Star of Arkansas diamond found near Murfreesboro
In Kimberlite soil near Murfreesboro Arkansas native diamonds occur, with most industrial grade. A Dallas woman found a superior stone named the Star of Arkansas valued at about one million dollars.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1971
Page
4
In Kimberlite soil near Murfreesboro Arkansas native diamonds occur, with most industrial grade. A Dallas woman found a superior stone named the Star of Arkansas valued at about one million dollars.
Washington AP reports the draft becomes a leverage point as critics push a Senate campaign to extend or block the Selective Service renewal beyond June 30. Senate leaders pledge a long debate with Mansfield opposing the draft and proposing a Europe troop cut. Filibusters loom as Gravel Cranston threaten to stall, while amendments tackle Vietnam withdrawal and use of draftees in combat.
Corry Memorial Hospital and ambulance service listed for emergency contact. Admitted are Christopher and Brandon, sons of Mrs. Gordon Southwick, and many local residents with addresses in Clymer, Ashville, Spring Creek, Sherman, and Corry. Discharged Emanuel Robertson and Neil Gates. others named with ages and guardians.
AP reports investigators believe a $150,000 fire at Lincoln Park Elementary in Penn Hills may have been arson. The blaze, the second this month, damaged the gym and teachers lounge, starting in the same area as the prior fire.
Nancy Reagan told KCRA in Sacramento she hopes her husband leaves politics after his current term. She defended their tax status, saying they paid federal and state taxes, and criticized opponents for weaponizing tax issues. She noted Reagan may seek the U.S. Senate in 1974 but won’t seek a third term as governor.
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