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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1977
Page
2
A brief AP weather note describes spring conditions moving across Arkansas as a Gulf-centered pressure system drifts east, allowing temperatures to rise. Potential impacts include warmer afternoons and changing humidity levels across the state.
The Hope Arkansas newspaper issue notes wind advisories for the lake regions and warm temperatures with scattered showers possible in western Arkansas. It lists forecast highs near 70 and lows around 40s across towns like Little Rock Fort Smith Fayetteville Harrison and Texarkana with no precipitation reported. It also includes publishing details and contact information for TAR Publishing Co. and staff roles.
Gov David Pryor signed a bill limiting Arkansas unemployment insurance to a maximum of 100 dollars per week. The cap will stay in effect through June 30, 1979, at minimum.
A feature on a man from HSU continues from the front page, exploring personal experiences and emotions that shape daily life. The piece highlights relatable moments and societal observations.
Funeral services for 71 year old Verta Heasie Latham were conducted at Rosston Baptist Church with Rev Howard Tipton officiating. Burial followed at Bluff Springs cemetery. She died Sunday evening in a local hospital after being born January 17 1906 in Ralston and moving to Hope in 1960. Survivors include two sons Charles V Latham of Magnolia Frank Latham of Hope a daughter Sonja Latham Arter of Salt Lake City Utah a brother Ottis Fast of Modesto CA four sisters Ethel Kilpatrick of Magnolia Letha Bailey of Rosaston Noma Walters of Canton Texas and four great grandchildren.
Farrah Fawcett-Majors will not return to the ABC series after its first year, her manager says. She plans to pursue film work, denying a money ploy, and notes she never signed a contract with Spelling-Suberg Productions. Production for year one is complete.
The Supreme Court declines to hear Ernest Benjamin Smith Jr. case on whether a non shooter can receive the death penalty under a felony murder statute. Smith, on Texas death row for a 1973 Dallas convenience store robbery where clerk William Moon was killed, had his stay of execution lifted and faces an imminent electric chair date.
President Carter and Prime Minister Rabin convene a third, unscheduled session at the White House during Rabin's visit. Rabin seeks assurances Israel can defend itself alone with 250 F16 fighters and night vision tech, amid U.S. arms policy shifts and recent vetoes on Kfir and concussion bombs.
In Tower City Pennsylvania rescuers with sensitive tele vision and sound gear prepared for an electronic search where five miners may be trapped following a flood last Tuesday. Officials concede a miracle is needed but plan to work day and night. Ronald Adley survived five days and is in good condition.
The GAO urged federal technical aid for disposing of 612 000 gallons of radioactive waste in West Valley New York, saying New York cannot provide solutions and the site faces potential tank failures. The report stopped short of federal funding, citing state responsibility and ongoing hearings led by Rep. Leo J. Ryan.
The ESAA Advisory meets at 7 30 p.m. on Tuesday March 15 in Hope High School reading lab with Susan Bailey leading the program. Bishop Kenneth W Hicks from Little Rock will speak at the ninth Jonquil Festival March 11 13 at the Old Washington Historic State Park and preach March 13 at 11 a.m. in the United Methodist Church Washington. The First United Methodist Church Nashville hosts an area evangelistic emphasis starting March 13 with a 5 30 p.m. Coke and sandwich youth supper in the fellowship hall. Evangelists Rev Gene Moore and Rev Bobbie Moore of Waco Texas conduct meetings March 13 14 15 at 7 30 p.m.
Geological Survey says drought has driven ground water to record lows nationwide with February stream flows well below normal in 80 percent of the country. Big river combined flow 40 percent below normal in February, while Pacific Northwest streams stay unusually low despite storms.
Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr opens a two day California drought conference warning that statewide water rationing may be imposed if voluntary conservation fails. He cites a disaster of immeasurable magnitude and urges conservation and possible rationing to protect the state's economy.
Agent John T. Kelly, head of the FBI in Arkansas, told the Batesville Rotary Club that some judges are making a farce of the judicial system by being too lenient with criminals. He urged harsher sentences for pushers and noted the need for better probation and parole oversight.
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