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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1972
Page
6
A concise reflection by editor Alex H. Washburn on daily bread imagery and its moral value, exploring simple sustenance as a lens on virtue, work, and gratitude.
A voice notes lateness in reporting purple martins heading south July 1. Observations include juveniles peeping, annual four month cycles in North and South America, and migration toward Arkansas and Brazil as autumn nears. Records from two boxes over ten years illustrate variable arrival and departure times.
Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka said Japan will remain under the U S nuclear umbrella while pursuing neighborly relations with mainland China. He affirmed no revision to the security treaty, called for a global ban on nuclear weapons, and outlined steps to improve the trade balance with the United States, including expanding imports and liberalizing tariffs.
North Vietnam's party paper Nhan Dan welcomed Senator George McGovern's nomination, calling it a reflection of U S public sentiment against the war and discontent with past presidents' Vietnam policies. It praised McGovern's stance as recognizing that prolonging the conflict worsens U S failures and deadlock.
Nine-year-old Adrianne Schoenowitz cried as she reunited with her natural mother and left foster parents William and Beatrice Cahn in Wantagh New York. The year-long court fight pitted the Cahns who raised the child against Herbert and Mrs Schoenowitz of Brooklyn, both former drug addicts, over custody.
Egyptian leader Anwar Sadat announced the replacement of Soviet advisers with Egyptian soldiers and to take over military installations once manned by Russians. The move sparked guarded Israeli optimism about reduced war risk and questions about Cairo Moscow ties, while diplomats noted possible Kremlin influence and a secret Nixon trip linkage.
Washington reports North Vietnam used a truck shuttle to the Chinese border to obtain war supplies. Pentagon officials estimate 10 to 20 percent of the 220000 tons previously arriving from abroad now flow through this route. Trains unload at Dong Dang near the border where trucks transfer cargo, with night driving and improvised pontoon bridges and even flanged wheels on some trucks to ride rails. Despite many bridges being damaged, the system keeps moving, and new Chinese weapon types have appeared on South Vietnam battlefields.
Prosecuting Attorney Dub Arnold of Arkadelphia announced he will file a report and public statement about his investigation into irregularities in the May 30 Democratic preferential primary. He said the report will be with the county clerk and that the inquiry should be public, noting charges may follow.
South Vietnamese forces pressed toward the Citadel in Quang Tri City as 163 North Vietnamese were reported killed in house to house fighting. Paratroopers reached 100 yards from the fortress corner while another unit closed in from the northeast. 5 government soldiers died and 20 were wounded. U.S. jets mistakenly bombed a South Vietnamese position, killing 1 and wounding 16, marking another recent bombing error near Quang Tri. A Cobra helicopter was shot down but crews were rescued. Total casualties: 21 South Vietnamese killed and 51 wounded.
Washington AP report notes AFL-CIO President Meany’s unhappiness with the McGovern Eagleton ticket. The 35 member executive council debated endorsing the Democratic nominees or letting each of the 117 unions decide, a break with past practice. Eagleton said he could not reach Meany by phone despite efforts.
All Around Town items list Hempstead County Rescue Unit meeting on Thursday July 20 at 7 30 p.m. in Branch Hospital training building and urge attendance. Optimist Club meets Thursday at 6 15 a.m. at Town and Country with Texarkana Optimist Club presenting. Hope district Head Start program July 21 at 9 30 a.m. at Beryl Henry School with open house and visitation. Butler Bros Hope president Charles Butler elected to American Angus Association at St Joseph.
In two days after a rest period McGovern made campaign style stops among Black Hills residents and visited Mount Rushmore. He drew media attention, planned a birthday events schedule, and prepared for a nationwide swing to smaller towns. He emphasized reconciling the nation and building bridges amid speculation of winning South Dakota.
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