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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1975
Page
1
The Associated Press reports continued warm and humid conditions with a chance of scattered afternoon and evening thundershowers. A general high pressure system over the eastern two fifths of the nation brings south to southeast winds across the region.
The Hope Star notes Gulf winds bringing humid air and high hamud ts with low temperatures near 70 and Friday highs in the low 90s. Regional readings include 67 at Little Rock 68 Pine Bluff 70 Parada 69 Texarkana 70 Fort Smith 67 Fayetteville 8 Harrison 70 Janesboro and 7% Memphis. Rainfall reported at Texarkana Experiment Station for 24 hours ending 7:30 am Thursday.
State Insurance Commissioner Ark Monroe III will hold a hearing on July 2 to decide if Modern Investors life and health insurance business can transfer to Monarc National Life Insurance. The decision hinges on equity for Modern Investors stockholders and protection for policyholders.
Mrs. Lillie Glasgow, 91, died early Thursday in a local hospital. Survived by daughter Rene Mc Millen of Hope, sons Austin Glasgow of Stamps and Clifford Glasgow, five grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Funeral services at 2 PM Friday at Fridi Funeral Home with burial at Snell Cereters Emmet.
South Vietnam announces confiscation of hundreds of acres of former president Nguyen Van Thieu’s farmland in My Tai district near Saigon. Saigon also seeks return of a ship, the Truong Vinh, at Penang with an American captain and 23 Vietnamese crew. New Zealand establishes liaison with North Vietnam and Laos postpones elections to July 10. Meo tribesmen warned not to return to Laos, despite earlier conflict-funded flight to Thailand.
The Vatican’s Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith issued a study asserting Satan is real not symbolic and warned against morbid fascination with devils. It cautioned against disbelief and demonic myths while noting Christ did not center the Gospel on Satan and urged careful reading of demonology.
Federal investigators say severe air turbulence or lightning may have caused a sudden descent of an Eastern Airlines 727 during a thunderstorm near Kennedy Airport. The disaster killed 110, with 14 survivors, many burned. Louisiana residents among the dead. Bishop Iveson B. Noland aboard. Survivors treated in burn units. identification efforts ongoing.
President Ford declined to rule out first use of nuclear weapons, saying he would not discuss specifics of how or when such weapons could be used. White House aides said his remarks reflected long standing policy, with deterrence and flexible response central to both strategic and tactical forces. The exchange followed questions on potential use of tactical weapons to stop a conventional Soviet advance in Europe or Asia.
Rotary meeting notes from Hope district assembly with Vincent Foster, Terry Becherer, Don Williams, and Gerald Keith. Marine Corporal Anthony Martin, son of Mrs Ardeila Martin, participated in Solid Shield near Camp Lejeune with the 2nd Marine Air Wing. Bruce Thrasher and Michael Powell attended freshman orientation at the University of Arkansas Fayetteville June 22 24. Denise Richards of Route 2 Hope joined the Civitan Harding College American Studies seminar June 15 21 with 300 delegates from five states.
SHERBROOKE Que AP The family of Mrs Conrad Blanchet 63 year old wife of a margarine manufacturer awaits word from kidnappers demanding 1 million dollars in 2 dollar notes for her release She was abducted Tuesday from her Rock Forest home 15 miles east of Sherbrooke The son Gaston Blanchet received three calls Tuesday and Wednesday The family has raised 50000 in the specified bills and the kidnappers gave no update on her condition as she requires daily heart medication.
Dr. James Dennis said HEW officials notified the University of Arkansas Medical Center they could sign a brief agreement to retain the $1 million federal grant. HEW had threatened to halt funds due to hiring and promotion practices amid a broader review of affirmative action plans. The Arkansas school was among at least 12 colleges facing possible loss of federal funds.
The Lonoke Gospel Chorus performed to a full crowd at South Side Center Hope on June 22 1975. Four top baby contestants were named with Lakisha Noble winning. sponsors praised families and church auxiliaries for support. Upcoming church events include Elder and Mrs Keys anniversary services June 25 29 and Mt Zion C M E Church gospel program June 28.
In Sydney, 28 year old Ivan Durrant acknowledged the severed right hand story was a hoax. He framed the stunt as a conceptual, community participatory experience and apologized to those upset, while insisting the act aimed to provoke thought rather than harm.
Arkansas Power & Light faces criticism as it seeks an annual $37.5 million rate increase, following a $38.6 million rise last year. The Public Service Commission must approve. ACORN and Arkansas Consumer Research vow to oppose, citing burden on households and questioning last year's approval. ACORN plans talks with AP&L president Reeves Ritchie on July 3. Ritchie cites weak economy to justify a 13.7 percent rise. collection may begin next month.
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