29 Jun 1977
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1977
Page
1
A brief column by Alex H Washburs analyzes editorial thinning and sharpens focus on concise reporting trends. The piece reflects on editing choices and the impact on readers.
A Florida style lawn tale chronicles geese drawn to a lawn mower in the author’s yard and the gradual shift to zoysia grass amid regrading projects. The piece weaves in dictionary quirks, a Hot Springs press convention, and plans for a new computerized system replacing perforated tape.
The Supreme Court ruled 7 to 2 that states may not impose the death penalty for rape, calling it a disproportionate punishment. The decision voids the Georgia case against Edrrich Anthony Coker for the 1974 rape of a 16 year old Waycross housewife and implies rape of children also cannot warrant death in other states.
Hope will introduce Zero-Plus dialing for long distance calls on July 2. The new method lets customers dial zero then area code and number for operator assisted calls such as person to person and credit card billing. One-Plus station calls remain most economical.
Benton County authorities say two people were found shot in the back in a cistern at a Monte Ne residence. The man was identified as 61 year old Alva A. Nichols. the woman’s identity awaits confirmation. Police had previously searched the home after a missing person report.
In Vienna Ali M. Jaidah said OPEC members decided to cancel the July 1 price increase to maintain unity. The cartel had been split since December over a two-stage hike, with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates favoring a 5 percent rise for the year.
The Commerce Department reports the leading indicators index fell two tenths of one percent in May, the first decline in four months. Six of ten components were down, led by a drop in money supply, with signals of slower growth possibly ahead.
NYC police added 10 detectives to a 530-officer force in a multimillion-dollar effort to trap the .44-caliber killer known as Son of Sam. The spree has 11 shootings across Queens and the Bronx, with four deaths and a paralyzed survivor. Police seek tips via a $10,000 Daily News reward.
At a special meeting the City Board of Directors adopted a resolution denying the complaint filed by three concrete pipe companies. Copies of the resolution were made the same afternoon.
City subscribers are urged to call 777-8841 if they do not receive The Star. The line operates Monday through Friday 6 to 6:30 pm and Saturday 3:30 to 4 pm for carrier-delivery requests. Do not call outside these times.
President Carter told a Sense group he will announce by Thursday whether to proceed with B1 bomber production. House backers and Senate figures weigh options from halting to full 240 aircraft, with costs cited at about 24.8 billion dollars.
The Art portfolio goes on sale this Saturday with a 2 to 4 p.m. reception at the Tavern in Washington. Director Paul Henley says the event marks the first public sale and features 500 hand numbered portfolios at $25 for the initial 3 26 copies and $12.50 for the rest. Complimentary copies go to 22 contributors and several state cultural agencies.
The Supreme Court blocked immediate cutoff of federal Medicaid funds for abortions not necessary to save lives. It sent the issue to Judge John Doling in Brooklyn for review, citing a recent ruling that states have no obligation to fund medically unnecessary abortions.
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