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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1975
Page
2
Temperatures will rise on Wednesday as clouds move through and a few snow flurries occur. Highs will be in the 40s while tonight's lows dip to the low 30s. Precipitation stems from an upper trough, with improvement expected after the trough passes.
A southerly flow returns to Arkansas with warmer temperatures, skies partly cloudy, and afternoon highs mid 50s to near 60. Extended outlook shows a chance of rain Thursday to Saturday with highs in the 60s and 70s and lows in the 40s. Experimental station reports 24 hours ending 7 a.m. Tuesday: high 41, low 32, 0.19 inches of rain, and light snow. The issue, dated Tuesday March 4, 1975, is Vol. 76 No. 120 of the Hope Star, published weekdays from Hope Arkansas with staff and AP affiliations and subscription pricing.
FL DORADO AP A 1-year-old Dorado youth was arrested Monday in connection with the shooting death of Rita Jean Newton age 5. He was taken into custody at Dorado Junior High School where he is a student and led officers to a .50 caliber revolver buried near the school auditorium. The victim was shot in the head while on a couch at her home. authorities describe the path through a screen and windowpane and couch back. The suspect may have been practicing drawing and firing while walking.
Arion Wo Mauldin, 14, of West Memphis was killed Monday night when the car he rode in ran a stop sign and collided with another vehicle on West Memphis street. State Police said the pursuing unit was involved in the accident.
Mrs. McThrash of Hope chaired Hempstead County events as representatives from District No 12 gathered for a Valentine luncheon. Plans for the April Crusade were outlined with guidance on cancer control activities and information distribution to families and businesses. Dr. Patton demonstrated breast self examination using BISTSI while the film Michael and Me showcased leukemia battle stories.
Washington AP reports Congress unlikely to pass national health insurance this year amid deadlock among Ford administration, medical groups, and sponsors. Key issues include coverage scope, service comprehensiveness, and financing. Kennedy and Ullman push different paths. plans vary from universal single program to voluntary schemes with tax credits.
The Arkansas Independent Truckers Association said it will ask gravel contractors and subcontractors to adopt minimum rates for independent dump truck operators. Board members met in Little Rock with Magnolia trucker Sammy Bates stating rates are needed as fuel and costs rise while earnings decline. Proposed short haul rates: small rock 20 per hour, large rock 25, all rock 16, others 14. Long haul rates start at 44 cents per ton up to 30 miles and go to 3.34 cents per ton for 200 miles plus.
Employer appreciation banquet honors General Cooperative Education and Ordunational Home Economics tutors at the Sheraton Inn. Jaycee events feature a March 7 banquet at Trade Winds Tin with Robert Adcock as speaker. Military assignments include Airman Vivien T. Conger bound for Spangdahlem AB Germany and Second Lieutenant Olan W. Reeves Jr. completing an Army intelligence course. Weather brief notes light snow possible in southern and western Arkansas with scant accumulations, otherwise precipitation minimal.
Charlie Chaplin travels to Buckingham Palace to receive the knighthood of Sir Charles from Queen Elizabeth II. He plans to walk to the queen, expresses thrill and lack of prepared remarks, and will be accompanied by wife Oona. The report notes his recent wheelchair use and mentions TV tribute to him. Also lists P. G. Wodehouse’s death on February 14 at age 93.
AHPP notified last month that Goodlett Gin near Ozan has been approved for the National Register, bringing Arkansas total to 99. The steam powered gin built in 1883 by Captain Dave Goodlett remains operable and will be relocated to Old Washington State Park to illustrate late 19th century cotton ginning.
Arkansas Representative Larry Patterson reports week seven of the 1975 regular session. HB 629 abortion law changes is referred back after committee hearing, HB 820 creates outboard motor title certificates, and HB 758 establishing a Highland Arkansas ASU branch passes 57 to 11 with Patterson voting no. Senate floor passes HB 35 expanding damage recovery from parents, and 19 Senate bills including SB 214 annexation clarification and SB 293 school textbooks. Patterson notes judicial redistricting debate, and committee actions on public records and campaign finance, plus a Texarkana sales tax bill pulled down as controversial. Five days cover dozens of bills, including electronic voting and an equal rights commission. Patterson expects two boat motor registration bills next week and notes total 1586 bills introduced through Thursday. He invites constituent correspondence.
LITTLE ROCK AP A bill easing city annexations of suburban land became state law. Gov David Pryor did not veto or sign by midnight, leaving his final decision uncertain. Sponsored by Sen Jerry Bookout the measure allows agricultural land to be included in annexed territory unless its best use is agricultural.
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