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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1971
Page
5
Labor Department touts February jobless rate falling from 6.0 to 5.8 percent while analysts flag broader shifts. Secretary Hodgson calls figures heartening though a department statistician warns of a mixed picture including fewer jobs and little earnings growth.
In Belfast a British sergeant died after shielding a father and two children from a suitcase bomb. The blast wounded 27, shattered police bar racks, and hurled five cars, one onto a baby carriage. A teenager reportedly left the scene in a waiting car. The sergeant was the eighth British soldier killed in Northern Ireland and the second in five days as violence surged. Prime Minister Faulkner then authorized shooting anyone carrying weapons or acting suspiciously.
Securities Commissioner William F. Sherman revoked the exemption on Make Up Inc of Little Rock after the firm offered stock publicly instead of selling to 25 or fewer investors for investment purposes. Make Up's president is George W Blood.
In Fayetteville Arkansas a 24 year old University of Arkansas coed Andrea Jones was stabbed but not seriously injured while at her apartment early today. Eddie Rush 21 not a UA student was charged with assault intending to kill and arraignment planned. Police said Jones let him in to use the phone he attacked her and she escaped to a passing truck driver who notified authorities. The April stabbing death of Pauline Storment 27 remains under investigation with no link found to today’s incident.
In observance of Memorial Day a memorial service Sunday May 30 at 11 a.m. will be held at First United Methodist Church with Rev Norris Steele delivering the message. American Legion Auxiliary members will assist in pinning red memorial poppies on guests. Washington AP Sen Fulbright voted for Nelson amendment to bar draftees from serving in Vietnam except those who volunteer. Sen McClellan voted against. amendment rejected 52-21.
Judge Harold Mulvey dismissed murder and kidnapping charges against Black Panthers Bobby Seale and Ericka Huggins in New Haven. The action, while not unprecedented, was highly unusual as it halted the case after the defendants had appeared in a previous trial, avoiding a second trial due to prejudiced jurors.
Mortgage rates have bottomed out and are likely to rise soon perhaps by as much as half a point. John A. Stastny of the National Association of Home Builders says inflation and money-market conditions keep rates from dropping, while HUD and VA loan ceilings show higher levels. The Federal Home Loan Bank Board reports record net savings into federal savings and loan associations in April, signaling liquidity but not easing inflation concerns.
The New York State Senate approved a Republican backed bill requiring one year of residency for welfare benefits, with token aid during a five year emergency period. Gov Rockefeller is expected to sign. Critics call it racist while opponents pledge court challenges. A four hour debate included a challenged duel offer and Nazi Germany references.
A U S grand jury in the Eastern District of Arkansas is to be empaneled today to investigate bookmaking operations in Pulaski County. U S Attorney W H Dillahunty declined to comment on the investigation but said up to three cases may be presented.
New York AP column notes women overestimate themselves and men display self doubt. Jokes on aging, shopping for bifocals, chocolates, lilacs, and office life recur with pithy observations. The piece reflects gendered humor and social quirks from HAL BOYLE.
Nine transient fruit workers aged 40 to 60 were found slain in two local orchards near Yuba City. Sheriff Roy Whiteacre said farm labor contractor Juan V Corona, 37, was arrested on nine counts of murder. Victims were buried in shallow graves, machete or heavy knife used, killings occurred over five to six weeks.
A Tuesday night crash on U S 79 one mile north of Pine Bluff killed two month old Randall Michael Davis of Arkadelphia and injured three others. The infant was a passenger in a car driven by Katherine Grandy 56 of Arkadelphia. Passenger Lillie B. Boose 58 also from Arkadelphia and Riley N. Snell 65 of Pine Bluff were hospitalized.
Fire at Gurdon Arkansas destroyed Western Auto Supply Store and damaged Capp's Appliance and Furniture Store warehouse and Martin's Men's Store. Estimated damage 250000 dollars. Fire began in Western Auto building. No injuries reported.
Republican William O. Mills defeats Democrat Elroy Boyer in Maryland's rural 1st District to succeed retiring Rep. Rogers Morton. Mills, a former Democrat and long time Morton aide, ran as a moderate conservative and pledged support for Nixon policies. Turnout reached 58,399, nearly double the primary.
Gould voters approve a 5 mill tax increase to fund an Amendment 49 bond issue for a $250,000 clothing manufacturing plant, aiding local construction and job growth in Gould Arkansas.
Hope Fire Department responded to 522 North Laurel Street at 8 15 p m Tuesday to a hot water heater fire. Minor damage was reported.
Pentagon warns a 5 billion dollar one year military pay raise could threaten national security. Deputy Secretary David Packard urged Senate opposition to Hughes Schweiker amendment tying pay hikes to draft extension. The action could trigger base closures and job losses, with projected 5 billion in boosts in one year versus current plans. Also notes a 119,790 grant to Central Arkansas Development Council in Benton.
In Sydney a ransom of 560000 paid to a gang claiming a barometric bomb aboard a Boeing 707 with over 200 aboard. The aircraft landed safely after circling six and a half hours while Navy ships and police responded. Capt. Robert J. Ritchie handed over the money to an agent calling himself Mr Brown in central Sydney.
All Around Town notes Don Hastings of Clarksville Texas will work the open forge at the Blacksmith Shop in Pioneer Washington on May 29 30 and 31 making Bowie Knives. He is one of two knife makers in the US using an open forge the other is William Moran of Frederick Maryland. W D Dub Flowers will represent Ward 3 on the Hempstead County Democratic Central Committee filling the unexpired term of the late Mack Parsons. Three Hope students named to the Henderson State College Dean's List for spring: Phillip R Ballard Larry Alton Johnston Fern Hatfield Tarpley. Eleven students named to the honor roll include David F Morris Stan Parris Carlton C King Donald W Atchley G Alan Clark Debra A Holmes Robert T Huffman Marion E Ogden Janice M Russell Sue Thompson Harmon all of Hope and Patricia K Formby of Patmos. Kenneth W McMillan son of J D and Mrs J D McMillan of Hope has two poems in Beginnings fourth annual literary magazine from Southern State College. Linda Kay Reece of Hope serves on the Editorial Board and Staff. she is a senior English major at Southern State and a member of Alpha Chi Lambda Sigma Alpha Seniors Women’s Honor Society and Sigma Tau Delta.
Fair and warm conditions prevail in Arkansas through Thursday with mild nights. A few showers or thundershowers possible in the northwest late tonight. Daytime highs mostly in the 80s and near 90 in the southern part. Tuesday highs ranged from 77 at Harrison to 87 at Texarkana with cooler lows in the 50s to 60s. next nights are expected to be in the 60s and low 70s.
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