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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1975
Page
2
The National Weather Service forecasts continued cloudy windy and mild conditions with showers and a few thunderstorms through tonight. Highs in the mid 50s to low 60s and lows in the mid 40s to low 50s, with clearer skies expected Sunday and Monday.
The Hope Star notes a cooler weekend ahead with highs in the 50s and lows in the 30s and Easter morning freezing temperatures forecast for North Arkansas. Gulf moisture and a strong low-pressure system trigger showers and possible thunderstorms across the state, with heavy rainfall in several cities and several locales reporting measurable amounts.
The House approved funding limits for construction categories and backed Barnhill style honor for Eddie Sutton. A measure to curb small city incorporation advanced, while campaign finance reforms passed committee and a major age of majority change for males moved forward. City sales tax bills for Fort Smith and Fayetteville cleared, income tax exemption for interest income stalled after expungement. The Senate calendar left unpassed bills likely to die.
Hope High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes organizes a work day on Saturday March 29 to raise funds for sending delegates to FCA summer camp. Yard work calls accepted through Saturday at number 6762 with appointments for Saturday.
E C Sisson ninety nine retired farmer and Laneburg Church elder died in a local hospital. Survived by four sons Wilbur Charley Water Otis two daughters Ethel Porter and Bonnie and many grandchildren. Services Friday 2 pm Herndon Funeral Home Chapel Laneburg Cemetery. Vertis Hamilton sixty one died in a Prescott hospital. Funeral Monday 2:30 at Present Ridge Church of Christ burial Present Ridge Cemetery. Survived by Floyd Hamilton sister Hattie Breedlove and half sisters Nancy Bennett and Mary Alice Harris.
An opposition group led by former Premier Ngu yen Cao Ky formed a committee to urge President Nguyen Van Thieu to cede full powers as a Communist offensive advances along the central coast. In Da Nang, a major U S refugee airlift continued with thousands forcing onto planes while military police fired warning shots to control crowds at the airport.
President Abraham Lincoln addressed the Indiana regiment on March 17 1865 and stated that whenever he hears someone arguing for slavery he feels a strong impulse to see it tried on that person. The remark underscores his abolitionist stance amid the Civil War.
The Commerce Department reported February marked the United States' largest monthly foreign trade surplus, 917 million, as imports fell 18.2 percent while exports slipped 6.6 percent. Oil imports dropped after January's surge, helping shift the balance amid dollar market reactions.
Calvary Baptist Church plans a high attendance push tied to Hope’s Centennial on April 6. Hallelujah Sunday will seek to surpass all prior attendance marks as members WRite letters to former parishioners invite them. Johnny Veatch directs special music and Pastor Vernon Wickliffe will preach Hallelujah. The service will be broadcast on Radio Station KXAR during Calvary’s April morning service month.
The House approves of the Kojak savings bond promo but objections arise over ethnic stereotyping. Rep. Mario Biaggi says the Italian American portrayal defames a group, while Treasury officials defend the Uncle Sam Caper as a longstanding part of the campaign. Universal produced the 13 minute film at 27500 dollars.
Congress opens a 10 day Easter break with no vote on Ford's requests for 222 million in Cambodia arms and 300 million in South Vietnam military aid. Kissinger warns delaying aid risks sacrificing allies while Congress debates limits and timelines amid partisan resistance.
IRS spokesman says rebates could begin within 45 days after signing. If bill approved, first checks may go out by mid May with up to 60 million rebates at 10 percent of 1974 taxes to $200. No special application required. refunds may combine with existing refunds.
The Board plans to relocate its regular meetings to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays twice monthly to see if earlier timing increases public participation. The change is experimental and aims to encourage more community input.
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