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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1973
Page
7
A compact reflection on daily bread and life by editor Alex H. Washburn. The piece offers concise thoughts on sustenance, simplicity, and everyday duties in a measured journal tone. It reads as a brief, thoughtful meditation rather than a news report.
The government froze prices for private business but raised U S Postal Service rates in January by about 2.1 billion annually. Second class rates for newspapers and magazines jumped 30 percent, while first class and air mail rose modestly. Publishers warn of protests as debates over service quality persist.
The Star reminds readers who miss delivery to call 777-3431 between 6 and 6 30 p m on Saturday before 5 p m for a carrier to deliver the paper.
Three people killed and many injured as 20 or more tornadoes strike Kansas and nearby states. Clay Center suffers a four block wide swath of destruction. Greenleaf evacues after an anhydrous ammonia tank ruptures. A mother survives wreckage while two children are confirmed dead. Railroad freight cars blown from tracks near Hanover. Mobile home parks at Salina and Bennington damaged or destroyed amid flash floods and widespread damage.
John R. Crosswhite, missing Cape Girardeau businessman presumed dead since 1940, is revealed to be living in Joplin under the alias John R. Cross. After a stroke, memory returns in fragments, linking him to a second wife and a separate family. His brother Frank affirms recognition while the ex-wife remains unaware.
The Senate Watergate committee begins hearings on political dirty tricks as hints of CIA covert activity in the U S surface. Patrick J Buchanan is called to testify as Nixon campaign strategist and author of White House memos guiding 1972 efforts. Hunt, a former CIA agent, testifies about orchestrating Ellsberg break-ins and hints at more domestic CIA involvement.
Senate Democrat leader Mike Mansfield wins approval for a 40 percent reduction in U S land based troops overseas. Senator John Tower warns unilateral Europe withdrawal could harm Warsaw Pact negotiations. Mansfield cites a 1.1 million foreign based force costing $30 billion yearly, including $17 billion for Europe.
The FDA orders a nationwide hunt for canned mushrooms possibly contaminated with botulin toxin after inspections of 42 processing plants showed half with deficient procedures or equipment. The agency plans to check over 5,000 warehouses with 350 inspectors plus state and local officials.
The article notes a Senate hearing on directly electing the president by the people with Sen Birch Bayh stating reform climate may aid passage. It explains a constitutional amendment would be needed as the current method uses elector panels chosen by voters. The report reflects ongoing election reform debates and procedural steps.
In 1972 73 Hempstead County rehabilitated 35 disabled residents including six blind, with total Arkansas rehabilitations at 5,582. Hope public schools schedule four in service training days for teachers, October 9 December 11 February 12 and April 9 with 1 15 dismissal. Hope Men's Golf scrambie tourney and dutch meal set for Sept 27 at 5 pm. Republican Women's Club meets Oct 2 at Mrs Penny Gary's home with Sgt Ray Davis speaking on safety.
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