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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1973
Page
7
A brief item notes a hike in prices or availability related to Our Daily Bread in the capital region, referencing international paper status and market impact. The snippet highlights changes affecting readers and local distribution.
The writer recalls a missed column due to travel and highlights a price shift in newsprint. Canadian International Paper Co raises newsprint to $200 a ton effective Nov 1, with local mills showing $178 after December 1, while other mills may settle at $190. Prices reflect a tight global supply and a split among mills on how to implement the rise.
U N officials begin assembling a new military force to enforce a cease fire between Israel and Egypt. Egypt claims Israeli attacks on Suez while Israel reports quiet fronts with Egypt and Syria. Canada, Panama and the Netherlands offer personnel.
American forces worldwide remained on high alert after a crisis eased, with hundreds of thousands ready to move if needed. The 62nd Airborne Division at Ft. Bragg and units nationwide maintained combat readiness as the UN voted to send a peacekeeping force to the Mideast amid Soviet activity concerns.
Willie Ray Cheatham, 18, of Columbus, Ark., was sentenced to life imprisonment for raping an elderly woman in Columbus. He also pleaded guilty to burglary and grand larceny, receiving 10 years on each count. Co-defendants 1 C Sharpe and Wayne Spruell and Austin D Cooper got 10 years each, with suspensions on good behavior for some counts.
Soviet leader Brezhnev announced in Moscow that representatives had been sent to the Middle East at Egyptian President Sadat’s request. He did not specify whether these were military forces or their exact dispatch details. He urged the United States to follow suit and criticized Israel for alleged cease-fire violations.
In Jnstion Oregon area, Dr Des Bailey, a longtime vet, recalls removing porcupine quills from a Bengal tiger and notes both animals may have experienced firsts in this wildlife safari venture.
DETROIT AP The United Auto Workers reached a tentative three year contract with Ford Motor Co averting a 10 am walkout by 185 000 workers. Negotiations continue with strike authorizations possible. Woodcock said details not released but contract acceptable to Ford workers and will be sent to members for ratification.
Patrick White, Nobel Literature laureate, will donate his $120000 prize to fund an annual Australian writers award. He plans a trust to administer the prize and expects it to be at least $9000 each year.
Washington AP bulletin reports President Nixon will speak at 7 p.m. Eastern to address Watergate issues amid signs he may name a new special Watergate prosecutor. The notice emphasizes the evolving investigation landscape and potential legal appointments.
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