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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1972
Page
6
Lincoln High home economics department reveals improvements from careful planning and effort. Living room gains a gold wall to wall carpet and white pleated drapes while the kitchen receives new curtains and electrical appliances. Staff aim to panel and paint the department soon.
A Washington AP report cites an administration source saying Nixon discussed Vietnam peace prospects and possible POW release with Chinese Premier Chou En-lai in Peking. The source, not named, indicated a public China US contact plan via a third country, likely not Poland, with Canada among guesses, but no immediate breakthroughs expected.
The New Bethel Memorial Club led by Tom Bostic will host a benefit program on Sunday March 6 at 2:00 PM to aid his family as he has been ill for a long time. Rev W M Carroll and club members urge attendance to support the cause. The event reflects community help and solidarity.
A.B. Bud Hervey became acting director of the Department of Finance and Administration after Gov. Dale Bumpers signed his commission. Lt. Gov. Bob Riley refused to sign in the governor’s absence, citing partisan concerns. Justice Frank Holt administered the oath, marking the second swearing in amid questions of legality. In Detroit, police get a $750 yearly raise retroactive to July 1, boosting patrolman pay to $12,750 with comparable fireman at $12,979, after arbitration.
Saigon rejects claims of betrayal after Nixon told Beijing that U S forces may withdraw from Indochina without a negotiated peace. Foreign Minister Tran Van Lam and Thieu back the communique aim to reduce tensions, while Cambodia lauds Beijing’s call for troop withdrawals and sovereignty, urging end to support for Siha nouk in exile.
U S Senate backed a bill allowing two or more states to form environmental protection compacts praised by Gov. Dale Bumpers and ex Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller. Bumpers aims for a Arkansas River compact with Oklahoma covering river uses and permissible industry. Rockefeller led the idea as Southern Governors Conference chair. Sen John L McClellan sponsored the measure.
Harrisburg report on photocopied letters linked to antiwar priest Philip Berrigan and Sister Elizabeth McAlister detailing plans to attack Washington tunnels and seeking Sweden funds. Trial records reveal a former inmate Douglas as intermediary. unclear if funds were obtained. Also coverage of Texas grain export declines hitting the state’s grain industry with multi-firm impact.
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