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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1973
Page
6
The Star announces new subscription rates including carrier weekly 45 cents and calendar month 1.95, with increases across RTZ mail and out of state mail plans. The piece explains rising costs for newsprint and postage, cites past rate changes, and notes ongoing supply optimism with advance newsprint purchases.
As a heat wave grips the East and Midwest millions head to beaches and mountains for a final summer fling. Labor leaders attack current economic policy while Leonard Woodcock notes rising food prices. Brennan cites gains, including nearly 3 million jobs, as IWOW holds a Chicago convention.
All persons responsible for the different fund raising activities for Lynn Norton who was injured several weeks ago in an auto accident will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the school administration building. Haskell Jones will help organize the fund raising activities.
Tropical Storm Delia is forecast to reach hurricane force by late today and strike the Louisiana coast Tuesday. If it becomes a hurricane with winds over 74 mph, it would be the third of the 1973 Atlantic season. At 6 am Delia had 60 mph winds near 25.0N, 90.0W, about 340 miles south-southeast of New Orleans.
DETROIT AP negotiators for the United Auto Workers and Chrysler Corp. work to break the major hurdle to a contract as bargaining runs seven days a week at Chrysler world headquarters. UAW president Leonard Woodcock reiterated the demand for voluntary overtime, saying workers are tired of being treated like children.
A editorial from the Newspaper Enterprise Association reflects on Labor Day in America. It contrasts September observance with May Day, notes the day’s evolution from militant 1882 New York protests to mass solidarity, and states the holiday now honors all workers through private observance and public affirmation of American achievement.
Miss Arkansas Becky Jean Hume details a busy prep day for her Miss America talent routine. She tests equipment, handles publicity shots with fellow contestants, shops with chaperone Betty Fowler, and shares wardrobe notes and a boardwalk encounter with fans.
A wounded harbor seal died after a 14 hour delay due to a jurisdiction fight between state and federal officials. The seal, shot in the stomach, was left unattended on a Maine beach and died at the State Department of Sea and Shore Fisheries laboratory. Authorities cited a federal law placing marine mammal jurisdiction with the U S Marine Fisheries Service, stalling rescue efforts.
Washington AP reports two top labor chiefs urge phasing out wage and price controls by six months. AFL-CIO president George Meany calls for a free economy and criticizes Nixon, while United Auto Workers president Leonard Woodcock expects controls lifted by year end and cautions on Chrysler overtime talks. Meany warns of rising worker unrest and possible strikes if living costs stay high.
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