Hackett strip mine venture shows promise for area men
Eldon Kee Jr. of Humboldt leads Coal Enterprises, Inc. in a Hackett Arkansas project using overburden stripping to extract a 28 to 33 inch coal vein. The operation employs 20, on $1.5 million equipment, with tests suggesting profitable yields and plans to ship coal to Belgium and Germany.
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Memorial Day traffic toll climbs past four hundred dead
United Press International tally shows 411 killed in traffic during the 78 hour weekend ending Monday. Ten travelers died in two Illinois plane crashes. California, Michigan, New York, Florida and others report numerous fatalities amid resumed high highway speeds. four states report no traffic deaths. Bad weather caused two other deaths including an OU student in Tulsa and a fatal plane crash near DuPage County Airport.
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Federal Energy Administration fate to be decided by House
The House planned a vote to extend for three years the Federal Energy Administration. The bill authorizes 256.4 million dollars to run the agency through September 30, 1977, keeping it alive to oversee price controls and supply rules amid gas station line declines. The issue crossed ideological lines with critics weighing preservation against its dissolution.
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Washington
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Bombs strike U.S. Army V Corps HQ in Frankfurt injuring 14
Two bombs exploded in the U.S. Army V Corps complex in Frankfurt injuring 14, one seriously. An officer said 10 treated and released, four hospitalized, with one serious. Bombs hit the officers’ club stairwell and the main building laundry. Investigators searched for suspects after arrests by military police and West German police.
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Governor and Hudson on river float trip in Arkansas
Governor Robert Bennett joins a traditional float trip on the Buffalo River near Harrison Arkansas through Friday with invited guests including John Petterson Wichita Eagle Beacon House Speaker Duane S McGill Sen Bob Storey Harold Stones Leroy Towns B B Anderson Darl Ratner and Sen Cale Hudson Sunday he plans to attend Eureka Downs races in Eureka Arkansas
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Leroy Towns
B.B. Anderson
Darl Ratner
Kansas Medical Society
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Intercepted Letter Recounts Poor George Aide Missteps
An intercepted letter laments George’s handling of aides over four years, noting he should have fired them earlier. The missive, addressed to Cha, hints at internal criticism without naming additional details or sources.
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Foreign grain sale reported under Promark program
Far-Mar-Co Inc announced its first direct foreign grain sale to Peru under the Promark program. Details on size and price are undisclosed contractually. The wheat, not yet harvested, will be exported via Farmers Export Co., a cooperative firm owned by Far-Mar Co and five regional cooperatives.
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UPI
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Peru
Promark
Paul Darby
Far-Mar- Co
Farmers Export Co
Far-Mar Co
Ford and Carter Seek Wins in Three State Primaries
Ford and Reagan were favored to split wins in Montana Rhode Island and South Dakota as Carter faced challenges from liberals Church and Udall. Carter led in delegates but risked psychological pressure if he faltered. Udall eyed South Dakota, Church aimed to take Montana with Carter pressing Rhode Island.
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McGovern fires aides over Carter dissent during nomination clash
Senator George McGovern dismissed Alan Baron and Jack Quinn for publicly opposing Senator Carter as Democrats maneuvered to sidetrack Carter’s presidential bid. Carter praised McGovern’s decision while aides blamed intense political pressure and condemned the controversy.
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