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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1976
Page
2
The Associated Press reports another cold front crossing the state while clear skies bring mild afternoon temperatures in the 60s to 70s. If turnout drops today, the weatherman is not to blame.
A dry cold front moves through the plains tonight, bringing cooler days and freezing nights for Wednesday through Saturday. Overnight lows forecast include 37 in Little Rock and Memphis, 32 in Fort Smith, with no precipitation reported. Experiment station 24 hour high 63, low 32.
The article outlines Amendment 59 on right to work and Act 1177 asking voters about a constitutional convention. It notes tax excepts, and analyzes races in Arkansas 1st District with Bill Alexander vs Bo Holleman and 2nd District with Jim Guy Tucker versus James Kelly, Tucker viewed as strong favorite.
Seaman James E. Archer son of James B. and (Mrs.) Archer of Nashville Arkansas participates as crewmember on the nuclear carrier Enterprise homeported in Alameda. He is part of more than 32 000 personnel from the United States Australia and New Zealand in the three week exercise testing combined ANZUS operations across 40 ships and nearly 250 aircraft. Archer is a 1971 Nashville High School graduate who joined the Navy in July 1974.
In Washington Democrats appeared set to hold decisive control of the House with 44 incumbents facing no major opposition and Republicans with six. The party holds 290 seats to 145 for Republicans, and up to 60 more Democratic seats were favored, though GOP gains up to 15 were possible if turnout lagged.
Carter addresses discontent over a Georgia church dispute while campaigning in California. The piece notes Democratic control of House and Senate, McCarthy’s California bid, and campaign financing shifts. It analyzes state-by-state cues for the 1976 election and timing of returns.
The Supreme Court ruled 4 0 that employers must adjust work schedules for religious reasons. Parker Seal Co. was found guilty of religious discrimination for firing Paul Cummins, a supervisor at its Berea Kentucky rubber seal plant, who refused Saturday shifts.
The Hope Community Education Office unveils courses starting in November. Pottery, crafts for children, open arts for 4th to 8th graders, cake decorating, beginner guitar for kids, guitar for teens and adults, holiday course, and later hunting and fishing. Enroll by calling 777-6053. limited spaces apply. Health office plans diabetic screening November 15 and swine flu immunization starts December 8. Call 777-2191 for details.
GOP candidate John Spellman backed by Gov. Daniel Evans faces a retirement after 12 years. In Vermont Stella Hackel the Democratic treasurer challenges Rep. Richard Snelling with Bernard Sanders also running. In West Virginia Jay Rockefeller aims to unseat Cecil Underwood while Pierre duPont seeks to dethrone Sher man Tribbitt amid budget woes.
Hope Public Schools will dismiss at 1 15 PM Wednesday November 3 so teachers can take part in the inservice training program. Students will not attend that afternoon and school resumes at the regular time on Thursday.
Ernest C. Duffer Sr., 85, of Hooks Texas, died Monday in a Texarkana nursing home. He was a retired farmer grocer and Methodist member with survivors including a daughter, a brother, five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday at East Memorial chapel Texarkana. Burial Chapelwood cemetery. Margaret Elizabeth Reaves Bittick, 92, of Mc Caskill, died Sunday in Nashville nursing home. She was the widow of John S. Bittick and Baptist. Survivors include two children a half sister and brother and grandchildren. Funeral 10 a.m. Tuesday Latimer Funeral chapel Nashville. Burial Friendship cemetery.
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