31 Jan 1974
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1974
Page
1
The National Weather Service forecast colder temperatures for Arkansas tonight and Friday with a cooling trend continuing through the weekend. Lows are expected to drop as a wintry air mass moves in across the state.
Local Hope Star brief shows January 31 1974 edition with weather outlook highs in 50s to 60s, cooling trend into Monday, multiple city temperatures, no rainfall, and 24 hour experiment station figures. Ads and circulation details include subscription rates and regional delivery notices for Hempstead Nevada Lafayette Howard Pike Clark Counties and other Arkansas areas.
State officials expect a decision on locating a coal powered generating station on the Arkansas River near Redfield. The Public Service Commission has not approved the project. Environmentalists question need and warn of air water and soil pollution. Gov. Bumpers was optimistic about attracting the plant. An AIDC spokesman said site selection should wrap up in a month.
The Department of Conservation Psherice at Cape Fair Mo moves into final stage of a fish lagging series to assess the bass population.
Funeral services were held for Aubrey Fincher 68 at Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Stamps with Rev. Robert Johnson officiating. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery. Fincher died unexpectedly at home. Survivors include son LaVerne Fincher of Waco, a step-daughter, sister and brother in law, and two grandsons. Tyrone Anthony Mitchell 12 will be buried in Milwaukee after a fatal car crash. He is survived by father William Mitchell Jr. and mother Juanita Mitchell, grandparents and four sisters. The service will be attended by the boy’s father and his aunt and uncle Ernest Lee Greene and wife.
Kiwanis Club in Hope inducted Johnny Burke Gene Thompson and Roy Taylor as new members at Tuesday's meeting chaired by George Wright Jr The event brings total 12 inductees this year Other notes cover committee reporting areas Inter Club Relations Youth Work Support of Churches and Citizenship Services and an upcoming McArk District Governor visit to division 24 in Hope as hosts for a February 26th ladies night Birthday honors went to Jim McKenzie Crit Stuart Sr and Mike Seamans anniversary guest was Mrs Jims McKenzie.
The article quotes the President on not weakening executive authority or hindering future leaders, saying he was elected to do the job well and has no plan to abandon it. It also notes Louisiana fur-bearing species Muskrat, mink and nutria as common furbearers.
An Associated Press road check across all 50 states shows 23 states have not lowered to 55 mph, despite a federal deadline. In states with 55 mph limits, drivers largely obey, while those without the lower limit still speed frequently. Enforcement varies as lawmakers respond and some counties challenge state law.
Highlights of President Nixon full State of the Union address cover Watergate investigations, cooperation with committees, relations with the Soviet Union and China, economic pledges, energy policy easing the oil embargo, opposition to rationing, a new health care program, defense needs, transportation funding, education measures, privacy rights, and a major welfare overhaul aimed at replacing the current system with one that works. The speech emphasizes ending the Watergate probe, maintaining strong national security, and pursuing expanded social programs.
Joe Cervini of Bowie Baptist Church Texarkana will speak Sunday on Men’s Day at First Baptist Church here. A deacon for 15 years and January deacon of the month, he also serves as Sunday School director and works in insurance for 20 years. Florida ranks 12th in agricultural output with 30,479 farms and $8 billion invested. gross product totals $2 billion to farmers, retailing at $6 billion.
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