02 Oct 1974
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1974
Page
1
The National Weather Service reported showers and light rain across northern Arkansas overnight. Rain is expected to taper off later today as rainfall reports for the past 24 hours end at 7 a.m.
Hope Star reports weather forecast with temperatures for Hope Arkansas and nearby cities, including Little Rock Pine Bluff El Dorado Texarkana Fort Smith Fayetteville Harrison and Memphis. Also lists staff roles and advertising information with subscription rates and delivery areas.
Pulaski County Circuit Court jurors found 76 year old Al C. Hightower guilty of attempting to induce an abortion on a 19 year old University of Arkansas Little Rock student at his residence. He faces a $1000 fine and three years in state prison. Judge Adkisson set appeal bond at $5000, with Hightower remaining free on his existing $5000 bond. The accuser testified she paid $500 for the procedure. A separate note mentions West Point attendance figures for visitors.
The Hope Lions Club met at Town and Country restaurant for a public health program led by Dr. Harvie R. Ellis state health department veterinarian. He stressed rabies risks from pets and wildlife, urged vaccination and leash laws, and noted many animals can carry rabies while mice and rats appeared less affected.
Washington A P reports the Ford administration weighing a stiff gas tax surcharge on natural gas and electricity and a home insulation tax credit as part of energy conservation proposals. Officials say ideas circulate for an early presentation to Congress with final decisions pending.
The Hope Business and Professional Women's Club will hold a chicken spaghetti supper 5 to 7 30 p m Friday in the high school cafeteria. Proceeds go to the club scholarship fund. Tickets cost 1 75 for adults and 75 cents for students and may be bought from any member or at the door. An oak tree at 506 West 16th St draws attention with one yellow leaf among green. Patricia Burke, senior at Hope High, is chosen for Who's Who Among American High School Students 1973 74 and plans to attend Ouachita Baptist University. James N Nutt of Mineral Springs joins 21 law students at University of Arkansas School of Law on the Arkansas Law Review. The 10th annual Country Arts and Handicraft Show will be October 4 5 6 at the Community Center Building in Mandeville on Highway 67 between Fulton and Texarkana. Exhibits include woodcarving, china, jewelry, quilts, ceramics, and more. admission is free.
Robert Lionel Searcy Jr. died Monday in a Little Rock hospital and was laid to rest in Wilson Cemetery after services in Lewisville. He held degrees from the University of Arkansas and University of Virginia, was with the law firm Search and Search, and led First National Bank of Lewisville as president and chairman. Survivors include two daughters Miriam Candler Searcy and Rosemary Searcy Campbell, plus four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
AP reports Tuesday that a key dairy official testified Rep. Wilbur Mills knew about a 1971 dairy cooperative gift to the Draft Mills for President campaign, a claim argued to be erroneous. The Watergate Committee draft report said the testimony referred to a June 1972 context. Dr. George Mehren of AMPI testified CTAPE made the gift.
Nineteen coeds enter the 1974 Ouachitanian beauty pageant to be held October 7 at 8 p.m. in Mitchell Hall Auditorium Ouachita AR. Contestants include Mona Rowe Barbara Lynne Bradley Carolyn Hansen Sharon Y. Storts Prome Hope Sandy Stowell Nancy McKnight Ginger St. John Pauletta Ann Flowers Jan Johnston Rhonda Wiley Linda Smith Rosie Teel Donna Funderburk Sheri McMullan Sheila Cronan Joy Brumley Becky McInturff all of various Arkansas towns and Shreveport Louisiana
In Pulaski County a bed ridden woman Ollie Bea Reddicks died when a coal oil lantern exploded, engulfing a one room house. Minnie Harris, who lived with her, escaped but could not reach the 103 year old as flames spread in the wood framed structure without utilities.
Hope Public Schools seek qualified substitutes on call when regular teachers are sick. Applicants need at least one year of college education. Application forms available at the school administration building, 117 East 2nd Street.
Two major plastics groups filed lawsuits and denounced the federal OSHA standards intended to curb vinyl chloride exposure. President Todd C. Walker warned the measure risks economic disaster and two million jobs, while officials say some plants may struggle but the industry will not shut down.
A series of church events in October includes a 24th Pastoral Anniversary for Washington Temple Church of God in Christ led by Older and Mrs. L.C. Washington with guest churches. City wide service at Bethel A.M.E. and a Tollette Gospel Five appearance are planned, plus a Beebe Memorial C.M.E. fundraiser Wiener roast. Odette Rousseau, 73, European film star Florelle, dies in France after work with Renoir Lang Pabst.
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