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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1973
Page
8
Alex H. Washburn presents a concise daily bread note with compact reflections on faith and daily life. The column offers brief meditations aimed at readers seeking thoughtful prompts and steady routines amid routine duties.
Editorial argues Nixon’s energy message relies on public action. It cites Arkansas Power and Light’s Redfield coal plant, urges continued emissions controls, and asserts coal will bolster U.S. self sufficiency with a 1400 year coal supply versus oil depletion.
The Senate Finance Committee approved a 1 percent cost of living increase for about 30 million Social Security recipients and a higher wage base and tax rate to finance the boost. The bill advances with hopes of presidential passage before adjournment. the average retirement check would rise from 167 dollars per month to 178 next year.
United Fund chairman Jerri Pruden reports $14 620 23 raised in two weeks toward a $27 200 goal in Hempstead County. Industrial Division lead with 3 232 10, many division chiefs listed with varied amounts. Contributions welcome via Hempstead County United Fund P O Box 250 Hope Ark 71801 or chamber 777 3640.
Washington reports consumer prices rose eight tenths of one percent in October, lifting the annual rise to 7.9 percent. Energy costs, gasoline, fuel oil, clothing, mortgage interest, and health insurance drove the increase, while meat and poultry fell. Food prices rose amid higher restaurant meals and groceries, with nonfood commodities and services also advancing.
One hundred per cent participation reached by entire Professional Division and several other firms in Hempstead County. Jim Gunter announced at the UF report breakfast at Trade Winds Restaurant that firms including Pilkinton and Pilkinton Talbot Feild office John L. Wilson and Associates Graves and Graves F.C. Crow office Larry Patterson office W.M. Sparks office and Tate Auto Co. joined the 100 per cent club. Funds support eleven agencies such as Cancer and Heart Funds School of Hope Arkansas Association for Mental Health Boy Scouts Girl Scouts United Service Organization Travelers Aid International American Red Cross Salvation Army Southside Child Development Center Hempstead Child Development Center and an Underprivileged Children's Fund via Hope Junior Auxiliary.
Washington AP report says FBI Director Kelley orders agency to withhold information about Miami agent Kenneth Whittaker's contacts with Charles Rebozo amid questions over a $100,000 political contribution to Nixon. Whittaker reportedly informed Rebozo he could not verify if the returned cash matched the original bills.
The 24th annual Hope Lions Club Christmas auction will run Nov 29 30 and Dec 1 in the lobby of the First National Bank of Hope. About 450 items will be offered across the three nights. Proceeds fund a pediatric unit at Hempstead Memorial Hospital and Christmas baskets for families in need and other Lions charities. Broadcast hours are Nov 29 6 to 10 pm Nov 30 6 to 10 pm and Dec 1 3 to 10 pm. Seating and coffee refreshments will be available for Lions and guests.
Quote from David Starr Jordan on life and purpose citing Ecclesiastes 11 8. It frames a reflection on living with meaning across years.
U N ambassador John A Scali is convalescing in Arizona Heart Institute after open heart surgery to bypass narrowed arteries. Surgeon Dr Edward Diethrich said the 55 year old faced chest pains during UN Security Council talks and should do well.
A notice advises readers to expect delivery by 5 pm and reminds that a carrier will bring the newspaper to subscribers. The message emphasizes timely receipt and carrier service.
President Nixon met with Republican governors in Memphis and apologized for any burden he caused. He pledged full disclosure of Watergate facts, addressing finances, ITT, and the milk-price case, and outlined a multi-point program to answer questions in courts, open sessions, and documents. Governors called the session frank and encouraging.
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