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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1975
Page
1
Scattered thundershowers are forecast in Arkansas through Wednesday as a warm southerly flow continues to bring Gulf moisture. Temperatures rise across the state due to the influx of warmer air and higher humidity.
Daily weather outlook for Hope Arkansas notes scattered showers with a front moving southward and a 30 percent chance of rain today and Wednesday, with warmer temperatures and 60s to 80s highs. US rainfall map lists several cities and 0.05 inches rain in the last 24 hours. The page also lists newspaper staff and various subscription rates for Hope and surrounding counties, with different mail options and college student bargain.
Prince Norodom Sihanouk, Cambodia's former ruler, ends five years in Chinese exile to take a new role in a Communist-led Cambodia. He leaves Beijing with Princess Monique and Khieu Samphan as he prepares to speak for the government abroad, starting at the United Nations. The move follows a long civil war that ended last spring with Khmer Rouge victory.
Louisiana faces a gravel short age delaying highway projects and raising costs. Officials say 1,700 miles of road work at an estimated 805 million dollars are affected as contractors haul gravel from Arkansas and shell from flooded areas while dirt becomes scarce behind high water.
Tennessee Supreme Court rules that snake handling and drinking poisons by the Holiness Church of God in Jesus Name is a public nuisance and illegal. The decision, urging state power to protect individuals, upholds that the practice endangers health and life despite First Amendment questions.
The Crop and Livestock Reporting Service notes moisture short in most areas except the far south and northeast, with six fieldwork days available. Farmers harvest sorghum and rice, bale hay, and prep seedbeds while soybeans and fruits show good condition but need rain. pastures hold, cattle gain modestly, and rainfall overall was general though light, peaking at 2.25 inches in El Dorado.
Arkansas State Florist convention gathered more than 700 florists at the Arlington Hotel in Hot Springs September 6 7. Spates Florist leaders Jack Spates Olen Dorman and Donna Bond attended with Mrs Ann Bentley of Mc Caskill. Benton Promoted Army Spec Four in 25th Infantry at Schofield Barracks Hawaii. Spec Bentons wife Linda resides Route 1. Deer hunting season opens with higher risk to hunters prompting use of bright clothing and a wide safe zone of fire.
Thelma Dye thanks friends for flowers cards and prayers during illness. She especially appreciates visits and prayers and gives special thanks to Dr. Lowell Harris and Memorial Hospital staff.
An Oklahoma Legislative Council committee heard criticism of Weyerhaeuser timber harvesting in southeastern Oklahoma. Dr. James deGruchy warned the herbicide used could raise cancer risks, sparking a clash with Sen. Herschal Crow. The panel plans an October 8 field meeting in the region to assess conditions firsthand.
Funeral services for Billy Cothrun 49 of Fountain Colo held at Bluff Springs Baptist Church with burial at Bluff Spring cemetery. He died after being pronounced dead on arrival Friday at a local hospital while visiting Rosston Ark. Survivors include wife Marylin two sons Larry and Robert a daughter Sandra Davis four grandchildren one brother and three sisters. Funeral services for Arthur S Dock Hill 94 of Pisgah were held at Schalbeate Valley Tabernacle near Alpine Ark with burial there. He died Sunday in a Prescott hospital and left three sons three daughters 24 grandchildren 55 great grandchildren and 11 great great grandchildren.
Fred Knox, native of Hempstead County Arkansas, died in a local hospital Sunday September 7 1975. Survived by wife Alma Knox six children Autry Lee Price Davie Lee Knox Darlene Williams J C Knox Fred Knox Jr R C Knox one brother Lee Knox four sisters twenty nine grandchildren twenty seven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral service Friday September 12 at 2 pm Mt Pleasant C M E Church burial Two Mile Branch Cemetery Hicks Funeral Home in charge.
A plan to create an Emergency Financial Control Board to avert NYC default faces opposition from Senate Republicans while arguing it buys time. The board would include Carey Beame Levitt Goldin and governor appointees to restore investor confidence, ending years of hidden deficits.
The Synod of Red River of the Presbyterian Church will meet in Little Rock September 23 and 24. About 270 representatives from Louisiana Texas and Oklahoma are expected. Rev B Harrison Taylor director of the Council on Theology and Culture will be the featured speaker.
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