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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1976
Page
2
The Associated Press reports Arkansas will see continued warm temperatures and fair skies. Overnight lows were milder than recent nights as a southerly 12 mph wind raised temperatures by about nine degrees in the next hour before winds faded later.
Hope Star issues list circulation details for 1976 and 1977 consolidation, with staff credits, departments, and advertising rates. Includes masthead items, editorial staff, AP and press associations, and subscription pricing for mail and local carrier delivery.
Syria vows decisive punitive action after Palestinian gunmen attacked its embassies in Rome Islamabad and Beirut. Three Palestinians wounded the Rome first secretary and held five officials two hours. In Islamabad attackers bombed the ambassador's residence. one was killed. Damascus Radio blamed criminals.
Pryor proposes a tax cut plan that would rely on local collection options or private contracts, arguing Amendment Percent grants local tax authority. He suggests reforming school aid by removing the 75 percent salary rule, letting districts use funds for new hires or varied raises, and aims to narrow per pupil aid disparities from 556 to 1700 dollars to about 846 to 1000. He plans highway funding later without a tax increase and notes current disbursements under past segregationist systems.
A Southern rural health conference urged enabling federal legislation to require direct reimbursement to physician assistants and nurse practitioners. The plan targets Medicare payments to elders and Medicaid to the needy, addressing rural doctor shortages and the need for local doctor family incentives and community involvement. The conference runs with leaders from 14 states including Tennessee Alabama Arkansas Kentucky West Virginia Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Mississippi Oklahoma Texas New Mexico and Louisiana.
A jury of twelve was seated in Ashdown for the capital felony murder trial of James Wood, 38, of near Mena, accused of fatally shooting Deputy Sheriff Bill Lea as Lea served a summons April 29 at Wood’s home. The trial resumes at 9 a.m. Judge John Goodson presides.
Obituary notices report Toni Elizabeth Poor age 8 of Hope died at home with survivors including William Poor and several aunts and grandchildren. Helen Meloy 69 of Hope died in a local hospital with sons Robin David Paul, daughter Janis Clark and siblings noted. services held at Oakcrest Chapel. Samuel Baker Sr. 61 of Little Rock died. burial at Haven of Rest with son Samuel Baker Jr. of St. Louis listed. Levin James Greathouse 66 of Texarkana region died after a short illness. services held in Texarkana with graveside at East Lawn Southgate Memorial Park Napa California scheduled.
A Caravelle taking off from Bombay to Madras crashed after an engine fire, killing all aboard. The plane carried 89 passengers, most Indians, with a larger Boeing canceled earlier. 20 passengers were bumped. Survivors include a New Boston, Texas resident and relatives across several states.
A community barbecue at 7 p.m. October 14 at the Fair Park coliseum sponsored by Red River Farm Supply includes door prizes and invites women to bring a salad or dessert. Hempstead County Association for Retarded Citizens meets October 14 at 7 p.m. at the School of Hope with a following board session. Scout Troop 91, Lions Club sponsored, camped at Little Missouri Falls with many attendees. Watermelon City Area C.B. hosts its second annual coffee break October 16 at the Fair Park coliseum 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Prizes for club attendance, travel distance, and oldest licensed CB’er. proceeds partly to the School of Hope for Handicapped Children. Booths listed. contact P.O. Box 483 Hope Ark. Channel 13 break control urged for visitors. Master Sergeant James T. Self, son of Mr and Mrs Clyde E. Self, has graduated from Airforce recruiter school at Lackland AFB and will serve as official recruiter in Oklahoma City. Luke AFB announces promotion of Buford L. Royston to master sergeant. he is a Tactical Air Command supervisor, son of Mrs Allie M. Royston Prescott Ark. wife Earlene is daughter of Thirl Reynolds of Prescott.
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