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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1973
Page
7
A compact column by editor Alex H Washburn reflects on daily bread symbolism and moral lessons, presenting personal musings and observations about common virtues, industry, and gratitude in everyday life.
The piece recounts the Skylab mission with three astronauts repairing a damaged space station while noting a rival Soviet efforts in orbit and public debate over the cost. It also links space program benefits to satellite communication and scientific understanding, then shifts to a weird spring with rain floods and scarce purple martins, inviting reader responses on bird boxes.
A 22 year old Soviet pilot whose jet crashed in West Germany has requested political asylum. An East German soldier also sought asylum after crossing the mined border Sunday night. Witnesses said the Soviet pilot ejected at about 300 feet and was deemed fully fit by a RAF doctor.
Motorists feel the gas shortage as stations face limits and closures. Demand grows while oil supplies lag, prompting allocations to dealers and cutbacks in hours. Officials report hundreds of stations shut or at risk, with independents hit hardest and drivers unsure if they will alter travel plans.
The Hempstead Association for Retarded Children thanked participants for the Hike-Bike-a-thon raising more than 1000 for mentally retarded children and adults in Hope. Rhonda Quinn won a ten dollar gift certificate for turning in 101.40. Penny Gary led the drive saying funds support community service education and recreation including July summer camp for many boys and girls.
An alliance of the IRA Official and IRA Provisional wings met with nonviolent nationalist groups and associates of Bernadette Devlin to plan demonstrations in Londonderry. The program includes a City Hall march to protest detention without trial and July 31 barricade rebuilds around Catholic areas, marking the anniversary of Operation Motor Man.
Skylab astronauts power up a $107 million array of six telescopes to observe the Sun and pursue insights into solar energy and controlled fusion. Charles Conrad Jr, Joseph Kerwin, and Paul Weitz begin the 28 day orbital mission’s science phase while monitoring crew cardiovascular health and simulating gravity with a new exercise routine.
City subscribers are urged to call 777-3431 between 6 and 6 30 p m Saturday before or by 5 p m to arrange delivery of the Star. The text notes high temperatures affected readings at a workshop and mentions ongoing medical checks in a program studying human life in space long term.
Two early Sunday tornadoes blasted Jonesboro Arkansas area striking shopping centers and homes. Three people died and 21 of 206 injured remained hospitalized. Nettleton Baptist Church survived with an uplifting sign. Jonesboro High School was demolished forcing temporary class arrangements and possible scattering of students among churches and other facilities. Superintendent L H Geis, retiring year end, discussed delaying commencement and future school plans with the board.
President Nixon returns to Washington after Memorial Day weekend in Florida and the Bahamas and plans a White House foreign policy briefing for key congressional leaders. Henry Kissinger will brief on Iceland summit talks with Georges Pompidou and Paris discussions with Le Duc Tho. Secretary of State William P. Roper also slated to brief after meeting Nixon.
Four Arkansas counties Craighead Poinsett Crawford and Jackson faced massive tornado damage with 25 to 40 million dollars estimated in Jonesboro alone. Gov. Dale Bumpers said federal officials urged declaring the counties disaster areas as survivors pick through rubble. Nightly toll includes 256 injured and up to 34 dead in the region from a pair of twisters that destroyed homes and felled trees.
Five persons died on Arkansas highways over the Memorial Day weekend from Friday 6 p.m. to Monday midnight. Corda Collins, 53, of Chilgoothe Ohio, and Jerry T. Williams, 19, of Pocahontas died in a head on collision on U S 62 near Pocahontas. Robert Warren Cox, 62, of Helena was hit while crossing a road in Helena on Friday. David Paul Windham, 14, of Beirne was killed Friday when his bicycle was struck on U S 67 south of Gurdon.
Robert Porter a Henderson State chemistry journalism major from Arkadelphia earns one of two Nate Haseltine Graduate Fellowships for graduate study in science writing. The $1800 national award may be used at his chosen school.
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