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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1977
Page
2
The Associated Press reports temperatures fell under 40 degrees in most of the state marking the first such chill of the season. Windy conditions and clear skies accompanied the dip, with warnings of frost in rural areas overnight.
Weather notes report frosty Arkansas with high 65 and low 34 at Experiment Station. Cold high pressure brought clear skies and light winds Friday forecast with gradual warming into weekend before a new cold front Sunday.
Embry is listed as a member of the General Cooperative Education Program committee at Hope High School and also a member of the First Baptist Church, reflecting engagement in both school and church activities.
Parents of GCE students are invited to an open house Thursday night in Room A-16 at Hope High from 7 to 9 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
Inetia B Peeks 32 died in a Houston hospital. Survived by husband Charles Peeks of Patmos two sons Jonathan Paul and Andy Austin Peek, three brothers James Orr Lyndall Orr Carl David Orr, mother Martha Orr of Hope. Funeral 2 p.m. Grace Baptist Church with Rev. Misney. burial Huckabee cemetery. Effie Dean Tatom 91 of Sardis near Stamps died in Lewisville hospital. Services 11 a.m. Sardis Methodist Church with Rev. Shaddock and Rev. Ruth. burial Sardis Cemetery. Survivors Ozell and Orlen Tatum, Della Camp, Enerle Wheelington, Davie Hendrix, Pearly Rogers, 21 grandchildren, 47 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren.
The proposal would streamline day to day House work by naming an administrator, auditor and comptroller and creating a personnel office. A three member committee would screen personnel complaints. Republicans mostly opposed. Democrats split amid cost concerns and criticism that the measure expands perquisites rather than reform.
Rep. Jim Guy Tucker asks President Carter to use Taft Hartley Act power to halt the New Orleans dock strike. He warns Arkansas farmers and other grain and soybean producers would be harmed as prices have fallen and could fall further if the strike continues.
Hartford officials announced the 34th season with famed violinist Johann Perlman headlining two concerts including the opening of the Glastonbury Series after a Europe tour. Guest soloists will include Andre Watts and Lorin Hollander under conductor Arthur Winograd, with the Pops series offering Gershwin tributes and Bacharach Bernstein and The Beatles programs.
A public meeting critiques fines enforcement and jail policy, arguing fines should be paid without removing workers from their jobs. Officials discuss court roles, recording warrants, and limiting police actions, while examining hiring practices and salary for Black applicants.
Billy Carter, brother of President Carter, announces a new business venture with Falls City Brewing Co. to launch Billy beer. The product, developed with Carter's input and approval, aims for Georgia and Kentucky by November before national expansion. Falls City plans multiple regional brewers and emphasizes a long term partnership.
Sentry Insurance finds 77 percent fret prices. top complaints include costly medical care, poor product quality, misleading ads, weak after-sales service, and disbelief that complaining yields results. Consumers report frequent product failures and health insurance affordability concerns.
The Hempstead County Veterans Service Office will be closed October 10 through 14 as Raymond Jones attends a fall training session in Conway. Hope High School freshmen open house Monday at 7 30 with parents collecting schedules and refreshments after six periods.
Jerry Foster Bill Rice and Ray Griff win ten awards each at the ASCAP Country Music Awards Banquet. Griff takes five as writer and five as producer. Narvel Felts earns four for top recording artist. Billy Sherill secures eight producer of the year honors. BMI honors Misty Blue as most performed country song of the year, written in 1968 by Bob Montgomery.
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