31 Jan 1975
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1975
Page
1
A concise editorial by Alex H. Washburn offers brief reflections on daily life and moral first principles, framing common virtues in plain language and urging steady personal virtue. The piece emphasizes consistency, humility, and practical piety.
Garland Medders, Hope utilities manager, warned of sharp electric rate hikes as fuel oil costs surge from 2.10 to above 10 a barrel. Oil use rises due to reduced gas supplies, and large commercial users face doubled bills. The Star affirms support for the municipal Water & Light Plant as essential to city finances, despite impending increases.
The street square dance planned for tonight in downtown Hope is moved to Fair Park Coliseum because of rain. A M Hewitt Melonaire president announced the change this afternoon. The event starts at 7:00 p.m. Tomorrow’s dance at the coliseum remains on schedule.
Speaker Carl Albert directs a Democratic task force to craft a single energy program and set timetables for action on relief measures. Rep Jim Wright says the move limits duplications and boosts efficiency as they seek proposals from committee chairs and members. A House vote on delaying Ford's oil import tariff hike looms next week.
An American tanker Edgar M Queeny rammed the Liberian Corinthos unloading crude oil at a Marcus Hook refinery, triggering blasts and fires. At least two killed, 29 injured, 22 aboard Corinthos unaccounted for. fire spread to ships and nearby homes as oil spilled into the river and a pollution team stood ready.
Arkansas DFA reports January general revenues at 41.53 million, down about 250 thousand from a year earlier, marking the first monthly decline in years. Director Richard Heath warns reserves must be strengthened as Gov Pryor urges a 25 million and 31 million reserve draw for 1976 and 1977, with possible budget cuts or Revenue Stabilization Act language.
Pan American World Airways nears an agreement with Iran and banking interests to keep AMS from collapsing, signaling Iran as a major transport power. The plan may involve Pan Am surviving as a separate entity under its own management, while route swaps with TWA aim to cut costs and reduce duplication. The CAB estimates potential first-year gains for Pan Am at 17 to 24 million dollars and for TWA at 16 to 25 million, amid 1974 losses over 111 million for both carriers.
In Little Rock, a Senate bill to widen public records access was pulled after Sen. John F. Gibson pushed an amendment sponsors oppose. Gibson cited tax-exempt foundations as needing scrutiny, while supporters warned approval could pressure the companion House measure. The House later passed its constitutional convention bill, sending it to the Senate for approval.
President Ford tells a White House dinner honoring British Prime Minister Harold Wilson that the free nations can triumph over economic woes and tensions, recalling Churchill and saying we are still not made of sugar candy. Wilson met with Kissinger and lawmakers. Beverly Sills received a standing ovation and a 120 guest dinner followed by entertainment with Cary Grant, Danny Kaye, and Kirk Douglas among others.
General manager Haskell Jones announces changes to Sunday lineup. Showers of Blessings moves to 6 45 a.m. Revival 12 30 p.m. The Baptist Hour 1 p.m. Harvest Time 1 30 p.m. For two months all local programs start at 2 p.m. Black Gospel Hour led by L C Wyatt. Garrett Chapel 5 p.m. Beebe Memorial C M E Church 6 p.m. Texas Ranger Baseball begins first week of April at 2 p.m. each Sunday.
Insurgent gunners fired 25 rockets into Phnom Penh airport injuring three people and wounding 34, including two Americans. Four military planes were destroyed and three civilian aircraft damaged as government warplanes began bombing suspected launch sites north and west of the capital.
City Subscribers are asked to call 777-3431 between 6 and 6 30 p m Saturday before or by 5 p m for carrier delivery of the Star newspaper missing from their doorstep.
The National Farmers Organization will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the Trade Winds motel club room to elect officers and a Pricing Commission. A date for the first cattle sale will be set. All cattlemen and farmers in the area are urged to attend.
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