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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1971
Page
4
Representative Bella Abzug proposes a federal ban on using marital status prefixes in official names and seeks a National Women’s Equality Day. She argues forms and records force women to reveal marital status while men are not similarly scrutinized.
Nicolette Milnes-Walker, 28, British psychologist, becomes first woman to sail nonstop solo across the Atlantic. After 46 days at sea she lands at Port O Call Marina Newport amid cheering onlookers. She endured a two-day storm mid voyage and reported mostly clear seas thereafter. She suffered a chipped tooth and leg bruises, and expressed elation at the return.
Anti Lockheed backers led by Senator William Proxmire scored two major Senate wins as they blocked debate limits and prevented a quick vote on a $250 million federal loan guarantee for Lockheed Aircraft. The measure would back a rescue board approving aid to large troubled firms, with a 20 day Congress notice requirement.
MIAMI AP State Department official Slater C. Blackiston says a proposed international standard for dumping dangerous materials into the seas is unenforceable. He notes current law covers oily ballast but ignores deliberate dumping, citing a Dutch firm’s 600 tons of chemical wastes in the Atlantic that was halted by global reaction.
Oswald and James Jacoby describe a bridge deal where a minimum opening spade bid by North supported hearts. South, with a strong hand, seeks the slam after spotting a missing ace. South plans a line of play to establish spades, diamonds, and clubs, finally claiming the last tricks after careful ruffing and discards.
A serialized advice column features young women and mothers discussing teenage marriage, parental control, and returning home for college. Letters reveal regret over early marriage, desire to reunite with family, and guidance on handling parental ties and expectations.
Three North Little Rock Fire Department members filed a federal suit challenging hair length sideburn and mustache rules as unconstitutional. Plaintiffs Gentry Staley and Matchett allege department and city officials imposed appearance standards beyond the rules manual, citing a March 8 order requiring neat hair above the collar and sideburns not bushy or longer than the earlobe.
An attorney for Southland Racing Corp says the firm has not yet decided whether to challenge the Arkansas Racing Commission’s July 15 suspension and revocation of its dog racing franchise. The order was suspended to January 14, 1972 to allow Emprise Corp of Buffalo to divest further, leaving 10 percent ownership.
Letter from John B. Jordan dated July 26 1971 thanks the County Judge for swift aid after lightning struck nine cows in a pasture on 23rd Street and for sending men and equipment to dispose of the animals.
In a bridge problem, South holds MAKST WAZ KRQI wKEGS and faces a bidding sequence ending in four diamonds. After partner shows no slam interest, the option of bidding four spades is considered, but the lead of five clubs by partner shifts the field. The client asks for the best response and notes a contrasting passage about ocean dumping permits.
A new two year contract for 17,000 Western Union Telegraph Co employees ends a 57 day nationwide strike. The deal, pending ratification, provides a 19 percent wage rise plus 4 percent in benefits, with extra increases for certain classifications and improved fringe benefits. Pickets are called off and workers return at midnight.
The Central Arkansas Christian School will open grades 1 through 4 by September 13 in Sylvan Hills Church of Christ facilities. Temporary chair James D. Freeman said the board expects 150 to 180 students for the first six grades, with classes nearly full and enrollment above 75 percent. The Bible centered program will include Bible courses, and admissions policy will be first come first served if Black applicants apply.
In Hempstead County Ark Cheryl Jones sues Wyman Jones in Chancery Court. Defendant ordered to appear within thirty days and answer the complaint. Witness the seal of the court on July 23 1971. Jim Cole, Clerk. Notices run July 27 August 3 10 17 1971.
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