13 Nov 1976
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1976
Page
1
The editor Alex H. Washburn offers a concise reflection on daily bread and practical virtues. A short opinion piece emphasizes simplicity, moderation, and thoughtful living in a modern setting.
The piece argues Carter’s planned 1977 emphasis on stimulating growth to cut unemployment may reintroduce inflation. It contrasts 1960s Keynesian policy, Ford’s deflation approach, and the danger of wage price controls, jawboning, and rising government spending. It warns of investor risk and reduced savings if inflation returns.
Citizens can attend Tuesday November 16 at the Hope Housing Authority Offices to discuss community improvements. Mike Kelly oversees the sessions from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The meeting covers housing, water and sewer, parks, streets, and HUD Section 8 housing plans. A second public hearing is planned after the first of the year before submitting the $480,000 third year application on February 1 1977.
In Geneva, British organizers postpone a Rhodesia plenary amid black nationalist pressure for a Dec 1 1977 target date for black rule. Leaders Nkomo Mugabe Muzorewa and Sithole respond, noting mixed support for the shift and awaiting chair Ivor Richard's statement.
The 18th annual South Arkansas Quartet convention will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday in Arkadelphia’s old high school auditorium and resume at 10 a.m. Sunday at Bismarck high school auditorium. Homecoming marks 18 year anniversaries.
Little Rock educator Dr. Joseph Boone Hunter rewrote Amazing Grace with Jimmy Carter in mind and plans to have the hymn sung on Inauguration Sunday. A longtime poet and Yale-educated theologian, he began writing Christmas poems in 1929 and aims to premiere the new lyrics before Carter's oath.
Miss Erma Gilbert of Washington Route 1 dies in a local hospital. Survived by two sisters and four brothers. Funeral arrangements by Herndon Funeral Home. Mrs Freida Bailey Williams 81 dies in a local nursing home. World War II Gold Star mother survived by husband and multiple children and stepchildren. Funeral services Saturday at Oakcrest Chapel with burial in Marlbrook cemetery. Ruben R Smith 56 dies in Little Rock. Former Hope resident, retired machinist, World War II veteran, Church of Christ member. Burial at Huckabee cemetery. body lies in Oakcrest from 3 p.m. Saturday.
A 1964 FBI memo reportedly shows J Edgar Hoover was told Oswald discussed with Cuban officials a plan to kill President Kennedy. The Post cited sources claiming the informant learned from Fidel Castro. CIA records mention Oswald visiting the Cuban Embassy in Mexico City weeks before the Dallas killing.
Readers who miss their Star newspaper are asked to call 777-8841 during posted hours 6 to 6:30 pm weekdays and 3:30 to 4 pm Saturdays for delivery. Do not call outside these times.
Historian Gregory Shaaf claims letters from Washington Jefferson and Hancock and Morgan journal pages shed light on why major tribes backed the colonies. He cites Morgan’s role in neutralizing Indians after warnings of British bounties, leading to two peace conferences and avoided widespread attack. Arkansas travel advisory notes snow and hazardous driving in the state.
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