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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1975
Page
1
A compact editorial note by Alex H. Washburn presents brief reflections on daily bread as a symbol of sustenance and moral worth, tying ordinary hunger to broader social concerns and ethical living. The piece reads as a concise meditation rather than a traditional column.
Wastepaper collecting has collapsed as prices drop to virtually nothing and demand falls. The Star notes stockpiling newsprint amid high prices, while Fayetteville Fire Chief suspects arson in a blaze destroying Ruble Mayflower Transfer and Storage Co. and adjacent Arkansas Ice Co. buildings. no injuries or monetary damage estimates released.
The Hope Star lists new telephone numbers for its West Third and Grady Streets location: 8841, 18842, and 8843 for contact.
City subscribers urged to call 777-8841 between 6 and 6 30 p m Saturday before or by 5 p m for carrier delivery of missed Star paper.
Old Washington readies for the seventh annual Jonquil Festival at Old Washington Historic State Park March 9 through 16. The event features Helen Bittick paintings, Blue Grass Express music, knife maker Art Widman demonstrations, Billy Dan Jones wood carving, period costumes, and crafts with free admission and guided tours at $2 for adults and $1 for children.
An advisory council told Congress the Social Security system needs an extra 7 billion dollars in general tax revenues next year to free payroll contributions for Medicare hospitalization, supporting more than 30 million retirees in 1976. The panel split on the method, with some favoring higher payroll taxes.
President Ford signals a compromise on Cambodia emergency aid, suggesting less than the $222 million previously urged as essential. He warned Cambodia could fall to Communists within 10 days to two weeks if Congress delays more military assistance, while pressing for tax relief and quicker congressional action on the deficit. congressional reaction to the pressure on Cambodia drew mixed responses.
LITTLE ROCK AP A bill to reapportion circuit and chancery court districts passed the Senate 22 to 4 and goes to Gov. Pryor who was expected to sign. The measure aims to equalize caseloads across districts.
AP WASHINGTON The Agriculture Department will expand the Choice grade to about 90 percent of graded beef, raising consumer costs as the department adopts a yield grading requirement. Critics say the move, backed by industry groups, will push Choice prices onto Good beef and raise federal grading costs passed to shoppers.
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger travels to Egypt after a Brussels stop to discuss the Cyprus situation and U.S. ties with Greece. A Cairo newspaper cited Sadat as optimistic about a new Sinai troop withdrawal accord and a possible Syria front deal while promising PLO recognition as sole Palestine representative by Washington.
Washington reports 540000 fewer workers employed in February while unemployment stays at 8.2 percent. Labor force shrank to 91.5 million from 92 million, with 580000 people leaving the labor force. Total jobless numbering 7.5 million, and President Ford hints at possible greater tax cuts if stimulus is needed.
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