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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1972
Page
1
A tentative Price Commission study of about 160 large firms shows roughly 10 percent may have increased profit margins illegally. If confirmed, the staff will pursue rollback actions. officials caution the data are preliminary and subject to seasonal variation.
In Lake City Arkansas a school board meeting addressed student grievances after about seven Lake City High School students walked out in morning protests. Parents joined as concerns included abusive language by teachers and unsanitary school bathrooms.
A five man seven woman jury was seated in Circuit Court for the fourth first degree murder trial of Roger D. Mosby 25 of Redfield. The state has waived the death penalty for the June 3 1968 stabbing of Ronald E. Lovelace a Little Rock taxi driver whose body was found in Grant County. Williamson pleaded guilty at his second trial and was sentenced to life imprisonment. The trial featured testimony from Dr. Rodney Carlton who confirmed the fatal neck stab wound.
Hugh Keach of Arkdale will see the last regularly used spittoon moved to storage after Tuesday's Adams County Board meeting. The 71 year old says he will not miss the board and admits his nap times overlapped with lengthy sessions. Keach jokes about milking cows and being woken by Howard Williams during votes, reflecting 60 years of chewing tobacco.
LONDON AP Prime Minister Edward Heaths Conservative government announced sweeping measures to help British industry meet European competition and cut unemployment. Chancellor Anthony Barber said old age pensions will rise 12 percent and state funds will back projects to lower the nations high jobless rate. Barber said tax budget aims to modernize industry and raise annual output growth from 0.9 to 5 percent by years end as Britain prepares to join the Common Market next Jan 1. He added measures to free capital transfers within the sterling area and to future Common Market partners, effective Wednesday.
A two vehicle collision on Interstate 30 four miles west of Hope injures two people. Opal Whidden of Jacksonville is in Branch General Hospital, Audie Whidden has a minor arm injury, and Paul Bain of Hope is unharmed. State Trooper Neel investigated. In Hope city limits, Aaron Skinner and Robert T. Jordan collided on Highway 67 with no injuries.
President Nixon plans to sign a narcotics bill and personally thank Turkish Prime Minister Nihat Erim for Turkey's ban on opium poppy growing. The visit includes an official White House welcome, talks, and a state dinner. Nixon will also establish a Special Action Office for Drug Abuse Prevention.
James Rayburn Lightfoot, 35, president and part-owner of Firestone Communications, Inc., died Sunday in La Jolla California. He formerly served as national programming director for the Group W Broadcasting network. Marilyn Maxwell, 49, singer and film star, died at home in Beverly Hills. She began film work in 1942 and performed as a foil for comedians Bob Hope, Jerry Lewis and Jack Benny.
Arkansas politics nears the April 4 filing deadline with only three declared gubernatorial candidates. Democratic Gov. Dale Bumpers and Rep. George Davis of Horatio face Len Blaylock in the GOP primary as a sparse field compared to 1970. Observers doubt new opposition will emerge due to Bumpers' strength and party tradition.
Experiment Station report notes 24 hours ending 7 am Tuesday with high 75 and low 45 and .08 inches of rain. Forecast calls for decreasing clouds and mild today with light rain east, clearing tonight, and cooler to above 70s Wednesday. Arkansas voters may grant governors second terms amid campaign finance concerns and Carolina Bumpers hints of no treasury yet. Veteran Sen Clarence Bell says no governor can beat an incumbent. public support loyalty cited. Speculation grows that other races attract money sources and contributors may be reluctant.
The Associated Press reports fair skies and mild temperatures in Arkansas for Wednesday. Showers end by late afternoon as a cold front moves through tonight, with minimal temperature change. Highs reach the 70s today and upper 60s Wednesday. overnight lows range from the low 40s to low 60s across listed towns.
Word has been received of the death Monday night of G W Lookadoo of Arkadelphia who at one time was prosecuting attorney for this district. Arrangements will be announced. The 1973 US Open golf championship will be played June 14 17 at Oakmont Pa.
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