11 Oct 1974
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1974
Page
1
The Associated Press reports scattered showers may affect northwest Arkansas tonight but the extended forecast calls for no precipitation from Sunday through Tuesday. The National Weather Service expects cooler temperatures Sunday and a warm trend on Monday and Tuesday with highs returning to warmer levels.
Local firemen announce a seven day plan to picket City Hall after Ken Blackmon, spokesman, said the council granted $50 a month across the board raises retroactive to Oct. 1. Firemen seek hourly parity with police. council also approved $50 monthly raises for police.
Local Mills supporters in Arkansas did not laugh at a Go Go Freeway prank linked to Wilbur Mills amid a Washington incident. Mills explained the events after a party ride, saying a woman caused glasses damage and he was injured. Analysts and opponents weigh potential effects on the race as Petty presses for change.
In Kensett Arkansas residents of Wilbur Mills hometown question reports of an incident in the Capitol. Lottie Franks 81 says she does not believe Mills caused the alleged trouble. Mayor Gene Walden defends Mills noting a long acquaintance and urging facts before judgment. Mills acknowledged involvement after an initial denial.
Washington AP reports a large crop loss due to killer frosts will raise meat prices next year as grain output falls 6 percent from prior forecast and 16 percent from 1973. Soybeans drop 4 percent from September projections and 19 percent from last year, signaling higher feed costs for livestock. Gov. Butz’s administration weighs price outlook while USDA economist Paarlberg cautions no official 1975 food-price estimate yet. The piece also notes broader economic context including recession claims and other policy actions.
The Agriculture Department will review a foreign country’s grain needs before approving large new U S commodity sales. It issued guidelines to exporters under a voluntary export control policy after a 25 million bushel corn and wheat sale to the Soviet Union was halted. The rules require prior clearance from USDA or possibly the White House for large sales, and though voluntary, compliance is urged to avoid mandatory controls. The plan weighs a country’s annual requirements and existing coverage in deciding which sales get approval.
National Weather Service issues agricultural weather advisory for Arkansas. Showers and thunderstorms possible Friday night through Saturday with one half inch or less rainfall. Humidity drops below 60 percent by mid morning Saturday, with drying into Sunday. Dew points mainly in the 60s. Moderate to heavy dew eastern areas Saturday, clearing by mid-morning. Sunshine limited to 50 percent or less Saturday. Winds southerly 6 to 14 mph Saturday, shifting north and northwest Saturday afternoon.
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