Lawrence Welk concert draws 10500 at Shreveport Youth Center
A Lawrence Welk show in Shreveport drew about 10,500 at the Fair Grounds Youth Center. The star's dance partners Bobby Burgess and Cissy King performed. the Ramada Inn party from Dallas stayed through Sunday en route to Baton Rouge. Welk appeals to broad audiences with standard pop tunes. Hamburg, Ark AP. Mrs. Mary Berry Griever faces trial May 19 for embezzling 17,000 from Ashley County Sheriff's office. indicted Feb 17 by county grand jury for converting public funds Jan 1970 to Jan 1972.
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Hearing on Kleindienst Staged Moves Up Suddenly
Senate Judiciary inquiry speeds up as cardiac surgeon Dr Victor Liszka testifies today about Dita Beard and ITT linked allegations. Beard, treated for heart disease, remains hospitalized in Denver. Anderson and Mitchell expected to testify Tuesday.
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Hope Lions Club to Observe 25th Year Silver Banquet
The Hope Lions Club marks its 25th anniversary since March 18, 1947 with a Silver Anniversary Banquet replacing June Ladies Night. Guest speakers include Past International Director Herman West and Past International President Ed Barry. 400 Lions and spouses invited. decorations by Lahrey Spates. music by Lowell Harris and Paul Morgan with John and Peggy King. Parade of Presidents featured. ex members urged to contact Sam Andrews at 777-5591 for invitations.
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Mack McLarty Won't Seek Re-election
Hempstead County representative Mack McLarty announces he will not seek another term. He praises the 1971 72 General Assembly as historic and productive and highlights pollution reduction, economic gains, and expanded industry in Arkansas and Hempstead County. He stresses service to constituents beyond legislative sessions and cites the growth of the McLarty Companies.
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Hope Star
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A Warming Trend in Arkansas
A warming trend is expected to bring shirt sleeve weather in Arkansas Tuesday with highs in the 70s. A large high pressure system over east central Mississippi will steer the state’s weather through Tuesday, while increasing clouds and a front’s southeastward movement raise the chance of rain Wednesday. Overnight lows range from the upper 20s to mid 40s across cities including Fayetteville, Harrison, Jonesboro, Pine Bluff, Texarkana, El Dorado, Memphis, Little Rock, and Fort Smith.
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Fort Smith
NAACP Leader to Run as Democrat for Arkansas Senate
Dr. Jerry Jewell of Little Rock state president of the NAACP announced on Saturday he would seek the Democratic nomination for District 3 in the Arkansas State Senate. The district covers much of Little Rock's black east side.
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New Hampshire Holds Political Spotlight
The New Hampshire presidential primary race moves into the home stretch with Muskie and McGovern trading claims over who first disclosed political finance sources. McGovern challenges Muskie to disclose 1971 and 1972 contributors as they debate alongside Hartke Yorty and Coll. Nixon expected to win the Republican vote. Mills pursues Democratic nomination in other contests.
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California
John M. Ashbrook
Ohio
Wilbur D. Mills
Arkansas
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William Loeb
Manchester Union
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United States Senate
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America
Nixon to meet advisers on fighting forced busing
President Nixon plans a meeting with top domestic advisers to discuss ways to oppose forced busing of schoolchildren. The session includes Cabinet members on busing, three leading Black administrators, and a final report from the McElroy Commission due March 3. The discussion aims to outline preliminary options. no final position is expected.
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IRA Denies Belfast bombing in push for peace
The IRA denied involvement in the Abercorn restaurant blast that killed two women and injured 136 in Belfast. Police suspected IRA terrorists planted the gelignite charge while Sinn Fein and the Provisional wing condemned attacks on civilians and urged restraint as Prime Minister Jack Lynch appealed for a halt to violence. Detectives sought any information on the case.
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Farm Policy Faces First Test In 1972 Setaside Plans
Washington AP The Agriculture Department weighs its grand strategy to cut feed grain and wheat output this year by urging farmers to enroll land in 1972 set-aside programs. A progress report on signups through March 2, just before the March 10 deadline, will gauge early adoption in county offices.
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Panda Craze and Farm Signups Dominate NY AP Report
New York AP reports rising panda toy demand after a potential panda gift from China. The piece also notes USDA signup figures for feed grain base acres, with farmers under 13.3 million acres enrolled and potential adjustments to meet 1972 crop targets as wheat and corn carryovers forecast rise to multi-year highs.
Hope High School Spring Calendar Outlined
Hope High School releases March and April events announced by Principal Bobby Whitmarsh. Includes student elections March 1-4 and 6-10, guidance tests March 27-29, senior play March 29, FFA rodeo April 5-7, and student council duties April 13-15.
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Bobby Whitmarsh
Guidance Department
All Around Town and Convention Notes
Elder Dorsey McRae and Rev. James E. Sewell attend a Presbyterian Church U S convention at Shreveport Civic Center March 7 8 9. The new Synod will cover Arkansas Texas Louisiana and Oklahoma. Miss Arkansas Teenagers pageant July 1 at Pine Bluff Holiday Inn. national pageant in August in Atlanta requires contestants aged 13 to 17 as of August 20 1972. Details to Mrs Sybil Shaffer Atlanta Ga. First baseball meeting for Hope Baseball League March 7 7 30 p m at Hope Youth Center all coaches and volunteers urged. Arkansas Bankers Association regional meetings March C 10. Charles Sharpe Jr First National Bank Hope reports. Jim Hart and Centurymen to NBC Easter special April 2 4 5 p m EST. Hope police report traffic arrests last week including drunkenness seven and DUI six plus other charges two wrecks total 57 for the year with 11 injured. Convention schedule April 14 15 Key Club April 17 18 Senior Exams April 21 Awards April 25 Graduation April 28 Report Cards Last day of school.
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Atlanta
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Piedmont Avenue
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First National Bank of Hope
Jim Hart
First Baptist Church
Hope, Ark
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Delegation to Black Political Convention Elected in Arkansas
A 36 member black delegation was chosen at Arkansas AMEN College for the National Black Political Convention in Gary Indiana next weekend. The state garners 112 regular and alternate delegates and all 76 elected officials are automatic delegates. In Crossett, Johnny Hollins 24 and Diane Taylor 17 died of apparent carbon monoxide poisoning linked to a running car heater.
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North Crossett
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Ashley County
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