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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1972
Page
7
The editor Alex H Washburn presents a concise meditation on daily sustenance and moral nourishment. A reflective column exploring routine meals as a lens on virtue and simple living.
In Hope, J. W. McRoy of the switch engine staff and the author discuss Act 1 to repeal Arkansas railroad full crew requirements. McRoy questions crew counts at Missouri and Texas lines while the editor argues the compromise aims to reduce staffing without layoffs, urging voters to decide on November 7.
In Battle Creek Michigan Democratic presidential nominee George McGovern reportedly told a heckler off. Saul Kohler of Newhouse Newspapers said McGovern whispered to the youth I have a secret for you then Kiss my ass as the youth leaned in.
President Nixon said the United States would sign a Vietnam ceasefire accord when ambiguities in a draft are clarified, rejecting any deadline to force an agreement. He spoke amid campaign travels and health notes, stressing Hanoi's oversight and that a ceasefire would take effect after signing.
Senator George McGovern expressed strong skepticism about Nixon administration progress toward peace in Vietnam after the President's televised address. He planned a 30 minute Chicago response on CBS TV while criticizing Nixon's claim of tax hikes and noting Nixon avoided a face to face meeting.
In Saigon, U.S. sources say a draft calls for a civilian firm run advisory presence in South Vietnam after all U.S. troops leave. The advisers would operate under contract to Defense or State, similar to the Laos arrangement and akin to Air America style operations. The cease fire terms from Kissinger and Hanoi envision U.S. forces withdrawal within 60 days of a cease fire, though details remain unsettled.
More than 100 B52 bombers raided across North and South Vietnam and Laos, dropping 2,500 tons of bombs. Communist attacks continued in South Vietnam for the ninth straight day with over 106 reported. Raids targeted the Ho Chi Minh supply network, central highlands, and areas north and south of Saigon. American fighters also conducted about 140 strikes in the southern panhandle of North Vietnam.
Ottawa AP reports Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau vows to stay in power despite a tie in Canada's general election. He plans to seek an early Parliament session to test his Liberal government’s fate by a confidence vote, with New Democrats backing him as long as their policy lines are not crossed. If defeated, Robert Stanfield would be asked to form a government.
For two decades the veterans service officer assisted Hempstead County veterans and their families, delivering aid and guidance that reached thousands through community programs and outreach.
Hempstead County treasurer Harry Hawthorne also serves as Veterans Service Officer aiding veterans widows and families. He has done the unpaid job for 22 years, connecting them with benefits and assistance through state programs. A World War II veteran and American Legion commander, Hawthorne began in 1948 and continues driven by personal understanding of disabled veterans.
Charred bodies of two white women found in smouldering ruins in Kengkok Laos. A U S embassy spokesman said they were believed to be Evelyn Anderson 35 Quincy Michigan and Beatrice Kosin 35 Fort Washakie Wyoming, members of the Swiss Brethren.
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