16 Jul 1974
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1974
Page
1
The Associated Press reports Arkansas weather is typical for July with warm days and mild nights. The National Weather Service forecasts scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms, a 20 to 30 percent precipitation chance through Wednesday, most likely in the southern third of the state.
Caroline Kennedy, now 16, steps into the spotlight at her cousin Edward’s school graduation, drawing attention as she blossoms into a young debutante. The York family presence underscores a notable social moment as Kennedy’s public profile continues to grow beyond the assassination years.
Strike coverage notes reinstatement efforts for 82 probationary officers dismissed Sunday night. Midland reaches a tentative Dow Chemical settlement after a 121 day, 5300 worker walkout marked by violence and arrests. Pittsburgh movers near return after a Teamsters Local 249 vote on a contract rising about 1.90 dollars per hour. Boston lumber and building materials union back after a two year pact ending a June 11 strike. Ebensburg coal miners resume work over shower location for three women miners after a men’s walkout. NFL Players Association strike continues with few veterans crossing picket lines as talks stall. Bell System talks with Communications Workers blackout in effect.
U S observers say Cyprus may hinge on whether President Makarios is alive as a coup unfolds. If alive, a Monday coup might fail, with many Greek Cypriots backing Makarios and majority support for enosis amid a tense standoff between armed forces and civilians.
Los Angeles AP reports a $1.5 million out of court settlement approved in U S District Court ending Ann-Margret suit against Sahara Tahoe Corp. for $5 million after a 22 foot on stage fall that fractured jaw and facial bones. Cooperating details include negligence claims re tilted stage platform.
Arkansas mineral production for 1972 totaled 241.2 million dollars, down from the 246.3 million in 1971. The Interior Department Bureau of Mines and Arkansas Geological Commission report shows leading minerals as petroleum valued at 58.3 million, bauxite and coal outputs, and declines in natural gas, natural gas liquids, and coal versus the prior year.
The weekly report from the Cooperative Extension Service notes Arkansas cotton is advancing with blooms increasing and some fields irrigated. Soil moisture is deficient statewide except in three southern counties, while weed control is good and bug infestation grows. Rice also shows good growth with midseason nitrogen applications ongoing.
Donald Dwight Askew of Hope enlists in the U.S. Air Force Delayed Enlistment Program targeting October 30 1974. Marine Lance Corporal Thomas P Willianson and wife Betty Clark of Lewisville Ark have duties at Camp LeJeune NC. Ronnie Massanelli from Hope tops last semester at Arkansas Monticello with a 4.00 GPA. U of A Food Service Workshop for Arkansas lunchroom managers runs July 21 on the Fayetteville campus. Nancy V Dula promoted to sergeant at Karamursel Air Station Turkey, a 1971 Hope High School graduate. Billy E Vann of Lewisville participates in Kangaroo naval exercise aboard USS Bausell off Australia with possible trip to MacKay and Sydney.
Mrs Mary Kim Harper Black 86 of Lake Charles La died in Shreveport after a short illness widow of pioneer oilman C Neelly Black a native of Minden La resident since 1942 survived by son C Harper Black five grandchildren six great grandchildren graveside service Thursday 1130 am in Minden La Cemetery donations to Salvation Army. Virginia Stafford 79 former travel and society columnist for Minneapolis Star and Tribune died Sunday in Cuernavaca Mexico lived in Mexico six years. Dr Alfred J Zmuda 53 pioneer in earth magnetic field died Sunday senior geophysicist at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory.
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