20 Sep 1974
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1974
Page
1
The Associated Press reports showers blanket most of Northwest Arkansas and parts of Central Arkansas, with rain expected to ease by the weekend. Tonight will be mostly cloudy and cooler in the north with lingering showers and a few thunderstorms across the state, as a drier trend forecasts Saturday.
Frontal system from the Great Lakes to the southwest brings showers and cooler air. Mostly fair conditions expected Sunday through Tuesday with below normal temperatures, lows around 50s and highs in the 70s to low 80s. Rain totals in several Arkansas towns cited, including Fayetteville 2.38 inches and Fort Smith 0.87. The edition lists staff roles, weather notes, and subscription pricing.
Cecil Dixon died suddenly at his job in Lone Star Texas on Thursday morning. Survived by his wife Geraldine Murry Dixon, formerly of Hope, and two daughters, all of Lone Star. Graveside services 2 p.m. Saturday at Bethany Cemetery near Spring Hill, Oakcrest Funeral Home directing.
Downtown Hope hosts an Arts and Crafts judging and official parade with Sonny Meyers Amusement Show opening at 9 30 am on Wednesday. Events include Women's Day demonstrations, evening shows, bull riding, beef and steer judging, rodeo, animal sales, talent shows, and square dancing through Saturday.
Army deserters freed under President Ford’s clemency plan depart Fort Leavenworth for 30 day home parole. In Fayetteville North Carolina 28 men sent home from Fort Bragg and four draft evaders released from Seagoville near Dallas. Pentagon says 364 deserters inquired. 233 draft evaders and 59 deserters sought clemency information. Public opinion shifts toward a two year national service requirement.
In Buenos Aires Isabel Peron plans a balcony speech to rally workers against threats to her government. The General Labor Confederation orders 20 million members to stop work for eight hours to boost turnout. The speech follows a week of violence with 11 dead and over 100 bombs, and no kidnappings of wealthy brothers by Montoneros.
The Washington Temple Church of God in Christ will host a fish fry on Saturday September 21 at 7 30 p m in the church dinette followed by worship led by Elder James Inghram. All members and the public are invited to attend.
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