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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1972
Page
9
A brief opinion by editor Alex H. Washburn reflects on daily bread as a metaphor for steady needs and moral nourishment, urging readers to value simple sustenance and enduring virtues in daily life.
The piece argues Tuesday election on Nov 7 protects personal freedoms from foreign and domestic threats. It criticizes CBS union strike for election coverage and calls for stricter labor regulation for national security. Readers urged to report missed papers to 777-343 before deadlines.
Secretary of State Rogers predicts resumption of secret talks with North Vietnam soon while a final cease fire agreement remains several weeks away. Defense Secretary Laird says arms deliveries to South Vietnam are increasing to aid negotiations. Xuan Thuy signals willingness for another final meeting if conditions are met. Thieu is not the sole villain in the stalled Paris agreement.
A lengthy ballot includes candidates for president and justice of the peace, races to repeal full crew railroad laws, two Hope City director posts, and a county road tax renewal. Contested federal and state races involve John L. McClellan, Ray Thornton, Dale Bumpers, Len Blaylock, with several state offices and numerous unopposed Democrats filling roles from secretary of state to county offices. Multiple JP positions and local offices show a crowded field and sparse opposition.
President Nixon rests at Casa Pacifica as he refrains from public campaigning, planning a taped election eve statement to air on CBS at 10:55 p.m. EST. He and Pat will vote early, then await returns at the White House. Senator McGovern tours key cities, urging voters to “Bring America Home” while condemning Nixon’s Vietnam stance as misleading.
The North Vietnamese lead negotiator told the New York Times that Hanoi is ready to renew negotiations with the United States to conclude a peace agreement if Washington shows sincerity. The interview emphasized a serious approach as talks stalled.
An open house is scheduled tonight at 7 at Hopewell Elementary. All parents are invited to attend. Junior members of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 12 will meet Tuesday November 7 at 3 30 p.m. at Mrs Joe Jones’s home. Dues money is due. An electrical maintenance course begins tonight at Red River Vocational Technical School at 7. Interested persons should register at the school. Instructor will be Jim McMullan who has over 20 years in maintenance. Tuition for seven weeks is 5 25 plus books. For more information contact Royee Pendergrass at 777 5722. The Bobcat Booster Club meets Tuesday evening as the board reviews the year. Mrs Linge Hendriz of Hope is mentioned with Phi Theta Theta honorary fraternity.
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