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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1975
Page
1
The editor Alex H. Washburn presents a brief column titled Our Daily Bread, offering concise reflections on daily life and the value of simple virtues.
The House passed SR 638 to bar a constitutional convention from altering the independent Arkansas State Highway Commission. The piece urges legislators to override Gov. Pryor’s veto, praising the Mack-Blackwell Amendment that created the unified system and criticizing political influence in roadbuilding. Rep. Patterson and Rep. Honey received praise for voting for SR 638.
A fire swept the Excelsior Hotel in the Alpine town near the Swiss border killing at least 14 people and injuring about 40. Twelve of the dead were French ski vacationers and two were Italians. Several victims died leaping from windows. Early reports had listed 16 dead before official revision.
County Judge Wayne Bohanon asked the City Board of Directors to hire a county city coordinator and civil defense director at 600 dollars monthly with one third funded by the county city and federal government. The post would oversee volunteer firefighting first aid training disaster aid and alarm systems. Bohanon cited Hempstead and Nevada Counties as previously designated disaster areas after heavy rains but lacking funds due to no applications. He said 54 of Arkansas 75 counties already have fulltime coordinators and the proposal is under study.
A tornado struck Lefors Texas panhandle killing a child and injuring about 45 people in a town of 800. Damage described as massive centered in the main district with power and gas lines knocked out and phones down. Elk City Oklahoma also hit with rooftop damage and one trailer home destroyed but no injuries there. Ambulances from Amarillo aided, residents helped clear debris as officials planned flood plain and planning studies and discussed street widening projects, all amid power outages and disrupted communications.
The Audit Bureau of Circulations completed its 25th annual audit of The Star's 1974 circulation in Chicago. The field audit wrapped after a two day inspection at The Star building on W Third and Grady Streets with Charles Goodness, C M Rogers Jr, and Alice Kate Baker present.
A pair of bombings in California are claimed by the Red Guerrilla Family. A PG&E substation blast disrupted power to 35 000 homes while a Berkeley FBI office hit caused substantial damage on the 10th and 11th floors. No injuries reported.
Washington AP reports a veto threat shadows an emergency farm aid measure backed by a Dairy Dept finding it would raise dairy prices. The bill, passed by the Senate 57 to 25, moves to a House Senate conference to set new support for farmers if prices drop.
The Centennial observance titled Faith of Our Fathers will mark the city charter date April 6 1875 with a prayer of gratitude for a century of blessings. Residents are urged to wear Centennial attire and shop for themed items at local stores. A religious program at Hammons Stadium begins 4 p.m. April 6 led by Gary Wells with choir rehearsals March 27 April 1 and April 3 at the band building.
The Arkansas General Assembly worked late Wednesday and cleared about 200 bills as it aims to adjourn today. The Senate added amendments granting the Office of Building Services, replacing the PBA with a SBS that has no bonding authority, and the House sent the bill to Gov. Pryor. The House approved $14.2 million plus $14 million transfer for the SBS, while blocking an $800,000 constitutional convention appropriation amid debates over Highway Commission changes and funding priorities for Barnhill Fieldhouse renovation at the University of Arkansas Fayetteville. The constitution convenes May 29 and requires at least 75 votes on appropriations.
An unidentified youth found hanged from a persimmon tree in Belle Chasse on Valentine’s Day left a philosophic note to his parents claiming he stopped growing long ago. The plea asks not to search for him, urging to let him be as John Doe while authorities circulate his description and fingerprints.
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