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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1972
Page
4
The Ozark Foothills Craft Guild, a 1961 startup with 225 members, will hold its tenth spring fair April 14-16 in Mountain View Arkansas featuring over 80 exhibitors. The narrative also nods to historic lye soap making and pioneer skills preserved by the guild across the Ozark region.
Washington AP reports final House action was expected on a 24.6 billion water pollution bill to clean up nation’s waterways by 1981. Amendments to toughen rules failed, keeping 1981 as a goal with study and possible vote. Substantive bounds on EPA permits and best technology measures were defeated in separate votes.
California Supreme Court received hundreds of letters opposing its February ruling that the death penalty violates the state constitution. Officials said about 700 of the roughly 800 letters were against the decision, with some supporters praising the ruling. A petition campaign seeks a constitutional amendment to restore the death penalty on the November ballot.
Pentagon sources say preparations for President Nixon’s Moscow summit include a thorough review of Soviet military activity in Cuba. The focus is on Soviet ship movements and use of the Cuban port of Cienfuegos for servicing and crew recreation. Castro’s stance and propaganda amid U S Cuba relations shape Washington’s approach before the talks.
The FDA today proposed a voluntary labeling program to show vitamins minerals and protein per serving with calories and daily allowances. If adopted nationwide it could mark a fundamental change in U S food labeling and many manufacturers may adopt it immediately. Interested parties have 90 days to comment.
Gov. Dale Bumpers says Arkansas can fund a University of Arkansas Medical Center expansion without new taxes or a bond issue. He cites a strengthening state revenue outlook and $22 million in existing commitments. Dr. James L. Dennis notes preliminary plans for enlargement, with discussions to follow.
Sears, Roebuck and Co will launch SearsCharge in Arkansas on May 1, unifying the Sears Revolving Credit Account and Easy Payment Plan into a single card with lower monthly payments. David Still, the Arkansas manager, said the plan adds ease and economy for consumers shopping on credit, combining the best features of the former programs. In a separate note, churches in England and Wales plan to form the United Reformed Church on Oct 5, 1972.
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