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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1973
Page
5
A concise column by editor Alex H. Washburn assesses political shifts and social currents, tracing how small choices shape public life. The piece blends opinion with brief observations on governance, media, and civic engagement.
Nashville Tennessee Banner reports the debut of the Maximum Revenue Producer meter from the nation's largest parking meter maker. The device shows three minutes of purchased time and then its indicator vanishes, preventing motorists from judging remaining time and easing the hunt for an empty space.
Crowded Kuwaiti talks among ten nation Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries focus on a shared stance toward the United States and Israel. Industry sources say limited production increases may be the sole agreement.
The Associated Press reports thirteen people died in Arkansas traffic crashes during the Labor Day period. Victims include Angela Acevez, 37, East Chicago Indiana, a passenger in a car struck by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 30 near Lehi. Others killed include Lil ly Ball, 52, Little Rock. Suzanne Ball, 26, Memphis. Flossie Patton, 74, Austin. Maggie Adkins, 80, Midway. John Jungle, 76, Midway. Wesley Bryant, 25, Hot Springs. Dewayne Williams, 4, North Little Rock. Sadie Moore, 31, West Helena. Vickle Elaine Craig, Monticello. John Albert Matlock, 19, Fort Smith. Ricky Jackson, 14, El Dorado. George Edmonds, 48, Tulsa. Theotus Nelson Jr., 22, Memphis, all as a result of various crashes across multiple counties and highways.
Residents fled Cameron Parish and nearby coast towns as Tropical Storm Della churned offshore. Winds 20 to 30 mph with tides five feet above normal forced sheltering in Lake Charles and Sulphur. Offshore oil halted. National Guard liaison officers deployed to coordinate emergency response and evacuations.
New subscription rates are now in effect with different terms for carrier and mail. By carrier the weekly rate is 45 cents, monthly 1.95, and yearly 25.40 through the office. by mail the Retail Trading Zone year is 11, All Other in Arkansas 13, outside Arkansas 16.60. For terms on less than year see Editorial Flag on an inside page.
Tropical storm Delia moved offshore 140 miles and turned toward the Louisiana coast with winds 65 to 70 mph. Forecasts warned of six foot tides and up to 10 inches of rain as evacuations began along the upper Texas coast from Sabine Pass to Brazosport.
Ole Blue Lloyd, a jeweler who grows melons by mule and plow, reports six champion melons stolen from his patch on West B Avenue. Neighbors estimate over 750 pounds taken, valuing the harvest at about $3 per pound. The loss risks this year’s Hope champion melon.
Los Angeles A P A county grand jury meets to weigh possible indictments of ex White House figures over a break in at Dr Lewis Fielding's Beverly Hills office tied to Ellsberg Pentagon papers case. Ehrlichman Krogh Young Liddy cited. witnesses heard. decision expected late today or Wednesday.
AP diary from Atlantic City details Becky meeting Bert Parks, the pageant emcee for 19 years, and describes rehearsals for the upcoming Miss America pageant. She notes choreographer Peter Gennaro, the theme Movin On, and the daily grind from 6:45 a.m. breakfasts to late-night rehearsals. Betty Fowler aids the process as chaperone with hostess roles.
Jane Armstrong of Stuttgart is slated for Who's Who Among American High School Students 1972 73 and may win one of ten scholarships as she pursues study at the University of Arkansas. The piece also covers Griffin Park 7 collecting funds for the Lynn Norton Fund with two friends, a revival at First United Pentecostal Church, and Henderson State College course offerings in Hope with two classes set for Tuesday evenings at Hope High School.
City subscribers are urged to call 777-3431 between 6 and 6 30 p m Saturday before or by 5 p m if the Star is missing to arrange a delivery by a carrier.
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