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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1973
Page
1
Arkansans faced heavy rainfall may see relief by Wednesday as the National Weather Service calls for scattered showers and a few thunderstorms today and varying conditions across the state. Weather officials urge residents to stay alert for localized flooding and wind gusts.
Light rain or showers expected mainly in the east tonight with a cold front moving in from the Texas Panhandle. Temperatures will drop tonight into the 30s to 40s, with Wednesday highs in the 50s to 60s and partly cloudy skies. Rainfall totals include 1.20 at Pine Bluff and 2.41 at Memphis.
New York reports growing use of credit cards worldwide. Diners Club says international sales rose 18 percent last year with 38 foreign franchises posting 11 percent gains in cardholders and accepting establishments. Cardholders exceed 2 million across Europe, Asia and Africa.
Three Palestinian gunmen who hijacked a Dutch Boeing 747 released 240 passengers and eight stewardesses in two groups after long negotiations with Maltese Prime Minister Mintoff. The plane then flew east with crew and hostage negotiator A W Witholt toward a secret destination. Passengers, many Japanese, endured a tense 32 hour ordeal with Libyan runway blocks during stops in Tripoli and Damascus before Malta.
In nine Arkansas communities, 59 FBI agents staff resident posts under Little Rock headquarters. Ray Faisst notes the program speeds local cooperation, aids crime fighting, and supports training for over 3,000 Arkansas police yearly. The bank robbery team and NCIC computer aid rapid cases.
United Air Lines announced in Washington that more than 100 flights will be eliminated in January and at least 950 employees will be laid off immediately due to a fuel shortage. President Edward E. Carlson said the cuts reduce fuel use by about 5.5 percent below 1972 levels, but not enough to meet Nixon's fuel allocations. flight eliminations have not yet been decided.
KXAR and John T. Benson Publishing Co announce a Lions Club auction of ten Bill and Gloria Gaither albums. Listings note 5 p.m. auction on December 1 with music at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and previews at local dealers. The Lions auction runs November 29 6–10 p.m. and December 1 3–?.
In Arkansas heavy rains and flooding ease a potential fuel shortage for farmers. Jack Justice of the Arkansas Farm Bureau notes the rain slows crop removal and dampens diesel use. About 20 percent of cotton and 25 percent of soybeans remain in fields. December allocations may rise, aiding farmers if wet weather continues.
The Justice Department filed desegregation suits against two Arkansas pool halls, Texarkana and El Dorado, as part of 15 suits across seven southern states. In El Dorado the defendant is Hill’s Recreation Parlor owner Lemuel N. Hill. In Texarkana the defendants are Subway Billiards and Bar manager C. D. Nall Jr. and owner James H. Payne.
Stephens Arkansas AP reports city marshal James Morrow resigned effective November 21. Mayor Morgan declined comment and would not confirm replacement plans or details of a reported November 14 altercation with officer Tommy Anders. A court suit by six arrestees seeks $225,000 for alleged constitutional rights violations, with local officials criticized for brutality and governance.
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