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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1977
Page
2
The Associated Press reports continued fair and mild conditions across Arkansas with steady temperatures. Weather outlook indicates steady low humidity and light winds through the period.
Weather news notes a strong high pressure system dominant across the state with a cold front moving in late Friday bringing more clouds and little temp change. Arkansas highs Wednesday ranged from 70s in El Dorado to 70 in Jonesboro with no rainfall reported.
Rabbi Alexander Schindler of New York City said after a two hour meeting with Secretary of State Cyrus R. Vance that Jewish leaders feel concern, frustration, anger, and a sense of outrage over U S policy in the Middle East. He added that many Americans, not just Jews, disapprove of the Carter administration’s approach as Israel has tried to accommodate.
Washington AP reports a racial quota dispute may delay 4 billion in federally funded public works and affect minority firms seeking entry in construction. The case, challenging a 10 percent minority contract goal, moves through courts as a major trade group and several states sue, with potential Supreme Court action and broad economic impact noted by Justice Department officials.
Obituaries note Mattie L. Hollingsworth age 74 died Monday with nieces Sandra Miter and Charlotte Ann Cunningham as survivors. Services were at Oakcrest Funeral Home and burial in Memory Gardens. John P. Taylor age 70 died Wednesday at home in Spring Hill. Survived by wife Velma and family. Funeral 4 p.m. at Herndon chapel with burial in Memory Gardens. Herbert E. Herring age 81 of Rosston died Tuesday in Magnolia hospital. Services held at Mt. Olive Baptist Church with burial at the church cemetery. Survivors include wife Coy Atkins Herring and three sons, six daughters, thirty grandchildren and 39 great grandchildren. several brothers and a sister. Administration context references Palestine Liberation Organization.
African delegates push two resolutions denouncing Pretoria after outlawing major black groups and arresting opponents. Western powers discuss arms embargo and sanctions while debate stalls until Friday. Carter expected to back embargo. U.S. trade with South Africa totals about 1.5 billion dollars amid transfer of goods and investments. Shipping tomatoes at low temperature ripens them prematurely.
The Shirley family expresses deep gratitude for prayers food flowers cards and love shared during their time of grief. They acknowledge human limits and rely on God as life moves forward.
Arkansas attorney general concluded that alcoholic beverages cannot be sold below cost at retail if the goal is to injure competitors. The opinion notes the unfair practices act bans below-cost sales only when aimed at injuring or destroying competition and was sent to Dr. Ralph Patton, chair of the Alcohol Beverage Control Board.
The seaside city of 23000 awaits arraignment as Robert Bicknell, jailed on four counts of first degree murder, faces a Monterey Municipal Court hearing. Bail set at 50000 with expected increase. police report four stabbing deaths in Smith Harris Ferguson household. autopsy shows 18 to 36 knife wounds. Bicknell served in the Navy, began active duty five weeks ago.
Des Moines county court judge Folio James Donato ordered 54 year old chemist Leonard Frantz to remove all but 24 of his pet rats and confine them in cages. Health officials warned rats carry diseases, but Frantz argued his rats are domesticated and harmless. He plans to appeal citing his aim to breed a tame rat strain.
Ford division recognizes Ray Turner for professional sales. Spring Hill PTA hosts Halloween car show and king queen pageant at the school on Oct 28 with prizes and MCs. Grace Baptist Church hosts Old Fashion Sunday Oct 30 dedication and dinner on the grounds. Bodcaw hosts Halloween carnival with age‑based prizes. Carolina United Methodist Church near Cale in Nevada County holds services Oct 30 themed Jesus Calls Us to Discipleship with Dale McKinney. Ozark Bible Institute choir to perform at First Assembly of God Neosho Missouri. Sid Johnson to address Hope Education Association Nov 2. Willisville High School homecoming Nov 4 with games and queen crowning.
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