10 Oct 1970
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1970
Page
1
Hope School District 1A faces funding strain as millage defeat and underassessed properties threaten state aid. Jim Pruden warns taxpayers to fulfill legal assessments, arguing that underfunding hurts students and future national leadership. He urges responsibility and patriotism in funding education.
AP reports Genoa and surrounding towns endured major floods after 48 hours of rain. Water rose to eight feet, severing streets and utilities while hundreds were injured or dead. Police and firefighters scoured viaducts and cars as the mayor closed schools and urged no car use.
As Congress debates a bill to curb broadcast spending in campaigns President Nixon faces urging from both parties. Democrats push for passage arguing it boosts honesty and fair play while Republicans threaten a veto calling the measure discriminatory against radio and television. The act would cap spending and repeal equal time rules, with a 30 day delay before it takes effect and allow debates without equal time for minor parties.
HAL BOYLE contrasts fate for those who cannot say no. Women may be wined, dined, or married to a wealthy partner, while men encounter constant pressure and trouble. The piece lists humorous invitations that lead to sorrow, from dubious committee tasks to risky bets and coercive sales pitches.
President Nixon touted flexible peace ideas aimed at inviting North Vietnam to respond with counter proposals. He said progress could follow if Hanoi treats the ideas seriously and reiterated a plan including mutual withdrawal of forces. He spoke in Key Biscayne after a European tour and a televisedIndochina broadcast, praising allies in Savannah while Gov Maddox criticized Nixon’s timing.
Three Iranian hijackers seized an Iranian National Airline Boeing 727 in Baghdad and threatened to blow up the plane unless 21 prisoners were freed. After hours of negotiations, women and children disembarked, and Iraqi authorities reported the hijackers were arrested and the aircraft released with 41 passengers and eight crew aboard.
The menu outlines daily school meals for the coming week. Monday features corn dogs with sides and rolls. Tuesday offers macaroni and cheese with ham, hot dogs, and corn bread. Wednesday serves fried chicken with rice and sides. Thursday provides beef vegetable soup, peanut butter sandwich, hamburger on run, and raisins. Friday presents breaded steak patty with potato salad and ham salad sandwich.
The Junior Auxiliary outlines local and national scholarship plans to aid students pursuing child focused fields. A Fall Spaghetti Supper at Hope High School raises funds for a $500 college scholarship and a $50 vo tech scholarship, with admission 75 cents for children and $1.50 for adults, ahead of the Hope Arkadelphia game at Hammons Stadium. Nationally, eligible chapters may endorse graduate study in mental health, mental retardation, speech therapy, gifted child work, and remedial reading. Applications due February 15, 1971, via Mrs. Bill Watson. selections emphasize dedicated purpose and impact on children.
Washington AP reports Congress completed a five year reform battle over the seniority system. The House and Senate adopted their own provisions aligning with the other without change. Changes include chair power erosion, committee voting rules, and television coverage. Nixon will consider the measure. The reforms take effect with the next Congress starting January 3.
The sixth annual Country Arts and Handicrafts Show runs October 16 to 18 at the Community Center Building in Mandeville Arkansas under the Human Extension Homemakers Club. Hours 9 00 am to 8 00 pm on the 16th and 17th and 1 00 pm to 5 00 pm on the 18th. Exhibits include quilts embroidered items paintings ceramics wood carvings leather goods and more. Admission is free and space is sold out with sales proceeds supporting the center. A post show drawing offers an oil painting a case of canned goods and a handmade doll as prizes.
Secretary of Transportation John Volpe ordered an in depth probe into the air charter industry as the FAA grounded more planes after the Wichita State disaster. The inquiry will review charter operations and FAA rules, while officials warn of regulatory deficiencies and uncover relationships among Golden Eagle Aviation and related firms.
Dale Bumpers faces an awkward framing after Vice President Agnew’s Fort Smith remarks backing Gov. Rockefeller and GOP contenders. Bumpers, the Democratic governor candidate, already casts himself as underdog against the incumbent with national help. Agnew’s “grin-and-grunt” line may be turned into campaign leverage for Bumpers.
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