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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1973
Page
5
The editor Alex H. Washburn presents a concise slice of daily bread reflections. A brief meditation on routine nourishment and personal discipline, inviting steady habits and mindful eating as part of everyday life.
Five IRS agents visited Bradley County farmers to warn buyers of overpaying under Nixon price freezes. The visit caused tomato prices to drop about three dollars per box for four days, with little justification since retail prices are frozen, not farm prices. Local speculation points to possible Big Business influence, but the incident set a costly precedent for area farmers.
The Senate moves to decide on an amendment allowing Congress to override a court ruling and approve continued environmental review of the Alaska oil pipeline. Environmental groups led by the Wilderness Society and Sierra Club oppose, while supporters cite public demand and safeguards against spills amid an energy crisis.
President Nixon, feeling improved after a hospital stay, planned two Phase 4 economic talks with Secretary Shultz and aides, plus a 4 p.m. meeting with Vice President Agnew. He aimed to meet Shah of Iran and leaders of Japan and Australia later in the month while recuperating.
The United Auto Workers move to Ford today after positive reception of a 43 page contract proposal at General Motors. Leaders outlined goals including voluntary overtime dental coverage full retirement after 30 years and protection against rising prices with no fixed wage demand. Talks with Chrysler follow and GM negotiations continue with details to be finalized this week.
Washington D C Wilbur D Mills 64 year old Democratic chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee is back in his Capitol office after a physical examination and a weekend of rest He may retire if his back does not improve He said he might enter a hospital during the summer recess Aug 3 and that exercise and relaxation are key treatments with surgery not suggested He has been treated since 1970 by doctors at Bethesda Naval Hospital and Georgetown University Hospital.
Texarkana reports Southwest Arkansas Development Council executive director Tom Lockard announced the fourth annual food fair will be held at Hempstead County fairgrounds in Hope on July 28. About 1,400 home gardens are expected to display produce with judging in four categories starting Friday night and public display and sale from 10 a.m. Saturday. The garden program provides seeds fertilizer and technical help to families, emphasizing self help and community strength under the theme Growing Stronger.
The Arkansas Highway Department added five construction projects to a 15 item bid list totaling about 9.2 million dollars. Bids will be received July 31. Projects include relocation of Arkansas 1 near Marianna 1.551 miles, resurfacing 8.542 miles of Arkansas 343 near Humnoke, resurfacing 11.66 miles of Arkansas 64 near Clarksville, surfacing 2.66 miles of Arkansas 71 near Greenland, and painting the Black River bridge at Black Rock.
Former White House aide Alexander Butterfield testified before the Senate Watergate committee that Nixon recorded his own office telephone calls with his knowledge and consent for historical purposes. DOJ cites 1968 law allowing self intercepts if not used for crime. experts call unannounced recording potentially unethical.
The National Weather Service forecasts widely scattered showers and light rain in south Arkansas this morning as a weak stationary front drifts across central Arkansas. Cloudiness from the front has kept temperatures cool for mid July, with radar showing precipitation on the south side of the front.
Lady Bird Johnson and daughter Lynda Bird Robb arrived in Tehran as guests of the Shah. They were welcomed at the airport by court officials, U.S. Ambassador Richard Helms, and embassy staff.
The House targets Food Stamp cuts and new price controls as amendments buzz about a broader farm and food program. A 208 to 10 vote signals momentum to shape a final bill for conference with the Senate, with provisions on cotton and a 60-day price freeze under Phase 4.
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