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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1972
Page
1
In Custer South Dakota AP reports a modest campaign outline for Democratic presidential nominee George McGovern. He is described planning events and outreach in August, aiming to solidify support and coordinate fundraising with local organizers.
In a sharp political briefing McGovern accused top Nixon officials of pressuring and attacking him while stressing a positive program. He unveiled key campaign staff including Jean Westwood and Lawrence O'Brien and announced plans to campaign actively with Eagleton, aiming to energize the fall race.
Betty Friedan faces a backlash after calling Gloria Steinem and Bella Abzug "female chauvinist boors" in a magazine piece. Olga Madar of the UAW defends Steinem and Abzug as Friedan’s critique sparks sworn rebuttals and renewed tensions within the feminist movement. Steinem and Abzug respond that disagreements exist but unity remains in practice. Friedan, founder of NOW, argues against portraying women as super virtuous and men as enemies.
Air Force Col James Irwin says NASA officials punished him and two Apollo 15 crewmates for taking unauthorized stamped souvenir envelopes to the moon. Al Worden and David Scott were involved, all three declined their share of a reported 150000 dollars from sales in West Germany. Irwin spoke publicly about the incident in a Dallas interview.
Arkansas high court rejects International Graphics bid on a state printing contract for lacking signed general provisions, ruling the firm did not qualify as the lowest responsible bidder. The decision, written by Special Justice George Hartje, notes bidders must sign provisions to be eligible and that failure risks unfair treatment of other bidders. Additional rulings include a Corning zoning case voiding a municipal ordinance and a burglary plea case upholding a five year sentence and effective counsel claim.
AP correspondent reports from Peking on Soviet influence in Egypt, China's aid philosophy, and how China pursues socialist development with independent paths. The piece describes Chinese tech progress led by Yale and Carnegie Mellon visitors, aviation safety, storm grounding, petrochemical plant contrasts with traditional farming, wage scales, bicycle culture, and a large arts and crafts factory.
Earn high starting salaries with U S Government positions offering security and advancement. No strong education needed in many cases. Pass a test where only a fraction succeed. Lincoln Service, since 1948, offers free booklets and preparation through a private school not connected to the Government. Mail today for full details and a list of positions and salaries.
Five persons lost their lives on Arkansas highways over the weekend. Stephen D. Edwards, 20, of Fayetteville, died Sunday when his car left the road on Old Wire Road. Robert E. Greer, 24, near Strong, was killed when his car was broadsided by a vehicle driven by John P. Wheat, 51, near Crossett on U S 82 east of El Dorado. Timothy J. Jones, 16, of North Little Rock, died Saturday night in a one car crash six miles south of Newport on Arkansas 17. James F. Brake, 25, near Danville, died Sunday when his pickup struck a tree on Arkansas 80 near Danville.
Sandra Gail Worthey, 21, of Beebe, died July 21 from injuries in an auto accident. Survived by parents Dewey Worthey Jr of Beebe, two brothers Wendell and Rusty, sister Loretta Kay, and paternal grandparents Dewey Worthey Sr of Hope. Funeral held Monday at 2:30 p.m. in Herndon Chapel with Rev. Joe Protho. Burial in Holly Grove Cemetery, Herndon Funeral Home directing.
Experiment station report for 24 hours ending 7 a.m. Monday notes a high of 95 and a low of 67. State forecast for Arkansas calls for partly cloudy warm conditions today tonight and Tuesday with widely scattered thunder showers in the east today and across the state Tuesday. Highs today near 90s to 100, tonight lows upper 60s to mid 70s, Tuesday highs in the low 90s to near 100.
The 176 million Earth Resources Technology Satellite launched from Vandenberg reaches a perfect polar orbit. NASA officials say the unmanned craft will photograph the globe every 18 days using three cameras and a radiation sensor to monitor crops forests water supplies and mineral deposits. The mission aims to aid resource management and fault mapping globally.
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