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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1972
Page
2
Newsboys and guests enjoyed games and prizes at a party headlined by the appearance of Mrs. Alice Kate Baker the circulation bookkeeper as the wicked witch. The event included awards for best costumes and refreshments for attendees.
Washington AP reports new bump resistant bumpers on 1973 cars have prompted a 10 percent insurance discount from five major insurers, with some firms offering higher savings for bumpers exceeding federal standards. The average annual collision premium is about 88 dollars, saving roughly 9 dollars for many owners, though rural drivers may see little cash payoff unless an accident occurs.
Cease-fire spokesmen remained calm over the Tuesday signing refusal and possible crisis. Laird said North Vietnamese and Viet Cong efforts to seize more South Vietnamese territory before the cease-fire would likely bring no significant changes and noted the Communist spread makes them vulnerable to South Vietnamese forces. The nine point agreement envisions an in place cease-fire, U S troop withdrawal, and prisoner releases within 60 days, plus a joint supervision council. President Thieu demanded withdrawal of North Vietnamese troops and that the council not be seen as coalition government. Nixon officials doubt Thieu will block the deal.
Weather summary reports a flash flood watch for the western two thirds of Arkansas with occasional rain and possible thunderstorms. Rainfall amounts locally heavy, ending tonight as skies clear Thursday, with a cooling trend across the state from northwest to southeast. Highs today range from the 60s northwest to the 70s southeast, tonight dipping to the low 40s northwest to mid 50s southeast, and Thursday highs mid 50s north to low 70s south.
In Belfast a 10 pound bomb hidden near Benny's Bar killed 6 year old Paula Strong and 4 year old Clare Hughes as they visited for pennies. Ten others were injured and damage spread for blocks. Two other killings raised Northern Ireland's toll to 624 amid ongoing sectarian violence.
A House Banking Committee staff report says a Nixon campaign official boastfully discussed monitoring Democratic lawmakers’ bank accounts to uncover illegal campaign financing. The 80 page document criticizes Patman’s probe into GOP fundraising while alleging accounting irregularities and speedy bank charter approvals for donors. The report lists no other corroboration beyond a luncheon remark by Hugh Sloan Jr. and cites Republican calls for investigation.
President Nixon announced from the White House that the administration has doubled federal assistance to states and localities under its urban strategy. He said the plan gives communities both the dollars and the freedom to use them effectively to address city crises in a paid radio speech series.
The County Clerk will open Saturday November Mh from 10 to 11 A.M. for absentee voting. Election Day is Tuesday November 7 with Republican and other headquarters listed. River Vocational Wothateek School announced courses starting next week in Electric, Drafting with evening classes, seven weeks, plus optional extended training. An organizational meeting set for Monday November 13 at 7 p.m. in Red River Vocational Technical School Commons Room to plan business.
Fort Sill authorities turned over investigations to the district attorney after determining offenses occurred off the base. Privates Larry D. Smith and Lee H. Bruton faced federal complaints to bar courts martial while five soldiers including Smith, Bruton, Cpl. Bruce R. Councilman, Earnest A. Racy and Gary L. Springstead were charged in district court with marijuana sales and heroin charges. Bond set at 95,000 each. pleas entered of not guilty. preliminary hearings scheduled.
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