action and long term tax reform and health coverage.
The Centennial Observance of Hope begins a yearlong monthly program ending with a three day climax on August 21 22 and 23. The first event is a square dance festival planned for January 31 and February 1 with a free public preview street dance by the Melonairs Hope square dance club at Elm and First Street from 7 to 11 p.m. on January 31.
Police detain two welders who may have started a five story Marikina factory blaze that killed between 42 and 51 people. Investigators rule out arson. CID chief Marcos Cotico says 42 bodies recovered and at least 80 injured while other sources report higher death toll.
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