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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1975
Page
2
The high pressure over south Arkansas shifts eastward, bringing southerly winds and brisk relief from cloudiness. Temperatures rise across the state with highs in the upper 50s in the northeast and upper 60s elsewhere despite persistent cloudy skies.
Hope Star issue lists weather outlook and temperatures for Hope Arkansas, plus publication details, rates, and distribution areas. Mentions anniversaries and staff roles, with standard notices on circulation and AP affiliation.
The front page discussion continued with Rep. Glover advocating reform while Rep. Windsor challenged the amendment. The Senate sent the bill back for concurrence as Glover’s amendment passed 75 to 8. Proponents say imprisoning felons fails to curb crime and offer an alternative.
The Arkansas State Senate approved a House DWI measure by 30 to 1. It would make a fourth DWI within three years a felony with state prison time, suspend licenses for up to three years, require rehabilitation and medical review, and add a 25 dollar fine to fund state alcohol safety programs. The bill had support from police groups and safety officials.
A committee bill would raise the cotton target price from 38 to 48 cents a pound with a 40 cent loan level. Estimated production costs run 48 to 50 cents. Sponsors place maximum government cost at 3.72 million if all three crops fall short. Supporters argue a drought demand unlikely to drop. Partners seek price protection and insurance ahead of 30 to 40 days.
Satellites monitor the Western Hemisphere at regular intervals for the National Weather Service, gathering data on atmospheric conditions and weather patterns. The program emphasizes continuous coverage to improve forecasts and regional alerts.
Marion Robertson an alcohol counselor for Southwest Arkansas Development Council attended a seven day intensive training on alcohol and other drugs at the University of Oklahoma in Norman. Trainees from the United States and Japan attended the conference. The workshop emphasized alcohol as the most abused drug and noted that alcohol abuse and glue sniffing cause permanent damage. One in ten delirium tremens deaths occurs without medical aid. The council offices are on the fourth floor of the Hempstead County Courthouse where Kay Lauterbach and Robin Moore join Mrs Robertson in counseling.
David Owen Brooks, 20, convicted of murder in the William R Lawrence killing, faces a death penalty or life sentence after an 90 minute guilty verdict. The trial tied to 27 Houston mass killings, with Brooks appealing threats and security measures noted as jurors returned the verdict.
The Kiwanis Club's Annual Variety Show committee led by co chair Harry Hawthorne set March 15 as ad submission deadline for the souvenir program. Two performances will be held April 10 and 11 at City Hall Auditorium with 500 main floor seats. tickets are $1, non transferable between nights, and all profits fund Kiwanis youth work.
The item notes a District Fellowship meeting at the Church of God in Christ in Hope on Friday night March 7 with Elder O N Dennis hosting. BeeBe CMEO Church Sunday School officers and teachers meet Wednesday March 6 at 6 00 pm urged by Supt Mrs A B Yerger. Funeral services for Rev W C Gant of Prescott set for Saturday March 7 at 2 pm St Paul Baptist Emmet burial Snell Cemetery Hicks Funeral Home Hope. Edward Brown of Lewisville dies March 2 in St Paul Baptist Church funeral incomplete details from Hicks Funeral Home Hope.
Mrs Ora Blanche Lewallen 95 died in a local nursing home Tuesday. Survived by two sons Roy and Andy, three daughters Autrey Wilson Gertrude Carwin and Tom England, a brother Olen Byers and sister Ellen Lee, 13 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Services Thursday 10 30 a m at Herndon Funeral Home Chapel burial Delight Cemetery. Willie Harris 75 dies Tuesday in local hospital. Funeral Thursday 2 p m at Herndon with Rev Gerald Trussell and Dr S A Whitlow. Buried in Washington Ark. Survived by Grace widow three sons Willie Harris Jr Robert Truman Harris George Harris a daughter Nina Harris McCarty two brothers Oren Harris Homer Harris and 13 grandchildren.
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