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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1977
Page
2
The Associated Press reports a slow warming trend coming to Arkansas starting early next week with an extended outlook for Sunday noting milder temperatures ahead.
Winter arctic air moves into Arkansas with strong winds and falling temperatures. Full Hope Star weather outlook includes temperatures from teens to 50s, wind speeds 20 to 30 mph, and chances of light snow flurries in northwest areas with no significant accumulation expected. Also includes staff listings, circulation data, and advertising contacts for the Hope Star daily edition.
The Southwest Baptist District Section 2 holds its quarterly meeting January 28 and 29 at the Rising Star Baptist Church with host pastor Rev. W.M. Martin and president Rev. L.B. Beard. Henry Williams leads Friday premusical as devotions and workshops Saturday focus on the theme Where to Go From Here.
Archbishop Joseph FitzGerald says the Catholic Church is integrating its schools, arguing private Catholic education should not require permission. He notes a government push to discuss admissions, with about 1.6 million members in South Africa and a small number of integrated institutions across racial groups.
The program drew sharp criticism from David Duke and Klan leaders who called it propaganda while educators blamed it for racial trauma in Harrisburg. White students reported attacks in Detroit and others discussed viewer reactions as ratings climbed to record highs.
Fire destroyed the gymnasium and nine classrooms at Forrest City Junior High School in Arkansas on Thursday night. Approximately 1,600 students faced cancelled classes as debris around the school hindered opening. Firefighters controlled the blaze and investigators searched for the cause. No damage estimate given.
The United States finished 1976 with a 5.9 billion dollar trade deficit despite exports rising. December deficit fell to 551.4 million from November’s record 906.2 million. Annual exports rose 7 percent to 114.8 billion, while imports climbed 26 percent to 120.7 billion with oil imports up 21 percent to a record 2.6 billion barrels.
A discussion on how deaf individuals struggle with the criminal justice system. Deaf defendants risk missed appearances, misread signals, and possible police bias due to communication barriers. Only 33 states have laws authorizing interpreters for deaf defendants in court.
Federal grand jury charges Ft. Leonard Wood military policeman Johnny Lee Thornton with murder kidnapping assault and rape in the killings of Wesley Hawkins 18 Anthony Bates 18 Linda Needham 16 and Juanita Deckard 19 on the base. The four were stopped on a double date and buried in snow after shootings and an alleged rape.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court orders a new trial for W A Boyle former United Mine Workers president convicted in the 1969 Yablonski murders. The court also reverses his three life sentences raising questions about potential release while he remains in a Western Penitentiary hospital ward for heart ailment.
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission rejected Southwestern Bell Telephone Company's request to bill customers 20 cents for each information call over three per month. The 2-1 vote denied the plan. Commissioners Jan Eric Cartwright and Hamp Baker signed the order, with the third member in favor of the charge.
Arkansas Lions Club members arrive for State Multiple District 7L Mid-Winter conference at Fair Park Coliseum. 500 to 600 Lions expected. Dr. Jim Fowler of Little Rock nominated for third vice president of Lions International. Lloyd Morgan will speak at a banquet. sub district governor elections Sunday. Hope Lioness arts and crafts activities Saturday.
Mrs Georgia Cook Parker 91 dies in Murfreesboro hospital. Funeral services held at First Baptist Church with burial in Murfreesboro cemetery. Survivors include siblings Rose Cook May Horton and Josephine Jeffrey. daughter-in-law Polk Parker. grandson Joe Michael Parker and two great grandchildren. Mrs Carrie Thompson Loyd 84 dies in Prescott hospital. Survivors include sons Garvis and Thomas. daughters Wanda Rachel Pat and Mae. brother E A Thompson. 22 grandchildren 26 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Funeral at Prescott Funeral Home with burial in Alpine cemetery.
In Madrid three policemen died and three others were wounded as gunmen with silenced pistols attacked a postal substation and a car bomb targeted civil guards. A fourth guard died later, and police noted an earlier bank attack misreport. Premier Suarez convened emergency security meetings.
Receipts estimated at 800 last week 875 year ago 750. Slaughter cows mostly 21.00 to 24.00 per cwt with high dressing 23.00 to 24.00. Slaughter bulls about 31.50 per cwt for 1855 lb yield. Feeder steers 300-650 lbs mostly 34.50 to 41.50 per cwt. Feeder heifers 24.00 to 31.75. Replacement cows 22.00 to 26.00. Cow calf pairs 185.00 to 292.00 per pair.
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