28 Jun 1977
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1977
Page
1
The Brookings Institution warns federal revenue sharing will fall from 1972 to 1980 by 17 percent. States may raise taxes or demand more Washington support to fill a $6.8 billion gap while voters have little say. The piece flags inflation, expanding government, and raises concerns over consent in fiscal policy and salaries.
Bentonville Ark AP testimony centers on Ray Cloud 36 of Siloam Springs accused in the December beating death of 2 year old tabatha Swan. Prosecution witnesses recount Alice alleged abuse including hanging, water dousing, and sexual assault claims by Cloud and associates.
The Supreme Court ruled 7 to 2 that former President Richard Nixon cannot control White House tapes and documents seized by Congress in 1974. The decision allows public access to about 5,000 hours of tapes and 42 million pages, with potential further regulations by the General Services Administration. The ruling ends Nixon’s bid to claim ownership or control, while leaving open challenges to the forthcoming rules and to the Watergate tapes still under suit.
The Supreme Court held that the First Amendment does not immunize broadcasts of an entertainer's entire act from damage claims. Hugo Zacchini, the self described human cannonball, sued after Scripps Howard Broadcasting filmed his 15 second cannon act at a county fair and aired it. The court said states may recognize a right of publicity or grant immunity, but neither course is mandated.
Locust Grove Oklahoma AP reports a Cherokee backwoodsman and accused killer has fled through snake-infested timberlands and limestone channels since childhood, leaving no trace for police as they pursue the case.
Gail Cannon of Hope joins The Star staff as reporter photographer after a journalistic try-out begun June 14. The native of Hope is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Glen Cannon. She will cover general news sports and pictures while becoming a full-time staffer. In a separate note the search for Gene Leroy Hart continues with SWAT FBI and state police active in the tall hill country linked to three Girl Scout slayings.
The Hope Board of Directors will hold a special called meeting at Hope City Hall on Wednesday at 11 45 a.m. in the Board Room to discuss a complaint filed against Hope by three concrete pipe companies.
The U S Postal Service will run a normal holiday schedule on Monday July 4 in observance of Independence Day. No residential or business or rural delivery will be provided. No window service will be provided. Lockbox and caller service vary by local conditions but typically distribute to main post office boxes. Special delivery service including perishables and holiday ice collection will be provided as usual.
Maury County Jail fire that killed 42 inmates and visitors showed no sprinkler system or smoke alarms and relied on seven keys to free 56 prisoners. Officials said the jail met state standards in a routine inspection a week earlier. arson charges were filed against 16 year old Andrew Zinmer.
The National Safety Council projects 500 to 600 deaths in traffic accidents over the July 4 weekend. The record for a four day Independence Day is 758 in 1972, with 497 fatalities last year during a three day observance. ARKANSAS sees scattered thunderstorms north this afternoon and central to south portions tonight and Wednesday.
Fireworks stands sprout nationwide but the federal safety rule tightens consumer devices. bans on 16 states, Hawaii and Nevada lax, DC appeals court seeks clarification. Officials report few seizures since December 6 and estimate up to 9,000 injuries last year, with most from improper handling. Safety tips urge reading directions, adult supervision, one at a time lighting, water on hand, and keeping fireworks away from children.
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