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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1972
Page
3
Experiment Station report for 24 hours ending 7 a.m. Thursday notes clear to partly cloudy conditions. Forecasts for Arkansas predict highs in the 80s to low 90s through Friday with mild nights in the mid 50s to mid 60s.
Maj. Gen. Frederic E. Davison became the first black divisional commander in Army history when he took command of the 8th Infantry Division in BAD KREUZNACH West Germany. The 54 year old Vietnam veteran and former deputy chief of staff for personnel for U S Army Europe led about 15 000 troops in the ceremony. Davison, a Washington D C native, earned his Commission at Howard University in 1938 and served in Vietnam from 1967 to 1969.
The Nixon administration rejects conservatives claims that the impending U S Soviet arms control pact would give the Soviet Union a nuclear edge. State Department spokesman Bray says the deal benefits both nations and world peace, while Rep. Ashbrook argues the limits would leave the United States with nuclear inferiority ahead of the Moscow signing expected Friday.
West Memphis former congressman E C Gathings endorsed Senator John L McClellan for six more years in the U S Senate at Meadowbrook Country Club. McClellan, 76, touted his seniority and power to bring projects to Arkansas while saying opponents offer only attacks. He declined to disclose his financial holdings saying property already on record suffices.
In a San Jose court the defense wrapped its case without calling Angela Davis to testify. Fleeta Drumgo testified he knew nothing of a courthouse escape plot tied to freeing the Soledad Brothers, while prosecutors signaled more rebuttal witnesses. The judge eyed final arguments next Tuesday as the trial moves toward closure.
LITTLE ROCK AP A secretary of state primary race draws attention as three challengers oppose Kelly Bryant seeking a sixth term. Candidates include state Sen. Oscar Alagood Vernon Whitten and John L Riggs while Bryant largely avoids campaigning, facing criticism over printing contracts Capitol access and staff campaigning.
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