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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1977
Page
2
Isolated afternoon and evening thundershowers continue to be the only source of precipitation across Arkansas. Most of the state is lacking in measurable rainfall and remains dry in the latest weather update.
The Hope Star reports through January 16 1977 a weather overview for the Little Rock area noting only minor changes expected, with temperatures mostly in the 60s and sparse overnight lows. It also lists rainfall totals, forecast patterns, and an array of editorial and organizational credits and addresses.
Fire Commissioner John T O Hagan said the four alarm fire at the Ev erard Baths on 28th Street between Sixth Avenue and Broadway left several people unaccounted as crews searched 100 cubicles. The blaze started on the upper floors with top levels collapsing. Five men in towels were rescued. operators had been told last August to install sprinklers but did not.
Obituary notices announce the deaths of Henry Lee Daily in Prescott and funeral details for his Line Creek burial in Vivian. Also listed are Drewry D. Avery death in Prescott with 4 p.m. service and DeAnn cemetery burial, plus Mary Turner Hatfield of Hope Ashdown and Herman Allen of Texarkana with East Funeral Home service. Survivors and family members are named for each.
The main office of Mackey International Airlines was heavily damaged by a 12 15 a.m. bomb. Owner Joe Mackey canceled all Cuba flights and vowed not to fly there again. Investigators searched rubble as an anonymous caller linked the blast to Boitel Commandos.
The Forest Hill Cemetery Committee observes its Memorial Service at Sweet Home Baptist Church on Rt. 1 Emmet with Rev. L.T. Trammell as speaker. Rev. Beard to preach at Lonoke Baptist and guest churches include Prescott and St Luke A.M.E. also with Sup J.T. Gilmore and Rev L B Beard Jr. Junior Anna P Strong and Cotillion Clubs sponsor a weiner roast May 2 at 7 30 p.m. at Mrs Norma Henrys home 71 South Laurel Street.
Authorities plan a direct telephone link between gunmen inside the school and allies aboard a train. A 30 strong group from other Dutch communities joins a prayer vigil outside. Government vows not to permit hostage evacuation abroad after an emergency cabinet meeting. Fourteen prisoners linked to a December 1975 twin siege are among the demands.
Three years of financial woes have tarnished the New York City mayoralty yet the post remains a coveted prize. Ten politicians, including a woman and a black candidate, press claims for the November election while incumbent Mayor Abraham D. Beame seeks a second term amid near bankruptcy and tens of thousands of layoffs.
Marla Smith named All Around Town Artist of the Week at Hope High School. Nelson Hill Post 427 Auxiliary to sponsor a poppy sale this Saturday with Ruthie Perry urging Post and Auxiliary members to assist. Southwest Arkansas Development Council sponsors a summer service and recreation program offering free meals to all children regardless of race. Hempstead County site to be announced later with a tentative June 6 date.
Alcoa and Reynolds Metals Co reach three year contracts with USW raising hourly wages by 8 cents and offering quarterly cost of living adjustments. About 18,100 USW members at 25 plants nationwide to gain wage increases and security provisions. AWIU negotiations continue with Kaiser Aluminum and others.
General Singlaub told a congressional subcommittee that the tunnels are real and could accommodate vehicles and troops. He noted construction halted near the DMZ after discovery by South Korean forces and said he would have carried out Carter's plan despite earlier opposition. He also recounted his Post interview and recall by Carter.
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