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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1972
Page
6
Alex H. Washburn delivers a concise critique on editorial breadth and depth, examining the craft of slicing complex stories to their essential elements and the editor’s role in shaping public discourse. Editorial voice underscores clarity, focus, and responsible narration.
The article recalls Brown Turner who coined a line about the garage and smoke house. It notes his career in Arkansas and Tennessee papers and explains the smoke-house meaning as a symbol of self sufficiency. The author reflects on modern automation and the lost craft of home curing and gardening.
In Athens, elders who fired Rev. Charles Marshall over his daughter's swimsuit pageant appearance face criticism from church members quoting scripture. Becky Marshall, 17, won Miss Spirit of America and a $500 bond in Decatur on July 4, amid petitions and a resigning elder at a prayer meeting.
Prosecuting Attorney Dub Arnold of Arkadelphia says a technical violation of Arkansas law occurred in the May 30 election matter but no criminal intent was found, so no charges will be filed. The inquiry followed reports about opening an absentee box in the Hempstead County Democratic primary race between Garland Kidd and W E Tarpley. Parker denied entering the box. a July 5 meeting preceded Arnold stating felony charges would be filed, then reversed.
Seven residents sue Hope district claiming Board of Assessors failed to assess realty fairly and that plans and costs were unfairly withheld from city directors. They seek discharge of assessors Arthur Stretch Dean Murphy and Carter Russell and a new panel, plus nullification of district actions. District attorney says prompt answer and immediate trial will occur. Bonds of 121000 to Stephens Inc. at six percent discussed. bids taken but no work order issued.
Detroit AP United Auto Workers President Leonard Woodcock says he and two AFL CIO leaders will form a labor campaign committee to mobilize rank and file support for Senator George McGovern. Jerry Wurf and Floyd Smith join, amid AFL CIO votes favoring neutrality or backing. UAW endorses McGovern.
Westley Bennett Morrow a 15 year old resident of Prescott died in a one vehicle crash on a county road five miles north of Prescott. The Nevada County sheriff said the truck left the road struck a ditch and embankment before overturning. Morrow died on arrival at Nevada County Hospital. Dwight Craig 17 sustained minor injuries and a second passenger was unnamed.
The Senate approved a bill to raise the nonfarm minimum wage from 1.60 to 2.20 within two years and 2.20 on farms in three years, expanding coverage to 7.4 million workers, including 1.2 million domestics and 4.9 million government employees. The measure passed 65 to 27, after defeating a 2.00 proposal, and now goes to House-Senate conferees.
Democratic nominee George McGovern returned briefly to Washington to shore up labor support then left for South Dakota to resume campaigning. He named Lawrence F. O'Brien as a top advisor at a news conference with Eagleton, and expected AFL-CIO endorsements from unions representing about ten million members.
Washington AP reports living costs rose 0.2 percent in June while average earnings for about 50 million workers climbed 2.18 dollars to 135.39. The year over year real earnings gained 3.2 percent after inflation, the largest June increase since 1964. The CPI reached 125.0, indicating 12.50 dollars buys what 10 dollars did five years ago.
An organizational meeting for the Hope Junior High School Band is set for 10 00 Tuesday August 1 1972 with band members and parents invited. Rehearsals start August 2 at 8 00 p m Majorette and Drum Major tryouts are August 16 at 4 00 p m at the high school football field.
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