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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1977
Page
2
Associated Press summary notes a trend of fair and mild conditions across Arkansas with only light clouds and temperate temperatures persisting Wednesday. No significant precipitation reported as regional forecasts indicate continued pleasant, near normal weather for the day.
Daily weather summary notes fair skies and light winds with above normal temperatures. Upper disturbance brings light southern rain and scattered clouds across the state with highs in the 70s. Warmer air returns by Friday as southeast winds strengthen and a new high forms. Dorothy Winchel reports from the Experiment Station.
By The Associated Press a member of the Audit Bureau and Circulations AAP. The AP is entitled exclusively to local news republication. Rates listed: carrier in Hope and nearby towns $2.60 per month. mail in Hempstead shown. Arkansas and out of state rates vary with one year subscriptions ranging up to 18.00 or 17.00 respectively. Memberships and addresses for advertising services included.
Mrs. Hattie Mae Porter 69 died Wednesday in a local hospital. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survived by three sons Billy Jack Porter Artesia NM Bobby Gene Porter Ashdown James Theo Porter Albuquerque NM one daughter Sue Sparks Hope mother Mrs J A Roberson Glenwood AR one brother Ira Roberson Little Rock two sisters Mrs Floyd Oliver Kirby AR Mrs James Ligon Little Rock five grandchildren and two great grandchildren Funeral services Friday 10 am at Herndon chapel with Rev Ralph Hale and Dr Richard Stiltner. Burial Memory Gardens Herndon Funeral Home in charge. Three U S presidents were of Dutch ancestry Martin.
The Rev. John Finn will evangelize at Calvary Baptist Church 1201 West Avenue B from March 27 to April 3. He directs Associational Missions for the North Arkansas Baptist Association based in Harrison. Music director Phil Pearson will lead the church’s music. Services include 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:50 a.m. worship 6 p.m. church training and 7 p.m. worship with 6 a.m. coffee and donuts and 6:45 a.m. Bible study weekdays. Pastor Vernon Wickliffe invites the community.
Kimberly Hoffman and Cindy Bostick won first place in the South Arkansas District Nazarene Teen Talent Contest in Little Rock after taking the zone win. They advance to Bethany Oklahoma for the regional on April 13 to 15, with scholarships to Bethany Nazarene College. Both are 10th graders at Hope High School and performed a medley of Gaither songs.
An interstate collision left three dead and eight injured including a 2 year old Ellenberner with no hometown given. A tractor trailer overturned amid flames after ramming into a pickup cab. Martin L. Friedman, founder of the National Democratic Club and a special assistant to President Truman, died Wednesday.
Congress moves to retain control over dam reservoir irrigation and flood control plans amid Carter administration delays. House Budget Committee Chairman Robert Giaimo seeks full funding for all previously authorized projects as budget talks begin for fiscal 1978 including both existing and endangered lists. Senate likely to back funding for remaining projects as hearings set by Interior and Army on 14 new endangered items.
U S Vietnam talks will start with establishing an economic relationship and ending the U S trade embargo. Carter said a U S delegation will resume Paris talks to build friendly relations and address missing in action issues.
Zairean air force jets bombed Katanga exile headquarters at Kisenge in Shaba Province, striking the supply center of about 2000 Angolan exiles who invaded on March 8. Other targets include Dilolo, Kapanga, Sandoa, Kasaji. Nigeria mediates with US funding aid to Mobutu under review.
A series of child disappearances linked to an Oakland County kidnapper is outlined. Police describe a white male, 20 to 35, well educated, white collar worker, possibly local to Oakland County, with a fixation on boys ages 10 to 12 and a pattern of long concealment before murder.
The EPA sanctioned four experimental pesticides to curb a projected cotton caterpillar outbreak, with a fifth approved to protect Oregon and Washington pear crops from the pear psyllid threat. Restrictions apply and benefits cited outweigh potential water and cancer risks. casualties include photographer Louis J. Zacharias who died at 62.
To our many friends who remembered Jimmy and our family during the past two years with their prayers, cards, calls, letters, visits, food and numerous other kindnesses, we shall always cherish and be grateful. Our cup runneth over with love and thankfulness for each of you.
The fourth annual Southwest Arkansas FBLA District IV conference drew 22 high schools to Henderson State University on March 5. Winners included Kay Starnes and Gail Martin of Prescott and Dennis Brantley of Bodcaw.
LSU linebacker Russell Domingue, 22, was found guilty of attempted manslaughter in the stabbing of fellow student Richard Connelly after a September game incident. Jurors cited lack of proven intent to kill. Sentencing postponed. Domingue suspended from the team but remains on scholarship.
Commissioner will sell at public vendue to the highest bidder the real estate described as Section 23 Township 10 South Range 24 West Hempstead County Arkansas. Sale set for March 31 1977 at the Hempstead County Courthouse entrance with a bond and security requirement and six percent interest.
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